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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1939
Page
4
Baker Cotton Seed Company records a standout test result with Baker Cotton Seed achieving the highest score or performance in the trial. No additional details on date location or competing firms are provided.
A local poultry meeting is planned for Thursday at the town hall. The event aims to discuss clean food practices and environmental safety with community members and Mrs Timber listed among attendees.
The House reenacted the existing 2 percent state sales tax for two more years from December 8. The bill, improving the tax on charges for certain services, passed 301 to 12 and moves to the Senate. Authored by John D Taylor, with David A Hess attempting to block rapid passage.
Local notes report the Farm Women Group held its annual meeting with members gathered to discuss goals and activities for the coming year. Key speakers addressed community outreach, education, and cooperative efforts among members from area farms.
The Growers Association in Missouri faces a formal inspection request filed under state regulatory procedures. Officials confirm action aims to review compliance and operational standards affecting local agricultural members.
A Sikeston Kiwanis Club gathering heard a farm agent leader discuss farm success under tenancy patterns. He cited a New Madrid county ratio of nine crop acres per person and Perry county’s thirty three crop acres per person to argue for more permanent residency and gradual system change, noting Southeast Missouri’s limits and the need for reform.
Funeral services for Freddie Ray Perry were held at Mr and Mrs Clarence Perm residence with interment in New Madrid Cemetery. The infant, born January 24 1939, died March 26 from pneumonia. Surviving are his parents three brothers and a sister, plus elderly grandparents.
Jefferson City Mo March 29 State highway traffic accidents rose slightly from a year earlier in February the monthly report shows. Motor vehicle crashes totaled 256 for February 1959 versus 285 in February 1958 fatalities on state highways 27 down six from a year ago injuries 266 up to 211 garage value 57509 compared with 55619 a year earlier. Causes include driving too fast for conditions wrong side of road drinking pedestrians also high. Safety engineers review each crash and recommend corrections. Mr and Mrs C W Smoot of Villa Ridge Illinois were guests of daughter Mrs W C Warren and family Tuesday.
A horticultural note explains starting asparagus beds with reliable roots, recommends planting at the earliest spring soil warmth, and details bed preparation, soil enrichment, spacing, and ongoing care. It cites the Washington variety for vigor and rust resistance and notes durable beds can yield for many seasons with proper cultivation.
A fragmented notice discusses Missouri travel trade, economic impact, and suggests requesting a copy of material from the Missouri State Highway Department in Jefferson City. It notes the season for planning and mentions a dated mailing offer and incomplete OCR fragments.
Notice declares regular city election in Sikeston Missouri on Tuesday April 4 1939 with four wards voting at City Hall Matchell Sharp Chevrolet Co J W Foley Motor Co and Sikeston Lumber Co offices Polls open from six in the morning to seven in the evening Four ward council seats to be filled and the notice is issued by the City Council on February 27 1959
A street of Conoco product outlets listed with station names and towns across Missouri. Entries include AUFDENBERG'S STATION in Ringhighway area, NOXALL STORE in Noxall, STROUD & LINDENSCHMIDT in Noxall, SPANN Vancuser DeFIELD STATION in East Prairie, DRAKE AUTO SERVICE in Matthews Co, M. MILLER in Charleston, Kluge's Hill Conoco on Highway 61, ALFATIS in Oran, K. AVERRET in Charter Oak, and JIM BREEDEN in Morehouse.
A Farm youth, 14, son of Mr and Mrs Noah F Newell, died Wednesday night at Cane Girardeau hospital. Funeral arrangements set for Friday at Church of God in Marie, with interment in the cemetery there after Welsh services. Survived by parents three sisters and two brothers all of the Morier community.
In Scott County Missouri Probate Court John J Reus administrator seeks sale of real estate to pay debts for Freé Paul estate. Property includes lot 19 Black Frontier addition and lot 203 Stock Twenty in Sikeston. Publication required four weeks before May 1 1959 with personal service to resident heirs. O L Spencer judge confirms true copy of order.
Notice is given to qualified voters of Sikeston School District No 54 Scott County Missouri that the annual school election will be held Tuesday April 4 1959. Polls open 6 pm at four wards: City Hall Montehel Chevrolet Garage Win Pater Motor Co and Sikeston Lumber Co. Directors to serve three years tax levy of 100 per 100 assessed and building fund levy of 40 cents per 100 valuation. Done by order of the Board of Education January 25 1959.
The Herald announces several candidates for Sikeston city aldermen in wards One through Four, including Molto Joseph L Matthews Ward One and Loomis F Mayfield Ward Two, J Otto Hahs Ward Three, and Lilyace S Lawrence Ward Three with Ed Smith and O F Anderson for school superintendent in Scott County. Voting set for April 4, 1939.
Mary B. Fears Administratrix of Walter Brawley deceased will file final settlement of his estate in the Probate Court of SEVATT County Missouri at Benton on March 1 1989. The session will confirm accounts and conclude administration.
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