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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1955

Page

7

Passing of a Well Known Greatly Beloved Woman

The funeral honors Mis Dhcer Reith Yost Forage a longtime Sikeston resident and beloved community member. Native of Washington Indiana, she moved to Sikeston in 1908 with her husband Keith, helped transform swamp lands into farmland, and chaired flower committees at First Methodist Church. Survived by husband Norman (Bonnie) Gocke and other relatives, funeral conducted by Rev Grieve at First Methodist Church with interment at Memorial Path cemetery.

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Traffic signs review prompts traffic contract committee input

The Herald commends the council on accepting the traffic contract committee’s recommendations. It notes the proposed removal of surplus stop signs at busy intersections and urges extended signals until a new light is installed to regulate cross streets. The editorial calls for council action at the next meeting.

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Framing of the Declaration in Congress in July

Congress debated the declaration of independence, reporting it from the committee, with passages censuring England and slave importation struck out to placate South Carolina Georgia and Northern states. Debates spanned July 2 8 and 4, ending with the declaration reported, agreed to by the house and signed by all present except Mr Dickinson.

Congress England Africa South Carolina Georgia Mr. Dickinson

Oran Newsbeat Reports Local Moves and Events

Oran residents welcome new neighbors from Cheyenne and Dexter while detailing a spate of community happenings. Robberies near Morley Junction, local weddings and births, Lions Club officer picks, and a softball result highlight a busy period with multiple families and businesses active in Oran and surrounding towns.

Jolly Neighbors Club Hosts Canalou Club Guests

Mrs. Willard Sanders hosted 14 members of the Jolly Neighbors Club and Canalou Club members as guests at the monthly meeting in Pharris Ridge Community building. President Mrs. W. O. Larker presided. roll call covered community improvements.

Willard Sanders Jolly Neighbors Club Canalou Club Pharris Ridge W. O. Larker Clyde Scott O. V. McReynolds Nelson Green Dale Goeske Charles Lumsden Hugh Rogers

Vacation and travel notices fill Sikeston area

Mr and Mrs E P Waldman and granddaughter Mary Lee return from a weeklong trip including Mexico Missouri Jefferson City and Big Springs as relatives scattered across Missouri share visits. Manylocal residents plan trips to Detroit Chicago Cincinnati and St Louis for family events and holidays.

E P. Waldman Mary Lee Bob Waldman Mary Elizabeth Mexico Jefferson City Big Springs Eual Heacon M-Set Lloyd Triplett Califormia Formosa Naomi Triplett Thelma Moss Sikeston Triplett Jesse Goodin Detroit Mich Dalton Goodrich Jerry Susan Will A. Smith Couch Goodrich Columbia Gooderich Thomas Holderby Matthews Ben Mills Harry Blanton Anne Merrick Long Island N. Y Tom Kavanagh Harry Barr Blanton Joe Blanton Cinccinnati Homer York Roy Beck Opeal David St. Louis John Johnson Johnon Poplar Bluff Hospital Poplar Bluff Herbert Cathey Fargo Points Florida Mattie Jackson Rudolph Jackson Kennett Jackson Milam Adkins Morehouse H. G. Cathey Puxico Jim Scoville Mary Townsend Jerry Glenn Perryville Marl Heath Gerald Bohannon Pam W. R. Heath Wm. Proffer Maurice Dean Martin Krieger Silmo A. P. Matz Mary Evelyn George Jenkins Fred Gwaltney

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