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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1955

Page

4

Dalton Seeks Court Ruling on Cigarette Tax Law

The Herod Mondas reports Dalton says the cigarette tax bill is tied up in legal questions and may be decided by voters if law action is not taken. He cites that the bill would impose a one mill per cigarette tax, with funds earmarked for public needs, and notes contention over whether the measure can proceed without formal legal action.

Jattan Herod Mondas Sote Walt Tobermin Regio Greneral Dalton Toefertoan Cartiff Parmex Pep Joseph M Svackson County Democrat Maude Amy Watson Probate Court Scott County Missouri Harry Jones

Local labor sufficient for farm needs says Missouri agent

Leon Garnett of the Missouri Division of Employment Security reports ample local labor for current farm work with no rush of Mexican nationals expected this season. In a four county area, about 15 000 to 20 000 Texas Mexicans may return. Mississippi county already has 60 workers. Weather and chopping schedules affect labor availability. Stoddard and surrounding counties report adequate help though northern areas see gaps. Army worms appear in some fields but not countywide. farmers advised to inspect wheat and barley for pests.

Leon Garnett Missouri Division of Employment Security Garnett Mississippi County Mississippi Brown Watt Worf Island Stoddard Tohn Yount Gonty Yount

May Construction Permits Reach 116 320 Total

May permits issued totaled 116 320 with a Bank of Sikeston project on New Madrid Street valued at 90 600 under the Bank’s remodel. A 189 000 residence at Sthes and Tanner for Keith Zieg enhorn also listed. Other permits covered repairs and remodels on Young and Moore Streets as well as a rebuild after fire damage on Young Street.

Bank of Sikeston New Madrid Street Bank Sutterfield Building Sthes and Tanner Keith Zieg Ilvnn Wawenes Fania Young Husband Moore James Mason Young

Property Additions and Values Listed in Sikeston Area

A slate of local property improvements and costs appears for Gordon Shy Matthews Street 2000 Gene Kindred Lake Street 200 root and siding 200 Weith Ziegenhorn Sikes and Janne 7 room residence 13 rod Kellet Laundry Highway 61 south addition to plant 1200 Chine Ables Jones sub division 4 room house 5000 Hart Green Smith Street addition 450 W A Reed Dorothy Street addition 250 Bank of Sikeston New Madrid Street 90000 R D Clayton Scott and Williams garage 1000 the Thompson Westgate Street addition 620.

Gordon Shy Matthews Street Gene Kindred Lake Street Weith Ziegenhorn Sikes and Janne Rod Kellet Laundry Highway 61 South Chine Ables Jones Hart Green Smith Street A Reed Dorothy Street Bank of Sikeston New Madrid Street Clayton Scott and Willams The Thompson Westgate Street

Hubbs announces 32 take lifesaving course this summer

Wendell Hubbs, Red Cross lifesaving instructor, reports 32 people have signed up for junior and senior lifesaving courses at Sikes Ton Pool, starting 8 am Monday June 13. Juniors include Jenny Thrower, Bonnie Clinton, Donald Sarne, and others. seniors include Linda Boyce, Suzi Martin, Tom Shain, Norman Woods, Barbara Clinton, and more.

Wendell Hubbs Red Cross Sikeston Jenny Thrower Bonnie Clinton Donald Sarne Wayne Walker Fddie Schrader Ann McAmis Doug Taxtler Lee Ponder Nancy George J Alexander Robert Dozwr Georgeanne Martin Brenda Bruce Francie Potashmich Donna Sue Dickerson Ann Sisson

Midnight Highway Crash Injures Woman and Three

A late night crash on Highway 61 in front of the Charcoal House left four injured. Alberta Rafferts, 26, suffered a fractured pelvis and other injuries and was admitted to Missouri Delta Community Hospital. Malem Timbaugh, 48, Arlen Hobbs, 29, and Abe Williams, 23, were treated for cuts and bruises and released. Timbaugh attempted to avoid a southbound car and was struck by it after veering toward the west shoulder.

Miles Limbaugh Fed Secan Highway 61 Alberta Rafferts Missouri Delta Community Hospital Malem Tinbaugh Arlen Hobbs Sikeston Ford Williams Hobbs Timbaugh

Firemen Demonstrate Oil Fire Extinguisher

Volunteer firemen demonstrated a new extinguishing powder on an oil and gasoline fire at Centr Street and Kingshigh on Friday night. Chief Ramses reported most personnel attended along with Aldermen Harold Pitman and WH Simmons.

Centr Kingshigh Ramses Harold Pitman WH Simmons

Portageville seeks radio station permit in FCC filing

The American Christian Broadcasting Co of Portageville Missouri has applied to the Federal Communications Commission for permission to build a new FM radio station on channel 269. Also listed are numerous local sale items including Angus cattle from Harold Hill Angus Farms and a variety of used household appliances with contact phones.

Portageville Washington DC American Christian Broadcasting Co Portageville, Mo Federal Communications Commission Harold Hill Angus Farms US Highway 61 Sikeston

Scott County Circuit Court Proceedings Overview

Proceedings list multiple cases including Roonfeeld Cowles as plaintiff seeking $600 and costs against Newmend Inc, and Pemiscotte rating Mal Co with insurer duties discussed. Kenneth An Cotsen Gamage case dismissed for Paud Morne vs Union Castairs Ins Co references policy terms and damages. Renewal ofWalden Air BASF contract noted for June 1956 with Anderson Air Activites negotiations described as verbal agreement.

Danages Sefe Newmend Inc Pemiscotte Penermon Kenneth An- Cotsen Gamage Paud Morne Umion Castairs

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