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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1949
Page
9
New Madrid County Farm Bureau backs a two day 4-H Club Fair on August 5 and 6 at Libourne high school grounds. All county 4-H members are urged to enter exhibits and participate in demonstrations and planned activities to create an outstanding county-wide event.
George C Strain 56 died 8 30 PM Tuesday at a Cape Girardeau hospital after three months illness. Service held 2 PM today at Haman Funeral Home Cape Girardeau with Rev P A Kasey officiating. Burial Friend Cemetery near Oran. Born March 25 1893 in Saline County Illinois he lived in Morehouse four years never married. Survived by brothers Henry Strain of Poplar Bluff Engle Strain of Evansville Ind and sister Mrs Cecil Davis of Cape Girardeau.
Tommy Tanner ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Hurshel Tanner of 952 Lake street was badly bruised and shocked in a car bicycle collision at Ranney and Lake streets Tuesday morning at 11 45 The driver offered to help but Tommy would not permit contact He rode home then was taken to the hospital about 3 00 for examination and was dismissed after doctors found only bruises and shock
Senator James P. Kemrevealed that Chaffee is among Missouri communities under consideration for a new post office building. A Senate Public Works bill authorizing land acquisition passed, with construction to start when private demand slows. Chaffee will be prioritized by need, though wartime pauses have halted new post office projects.
Arthur E Brown elected executive vice president by the Missouri Restaurant Association board in Kansas City. Former Missouri Resources and Development official, known for initiating the state's first publicly financed industrial development program and delivering 200 speeches across 114 counties. Also promotes manufacturing growth statewide. Sikeston bargains offer values at every store during Sikes ton Bargain Days, June 23 to 25.
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