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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1957

Page

7

Russia Showcased Socialist System Under Five Year Plans

A critical overview argues that Soviet socialism failed to deliver prosperity, highlighting the police state, government ownership, and repeated failed five year plans. It contrasts Russia with American free enterprise and warns against expanding government control at home.

Russia Hungary America Peter F. Hurst Michigan United States News & Worlld Aeria Virginia Research-Edator G. Warren Nritie Wu. S. C.atonal Bureau of Economic Factories Worn Nutter Ousiv Soviet Union East Germany

New Madrid High School Boy Drowns at Dike Hole

New Madrid Loses teen athlete Raip Palmer 15 during a camping trip at Dike Hole. Palmer disappeared while breakfasting with two companions. an abandoned boat half filled with water prompted search and discovery by federal game agent David W. Fisher.

New Madrid Raip Palmer Dike Hole Palmer David W. Fisher Federal

Grape State California Leads U.S. Grape and Raisin Output

California dominates fruit production, supplying about 94 percent of national grapes and nearly all raisins. The report estimates substantial but uncertain shares for wine.

California

Delta Drive-In Break-In Reported Along Highway 61

Sheriff John Denmis reports a break-in at the Delta Drive-In Theatre on Highway 61 Sunday night. Intruders stole about 540 in merchandise and damaged the cigarette machine.

John Denmis Delta Drive- In Highway 61

Gilmore and Oliver Discuss Finance Laws at Coalesce Club

At the Rustic Rock Inn Monday night the Coalesce Club heard Prosecuting Attorney Webber Gilmore and Probate Judge Charles Oliver explain the 1933 probated code and its effects on widows and heirs.Mrs. Bin Sapp presided. hostesses Abbs. James Bonner and Joann Doggett decorated tables with jonquils, clover-themed place cards, and Patrick’s Day touches. Guests Mrs. Paul Jobe, Mrs. Dor Dunavan, and new member Mrs. Carl Walker were welcomed.

Finanlee Coalesce Club Rustic Rock Inn Aiitorney Weber Gilmore Charles Oliver Abrs Nat Snider Mirs Harold Vozel Oliver bin Sapp James Bonner Joann. Doggett Avere Paul Jobe Dor Dun¢van Carl Walker

Surprise Farewell Party for Robert White Family

A surprise farewell party hosted by Sikeston Choral Group of the Church of Christ honored Mr. and Mrs. Robert White and Melda Ann at Ray Hubbert’s home Monday. Decorations featured a Good Luck Bob banner. biblical games and refreshments followed. Luggage was given as a going away gift to the honorees. numerous relatives and friends attended or were invited.

Sikeston Church of Christ Robert White Melda Ann Ray Hubbderit Bob Pat Mel Harold Yarbrough Rhonda Harold Vick Tony Bruce Carroll Mike J. R. James Sharon E Garner James Howell Sammy Jerrell Bruce Lambert Janice Clifford Hubbert David Phil Frank Brown Johnny Blackwelder Wanda Baugh James Baugh Bobbie Jean Dodd Marcia Moore Virginia Blackwelder Lorita Throop Wendell Shain Jerry Townsend Eugene Andersen Ulisses Lillian Loretta Welch Barbara Lambert Gloria Frances MccGee Robert Hubbert E. Eason John Faucett Ray Hubbert Throop Blackwelder

Laura Ann Circle Elects Officers at March Meeting

Laura Ann Circle of the Little Wine General Baptist Church met March 5 led by President Mrs. KR York. Members sang My Faith Looks Up to Thee in unison as Jerald Ayers discussed Faith and healing from Luke 7 1:28. New officers elected: President Mrs. C R York, Vice President Mrs. Jerald Ayers, Secretary Mrs. Carter Bell, Reporter Mrs. Ronnie Northcutt. Sixteen members and one visitor, Mrs. Berniece Whittington, attended. meeting adjourned with Circle Prayer and social hour with refreshments by Mrs. Ruth Pruett.

Laura Ann Little Wine General Baptist Church KR. York Jerald _Avers C. R.york Jerald Ayers Carter Bell Ronnie North— Cutt Berniece Whittington Ruth Pruett

Presbyterian Youths Fellowship Meeting Highlight World Missions

The Presbyterian Youth Fellowship ended its weekly meeting at the church with a World Missions program centered on Our World Task. Mrs Hemba Young led as local chair and the session featured songs, a Cutlesonat, and talks by Wilma Young Judy Ter Judy Rawlings and Miss Rawlings. Mr and Mrs Robert Hope sponsored the fellowship.

Presbyterian Youth Fellowship World Missions Hemba Young Young Robert Hope Wilma Young Judy Judy Rawlings Ung Jesus

Moore Otten Engagement Announced

Air and Mrs Alpheus B X ve 1 announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Jean Moore of St Louis to John Jos Otten son of Mr and Mrs Bernard T Otten of Florissant The bride is a graduate of Immaculate Conception School New Madrid and Missouri State College Cape Girardeau She attended St Louis University Hospital School of Nursing and is a nurse The groom is a St Louis University engineering student and former US Navy or truck The couple's wedding plans are incomplete.

Alpheus B Mary Jean Moore St. Louis John Jos Otten Bernard T. Otten Florissant Immaculate Conception School New Madrid Osust Missouri State College Cape Girardeau St. Louis University Nure

Mrs Ella Carmack Honored by Daughters at Birthday Dinner

Daughters Arle Burch and Bill Penington hosted a surprise birthday dinner for their mother Mrs Ella Carmack at 216 Luhan Drive. Family and grandchildren joined the 68 year old honoree for gifts, visiting, and TV after the meal.

Ella Carmack Arle Burch Bill Penington Luhan Drve Mbrs 4Th Street Arlie Burch Bill Fenniston Johnny Shell Roy Carmack Earl Carmack Allen Carmer Billy Joe Mccabee Moo

Dowden Receives Honor Society Pledge at Rolla Mines

Jay Dowden pledges Tau Beta Pi at Rolla School of Mines. His father, Clarence Dowden, helped found the local society in 1948. Jay, a Sikeston High School graduate, will receive a chemical engineering degree from the School of Mines on May 26 and is married to Patsy Van Hook.

Jay Dowden Rolla School of Mines Alt Clarence Dowden Jax Tau Beia Pi Dowden Sikeston High School Patsy van Hook Sikeston Rolla School of Alines

Don Nicholson Named To Permanent Roster Of College Choir

Transylvania College freshman Don Nicholson of Lexington Ky has been added to the permanent roster of the college choir. Choir director Harvey O Davis announced. Nicholson, son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Nicholson, will join the Spring Tour to Washington D C and Kentucky Virginia Ohio and Pennsylvania. He is a Morehouse High School graduate.

Donald Nicholson Transyylvania College Leaington Transylvania College Harvey O. Davis Nicholson Glenn Nicholson Washington, D. C Kentucky Virginia Ohio Pennsylvania Morehouse High School

Everley Hays G.A.s Meet at Church

The Everley Hays G.A.s of the First Baptist Church met Tuesday evening at 6 50. The meeting opened with prayer by Carol Jane Bartholomew. After the business session the Annie Armstrong Program was studied. Mrs. Oda Masters closed with prayer. Refreshments were served by hostess Suzanne Bolen. The next meeting will be at Carol Jane Bartholomew's home on March 26.

Everley Hays Glas The First Baptist Church Carol Jane Bartholomew Annie Armstrong Oda Masters Suzanne Bolen

New Madrid County Band Festival Friday at Canalou Gym

The New Madrid County Band Festival will be held at the Canalou Gymnasium this Friday night beginning at 7 30 o clock. Participating schools are Parma Portageville Gideon New Madrid Canalou Matthews and Lilbourn.

New Madrid County Canalou New Madrid Canalou Gymnasium Parma Portageville Gideon Matthews Lilbourn

Hubberts Attend Funeral of Grandmother Hubbert

Mr and Mrs Clifford Hubbert attended the funeral for Mrs A J Hubbert, grandmother to Mr Hubbert, at the Church of Christ in Hubbertville Sixty relatives and friends gathered for the Saturday afternoon service with burial in Hubbertville.

Clifford Hubbert Ca. Me A. J. Hubbert Church of Christ Hubbertville David Phil

Farm policy at crossroads as Ellender and Cooley loom

In Washington, committee chairmen wield power over farm bills as Allen Ellender of Louisiana and Harold Cooley of North Carolina shape the prospects for this session. Ellender says no big changes to farm legislation this year, with limited adjustments like one year extension of PL 480. He warns success hinges on the soil bank reducing production, and questions the logic of foreign aid programs that subsidize global crop expansion. He advocates reexamining the whole farm export program and stresses caution before the next crop year.

Washington Congress Rhius Agriculture Committee Allen Eliender Louisiana Senate Harold Cooley North Carolina House Ynhose Sen Ellender Wil Rep Cooler P. L Arbin Len Elenger Eliender Sen. Ellender

Notice of Annual School Election in Scott County Missouri

Notice states regular annual school election in Scott County Missouri district No Bs on July 2, 1957. Polls open 6am to 7pm at multiple district sites including elementary and Lincoln schools and town hall Miner City. Voters elect two directors for three years, approve tax levies for operations and building funds, and approve school tax measures. Endorsed by Roger A Beiley Secretary Board of Education.

Missouri Scott County Missour Arsuel School Der Acc Tee Confedenr Proeastin Seid Diseidt Hle South Grede Lincoln School Town Hall Miner & Lee Hunter School Matthews School Serring & School Tex Smc Sc&ac Avtico Jevrine & Schoel Ter Sikeston Zpnl Tre Pellerg Prairie Avenue Dickson Micacel Gerege Main Street Mitchell Sharp Center Street Third Ward Clifton Wilhems Melone Avenue W. Melone Avenue Eps Ward South Moir Street Bulldoc Inn EL Melone Avenue Cate Skeston Bro Vaeces Apc Gir Council of the Cry of Missowrius Maren John W- Vaugan City - Ciezk

City of Sikeston Voters Approve Street Paving Resolution

A 1957 notice from Sikeston Missouri outlines a resolution declaring the paving of Doe Street from Otis Avenue south to Washington Street as necessary. It details assessment methods, cost handling, publication steps, and official approval signatures by City officials.

Missouri Senate Proposes Salary Bill for State Officials

The Missouri General Assembly considers Joint Resolution No 4 to amend Article II of the state constitution, mandating a salary of three hundred dollars per month for Senators and Representatives. The measure, authored by State officers, outlines submission to voters at a special election to be held on June 2, 1387, with state seal certification.

State of Missouria Astele Missoumi Yvelenog Zeme Sentaonves Senate Missouri State of Misson Stcte Department of State Weim Tobecman Secretary of State of Missour House

Resolution declaring paving Fourth Street in Smith Addition

City Council of Sikeston Missouri resolves to pave Fourth Street from Smith Avenue north to private property along the north line of Lots 36 to 40 in the Smith Addition. It authorizes construction of pavement at owner expense via special assessment. The resolution directs publishing in two weekly newspapers for public notice and outlines cost bearing and process.

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