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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1957
Page
9
The National Safety Council cites rear-end crashes as common, often caused by tailgating and abrupt stopping. It urges drivers to maintain one car length per 10 mph, pull off in emergencies, signal early, and stay alert. Defensive driving includes scanning ahead, watching the rear view, and yielding when needed to save lives.
Twelve hundred veterans of the First Marine Division will muster at the Sherman Hotel in Chicago on August 9 and 10 for the annual Division Association reunion. Brigadier General James J. Keating, U.S. Marine Corps Retd, association president, leads the national meeting. The division landed at Guadalcanal in 1942, invaded Peleliu, fought at Inchon, and endured a 70 mile coast march against eight Chinese divisions. Hotel reservations and information available from the First Marine Division Association, Sherman Hotel, Chicago, Illinois.
Mrs. Joe Leslie entertained at her Canaloa area farm home on a Wednesday morning coffee party in honor of Mrs. F. A. Walker of Russellville Arkansas who is staying several weeks nearby. Attendees included Mrs. Croom Sisson Foster Day Smitten Martin and Emory among others.
The University of Missouri hosts the fourth annual Cooperative Production Credit Short Course in Columbia on Thursday and Friday. Sessions in the Memorial Student Union cover business development and improving credit access, with Wendell McKinsey moderating and Elmer Winner guiding communication topics. Noted speakers include S. A. Morrow of the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank and Ray Mier of Osage Beach, with a banquet Thursday evening.
East Prairie residents join national events and local celebrations. Mrs Rube Franks Mrs J A Tyler Jr and Mrs James Rahm attend the Annual Home Economics Conference in Columbia Missouri last week. Several travel for family visits including trips to Peoria Sikeston and DeQuoin Illinois for events and camp programs.
The third Dairy Month program by the Chamber of Commerce was held at the Dunn Hotel with Rotarians and spouses, Ladies Night. Miss Joe Flory, University of Missouri extension nutritionist, spoke on Dairy Products and Their Contribution to Good Health, highlighting calcium from milk and the importance for both children and the elderly. Attendees included Scott and New Madrid county agents and homemakers. future events noted a second fish fry on June 14. Midwest Dairy provided milk for the occasion.
The Laura Ann Circle of the Little Vine Church met June 4 at the church led by president Mrs. C R York. I am Saved was sung in unison then scripture from the First Psalms read by Mrs. John Campbell. After business, a cradle shower honored Mrs. Manuel Gilliam with gifts from 10 members and eight visitors. The meeting closed with circle prayer and refreshments.
A warning that a 500 dollar fine and up to six months or an oath in jail can follow anyone lying about age to obtain an operator's license was voiced by Trooper Logsden. He cited two 15 year old girls misrepresenting age, one having her license revoked and warned of future penalties. Tests were given at the Armory Monday with 37 drivers tested, 23 passed, 13 failed. Names of several local applicants who passed follow, with two obtaining an instruction permit. Driver tests occur each Monday morning and afternoon.
East Prairie resident Harry Otho Ishmael 79 retired farmer died Monday at a Columbia hospital after three weeks as patient Born February 24 1878 he married Chessie Zook November 3 1908 They leave four daughters Lillian Hinchey Alice Bell Helen Woodard Bonnie Bell two sons Harold Ishmael Jacob Ishmael and ten grandchildren The body is at Shelby Funeral Home East Prairie services Wednesday at 2 pm Shelby Chapel Rev Orby Beard will officiate Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery Charleston
SSgt William F. Harrell, Air Force recruiter for Scott and Mississippi counties, announces three Sikeston youths Clarence D. Cline Charles F. Cline and Truman J. Sinuard enlisted in the United States Air Force. They passed mental and physical exams in Cape Girardeau and St Louis then went to Lackland AFB for basic training. Harrell will be at Sikeston Post Office each Wednesday at 1 pm for enlistment information.
A light morning session at Meg Astrate Court heard six criminal cases Tuesday. Judge M. E. Montgomery called a half dozen cases with three companion matters continued to next week for preliminary hearings. The cases of Billy Mabin Albert Laster and Benjamin Tatum involve felonious assault on Tilbern Jackman.
Southeast Missouri wheat is moving and may exceed expectations though reports show regional differences. Scott County sees poor to fair yields due to floods and late harvests, with 60 to 70 percent of last year's output. Pemiscot reports better than expected development with about 40 bushels per acre, while Mississippi County in the north expects around 40 bushels per acre.
Manuel Drumm asked a continuance as the chief state witness remains in Veterans Hospital Poplar Bluff. White pleaded guilty to driving without a license and received 5 dollars fine plus 30 days in jail. Holmes pleaded guilty to careless driving and received 10 dollars in costs and 30 days in jail. Buchanan pleaded guilty to hindering traffic by lying in the roadway and was sentenced to 30 days in jail.
The Georgia Mac Gyburn Circle met at Mrs. John Davison Taylor's home for a picnic supper with eleven members and guest Miss Pat Henderson. The program Fountain of Youth, led by Mrs. Rex Martin and Mrs. Bill Williams, featured a two tier muk glass fountain arrangement and a devotion by Miss Jewell Allen. The group noted youth in church and set the next circle meeting for July 15 at Miss Helen Johnson's home. California ranks first in commercial ishing.
Ten members attended the Meadow Lane Garden Club June meeting at the Poole Library. Mrs Ruth Lee joined as a new member. The program covered the State Convention at Poplar Bluff presented by Mrs Jzz Robinson and Mrs Clifford La Plant. President Mrs Bill Watson named a nominating committee of Mrs Ralph Williams, Mrs A J Tenkoff, and Mrs A L Waller to propose officers at the next meeting.
Plans have been completed for the wedding of Miss Barbara Ann Lane to Michael Noyes Bartlett on June 23 at Hunter Memorial Presbyterian Church. Rev Edwin Short will officiate at 3:30 PM. Sister Mrs Bill Harley as matron of honor. Mr Harley best man. ushers Bob Winkler and Melvin Cakenour. Organist Mrs Elmer Poage to accompany Dick Brown, soloist. Reception to follow in the church Recreation Hall.
An ad promotes Instant drying T4 L fungicide at White's Drug Store claiming relief in one hour or a 40 cent refund. The copy emphasizes a soap and water clean up test and positions the product as a quick fix for athletes foot.
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