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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1956
Page
2
Real estate transfers feature several acreage deeds including to Melvin 40 acres and additional lot descriptions. The Sikeston Community Club met at president Mrs. Floyd Hawes home with group singing, a prayer, and sewing demonstrations. Many local residents appear in attendance with reports of visits, hospital stays, and social events across Sikeston and surrounding towns.
County Court approves numerous warrants and payments, including ditch clearing, postage, and power equipment. City of Sikeston recommends James Abereathes for reappointment to the Sikeston special road district. Multiple transfers of property and lots noted in Sikeston additions and subdivisions.
The two-year-old daughter of Deputy Sheriff Aubrey Michael Benton was seriously injured when a sliding board collapsed in the yard. She was airlifted to St. Louis for treatment.
Four U S climate zones determine moving Planting Time from January to March. Florida leads with January 1. many states follow Feb 1 or March 1. dates reflect last frost and sun path for sowing hardy seeds, transplanting, and garden goods promotions nationwide.
A gardening guide explains that soil porosity, not color, governs root health. It recommends adding decayed organic matter and limestone to clay, preventing waterlogging while improving drainage and air access for roots. Spading in stages with evenly spread organics is advised for small plots.
The Womens Christian Temperance Union met Thursday afternoon with six members present. Mrs. J W McNabb led the program on Road Markers from Luke John and Matthew. They discussed sickness calls and sent a get well card to ex minister Mrs Frank Grimt in California. March meeting planned at Mel McFarhing in Memphis. Jackie Lee Witmarth celebrated his tenth birthday with a party attended by family and friends.
East Prairie reports church members and friends gathered for a social, a housewarming surprise for Mr and Mrs Norval Bahannon, and a meal at the Bard home. Families visit hospital patients in Cairo and Poplar Blank. A Chicago couple welcomed a baby girl named Marsha Beauton. The Star Missionary Society met with games and refreshments. Miss Mary Ruth Clevidence visited in town over the weekend.
Mr Earl J Smith of the Smith FPanet at Home purchased a new black Oldsmobile ambulance hearse the last word in beauty and efficiency. A business meeting last Sunday extended Rev Howard Logish of near Senath a unanimous call to be pastor of the Oran Baptist Church. he is in a two weeks revival starting Feb 19. Rev Allison will fill the pulpit for the next few Sundays. Mrs Dora Dunn was discharged from hospital last Friday after several days as patient. Her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Mark Rey visit. Mrs Ree will stay to care for her mother. Mr and Mrs Chester Seism and Mr and Mrs Everett Seism visited Edgar Scixm's home near Bloomfield last Tuesday. Harry Lynn, discharged from Missouri Pacific Hospital in St Louis, is improving slowly though still under a doctor's care, suffering from ulcerated stomach. Mrs Harret Phegtey returned home last Saturday after several days in St Francis Hospital at Cape Girardeau.
Mrs Herbert Hahn admitted to St Francis Hospital last Monday for medical care. Mr Johanne Houck had an operation at Cane Hospital the same day and is reported to be recovering. A birthday gathering was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs N V Cook of Osan in honor of Mrs Cook with many relatives and friends attending from nearby towns. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Willie Cook and family, Mr and Mrs Gene Hartman and Debra, Mr and Mrs Louis Dickens and Jamity, Mr and Mrs Mike Bishop, Mr and Mrs Luke Cook, Jeff Mederts and family, and many others from Sikeston Delta Whitewater and Oran communities. Swofford family returned to Marquand after funeral attendance for Mrs Charles Mansell of Oran, and visits to relatives. Nive FM Withrow visiting daughter Cecil Swofford in Memphis. Mr and Mrs S G Smiddy and Mr and Mrs Tom Smiddy hosted relatives from Overland Missouri at Oran. Arthur and Dewdne McCray and children spent Sunday with James Bryand family in Sikeston. Laura McFarland of East St Louis visited her mother Mrs Annie Miller. Kilhamer family of Oran and Perkins returned from weeklong vacation along the East Coast to Florida visiting Palm Beach Silver Springs Clearwater Winter Haven Cypress Gardens and a cave state park. The Cyvos bloom noted as very beautiful.
Dawn Roberts and Larry Smith were chosen King and Queen of Hearts in a coronation ceremony on Valentine’s Day at the Oran Baptist church. Albert Cook led the event, with 45 masked youths at white clothed tables with red heart centers, decorated in red and white Cupid theme. A banquet, games, and thanks to sponsors followed. attendees included Ada Jean Wagoner and Laquitta Vaughn, among others.
47 head of registered Polled and Horned Herefords offered by the Cape Girardeau District Hereford Association. 21 bulls and 26 cows entered for a sale on Saturday March 24 1956 at the Southeast Missouri District Fair Grounds in Cape Girardeau Missouri. Show at 10:00 a.m. Sale at 1:00 p.m. Catalog available from A. D. Armhart Secretary Jackson Missouri.
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