Sikeston Votes On Municipal Power Plant Thirty Years Ago
Thirty years ago Sikeston voters faced a bond issue for a municipal electric light and power plant. The council postponed the election until June and 269 votes were cast, 139 for and 130 against, failing to reach two thirds. The 1931 election carried the plant proposal, now run by the Board of Public Works. Also noted: Dr E J Malone resigning as mayor amid a mayor police judge split, and county funds for a Farm Extension Agent after a gap.
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Sikeston
Board of Public Works
E. J. Malone
Scott County
Twenty Five Years Ago March Six 1924 Highlights
A Baptist missionary conference promotes the 75 Million Dollar Campaign. The Misscapescott Boy Scout Council forms with Mississippi Scott and Cape Girardeau counties. Women serve as Sikeston election officials for the first time. A sewer bond of 100000 failed with 568 yes and 416 no. Malone Theatre showed Bebe Daniels in The Heritage of the Desert.
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Baptist Church
Misscapescott Boy Scout Council
Mississippi
Scott
Cape Girardeau
Sikeston
Malone Theatre
Bebe Daniels
Zane Grey
Bank of Benton to liquidate after 1929 protests
Twenty years ago on March 7 1929 the Bank of Benton board voted to voluntarily liquidate the bank’s business. Missouri Pacific station in Sikeston became the hub for buses serving Sikeston. Prices then included a Ford for 723 dollars hats 295 to 10 dollars lard 12 1 2 cents per pound potatoes 23 cents per peck. Six men in Sikeston and vicinity faced charges for failing to send children to school.
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Bank of Benton
Missouri Pacific Railroad Company
Sikeston
Ford Forder
Sikeston Adopts Ban On Roller Skates In Streets
Fifteen years ago on March 8 1934 Sikeston city council passed an ordinance banning roller skates on streets and sidewalks. Harry C Blanton was named United States District Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri. E F Schorle was chosen president of the Sikeston Chamber of Commerce. Local residents Mr and Mrs C C Buchanan Mrs J W Marshall and Mrs Carrie Fisher visited relatives in Texas. Vance Armentrout acting editor of the Louisville Courier Journal was jailed for refusing to name the author of a newspaper piece but was released the next day.
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Sikeston
Harry C. Blanton
United States
Missouri
E. F. Schorle
Sikeston Chamber of Commerce
C. C. Buchanan
J. W. Marshall
Carrie Fisher
Texas
Vance Armentrout
Louisville
Courier- Journal
Sikeston High Students See Television Demonstration
Ten years ago Sikeston pupils and teachers viewed television in a classroom demonstration. Albert Mattingly of Charleston died when his car hit a school bus south of Charleston. The Scott-New Madrid Mississippi Electric Cooperative energized power lines to serve the first 200 families. Sikeston clubs approved widening Front Street.
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Sikeston High School
Albert
Monk”) Mattingly
Charleston
Sikeston
Scott-New Madrid-Mississippi Electric Cooperative
Rural Electric Administration Cooperative
Front Street
Window Boxes Serve For Vegetable Plants
Allan Purdy of the Missouri University Agricultural Extension Service notes kitchen boxes by a south window work well for starting vegetables. Sterilize soil at 180 degrees for an hour to prevent damping off. Water by covering soil with burlap and sprinkling to avoid dislodging seeds. Keep soil moist but not soggy to prevent fungus. Provide plenty of light and rotate boxes to prevent leggy growth. Avoid overplanting to reduce shading and weak plants. Yesterday today tomorrow always the same dependable quality guaranteed satisfaction and service LAIR'S.
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Allan Purdy
Missouri University Agricultural Extension Service
Health for All Rheumatic Fever Disease Facts and Care
This article explains rheumatic fever, its impact on children, common early symptoms, and the importance of prompt medical care. It covers diagnosis aids, treatment through rest and supervision, after-care, and how recovered children may return to school. Sponsored by the Missouri Tuberculosis Association. Our customers are our best advertisers. LAIR'S.
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Missouri Tuberculosis Association
War Bond Drive Reaches Quota as County Celebrates Local News
Five years ago on March 9 1944 Scott county announced it bought 154 percent of its bond quota during the Fourth War Bond campaign. W A Myers county chairman announced the result. Sikeston Mayor Presnell announced a dog control crackdown. The American Legion Henry Meldrum post observed its 25th anniversary. Sikeston USO club would stay open another year per Murray Phillips president. Rustic Rock Inn reopened after decoration delays and served 1000 patrons on the second day.
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Scott County
W. A. Myers
Presnell
Sikeston
American Legion
Henry Meldrum Post
Murray Phillips
Rustic Rock Inn
Sikeston Public Schools see superintendent switch and staff changes
T E Stalling resigns as superintendent and is replaced by Bremen Van Bibber, former Sikeston High principal. Lou Bona steps down after five years as Sikeston High athletic coach. Bertus Leonard Beck, a Salcedo farmer, dies after being crushed by tractor wheels as a trailer runs over him.
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T. E. Stalling
Sikeston Public Schools
Bremen van Bibber
Bertus Leonard Beck
Lou Bona
Sikeston High School
Excessive weight health hazard and weight loss rules
Old ideas claim plumpness proves health but excess weight risks health and appearance. Flora Carl, Missouri University Extension nutritionist, links overweight to high calorie foods with sugar and fat. Follow regular meals with balanced foods, limit snacks, refuse second helpings, plan meals with vegetables fruits grains milk lean meat and eggs. For each person a day provides eggs meat milk bread vegetables fruits fats and sweets, amount varies by age and activity. For more information contact the county extension office.
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Flora Carl
Missouri University Extension
Navy plane to exhibit at Lambert Field May 14 and 15
A Navy transport aircraft capable of carrying 180 passengers at 300 miles per hour will be displayed at Lambert-St. Louis Field near St. Louis on May 14 and 15. Officials say it will be the world’s largest transport plane.
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Lambert-St. Louis Field
St. Louis
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