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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1942
Page
8
The Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company announced a wartime program to purchase waste fats and greases from households starting in July. The plan supports the War Production Board and aims to reduce kitchen waste piling in store basements while aiding meat counter operations nationwide.
Admissions this past week include Bobbie Jean Bell and David Bailey of Sikeston, minor surgery patients. Major surgeries involve Edwin Johnson Canetti Baker Floyd Robbett and Mrs Chester Hubbard. Infants Brenda Heath and Mrs Allen Evans also medical patients. Discharges include Loren Dodd Canell Baker and Bobbie Bell. Notable births: a daughter born June 21 to Mr and Mrs Russell Robbinson near Sikeston, and several other newborns at Sikeston and Matthews area hospitals with names and dates listed.
Ward Stores, founded by F. M. Ward, has expanded from a Silva one-room grocery to 48 modern stores in two divisions with Piedmont and Cairo headquarters. T. A. Ward runs the chain with Mrs. Ward as vice president and Carr Wan as superintendent. the firm employs 300 to 350 and operates 14 trucks. The northern division centers at Piedmont, while the southern division spans towns from Sikeston to Cairo and beyond.
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