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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1958
Page
1
Sharp rise in prices farmers receive has deflated campaign hopes to cast the farm issue as key in 1958. Index shows prices received about 10 percent higher than a year ago and 15 percent above 1956, while net income reaches an annualized $13 billion in early 1958.
Jaycee Wives convened a gathering with veterans, women’s groups and civic clubs to discuss forming a Teen Town. Talks covered site options from VFW Hall to a central house, funding through taxes or donations, and a rotating steering group empowered to represent organizations. Mayor Feiker urged youth leadership and volunteer labor while stressing separation from commercial interests.
Standley of Reiss Dairy spoke at the Rotary Club meeting at the Dunn Hotel about dairy’s role in the economy and local impact in Sikeston. He noted dairy is a major money crop and Reiss Dairy maintains a Grade A standard after health checks.
Marshall Matt Dillon actor Jim Arness, six foot tall, will headline the sixth annual Jexcee Bootheel Rodeo in Marshall. RCA approved show features bareback riding steer wrestling calf roping and Brahma bull riding with a wild horse race replacing the girls’ barrel race. Four performances run Friday Sept 12 Saturday Sept 13 and Sunday Sept 14 with matinee and evening shows.
Marvin Gilmore a three year old son of Mr and Mrs Weber Gilmore was riding a new bicycle when struck by Kelso Davis at 625 pm Tuesday on New Madrid Street near Timberwood Cove. He escaped with a cut arm abrasions and a demolished bike. Davis reported he saw Marvin ride out in front of the car and managed to stop. Other overnight hospital notices include Linds Lockadge who fell from a tree house and Delores Cook who cut her hand from a can.
Police reported a petty theft at Ralph's Texaco Station on Route 60. Seventeen Guams of oil were taken. Three arrests followed: William R Dunson of Cincinnati charged with being drunk on the street, pleaded not guilty. Raymond Benjamin Turner of Berland fined 312 for the same offense. Jerry Throgmorton of 614 Moore fined 32 for running a stop sign and lacking a city sticker.
Meredith Lee retiring chairman announces delay of the Community Chest election from June 5 to June 12 due to directors being out of town. All directors, both holdovers and newly elected, should attend to elect a new chairman and officers for 1938 Red Feather campaign.
W. B Prowell, commander of Henry Meldrum Post, The American Legion, names the committees for the Legion cotton Carnival next September. General chairman W.B Pinnell. concessions and nos—Carl Flam and Hank Swanlan. dance Bil Gardner with Jim Cowger, Red Davis and A B Jewell. parade Bill Scarbrough with Tom Chidester, James W. Beard and Bob Ralph. advertising and program Wals Ass.. etc. plus lists of other committee leads and heads. Later items note visitors and county agents changes and announces Joel Scot’s move to cotton production specialist with University of Missouri Extension Service in Sikeston, Missouri.
Reiss Dairy suffered a burglary for the second time this year with about 170 dollars in cash taken. The break in was detected around 4 o clock Saturday morning by sales manager Gordon Sharp and police, with no sign of force noted. Desks torn open and a storage closet door pried, investigators said. Visitors Mrs Edwards and Mrs Pasaka were in Memphis Wednesday.
At the June meeting aldermen debated restoring a half mill to the public library levy to match the state aid requirement. The council learned last year the library received 591 dollars and state aid could be cut if the half mill was removed. The budget and several other items were tabled for the next regular session.
Chief Arthur Bruce issues urgent plea for doubled driver caution as summer activities begin. With school out and children playing in streets, risk of accidents rises. Parents are reminded scooters and motor bikes require valid operator licenses.
Legionnaires of Henry Meldrum Post American Legion called a special meeting for 2:30 PM Thursday at the Knights of Columbus Halls to discuss plans for the new building and to determine who must pay a contractor's license. Also debated were park hours and permits, firearms ban, and local business concerns in Sikeston including Murray Lane and Scott County Milling plant impacts.
Jaycee Rodeo committee unveils prize categories for the Me sixth annual event to be held September 12 13. Parade marshal Jim Witt announces parade at 10 am Saturday September 13 inviting riding clubs schools and civic groups to participate. Awards include 100 first for best school float 50 second and 25 third plus prizes for riding club best entry and other organization floats. Tickets for the rodeo go on sale around July 1.
State Highway Patrol announced new examination dates due to continued declines in applications in Charleston and Benton and increases elsewhere. Examinations in this area move from Fridays and Saturdays to specific weekday slots in Sikes, Cape Girardeau, Charleston, Benton, New Madrid, Portoville, Dexter, Malden, and Dexter. Start times are 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
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