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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1949
Page
20
Aerial views from Sikeston air field reveal severe erosion along the Sikes ton ridge with large gullies and topsoil loss. Diversion terraces and cropping systems visible from the air show areas where soil fertility is preserved, while uniform dark green fields indicate successful practices.
The Sikeston Municipal swimming pool opened Sunday June 5 to a record crowd of about 300 swimmers. Managers J D Schwab and Jack Mitchell reported pool filters repacked after three years. Season tickets at 75 cents, admittance 15 cents for children under twelve and 35 cents for adults. Lessons run 10 am to 1 30 pm daily. diving classes may start if interest grows. American Bible Society distributed over 9.7 million Scriptures in 151 languages in 1948 across 40 foreign countries and the United States. Local ads promote Howell breakfast sets Sellers kitchen cabinets Simmons Hide A Bed Mengel bedroom suites Kroehler living room suites Bigelow rugs Armstrong rugs and linoleum, LAIR'S.
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