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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1939
Page
6
New Madrid County farmers are advised on grain formation prevention and vaccination methods for livestock. The extension notes warn of sleeping sickness risks, urge vaccination precautions, and outline proper vaccine handling, administration, and post shot care. Also covers wheat loan eligibility and upcoming Cloathing Club event details with dates and host two leaders.
The Sikeston Herald reports several 1919 items including Rev S P Ente remaining in Sikeston after a pastorate swap, a defeated municipal light bond issue at 139 to 130, currency changes with July circulation, Rev A C Rudloff and Edna Mae Hall marriage, Sikeston airport dedication with Navy airship visit, Cape Girardeau’s C H Butler new Califo Market manager, EG Mathis marriage news, WPA pool project approval, and a peak temperature of 95 degrees.
Attended reunion of Francis family notes a Jefferson City visit by Mr and Mrs Chris Francis and a large Francis clan gathering at Pelle Mo. The article details a 1959 wheat loan program with higher rates in some areas and protein content allowances. Mr and Mrs Francis plan to visit Sikeston and Armstrong thereafter.
A Glasgow Missouri auction sold the late Cornelia Kuemmel’s 300 painting life work. The eccentric Howard county artist, praised by critics, stayed in Glasgow painting local people and nature, preserving her legacy before collectors. The sale follows a long life of humanitarianism and self isolation in rural Missouri.
A new tire recap company opened Monday at Tidwell's Garage a block south of Kath leen avenue on Highway 61. Ridgewell Recap Tire Co is owned by Ely H Ettendge and Hayes Tidwell with two news equipment and offers auto loans and complete automobile repair. The new division pledges a 15 000 mile guarantee on its work and uses a rubber cap method distinct from retreading. Tidwell previously ran the garage two years and worked as a mechanic. Ethridge has three years in auto loans and previously worked in Sikeston and St Louis regions.
Reliable man sought for Rawleigh dealership in South New Madrid County. J. D. Hargraves sold here four years. We furnish everything except the car. Cash or time payments under surety contract. Respond to J A Laws care Rawleigh Co MOF-259-DSM Memphis TN. Passenger wanted for truck leaving June 12 to Benton Harbor MI. Fare three dollars one way. Call 21 Gladys Street 1201.
Room and board offered at reasonable rates. 203 Ruth Street. Phone 219.
The city face a connection cost of 35 to 40 dollars per average residence to connect the municipal water system. Payment for several months of service is required to cover the installation and secure funding for the project.
Mrs. C. E. Burrus and daughter Patty Lou of Strang Oklahoma were weekend guests of relatives Mr. and Mrs. Ray Marsh. They are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hart in Bertrand.
Wash and peel fresh mushrooms and cut into pieces. Cook in butter for about five minutes. Drain and mix with a binding white sauce, seasoned with salt pepper and grated onion. Toast bread on one side, spread with mushroom mixture, assemble, brush outsides with butter, and grill until golden. Serves four.
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