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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1955
Page
3
Reed canary grass resists water-logged soils and greens through droughts, best used to control gully erosion. It slows runoff, pushes through silt, and can be sown or propagated as sod banks for rapid gully stabilization. Native to temperate regions, it adapts across North America and beyond.
A second boy was bitten by a dog in New Madrid county near Marston. David Roy Ferguson, 13, was bitten, and lab results could not confirm rabies due to the dog’s head being destroyed by shooting. The previous victim, Larry Green, 10, from Matthews, is confirmed to have rabies. Health officials urge observers to capture and veterinary observation of suspected dogs and warn against shooting requires brain tissue for testing. County health officer Dr Thelma Buckthorpe urges dog owners to pen up pets and follow quarantines to prevent bites. Children are cautioned not to pat unfamiliar dogs or cats.
Mayor Chas H. Butler said he notified Southern Bleacher Construction Co. to send its contract for new bleachers at the VEW ball park. The project, costing about 88.00 under current plans, will erect bleachers now with no roof over the center section. A roof will be added later when funds allow. The bleachers are expected to be ready about 30 days after signing.
Airman Third Class Billie G. Briggs son of Mrs. Norma Briggs of Sikeston Missouri transferred to James Connally Air Force Base in Texas for duty as Centab Laboratory Technician in the USAF Hospital Group 3565th Aircraft Observer Training Wing. He has served since December 9 1954 and was previously at Gunter AFB Alabama. Connally AFB lies eight miles north of Waco and trains radar observers navigators and bombardiers for strategic bombers and military transports.
Four emergency cases were ported from the Missouri Delta Community Hospital overnight. Annie Vortexy, 39, of Commerce, fell against a hot stove and was treated for second degree burns and dismissed. Albert Louis Williams, 10, of New Madrid, fell out of a barn loft. He was admitted for treatment and his condition is reported as fair. Linda Gregg, 9, of Parma tumbl ed off a bicycle and sprained her ankle. She was treated and dis dismissed. Ruby Ergle, 13, of Matthews, missed the cotton and cut her toe was treated and dismissed, white chopping in the field. She Mrs. Tommy McCoy is spending this week Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Duan Hice and children of Anni ston.
Postmaster Malcolm says the Eisenhower signed bill boosts local post office salaries by about 200 dollars annually for most employees with a 6 percent base raise retroactive to March 1 and an extra 2 percent for higher grades via reclassification. Nationwide, 500,000 postal workers gain an average 8 percent raise totaling roughly 164 million annually. The law reshuffles duties to address inequities and improve efficiency, with retroactive pay and six month from June 11 for the reclassifications.
Real estate transfers in Stoddard County feature numerous listed parcels and sums. Transfers include Prope to Thong Mor ton lot 2 in Dexter for 185 dollars and Nichols to Richard Nsers in Dexter for 1,200 dollars, among others. A birth is reported: James A. Terrell and Hope Edwards’ daughter at Osteopathic Hospital in Cape Girardeau. paternal grandparents listed.
Beginning gardeners learn bulbs offer easy, resilient beauty for summer borders and patios. Bulbs pack nourishment inside, with gladiolus cousins Montbrellas and tiger flower tigridia noted for bright spikes, plus hyacinthus and Peruvian daffodil varieties. Among fragrant choices tuberose, tuberous begonias, and zephyranthes add scent and color, while care is simple with partial shading and winter storage.
Vanduser, a Benton resident, was honored at Leeten Hall during a family reunion Sunday. About 75 attendees gathered as relatives and friends paid tribute, with many siblings and cousins mentioned among speakers and honorees.
Missouri State Highway Department announces June 30 bid calls for Scoll and Stoddard projects. Route CO 8 mile segment includes paving and widening from Route 1 west of Cran to Route 91 west of Morley. Route PP 97 miles involves bridge and substructure work from Route JP east to Toeite Abo Trades with Goose Pond Creek crossing.
Two traffic fatalities were recorded in the area over the weekend. A coroner's jury ruled the Mississippi County crash unavoidable after a late Saturday collision on Highway 60 near Poplar Bluff involving a car, a pickup, and a third vehicle. Battered details include Addie Smith, 41, killed instantly after stepping onto Route A to retrieve a hat blown away, and six month old Henry A. Sill who died in a separate crash four miles west of Poplar Bluff involving a car and a pickup.
Cape Girardeau youth is held for burglary and larceny after authorities investigate a theft during the week of amielddan 18. Sheriff Dohlin Den, Cape Girardeau police, and State Patrol trooper Jerry Holla, PQ, link the ex student of the reform school to the case.
John Van Guilder advocates frequent practical picture taking for children. He urges parents to keep cameras loaded, plan regular Picture Days, and shoot in sequences to capture a child’s growing up story from breakfast to bedtime, trips, parties, firsts, and daily moments.
On April nights thieves struck the Southeast Missouri Lumber Company at Cape Girardeau and the C and W Commission Company. Dennis led to $300 of loot from both sites and other searches recovered more property from Hollias home and Jerry Bridwell's Cape Girardeau residence. Holloway remains jailed in Renton and Bridwell is held in Cape Girardeau city jail.
MALDEN Mo Dunklin County Coroner Dr Quinton Tarver said Shirley L Sexton 61 was found in a bathtub at his home and drowned accidentally after apparently slipping He died Thursday night and lived alone A neighbor found the body Sexton was employed by Railway Express Co
Milton Grohe, secretary for Seeth Cony A S C, announced today that supporters should pick up money packs and wheel property cards at the ASC office in Denton any time after Tuesday.
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