International Shoe Company May Hike Production Here
The International Shoe Company from St. Louis announced plans to concentrate all men and hoax's shoe production in Midwest plants while closing three New England factories. Sikeston Plant operates at peak with added night shift. about 1,490 employees could be laid off from Clareene, Newport, and Nassau plants. Production would shift to 18 Missouri and Illinois plants including Cape Girardeau and Quincy, with a projected 1 percent sales increase this fall necessitating higher output and plant expansions.
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International Shoe Company
St. Louis
Standard Today
Midwest
New England
Sikeston
Crcles
Clarenees
Newport
Nassau
Missouri
Cape Girardeau
Quincy
Hannibal
Kirksville
Marshall
Poplar Bluff
Sweet Springs
Washington
Weet Plains
Windsor
Quincey
Fiera
Real Estate Transfers Recorded Recently in Sikeston Area
A long list of real estate transfers is recorded, naming buyers and sellers such as Raymond ard Goal Roth to Fiord and Marie Arnold for 4100, and Clayton addition parcels in Sikeston. Other transfers include Donald and Mary Kellett, Shires Goode, and Marguerite Spatt among many, with various sums and lots noted.
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Winford
Marie Watson
Win
Rosebud Arnold
Knob Hill
Fornfelt
Fred
Ada Walsh
Virgil
Effie Reubel
Lightner
Morley
Jesse Rodgers
New Morley
Walter J. Schmerbauch
Eldon Ziegenhorn
Parkland
Sikeston
Ralph ©. Ford
Richard L. Keene
Clayton
Raymond T. Roth
B. Kfffolly
Tilfan A. Smith
Scheeter
Mfr
Arthur d. Wahn
Trasmend Tyroth
Paul A. Davidson
Frye
Sikeston Real Metate Co
Bo OL. Golladay
Mere
Golladay
Winter Acres
Sikestans
Atca
Wilbote
John Wo Videhn
Dot
Solestun
Odin J. Bollingver
John Ogend Dercite Smith
Sienco
Othese
Reymond
Ona
Pessie
Clevton
Hares
Bessie V Bly
Margie Wright
Avra
Eth Daugherte
Sloo
Pate
Bete Hehatte
Boot
Piiban Clayton
Marguerite Spatt
S&l
Deesie Gaage
Fmory
Keston East
Pas
Taura Fakins
Dale
Elma Alecorn
Jones
Sikestas
Mary Pavlor
Subeaton
Charles L. Drury
Drury Tile & Plastering Co
Tames
Robert Drury
Inis
Branum
Joe
Tda Hawkins
Ben
Planene Knight
Silman & Co
Bertie Lew
Brockman Masters, Inc
Sinck Tren
Ivision
Sikestan
Clavten
Adic
Robert
Cecile Young
Ey Y
Mary & Er
Bhak
Chaffer
Minnie
Fred Farris
Carl
Feiner Heit
CC & al
Scott County Circuit Court Proceedings Summary
Proceedings show multiple cases across Scott County Circuit Court with verdicts and actions. Decree granted in Myra Radders versus Sammel Badders granting custody to defendant. Damages awarded in several actions against Craft Seed, James Moore, and others. some cases dismissed or moved. appointment of trustees and commissioners noted. judgments entered for plaintiffs in several accounts.
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Rosamund Miller
Pant
Teat Hyve
Myra Radders
Sammel Badders
Scott County
Harold FE. Sprenger
Ros. Breen Dwight Crader
H. O D. Miler
Em Steck
Fornfelt
George W. Moore
Wayne Thasnes
Ed Hoff
Jackie Picks
TH. D. Midler
Hawkins-Snprenger
John Weber
Ole Ml Tanes
Investment Associates
Hazel Shelton
Craft Seed & Grain Co
Muriel Mayfield
Craft Seed
Route DD Oil Operation Planned From Vanduser West
A state maintenance crew will oil the gravel Route DD in Scott County from Vanduser to the Stoddard County line a distance of 2.0 miles. The oiling is slated to begin in the second week of July after the surface is bladed to remove loose gravel and the first oil application follows.
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State Maintenance Department
Scott County
Vanduser
Stoddard County
Grandma and Granddaughter Learn Modern Jam Making Methods
Early 100000 students and adult groups tested modern jam and jelly methods against traditional ones this winter. Some 7000 home economists received free kits from The Peniel Corporation of Kansas City to compare flavor, speed, and texture with old pectin. Most respondents favored the powdered apple pectin as a significant improvement over other methods.
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Peniel Corporation
Kansas City
Grandme
Mary Newton
Road oiling operations to halve roadway sections
The State Highway Department will oil one half of the road surface at an operation, allowing traffic on the other half. A second oil application will follow in the summer. In the coming weeks cooling equipment and fresh oil may cause minor inconvenience. Travelers are asked to avoid these sections when possible and to drive carefully and obey warning signs.
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State Highway Department
Three Leaders from New Madrid to Lake Ozark Park Camp
The second annual 4 TP Junior Leaders camp unfolds at Clover Point in Lake Ozark State Park from June 27 to July 1. Counties may submit two 4-H members, with 150 delegates chosen from nominees. Sponsors fund the camp, and growth is shown by 108 of 114 counties enrolled, Pettis County leading with 77 delegates. The camp emphasizes training for wholesome recreation and leadership tasks, with sessions in dramatics, photography, presiding, and discussion leading. Dr. Clark Elisevy of Stephens College provides counseling and four lectures on boy girl relationships, plus form training from MU on proper form in activities like pitching horseshoes.
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Clover Point
Lake Ozarks State Park
Rural Electric Cooperative Associations
Pettis County
Clark Elisevy
Stephens College
County Red Cross Names Nominating Committee To Se
County Red Cross names a nominating committee to select officers for the next meeting in September. Mrs. Ho G. Cathey selects Mrs. William Moedersbach and others. Reports show the drive near quota. Sikeston and the county raise 4625.20. Chaffee campaign looms. Gray Ladies active with 6048 hours at hospital and 1460 home service cases. Eight first aid instructors ready to teach. county-wide classes planned.
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County Red Cross
Divercate
Av Red Cross
Ruste Inn
Ho G. Cathey
William Moedersbach
And
Robert Alan
Red Cross Fund
Chaffee
Sikeston
Red Cross
Max Buckstein
Medersbach
Gray Toadies
Merc
Julia Sikes
Ellen Walker
Charles Green
Carl Elam
Charleston
Bernie
Elam
Trio Held After Admitting Tennessee Typewriter Theft
Three youths ages 18 to 21 were captured after trying to sell four nearly new typewriters to a local merchant. They admitted stealing the machines from Middleton High School in Tennessee last Wednesday night and waived extradition to Tennessee as Middleton officers prepared to take custody.
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Youngset
Achether Business Place
Johnny Taylor
George Davis
William Kelly
Walthut
Miss
Air Force
Roswell
N. M
William Young
Memphis
Roy Childress
Middleton
Tenn
Harold Wallace
Middleton, Tenn
Young
Wallace
Arkansas
Tennessee
Genfry Clark Popper Affected by Stork Arrival
In Clairston Getd representative, Jact minute arrival prevented outlining plans for the year. She stressed the chapter’s desire to push the organization and operation of the Junior Red Cross.
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Clark Popper
Clairston
Getd
Red Cross
Mrs. Dicey Keith Dies in Sikeston Hospital
Mrs. Dicey B. Keith, 68, widow of Ephraim J. Keith and Sikeston resident, died at Missouri Delta Community Hospital. Born January 3, 1886 in Daviess County Indiana, she moved to Missouri in 1908. Survived by son W. J. Keith and two daughters J. L. Howell and Bonnie Jocke, plus a brother, grandchilden. Funeral services held at First Methodist Church, Rev. G. Joyce officiating. Burial in Memorial Park Cemeteries.
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Dicey B. Keith
Ephraim J. Keith
Sikeston
Missour Delta
Daviess County
Ind
W. A
Margaret Tomev
Lawrenceville
Keith
Keiths
Missouri
Mlacehouse
W. J
J. L. Howell
Mirs Bonnie Jocke
Huntom Park
Calif
Ann Tomey
Indianapolis
Ini
Wera
Ted
1St Methodist Church
Rev. G. Joyce
Memorial Park Cameters
Mrs Divinny Dies Final Rites Sunday
Maud Starting Divinny died at 118 N Hands 1 30 this morning born Blodgcott March 23 1897 husband Robert preceded her in death survived by two daughters Warbel Carmody Princeville Hl Birdie Morrison St Louis and son George Divinny Sikeston three grandchildren services 2 30 Sunday Welsh Funeral Chapel burial Memorial Park Cemetery New York
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Maud Starting Divinny
N. Hands
Blodgcott
Robert Divinney
Warbel Carmody
Princeville
Birdie Morrison
St. Louis
George Divinny
Sikeston
J. W. Hoffert
Memorial Park Cemetery
Wheat growing from corn surprises shopper at A P Store
Housewife Mrs Harry Bennet of 736 Matthews reports finding a fully developed head of wheat growing from the end of an ear of corn bought at the A P Store. The corn came from the Frank Van Horne farm.
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Harry Bennett
Matthews
Bennett
Frank van Horne
Monthly Chamber Meet Approves Dues Increase
The Sikeston Chamber of Commerce held a December meeting at the Colonial Inn where officers’ decision to raise membership dues was approved unanimously. President Fred Steward defended the hike as needed to cover higher Chamber office costs amidst debate on how to fund a viable local chamber.
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Chamber of Commerce
Fred Steward
Colonial Inn
Chamber
Sikeston
Cape County Court Rejects Girls Town on County Farm
Cape Girardeau County Court declined to sell or lease the county farm home for use as a Girls Town unless voters approve in a future election. Proponents and opponents testified, with critics urging a county park and recreation center instead. The judge said the decision rests with the people. Detroit planners project the metro area will grow by at least 50 percent in twenty years from 1950.
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Jackson
Cape Girardeau
Federated Women's Clubs of Missouri
Missouri
St. James
J. D. Mackey
Detroit
Davy Crockett Ancestor of Sikeston Woman
Mrs. Minnie Sayers Smith notes her great grandfather William Sayers died in Wythe County Virginia in 1777 at age eighty and married a sister of Davy Crockett. Sayers and Crockett names appear in many marriages. Theodore Banta Sayers lineage book (1901) traces origins from Thomas Saver in New York.
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Davy Crockett
Sikeston
Minnie Sayers Smith
William Sayers
Wythe County
Crockett
Mrs. Smith
Henry Sayers
Elizabeth Crockett Evans
Walter Crockett Sayers
Nancy Hunter
Samuel Crockett Sayers
Sally McGee
Mary Cathryn Sayers
Charleston
James Crockett Sayers
McDonald P. Cullison
Frances Marian Crockett Sayers
James Cullison
J. M. Cullison
Theodore Banta Sayers
Thomas Saver
Savers
New York
South Hampton
Chamber members discuss growth and attendance plan
Mrs Edna Husband notes untapped funds in women’s membership. Steward shows a Chamber makeup chart and committees. President worries about attendance and considers quarterly meetings. Friest-terper suggests occasional speakers. The farm program by Caskey targets community improvement with three landowners and three tenants to be named. next meeting July 22.
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Courtland Nichols
Chamber
Wendell Caskey
Edna Husband
Steward
J. Friest "Terper
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Erhet Hett
Troyd
Helen McCubley
C & Alt
Matthews Far
Dition
Oran
Alden
Evelen Sar
Tea
Dartha Brace
Wakefield
Ralph
Tea Wdams
Jack
Marcia Willians
Elsie
T. J. Drennan
C. C
Marguerite Scott
Sikeston East
Hal Bee'e
George White
Clifton Hearn
James Lockhead
Southeat Missouri Grain Co
Semo Gin Co
Scott County Circuit Court
The
Fatewire
Tap Seaty Coun
Deposit Court
New Madrid
Lake Ozark Park
Dallas
U.S
Chile
Service
Nationals Service Department
DAILY
Missouri Pacific
Houston Dallas
Missouri Pacific Bus Lines
Cape County Court
Bob Carroll
Likeston
Dachiy
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