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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1952
Page
11
Jaycee Street Signs Chosen shows Mrs. Deanie Humes of Walton & Williams Motor Co. selecting three display signs. The Herald, publisher, and photographer Shad Olds headed the project. City council meeting to order markers soon as possible marks Sikeston’s ongoing modernization.
Mrs. Anne Chesser 72 widow of R H Chesser died at her son C F Chesser home in Camalou after long illness born Oct 10 1880 in Johnson county Ark she left three other sons six daughters a brother two sisters 45 grandchildren 40 great grandchildren Final rites were held in Clarkville Ark The death of Lon Jones 1891 Jan 1 son of the late Mr and Mrs Lon Jones and long resident of Morley died at the local hospital Services were conducted at Albritton Funeral Home with Rev M G Joyce officiating Burial was in Morley Cemetery
Mrs Cornelia Jane Fant 72 a Southeast Missouri resident died at her Blodgett home Friday Born June 11 1880 in Beardley Kentucky she came to Missouri early Married to Albert Fant she leaves two daughters Mrs Walter Douglas and Mrs Allen Franks plus three stepchildren Norval and Walter Fant and Mrs Roy Byers Other survivors include one grandchild eight step grandchildren and 10 step great grandchildren A sister and a brother preceded her in death Services held at Blodgett Baptist church Burial in Morley Cemetery Richards Service of New Madrid conducted the funeral
Mrs Emma Etta Redden 77 widow of W S Redden died at her Anniston home Sunday She was born November 14 1874 in Crittenden County Kentucky Survived by five daughters Maye Arflack Ethel McClain Margaret Sheedle and Mrs Robert Finley plus son S W Redden three sisters Mattie Collier Bertha Wylie and Lydia Dills a brother Ben Dills ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren The Church of the Nazarene in Anniston with Rev Ora Beatt and Rev Donald Eastman officiating burial in Anniston Cemetery
Herman W. ae Jones, 61, an employee of the Lumber Company of New Muad, died following injuries in an unspecified incident at the yard. Relatives and company officials were to be notified as authorities investigated the circumstances.
Mrs Donnie Lillie Thompson 69 of 312 Hardin St Sikeston died June 17 at Missouri Delta Community Hospital born March 7 1883 in Mississippi county lived in Sikeston 25 years husband Sanford Thompson predeceased 1928 survived by seven children two sisters five grandchildren and one great grandchild funeral 2:30 p.m. Friday at Sikeston Church of the Nazarene Rev J W Hoffert officiating burial Oak Grove Cemetery Charleston Taylor Service body to family home Wednesday until time of services
Mayor Joseph M Cravens Jr announces a new city dump at the north edge of the airport to be tightly controlled. The covered trench method will receive refuse, with the trench to be filled, compacted, and covered. A fence and on duty city employee will supervise dumping. The mayor seeks a $5 annual license for contract refuse haulers to regulate access.
Notice to contractors bids will be received in Sikes City Missouri by June 30 1952 at 1 00 P M for asphalt paving along Smith Avenue from U S 61 east to county road west to Lillian A Smith Addition. Proposals must accept special tax bills. city reserves right to reject all bids.
We are authorized to announce as a candidate subject to the will of the voters in the Democratic Primary Election to be held Tuesday, August 5, 1952. For Sheriff: Joe Anderson, John Clint Dennis, Early Malcolm. For State Representative: J. S. Jim Wallace.
Notice is given that bids to 1:00 P.M. June 30, 1952 are invited for furnishing all materials equipment and engineering for asphalt pavement on Olive Street from Gladys Street to Dorothy Street excluding the Ruth and Olive intersection portion. Plans and specs on file at City Hall. Work to be bid as a whole. Approx 590 feet. A C Barrett City Clerk.
Ruth Dennis, county home agent, urges using moisture and vapor proof containers for freezing vegetables and fruits. She warns poor containers waste money by failing to preserve flavor, appearance, and food value.
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