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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1956
Page
10
A 21 member special advisory committee is urged to craft a municipal program guiding city administration. The Herald suggests adding a fifth question: should building a new city hall be the primary concern given space in the Board of Public Works building and whether it best serves the people and investment of funds from selling the old building.
An analysis challenges Democratic claims about the 1954 tax cuts, detailing Treasury figures: 62 percent of the cuts to individuals, 23 percent to those under 5000, and only 1 percent at the top brackets. It argues the under 35000 group gained, while taxes rose under prior Democrat administrations.
Civic clubs in Sikeston plan Dairy Day and Dairy Month events with a June 14 Dairy Day, speaker lineup from the University of Missouri and Missouri dairy groups, tours of local dairies, exhibitions, contests, and a prize presentation. Organizers expect broader participation and heightened publicity.
A group of Sikeston business and professional men will embark on the first goodwill tour next Tuesday sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Twenty two firms have signed up as meetings in Dexter Bernie Malden Portageville New Madrid and East Prairie precede a Charleston conclusion. The aim is to better acquaint residents with local businesses and leaders.
Funeral arrangements remain incomplete for Thomas Benjamin Sanders of Gray Ridge from a Morehouse parish crash. The accident on February 22 near Gray Ridge injured several occupants of a car and truck, with Sanders and his wife among the injured. he died at Delta Community Hospital as his family mourns. Survivors include his wife and three sons, and five sisters reside in several towns across Missouri and Michigan. Mrs ETten Varehn of Parma is his mother.
William A Scarbrough Sr retired farmer of Blodgett died Tuesday morning at Delta Community Hospital from heart ailment. He was 82, born October 22, 1873, in Paris, Tennessee, moved to Blodgett at 14, spent his life farming. Survived by three sons Jack Scarbrough of St Louis, John M Scarbrough of Sikeston, Missouri, daughter Bessie Agice Scarbrough of Blodgett, four half brothers, and two grandsons.
Candidates vie for county posts including coroner and county attorney with filings due by April 24. Several towns select trustees, with races shaping up as nominations proceed. voters will decide in the upcoming county election.
The Seventh Annual Meeting and officers election of the Missouri Cotton Producers Association will be held April 5 in Sikeston. Afternoon session begins 1:30 p.m. at Sikeston High School auditorium, social hour, banquet at Rustic Rock Inn at 6:30 p.m. Speakers include Hon. Paul C Jones and Hon. E. C. Took Gathinges, with Dr H Lenewell of Masseura Codees of Americulture delivering an address on cotton research funding and progress. Ticketing and reservations through MCPA and Book Inn.
REA will host a mystery treasure chest contest from Friday to Sunday, inviting customers and visitors to tour the cooperative facilities on Highway 60 East. Prizes include an 8 700 refrigerator, a Prentice watch, and other gifts, as the event aims to boost attendance and engagement.
Attendance tallies from Sirfston Sunday Schools and multiple churches show turnout across churches including First Assembly of God, Church of Nazarene on Tanner Street, First Presbyterian, and others. The fragment notes March events and labels several church names with no clear totals.
Doerothy D Barnwell a 34 year old New Madrid resident and Anna Louise Barnwell aged 3 were injured in a two vehicle collision on Highway 41 south of New Madrid. The State Patrol says Mrs Barnwell began a left turn and a tractor outfit attempted to pass from behind. The driver Wesener was arrested on a charge of careless and reckless driving.
Herman Bremermann 78 died Saturday mornng following injuries from a car crash near Bernie last Thursday He was born in the area and served on the board of the First National Bank He is survived by his wife Mrs Nereme Breeremann a son Bernard Bremermann of Cape Girardeau a sister Mrs Alwine Ouens Maiden and three grandchildren Funeral services were held at 2 pm Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev A Pabor officiating burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Merritt M Beck, former local manager of Missouri Utilities Company, died at Mineral Area Osteopathic Hospital Farmington after a long illness. He was 74, born in St Louis in 1851, married to Bessie Simpson. Survived by a son Merritt Jr of Leadwood, two daughters Ann Mow and Barbara Allanmins, two sisters Elsie Beck and Jo Mendebaum, seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were at St Paul's Episcopal Church Sikeston with interment in St Louis.
Bloomfield's Monarch Sales Co feed mill near the main business district burned, threatening the downtown area. Fire Chief Grover Phillips and the Dexter department battled the blaze. the loss was estimated around 75,000 for building, equipment, and stored grain. The fire was discovered at 1 a.m. and was under control by Wednesday morning, with smoldering conditions persisting.
Mrs H J Kindred died Friday at 9 45 pm at her home on Jackson street in Sikeston after an extended illness. Born Aug 4 1888 near Blodgett she was the daughter of John and Merv Traps. She was a Savannah Baptist Church member and had lived in Sikeston since 1952. Survivors: husband Carnell, son, two daughters Ochis Maynard and Neilie Milam, a brother Will Tippy, and one grandchild. Burial was in Silent Hill Cemetery beside services at Nunlee Funeral Home. Reverend R C Martin officiated.
Mrs. Rose Shaw, 69, died Monday night at her daughter Mrs. M J Russell's home in St Louis where she had lived for two years. Formerly employed in Ilimo, her body went to Bischnshoff Funeral Home in Hime and will lie in state until 2 pm Thursday at Time Methodist Church for funeral services. Burial follows at Lightner cemetery.
The advisory committee of 21 citizens, appointed by Mayor Butler, discussed a plan to build a new city hall on the Center and Prairie lot using 70 000 from the sale of the present hall. They also considered a second eastside fire station with living quarters and a 125 000 bond for a complete city hall, another fire station, living quarters, and two new fire trucks. The panel organized, set terms, and elected Kendall Sikes chairman David F Blanton vice chair and Mrs Keith Collins secretary. The mayor announced moves to vacate the current city hall by March 20 and relocate police to the new station area. Plans show an L-shaped city hall with chambers and restrooms, potential 71 000 cost by trimming offices, and readiness by October if started immediately.
The City Council approved payment of numerous bills from city funds including Skeston Airport Improvement Fund and Public Works. Names such as Ralph Borer John A Sutterfield James Bucher Ferrell Leu and others appear among the payees. Also reported is the death of Jackie Wayne Scott infant son of Mr and Mrs Chester Scott of Dogwood Community from pneumonia.
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