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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1952
Page
7
The Bonne Terre Bulletin publisher has purchased the Bonne Terre Star-News-Register. The two weeklies will combine under the name Bonne Terre Register. John W. Steinbeck, owner of the Star-News-Register since 1936, sold due to health reasons. The weekly began in 1884.
The two story Benton farm home of Mrs Grace Mott two miles east of Benton was destroyed by an early morning fire on April 26. Defective wiring in the kitchen caused the blaze. Most furnishings were saved though one room and most clothing were burned. The younger Motts have three children. Alarm sounded at 5 45 a m and Benton volunteers fought the blaze but water shortages hampered efforts.
A reader suggests a midweek compromise: both partners share evenings out and at home, with daytime activities and advance planning. The letter notes salesmen benefit from social contacts, while staying home can be valued by both, and urges balancing rest with sociable time.
On April 23 the New Madrid County Library opened a Matthews branch in the high school building and will serve the public daily during the school term except Saturdays. After May 30 it will offer afternoon hours twice weekly with details to be announced. On May 1 the county library assumes operation of the New Madrid Public Library and retains all current staff.
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