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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1956
Page
4
Camp Lewellan hosts a week of activities for Troop 43 with stunts, campfire and medal judging. Lions Club sponsorship ties into this year's program as boys prepare to return home for swine pools and drive-in movies.
The note thanks those who aided Camp Lewallen over the past years and signals the close of this Hi-Lites period until next year when a new batch of first year campers is expected to join.
The State Highway Commission awarded Orca Contracting a 28 mile US Route 60 upgrade in Sikeston Scott County. Work covers widening pavement from 18 to 44 feet and asphalt surface, with drainage and sidewalks planned, estimated at about 9.197 million dollars.
East Prairie residents mark a seventh birthday with a home gathering for the honoree and a group of friends. Guests enjoyed games, refreshments, a stork shower honoring the guest, and a centerpiece craft. Attendees included family, church members, and local residents, with cake and coffee served to all.
Among those who went to St Louis on Tuesday were Mr and Mrs Leroy Given and children, Mr and Mrs Bil Harrison and daughters, and Mr and Mrs Al ton Horton and children, where they visited the Highlands and the Zoo. The men remained for the night baseball game between the Cardinals and Dodgers at Sportsmans Park. The report also lists multiple visits by relatives and friends from Anniston to and in St Louis, Cape Girardeau, and nearby towns, with social events, showers, hospital notes, and family travels described in a long community diary.
In October 1955 Golden Enterprises ran a business with Norrell Inc and Kiddie Kar Co to manufacture a plastic body for a miniature car. The petition claims the defendants agreed not to contract with others until October 20, 1957 and alleges breach of contract. The case names Lloyd G. Briggs as circuit clerk and lists defendants Norsvin Gar ner, Bill B Tanne, Weber Gimore co-partners, and Golden Enterprises plus Kiddie Kar Cor poration.
The county court at its regular Monday session approves warrants. Bid by Joe Spalding for coal at 715 is accepted. Payments include Mack Printing Co for Magistrate Court 2030, Phil Waldman postage 30, Scott County Democrat 6775, C E Felker 15, and special road and bridge allowances for May tax collections listing Oran 1890 Sikeston 11079 Blodgett 398 Dienlstadt 4.25 Timo 1492.
The recorder lists many property transfers involving parties such as Harrell, Byrd, Felker, Meyer, Greenlee, Crumpecker, Mullin, Mabins, and others with nominal sums and essential lot, block, and subdivision designations. Also noted are several court actions including multiple divorces, judgments, and traffic related pleas with outcomes.
The minutes record judgments and filings since the last issue. Loyd Williams noted a deficit in the plaintiff's favor for 98073 dollars. The case Prince McDougal et al versus Lee McDougal et al involves partition and deed actions.
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