Sikeston council backs 25 percent real estate valuation cut
The Sikeston city council reopened and accepted a 25 percent reduction in real estate assessments, boosting total valuation by over 900000. The move aims to lower taxes or increase revenue for current needs while promising continued equalization, with calls for further adjustments via county and city boards. The piece also notes federal election fraud dismissal for three Sikeston men and warns against collective guilt for broader irregularities.
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Sikestone
Thee Council
County Board of Equalization
County Board
Sikeston
Hulen
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Mary Sikeston
Missouri approves 53 chiropractic applicants
Dr. F. L. Sisson attended the Missouri Chiropractic Board examination in Jefferson City over the weekend. He announced that 53 applicants were approved to practice chiropractic in Missouri.
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F. L. Sisson
Jefferson City
Missouri Chiropractic Board
Corrigan Attends Missouri Bankers Convention
Wm. S. Corrigan of the Bank of Sikeston attended the Missouri Bankers Association annual convention in St Louis this week where the group released its annual report and discussed banking trends.
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Wm. S. Corrigan
Bank of Sikeston
Missouri Bankers Association
St. Louis
Ralph Tucker Declared Candidate for Associate Judge
The Herald announces Ralph Tucker as a Democratic candidate for Associate Judge of the First District in Scott County. Nomination pending the August 3, 1948 primary election. L. H. Les Sexton reports the announcement.
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Ralph Tucker
Scott County
L. H
Les) Sexton
Early Malcolm Runs For Sheriff Nomination in 1948
Early Malcolm seeks re nomination as Scott County Sheriff on the Democratic ticket in the August 3 1948 general primary election. The announcement appeals to voters to support him in the contest and carry forward his record of service.
Orville Taylor Nominated for Scott County Coroner
Orville Taylor is the candidate for coroner in Scott County, subject to voter will in the general primary on August 3, 1948. The nomination underscores Taylor’s bid at the August polls and reflects party guidance for the countywide race.
Clyde Poe Heads Voters to General Primary Election
Clyde Poe appears on the ballot as voters in CLYDE reflect on the August 3, 1948 general primary election.
Candidate Gilmore Seeks 27th Missouri Senate Nomination
D W Gilmore announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Senator of Missouri's 27th State Senate District urging voters to choose him in the August 3 primary.
Joseph H. Allen Nominated for Tenth District Representative
Joseph H. Allen is nominated for Representative in Congress in the Tenth District subject to the general primary.
Scott County Democrats Name Mayoral Candidates Aug 3 1948
C E Felker known as Daddy runs as State Representative candidate from Scott County on the Democratic ticket subject to the voters will at the primary election August 3 1948. Alfred A Halter seeks Assessor for Scott County also subject to the August 3 primary. James S Wallace runs for re election as State Representative from Scott County on the Democratic ticket subject to the will of voters at the primary.
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C. E
Daddy) Felker
Scott County
Alfred A. Halter
James S. Wallace
Wallace Seeks Re election to Missouri Legislature
J S Wallace longtime Scott county representative announces bid for another term highlighting a near perfect attendance record and a focus on farm to market road funding along with tax relief for county residents. He cites seniority committee positions and leadership roles as reasons for continued service and invites voters to review his voting record on elderly pension and dependent child aid.
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J. S
Jim” Wallace
Scott County
Missouri
Wallace
General Assembly
Vandyser
Mr. Wallace
U.S
House
Senate
North Missouri
Sikeston
North Kingshighway
Methodist Church
American Legion
Lions Club
Malden Former Mayor Elmer H. Peck Dies at 65
Malden business leader and former mayor Elmer H. Peck died at his home Tuesday from a cerebral hemorrhage at age 65. Funeral services were held today in Malden.
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Malden
Elmer H. Peck
Herald Want Ad Costs and Great Results
A brief notice describes low cost classified advertising with strong promises of effective results for local buyers and sellers. It highlights affordability and broad reach, inviting readers to place quick, economical ads to reach the community.
Clyde Poe Seeks County Coroner Nomination
Clyde Poe announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for coroner of Scott County. He is linked to Welsh Funeral Home in Sikeston and has lived in Oran and Sikeston for 35 years. Poe previously served as coroner from 1940 to 1944 and is a World War I veteran with two sons who served in World War II.
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Clyde Poe
Scott County
Poe
Sikeston
Oran
Funeral for Mrs Ora Propst Held in Millersville
Mrs Ora S Propst 68 of Millersville died Friday night at Southeast Missouri Hospital Cape Girardeau Funeral services were Sunday afternoon with Rev S D Aubuchon of Cape Girardeau presiding Interment in Hartle Cemetery She is survived by her husband and four daughters Mrs Freeman Lutes Sikeston Mrs Lum Hahs Oran Mrs M J Taylor Marble Hill and Mrs Gerald Alexander Wilmore Ky
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Ora S. Propst
Southeast Missouri Hospital
Cape Girardeau
S. D. Aubuchon
Hartle Cemetery
Freeman Lutes
Sikeston
Lum Hahs
Oran
M. J. Taylor
Marble Hill
Gerald Alexander
Wilmore
Aged Woman Dies at Vanduser Died Last Friday
Mrs Lucy Kathrine Roberts aged 84 died at her daughter Mrs Lillian Winters Vanduser last Friday Funeral services were held Vanduser Baptist church Sunday with interment Morley cemetery She is survived by two sisters Mrs Rachel Allen Jackson and Mrs Lottie Birkbigler St Louis
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Lucy Kathrine Roberts
Lillian Winters
Vanduser
Vanduser Baptist Church
Morley
Rachel Allen
Jackson
Lottie Birkbigler
St. Louis
Church Leaders to Meet Next Tuesday
A vacation church conference to train for creative teaching in Sunday school and vacation schools will be held at the Tanner Street Church of God in Sikeston next Tuesday. Mrs. W. W. Wilkison is the Sikeston chairwoman, with programs starting at 9 30 a m including greetings scripture and prayer songs for children and round table demonstrations. Afternoon sessions begin at 1 15 with individual and separate conferences for kindergarten primary junior intermediate pastors and superintendents. Rev E D Owen Baptist church will lead the closing consecration.
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Tanner Street Church
Vernon Guttenfelder
E. D. Owen
The
Baptist Church
Evangelist Buttram to Speak at Canalou Church
Evangelist Eddy Buttram of Springfield Missouri will preach at the Church of Christ in Canalou on Saturday night Sunday morning and evening May 8 and 9. He has previously preached there during the churchs early days and helped build a strong church in Springfield.
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Evangelist Eddy Buttram
Springfield
Church’ of Christ
Canalou
Evangelist Buttram
Church of Christ
Canaloa
Bank of Sikeston official serves on agricultural credits committee
D. Matthews III, representing the Bank of Sikeston, acts as a member of the Association's committee on Agricultural Credits. The note identifies him in a supervisory or governance capacity within the association's credit programs.
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CG. D. Matthews III
The
Bank of Sikeston
Association
Dessert card party hosted by Derris and Welsh
Mrs. W. E. Derris and Mrs. H. J. Welsh plan a dessert card party at the latter’s home next Wednesday.
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W. E. Derris
H. J. Welsh
Josephine Chandler Wins Essay Trials
Sikeston high school senior Josephine Chandler won Division II first place in the American Legion Auxiliary essay contest. The photo shows Chandler with her award, highlighting the local student achievement in the contest.
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Josephine Chandler
Sikeston High School
American Legion Auxiliary
VFW Auxiliary Plans May 28 Poppy Day
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary met at Odd Fellow hall with president Mrs. Mattie DePriest presiding. Plans for the Poppy Day sale on May 28 and 29 were set, with Miss Dotty Jackson as sale chairman coordinating with Roy Wagner of the VFW post. The group pledged full support, and a bingo social followed. The next meeting is May 19.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxilary
Odd Fellow Hall
Mattie DePriest
Dotty Jackson
Roy Wagner
V. F. W. Post
Miss Jackson
Mesdames
Edal Duncan
Eleanor George
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