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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1956

Page

6

Statler Officer Elected At Southeast Missouri Meeting

Tony Statler of Sikeston was named vice president of the Elementary School Principals of Southeast Missouri at their spring session in Piedmont. Edward J. Gilbert and Imogene Webb also elected to key posts as the gathering drew 200 to 300 teachers and focused on Guidance in the Elementary School.

Southeast Missouri Piedmont Tony Statler Sikeston Edward J. Gilbert College Schdors Cape Girardeau Imogene Webb Naylor Helen Loud Jones Bailey School Margaret Cain Lee Hunter School Robert Miller South Grade School Melvin Gately Airport School Statler Gilbert George E. Mowrer State Department of Education Raymond A. Roberts State State der A Etent of Education and B. Cooper Southeast Missouri State College Cape Girerdeau Bill Sheppard Pieduont Harold Eberhart Fredericktown Ray Miller Lake Duckett Advance

65 Bands Enliven Rotary District Meet at Kennett

About 500 Kennett-area Rotarians and 2,060 band members gathered for the 197th Rotary District session in Kennett Missouri with a 2 to 3 30 pm parade featuring 65 marching units. Herbert A Philbrick spoke at a youth talk at the high school. A noon dinner was served to Rotarians and wives and band members. Additional talks and a melodrama program followed at the Cape Girardeau venue.

Herbert A. Philbrick Southeast Missouri Josse Hower C. Ressnger Nias Devssy Wryman Diliman Carutherswete Rotary Cape Girardeau

February Building Permits Reach 158800 Value

February issued building permits total 158800 reflecting new Presbyterian church and seven residential projects under J A Sutterfield ave inspecting officer. Notable permits include Tolons Roc Reomnson Timber Co 500 East Madens 500, Timer Preepaterian Acres 61000, Ates Faines Bucher 600 Park Tescence 7é HG shary remodeling Giern Meadow Drive 820 cil John Heuchin West Malone Do Not Shor 3600, Skeston Lumber Co Alabama S addition 800, Cecil Moss E Gladys garage 1000, Bud Colins four 3 bedroom residences 36000, O L Kiser Kiwanis St residence 3500, Tom Shecter Taylor and Hunter remodel 3600.

New Presbyterian Church J. A. Sutterfield Avuiding Inspectoe Shay Tolons Roc Reomnson Timber Co Oek East Madens Ates Fai

New Madrid County farm families form management group

Eighteen farm families in New Madrid County organized a Farm Management Association with the Extension Service. F B Nace outlined goals while Bob Pitney discussed economic science and shown slides from a successful central Missouri case. Enrollment target is 30 by March 15 with up to 50 families anticipated later.

New Madrid New Madrid County Bob Pitney State Extension Staff Missouri Nace

Charleston Resident Dies af St. Louis

Mrs. Cora Faust Randall, 52, Charleston resident, prominent in church and civic affairs, died Thursday night at 11 15 in a St. Louis hospital. She led a county cancer fund drive and previously served as president of the WMA of First Baptist, youth director and junior Sunday school teacher. Survived by husband Clarence, son Clarence Jr., daughter Mrs. Harry T. Morrison of St. Louis, brothers, sisters, and many relatives.

Charleston Cora Faust Randall St. Louis Randall W.M.A First Baptist Church George Faust Clarence Randall Clarence Randall Jr Harry T. Morrison St. Lows Jimmy Faust Detroit Michelle Granason George Morrison Sever Mars Lillie Keplinger George Schultz Cairo Kigh Smith Mays A. Bo O'iara Cane Girardeau GC. CL Stewart Ste Teouis Henry J. Sumner Kathryn Faust

East Prairie Resident Dies of Heart Ailment

FAST PRAIRIE Lee Arthur Townsend, 81, retired merchant, died Wednesday morning at his home from a heart ailment. A seven year resident of this community, he came from Chaffee. Born November 15, 1874 in Hickman Kentucky, he married Hester Surrel in 1907. He leaves a sister Clara Jones of Casey Kansas and brothers Nathan of Hickory Ridge Arkansas and Carl of Hickman Kentucky.

Lee Arthur Townsend Chaffee Hickman Hester Surrel Clara Jones Casey Nathan Hickory Ridge Ark Carl

Paul J Neff Elected President Of Missouri Pacific Lines

Paul J Neff, with nearly 50 years in railroading, was elected president of the reorganized Missouri Pacific Lines by the Board of Directors on March 2. Born in St. Louis, he grew up in Kansas City, attended Central High School, and earned a B S in mining and civil engineering from the University of Kansas in 1906. He also served as a choirmaster during college.

Paul J. Neff Missouri Pacific Lines St. Louis Mr. Neff Kansas City Central High School University of Kansas Seriool

Charleston Pastor to Mission Work in Japan

Rev. Elbridge W. Barnney Jr of Charleston Methodist Church will join a special evangelism team in a mission to Japan aimed at increasing Protestant Christians by 1999. The church supports his expenses including interpreter, Japanese student, housing, equipment, and supplies. Barnney and four clergy partners from several denominations depart June 23 and return around September 6, visiting cities and villages across Japan.

Charleston Elbridge W. Barnney, Jr Methodist Japan Charleston Church Iss Bartley United States

Essex Woman Dies in Fire at Home

Frances Blunt, 94, perished in a Thursday fire that devastated her Essex residence. Neighbors found the blaze largely under way before alarm. Ars. Blemtois survived two children and several grandchildren. Authorities investigate the cause.

Essex Frances Blunt Thurschov Ars. Blemtois Beaute Vatic Nidre D

Three Stations for Korean Vets in St Louis Area

Korean war veterans in St Louis and eastern Missouri may obtain counseling under Public Law 540 at three locations. J P Kelley of the VA St Louis regional office announced two guidance centers at Lathrop Hall Columbia MO and 3639 West Pine Blvd St Louis University. another at 415 Pine Street VA Regional Office. He noted veterans using counseling show fewer course changes and save time and money.

St. Louis Missouri J.P. Kelley Veterans Administration Kelley Muissouri

February police report totals arrests and fines

February police data show 56 arrests and fines totaling 748 dollars. The period covered runs January to February 25 and lists narcotics violations and other offenses, with several cases pending or pending further action.

Benjamin Brade Dies at 57 in Charleston

Benjamin Brade aged 57 dies in Charleston after a brief illness. He leaves wife Nis, daughter Brace, son Willian Poo Brac Pork, and three brothers. Surviving family includes numerous nieces, nephews, and extended kin. Funeral arrangements pending with local services.

Benjamin Brade Charleston Mitchell Doi Bon Ciel Mero Urade Meco Wailass Biade Nis Liviene Willianm Car Ora Woebuant Mir Tad Peggy Otpre Aine Mara Lou Ca Stratton Han Rosgiee Diarra Red Muntino Lone Beach

New Western Bell Tower to Rise by Existing Telephone Hive

An architect’s drawing outlines a new six story steel frame building beside the current telephone hive to accommodate expansion needs. The plan includes a grand facade and enhanced access, with a separate structure to support adjacent business quarters.

Duuth- Western Bell Telephone Company Buddiig Ile Steel

Leap Year Babies Reported at Missouri Delka Community Hospital

The Missouri Delka Community hospital announces two Leap Year births. A daughter is cited for Mr. and Mrs. Danny Parker of Sikeston Route 3, and a son for Mr. and Mrs. Murray Barris of Sikeston. Readable fragments describe names and addresses amid the garbled text.

Missouri Delka Community Hospital Feo. Lo Myr Danny Dee Parker Sikesten Mer Murree Barris Jia Ruth Street

Hold Rites Wednesday For Bunme D Kelley

Funeral rites are planned for Bunme D Kelley on Wednesday at the local church with family and friends expected to attend. Details about time and place are sparse in the fragmentary notice, but the service will honor the deceased.

Bunme D. Kelley

Incomplete OCR report on past helpage man injured

Fragmentary text describes a past incident involving a helpage man injured in an accident along with stray words and names. The readable portions do not provide a clear event, date, or location.

Charleston Nurses Capping Ceremony Honors St Luke's Girls

Charleston area girls were recognized at a St Luke's Nurses capping ceremony. The event highlighted local students' achievements and noted community support for healthcare education.

Charleston St. Luke's Nurses

Parking Lot Lease Near Del Rey Sparks Tense Disputes

A leased parking area near Del Rey prompts conflicts as local property owners and tenants clash over access and use. Residents report security concerns and potential changes to traffic flow as a new lot opens, with officials promising orderly management and reduced disruption to nearby storefronts.

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