Record Harvest Prospects For Scott County Farmers
Early indications point to a record harvest year for Scott County in 1960 as cotton and grain crops show strong stands despite a delayed spring and wet spells. Farm Agent Tom Stroup notes progress, forecasts optimism for cotton output surpassing 1959, and outlines a cotton improvement plan. Wheat barley hay and alfalfa also show good stands with favorable rain and sun projections for a solid overall farm year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott County
Tom Stroup
Everal Area
Albert Dame
Route 1
Sikestor
Dame
Wade Brock
Stroup
Scott County Cotton Improvement Association
Ray Danzrenmoeller
Lenton
Sikeston
Social Evening Hosted by Miss Barbara Bromley
Miss Barbara Bromley entertained friends at a social Tuesday evening at her home. Attendees included Sir and Mrs Kenny Lasiers Alan Kelson Cecelia Daniels Cordell Binler Nannein Jackie Sandra Faulkner Gary Wagiey Terry Robens Jerre Schuerenberg Eddie Bo Smith Billy Wayne King Joy Jane Schuereters Jona Warne Hervey Kelso Jum Duke Tanda Gardin Bob Breming Ellen Campbell. Assisting waiters were Mrs Brumles Davie Odean and Neier Mires. During the course of the evening games were played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Bromley
Sir
Kenny Lasiers
Allen Kelson
Cecelia Daniels
Cordell Binler
Nannein
Jackie
Sandra Faulkner
Gary Wagiey
Terry Robens
Jerre Schuerenberg
Eddie’ Bo Smith
Billy Wayne King
Joy
Jane Schueréeters
Jona Warne
Hervey Kelso
Jum Duke
Tanda Gardin
Bob Breming
Ant
Ellen Campbell
Mrs. Brumles
Davie Odean
Neier Mires
Playa
Welfare report shows Scott County May public assistance total
Scott County residents received 117,797.00 for public assistance in May from state and federal funds in 1,847 cases affecting 2,384 people. Old age assistance covered 1,300 cases totaling 76,170.00, aid to dependent children 306 cases and 849 children totaling 27,220.00, general relief 74 cases totaling 4,119.00, permanent and total disability 121 cases totaling 7,203.00, aid to the blind 121 cases totaling 2,925.00, and one blind pension of 65.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott County
Ruta B. Lee
Scott Counsay Welfare Office
Easter Seal sales exceed 1959 total
The 1950 Easter Seal Sale closed with contributions totaling $1,897.78, surpassing 1959 by about $700. Jack Limbaugh, treasurer for the Scott County Society for Crippled Children and Adults, notes late gifts kept the books open. Campaign chaired by Miss Bertha Mac Joyce in the Wesleyan Service Guild. communities contributing include Sikeston, Benton, Blodgett, Chaffee, Commerce, Diehlstadt, Kelso, Morlex, New Hamburg, Oran, and Vanduser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Limbaugh
Chaffee
Scott County Society For
Cripplea
Wesleyan Service Guild
Bertha Mac Joyce
New Hamburg
Oran
Vanduser
Scott County Clerk Announces War Ballots and Absentees
Today June 7 Scott County Clerk Phil Waldman Jr reports about 120 requests for absentee and war ballots from service members and civilian government workers abroad. War ballots must reach the clerk by 6 p.m. August 3 for the August primary. regular absentee ballots begin July 3 and also must be in by 6 p.m. August 3. A special board will canvass all ballots on August 3 for certification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Waldman, Jr
Scott County
Wil
United States
Waidman
Stork Club birth announced for Scott Edward Butts
The birth of Scott Edward, son of Glenn E. Butts and his wife, occurred in the local hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Butts of Cedarville and Mrs. Hester McGill. The notice lists several relatives and misspelled names in a brief birth announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Edward
Glenn E. Butts
Butts
Hester McGill
Howard McGill
Harlan Buts
Ceoarville
Obs
Two St Louis Men Held On Burglary and Larceny Counts
Two St Louis men Richard Lemons and Thunan Lee Harbison faced magistrate court in Sikeston on burglary and larceny charges linked to a Matthews Hardware Store break in. Police say they admitted stealing a white Ford, fishing tackle, an outboard motor, and a tire wheel, with eight of ten watches recovered. A pursuit from East Prairie ended when they were captured after abandoning a car and fleeing on foot. Lemons has a prior police record and Harbinson has multiple prior sentences and jail breaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Nea Mia
Erle Wright
Richard Lemons
Thunan Lee Harbison
St. Louis
Matthews
Sugene Harris
Sisie Highwar Patrol
120 Tave
Raymond Wright
Sikeston
Blackburn
Stheston
Herbinson
Lemors
Ford
Harris
East Prairie
Dr. R. Rousell
Highway 77
Sheriffs Aeputes Auxiliary
Charleston
Civ Teat
Harms
Feld
Mars
Sammy Knupp
Knupp
Knapp
Sxt
Barton
Charles Fon
Neild
Lemons
Fiarbimson
Wright
Mississippi
Smt
Rousett
Blackburn Grill
John Dennis
Scott County
Arthur Bruce
Harbinson
Dennis
St. Loui
St. Louis County
Third Birthday Party For Little Debbié Aduddel
Deob e Acudcell wife of Mr and Mrs Kim Adudcell celebrated their daughter Debbié Aduddel’s third birthday with a party at the home of pet parents. Guests included Denny Cobb Christie Cobb Leslie Coa Suiv Baker Kipper Norton Nancy Norton Mise Ziegennora Jeri Lee Doty Alen Miles Peter Tedle Bill Tedle Lee Clayton Jucy Clayton Susan Foster Mark Foster Terry Ann Terrell and Abs Elbert Miles the honoree’s grandmother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deob’e Acudcell
Kim Aduccell
Denny
Christie Cobb
Leslie Coa
Suiv Baker
Kipper
Nancy Norton
Mise Ziegennora
Jeri Lee Doty
Alen Miles
Peter
Bill Tedle
Lee
Jucy Clayton
Susan
Mark Foster
Terry Ann Terrell
Hosoree
Abs. Elbert Miles
Arc
Charleston Girl Ahead in Centennial Queen Contest
The Miss Sikeston Centennial pageant enters its final week with Martha Marable of Charleston leading, followed by Jeannette Waldman of Sikeston. About 5,000 advance seals have been sold for the Pioneer Days Relived spectacle June 13–18, with coupon prices at $1 and admission set to rise after June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sikeston Centennial
Martha Marable
Charleston
Sikeston Women’s Club
Jeader
Jeannette Waldman
Sikeston
Sikeston Welcome Wagon and Planters Bank
Centennial Headquarters
Pioneer Days
Shirley Dyer
Gin Bridges
Jo Roberts
Lonnie Ruth Conrad
Mary Lou Laxton
Sonja Brown
Nellene Gates
Loretta Throop
Elsie Russell
Helen Caanes
Linda Johnson
Brenda ‘Bruce
Donna Finnes
Paty ‘Frankin
Pat Pollard
Marina Seabauga
Sue Wagiey
Mrs. Jack Anderson Honored At Shower
A stork shower was held Tuesday evening at Uncontan on Greer Street for Mrs. Jack Anderson. Hostesses were Mrs. Hubert Hubbert Mrs. Ray Huober and others. Attendees included many local ladies with gifts sent by those unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greer Street
Jack Anderson
Hubert Hubbert
Ray Huober
Clifford Hubbert
Luuena
Miss Greta Allen And Donald Allen Complete Wedding Plans
Wedding plans have been completed for Miss Greta Allen daughter of Mr and Mrs C C Lee of Gray Ridge and Donald Allen son of Mr and Mrs Joe Allen of Sheston. The ceremony will be performed by Rev Hale at the General Baptist Church in Gray Ridge on Saturday June 4 at 5 PM. Invitations are not being sent, but friends and relatives are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greta Allen
C. C. Lee
Gray Ridge
Donald Fien
Joe Alen
Sheston
Rev. Denn
Hale
General Baptist Church
Mrs Alcorn and Nancy Return From Tour
Darrel Alcorn and daughter Miss Nancy Alcorn returned Friday from a tour of the South. Nancy was a guest of the graduating seniors of Ste Genevieve High School. This was the ninth Robbins Tour Mrs Alcorn has conducted this season visiting Birmingham Pensacola New Orleans Baton Rouge and other stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrel Alcorn
Nancy Alcorn
South
Nancy
Ste. Genevieve High School
Fragmentary Names in Local Notices
Fragmentary OCR lists several women. Included are Mrs. Jennie Lambert Mrs. Zaier Stewarm Airs Leah Maca Mrs. Fannie Barger and Mrs. Tula Waidron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rntene Marsoparis
Jennie A Lambert
Zaier Stewarm
Leah Maca
Fannie Barger
Tula Waidron
Greer-Skinner Wedding Details From Sisseton Event
Miss Lunca Leog Shamer daughter of C F Skinner of Lake Street Sisseton wed Teddy Greer son of Odis and Mrs Greer. Rev Vernell Daugherty officiated at the ceremony held at the Greer home with a reception for friends. The couple will reside in Fiat Michigan where Mr Greer will work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sipipie
Lunca Leog Shamer
Mirr
C.F. Skinner
Lake Street
iSixeSton
Teddy Greer
Odis Greer
Vernell Daugherty
Fellowship Baptist Church
Sisssoun Avercur
Ochis Greer
Greer
Mir
Ted Greer
Fiat, Mich
Mr. Greer
Mrs Lewis Moore Receives Miscellaneous Shower
Mrs Louis H Moore formerly Nancy Bowman was honored with a miscellaneous shower at the Clayton home hosted by Mr and Mrs O D Claxton Tuesday. Guests included Miss Dorothy Deans Claxton Mrs Betty Dale Rowe and Miss Judy Watkins. Yellow and white décor featured a yellow umbrella centerpiece and yellow mums presented to honoree her mother and mother in law. Individual cakes decorated in yellow and umbrella toppers along with pink punch were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis H. Moore
Nancy Bowman
O. D. Claston Yuesdas
Dorothy Dean’ Claxton
Betty Dale Rowe
Judy Watkins
Clayton
Hos
Hospital Notes and Graduation Headlines Across Missouri
Hospital admissions list includes patients from multiple towns such as Alissouri Delta and East Prairie with names like Aline Mallett, Saeston Guenrcoin Shy, Emma Bohanoon, J. Gasser, and Diana Lee Clark. Discharges mention June Poxners and James McNamey. Parma area students Kar Broan Burshean and Harvey Gul noted as graduates. Avena Sartett to join August class. Boxton family highlighted at closing exercises in Sukeston.
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Alissouri Delta Community Hospital
Juse Aline Mallett
Saeston
Guenrcoin Shy
Saestog
Sete
B Miler
East Praine
Sija EO Forbes
Cramieston
Dela Willams
Sgativens
Sonnice Guus
Sixeston
Viola Marie Tarner
Orville Allen
Susesten
Hatherize
Glen Wheelsane
Morehoure Claybors
James McNamey
Bertrand Johnnie Calvin Hale
East Pra
Kar
Bro’an Burshean
Gobbler
Harvey Ray Gul
Hasti Asa Jeanne Gardner Hulsey
Kennett
Avena Ray Sartett
New Macdra
Bir. Boxton
Roy Boston
Sueston
Sirs
EL FL Jolley
St. Louis
Sir. Boston Re
Allen Family Attends Sikeston Wedding of Greta and Donald Allen
Mr and Mrs Joe M Allen hosted weekend guests from St Louis including Gus and Burre Allen and daughter Nancy Jackson Glenn Duncan family from DuQuoin and Bill Allen group with daughters Susan Christopher and Hi The visitors traveled to Sikeston for the wedding of Greta Allen and Donald Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe M. Allen
Airs
Gus Allen
St. Loui
Burre Allen
Nancy
Jackson
Glenn Duncan
April
Jeff
DuQuoin
Bill Allen
Susan
Christopher
Sikeston
Greta Allen
Donald Allen
Cradle Shower Honors Mrs. Bob Hatley This Tuesday
Mrs. Bob Hatley was guest of honor at a cradle shower Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Harold Yarbrough. Mrs. Don Muller co hosted. Refreshments were served on a white service table with pink roses and burning tapers. Gifts came from guests including Mrs. Mildred Marks, Mrs. Don Damelix, Mrs. Charilie Fausett, Mrs. Vernon Buch, Mrs. Frank Grimm, Mrs. George Divenny, Mrs. Dwight Thomas, Mrs. A. D. Sinclair, Mrs. Charles Hazel, and Ailes. Don Hellett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hatley
Harold Yarbrough
Don Muller
Mildred Marks
Don Damelix
Charilie Fausett
Vernon Buch
Frank Grimm
George Divenny
Dwight Thomas
A. D. Sinclair
Charles Hazel
Don Hellett
Lawrence Boston Graduates From Union University
Larry Boston, son of Mr and Mrs Roy Boston of Skeston, joins Union University's graduating class at Jackson Tennessee. Commencement was held on May 30 at 5 PM on the West Campus with Chancellor Harvie Branscomb of Vanderbilt University delivering the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Osle Boston
Atana
Roy Boston
Skeston
Union University
Jackson, Tenn
Harvie Branscomb
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Miscellaneous Shower For Miss Reta Baker
Miss Reta Baker hosts a miscellaneous shower at Eugene Farms with 25 guests including Mrs. Marie Stiger and Miss Rose Stiger. Attendants seated by Mrs. Wilma McClung, refreshments of ice cream cookies cokes and coffee served by hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Reta Rav Sbsker
Menor
Zien
Myre
Elugene Farms Wits
Rav Wallner
Miss Baker
Jonn Sliger
Marie Stiger
Mary Morse
Beuy Crawford
Diddy Saaim
Lois Ravel
Neya Yaros
Bettye Warren
Sonny Thoman
Addie Brothers
Rose Stary Stiger
Nadine Dickerson
Rose Farris
Rosie Farris
Gils
Wilma McClung
Joe Wagoner
Mickey Holyfield
Hocteceea
News in Brief on Maplewood Visit and Thrower Family Guests
Mr and Mrs Paul Northington and son stayed with the former's brother and sister in Maplewood Thursday night. Mrs and Mrs W Thrower hosted guests over the weekend including their children and families: Mr and Mrs W G Thrower and children of Poplar Bluff. Mr and Mrs Simong Thrower and two children of Rolla. Mr and Mrs D M Iseley of Tulsa. Mr and Mrs Francis BeVier and daughters of St Louis. Mr and Mrs A C Thrower of Sikeston. and Mr and Mrs Larry Thrower and son with children of Calumbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Northington
Lilly Northington
Maplewood
Thrower
Poplar Bills
Air
Simong Thrower
Rolla
Caate
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Scott Farmers
By David Blanton
waparrrenbHlye
Stork Club
Debbié Aduddel
AY Siris
Centennial
Eugene Buckles
St. le Tenere
Beckles’ Meather
Tenors Beckles Wade Viee
Des Vised
Vincent Wissman
Woman's Society of Christian Semice
Robert Mitchell
Friendship Girls
Max Latham
Munister
Sikeston First
Imissons
Fasette
W. SC. S
Centenary Methodist Church
Cape Girardeau
Virginia Dollar
J. W. Nelson
Reece Bennett
Henry Ruhl
Geraldine McGee
Barbara King
Coleen Lambert
Barbara Carroll
Ruth Atchison
Shirley Littleton
Hamona Dickson
Hobbie Bovent
Betty Stockman
Emma Carroll
Margie Gowi
Martin
Louie Sweet
KR. R. Hogan
Norman Griffin
Dee Yarbrough
Earlene Dickson
Veda Williams
Lorene Edwards
Glenna Merrill
Elian Eason
Cat Hoffman
Martle Wood
Letha Casuieberm
Ester Nanney
Miss Greta Allen
Mrs. Alcorn
Tour
Greer-Skinner
Lewis Moore
Rie
Diana Lee Clark
Bell Cir
Mary Marie Fikuart
Mary True
Kenneth Starion Reaster
Parma
Ce Xe
Cearee
Afr
Mirs
Jolley
Rescents
Sukeston
Larry Boston
University
Reta Baker
Detroit
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