Senate Approves Taft Labor Proposal in 50 to 10 Vote
The U S Senate endorsed Senator Robert Taft of Ohio's plan to use injunctions and possible industry seizure during national emergencies. The bill passed 50 to 10, allowing the president to appoint an emergency board and pursue court orders or seizure within set timeframes, contrasting the Taft Hartley Act's 80 day injunction limit.
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United States Senate
Tucsev
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Millard Wedings
Maryland
National Health of Safety
Congress
Sikeston Women at District Meeting of Legion Auxiliary
At the 14th District meeting in Caruthersville last Sunday Mrs. Carl Elam was chosen to represent the Auxiliary at the State convention in St. Louis August 4 to 7. Mrs. Sid Schillig was endorsed as State historian. Thirty-five members attended with Sikeston and Caruthersville guests. Attending from Sikeston were Mrs. Mary Latham, Mrs. Owen Johnson, Mrs. Steve Penrod, Mrs. Carl Elam, Mrs. Emma Carroll and Mrs. Sid Schillig.
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14Th District
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Caruthersville
Carl Elam
St. Louis
Sid Schilliy
Sikeston
Mary Latham
Owen Johnson
Steve Penrod
Emma Carroll
Sid Schillig
Lair's Guarantee of Dependable Quality and Service
Guaranteed satisfaction and fair prices highlighted by Lair's on all days. Reiterates yesterday today and tomorrow as proof of consistent value and reliable service.
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Lair’s
Sikeston Lions Install New Members and Officers
At a regular meeting on Wednesday noon Sikeston Lions Club installed Jos A Leslie as president for the coming year with Keith Collins retiring. J E Harper of 26A presided. New officers include Edward Fuchs as 1st vice president Earl Cook 2nd vice president Ward Denman 3rd vice president Duree Medley tail twister Dr C W Limbaugh assistant tail twister Dr D E Urban den keeper Raymond Crews assistant den keeper John Powell secretary treasurer New board members are R J Genins and Alex Waters with terms to July 1 1951. District Governor M C Smith of Rolla and 13 guests attended along with 42 members.
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Sikeston Lions Club
Jos. A. Leslie
Keith Collins
J. E. Harper
Edward Fuchs
Earl Cook
Ward Denman
Duree Medley
C. W. Limbaugh
D. E. Urban
Raymond Crews
John Powell
R. J. Genins
Alex Waters
New Road Tests for Missouri Car Drivers
The Missouri Senate approved a bill 28 to 0 to require on the road tests by the State Highway Patrol. The measure returns to the House to consider Senate amendments. The tests would assess reading highway signs traffic law knowledge and eyesight. Current license holders would not be required to take the test unless their licenses lapse.
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Missouri
Missouri Senate
State Highway Patrol
House
Senate
Rotary Club hears Boys State representative
Eddie Dobbs, Sikeston High School student sponsored by Sikeston Rotary Club, spoke on his trip to Boonville for Boys State and urged more students to have similar practical government experiences. Mike Dysart chaired the program. guests included Allen Byrn and Jesse Byrn among others. The club’s boards met after the meeting. next gathering is July 11 at the Snack Bar with new officers to be installed. no meeting on July 4.
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Eddie Dobbs
Sikeston High School
Sikeston Rotary Club
Boys State
Boonville
Eddie
Mike Dysart
Allen Byrn
Frederick
Okla
Jesse Byrn
Bertrand
P. M. Keller
Claud E. Williams
Chaffee
Cliff Hitt
R. T. Sharp
Sikeston
Rotary
Dunn Hotel
Kiwanis Club hears Guttenfelders in musical program
The Reverend and Mrs Vernon Guttenfelder entertained the Kiwanis Club at the Dunn Hotel Tuesday night with piano organ and duet selections plus guest requests. About 75 people attended including members wives and new member Dr William C Critchlow. Reports from Rev M G Joyce and Geo W Kirk on the 1949 Kiwanis Convention are planned for July 5. Southeast Missouri shoppers are urged to LAIR S for home furnishings values.
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Vernon Guttenfelder
Kiwanis Club
Dunn Hotel
Guttenfelder
O. C. Lewis
G. A. Dempster
William C. Critchlow
M. G. Joyce
Kiwanis International
Geo. W. Kirk
Missouri
Lair’s
Noted Evangelist to Be Heard at Lilbourn
Rev G P Comer former pastor of the First Methodist Church of Waco Texas will conduct evangelistic services at the Lilbourn Methodist Church starting Sunday July 3 Mrs Nan Frazier organist and pianist of Waco will preside at the piano Rev O Diven is pastor of the Lilbourn church
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G. P. Comer
First Methodist Church
Waco
Texas
Lilbourn Methodist Church
Nan Frazier
O. Diven
Lilbourn Church
New District Officers Named for VFW Auxiliary District 15
Mrs. O. O. Bowers of Cape Girardeau was elected president of the 15th District of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary at a Cape Girardeau meeting last Sunday. Other officers include senior vice president Mrs. R. C. Garner of Cape Girardeau, junior vice president Mrs. Loren Abbott of Jackson, treasurer Mrs. Elsdena Abbott of Cape Girardeau, chaplain Mrs. Elvin Prost of Perryville, conductress Mrs. Ed Clinton of Cape Girardeau, and guard Mrs. Pete Capps of Dexter. Retiring president conducted the session. Appointed by Mrs. Bowers were patriotic instructor Miss Gladys M. Miller of Dexter, secretary Mrs. Martin Johnston of Cape Girardeau, musician Mrs. Ed Anderson of Forn.
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O. O. Bowers
Cape Girardeau
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
R. C. Garner
Loren Abbott
Jackson
Elsdena Abbott
Elvin Prost
Perryville
Ed Clinton
Pete Capps
Dexter
Bowers
Gladys M. Miller
Martin Johnston
Ed Anderson
Forn
DDT Best Insecticide For Mosquito Control
Community notices urge house spraying with DDT to curb malaria carrying mosquitoes amid a rainy season in Southeast Missouri. The program, costing about $1.50, is promoted as preventing malaria and other diseases. Area supervisor contact details and counties eligible are provided, noting second spray rounds where needed.
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Missouri
Lowing
Bollinger
Butler
Cape Girardeau
Dunklin
Iron
Madison
Mississippi
New Madrid
Pemiscot
Ripley
Scott
Stoddard
Wayne
Milfred D. Plummer
CDC
Malden
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Legion Auxiliary
Lions Club
M. C. Smith
Rolla
Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club News
By Bartley R. Schwegler
Reiss
Lilbourn
V. F. W. Auxiliary
Feit
Charles Henshaw
Ben Wiseman
Frieda Clore
E. F. Smith
Advance
Chaffee, Jackson, Dexter
Kelso Township
Malaria Control Project
R. M. Bugg
Jack Forbes
Tampa, Fla
Insurance Agency
Sikeston, Missouri
Goodyear
AVICE
St. Kingshighway
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