New Homes Being Completed In Sikeston
Weekly progress shows several new houses ready for occupancy on New Street William Street Greer Street and East Gladys Street. Homes feature porches basements hardwood floors asbestos siding three to four rooms baths and one with a storm cellar. Residents include Mr and Mrs Edwards and Mr and Mrs Crenshaw with others soon moving in.
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Sikeston
John Edwards
New Street
William Street
Bridwell Crenshaw
Greer Street
Buck Honeycutt
Elm Street
East Gladys Street
Vance Montgomery
Maple Street
Raymond Frey
B. J. Merrick
New Four Room Homes Rise Across East City Streets
A flurry of new residences on East Gladys Vernon Greer Delmar William Scott and Murray Lane features four to five room frame houses with basements baths and asbestos or weatherboard exteriors. Homes showcase plastered walls hardwood floors built in cabinets heating systems and garages with future expansion plans. The Schillig tile brick dwelling on College and Lindley nears completion with Philippine walnut woodwork arches and a full basement ready for occupancy by early next month.
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East Gladys Street
H. E. Wood
H. D. Ragains
Vernon Street
Grover Duncan
Ivan Randolph
Greer Street
Joe Gilder
East Gladys
C. L. Hamby
Mignon
Delmar
Fred Cooley
William Street
Scott and Murray Lane
Johnny P. Jones
Sid Schillig
College
Lindley
Changes at Dunn Hotel Undergo Ongoing Modernization
Daily progress at the Dunn Hotel advances its modernization and redecoration under new ownership. Exterior updates include reinforced walls, rebuilt ledges, buff repainting, Venetian blinds, neon lights, and sidewalk chairs. A new entrance and vestibule take shape while the lobby gains a mist grey wall, off white ceiling, built in desk, and a central stairway access. The coffee shop is being redecorated with blue, rose and white walls and aluminum chairs with red leather. A small adjoining room may become a private dining area. the large rear dining room awaits extensive remodeling plans.
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Dunn Hotel
Sikeston
Stone Pig Stand progress in Blytheville Arkansas
Work continues on the cobblestone Stone Pig Stand at Highway 61 and Tanner Street for C Tindal of Blytheville. Rock work aims to finish this week along with final roof sections while interior plastering begins soon. The main room measures 40 by 26 feet and features a 12 foot barbecue pit with a kitchen to the rear and a dining room at the north end. A private dining room of 19 by 20 feet rises at the back with hardwood flooring and Celetex interior finish. Rock walls run 12 to 18 inches thick with 4500 pounds of insulation planned.
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Highway 61
Tanner Street
Tindal
Blytheville
Ark
New Residences Planned in Sikeston Building Program
Sikeston outlines upcoming home construction with new houses for J. M. Pitman on North Vernon Avenue T. A. Yeargain on East Gladys Street Gene Kindred in the Chamber of Commerce addition Horace Coates on Baker Lane and Walter Tierney of Morehouse south of Sid Schillig residence. A cottage for Miss Helen Baker marks northern section plans.
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J. M. Pitman
Vernon Avenue
T. A. Yeargain
Gladys Street
Gene Kindred
Chamber of Commerce
Horace Coates
Baker Lane
Walter Tierney
Morehouse
Sid Schillig
Helen Baker
Sikeston
A Garden Without a Wall Provides Privacy and Focus
A wall or living hedge makes a background for flowers and frames a garden. Even a low wall creates a sense of privacy essential for enjoyment, especially in small plots.
Three new residences under construction at Miner
Three new wood frame houses are being built east of Sikeston at Miner. The owners listed are H. E. Todt, Marshall McGill, and Charles W. Krauss. Read the ads. They're news.
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MINER
Sikeston
H. E. Todt
Marshall McGill
Charles W. Krauss
Summer Time to Install New Heating Plant
The piece urges homeowners to install modern heating systems this summer, noting savings in fuel costs and repairs. Private loans through the FHA Modernization Credit Plan fund these upgrades, with low monthly payments. Homes gain basement space for dens or playrooms as outdated furnaces are replaced.
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Federal Housing Administration
FHA
Cottage moved to rear for duplex conversion on North New Madrid
Mrs. Walter Clymer’s five room cottage on North New Madrid street was relocated to the rear of its former site and is being transformed into a two apartment dwelling. Each unit will have three rooms and a bath with hot water heating and lighting. A large second floor store room will serve utility needs.
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New Madrid Street
Walter Clymer
Walker's Grocery Is Modernized and Expanded
Modernization and remodeling near completion at Billy Walker's Grocery and Meat Market on Moore avenue. The semi self serving store features a twelve foot meat counter, walk in cooler, new refrigeration for vegetables, streamlined shelves, display islands, rapid checkout, and a front porch extension. A 15 by 36 foot room will sell school supplies and lunches, basement storage, and new Lumsden hot water heater with furnace heat. A neighboring William street house is being turned into a four room rental cottage.
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Billy Walker
Moore Avenue
Sikeston
Lumsden
William Street
M. C. Morrow
Fire resistant shingles boost home safety in summer
Homeowners are urged to consider installing fire resistant shingles during warm weather. The shingles reduce danger from flying chimney sparks and can be laid over an existing roof, offering quick protection without a full tear‑off.
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