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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1956
Page
9
New Madrid County will hold a series of meetings to inform farmers about the Sail Bank Law. County agents will explain requirements, signup deadlines, and how the law applies to individual farms, with sessions listed across local schools and towns.
Allen Scism reports a busy Oran page with accident notes at Scott Court, a July picnic plan by Guardian Angels Church, community events, church and school notices, and updates on local families including Zahner and Hirschowitz, plus a Bapt ist pastor speaker and vacation guests.
Oran and surrounding areas host a flurry of visitors and family gatherings. Residents welcomed relatives from St Louis Stockton Garden City and Benton while local church groups held a WSCS meeting and planned Bible study. Local families reported travel to Cape Girardeau and Sikeston for medical and social visits as well as birthday celebrations and community games.
Mrs Paul Farris hosted the Tourus Circle at her home for the new year with Mrs Dean Woodward and Otis Snyder assisting. Otis Snyder and Mrs Ray Ballard presided over another circle event. Miss Mars Helen Thomson plans a Sunday return after visiting LaGrange. Mr and Mrs Paul Berts, residents of El Salvador, visited. Mr Berts is a USDA entomologist en route to the States after a Cuba assignment. The Kings Daughters Class met at First Christian Church with quilt plans and entertainment led by Mr Finley. Area Christian Church meeting attendees included Rev Bayne Driskill discussing statewide evangelistic program. Frisco Club held its annual chicken fry for employees and families on the General Office lawn. Halter-Ferrell wedding noted with Miss Pegg Halter and Billy Yurrell of Benton uniting in a church ceremony. Bride wore Chantilly lace in a fitted bodice and voluminous skirt. bridal party and organ music noted.
The article stresses planning wedding photography, balancing professional and family snapshots. It notes the photographer should be briefed on the schedule, with last minute changes shared immediately. It mentions attire, attendants, decorations, and several names tied to the event and guests.
Murray C Colbert reports the US Department of Agriculture will set interest on certificates for the 1936 crop cotton price support loan at 24 percent with an eight cent per bale disbursement fee. Farmers pay 3.2 percent interest on loans. 1956 grain loans pay 3.4 percent. Amendments to lending agreements will be negotiated soon.
Southwest Bell Telephone Company seeks permission to erect and maintain a telephone line along State Highway No 19 in Scott County Missouri. A hearing is scheduled in Joplin City Missouri at 10:90 on July 6 1356 to hear objections or suggestions from interested parties. filings may be made in writing prior to that date.
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