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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1952
Page
14
The city council warns that Sikeston now employs a full time dog catcher and will enforce all dog ordinances. Strays without licenses or rabies vaccination tags will be picked up and destroyed. Dogs must be vaccinated and wear a tag. Citizens with complaints should call 683. Some random stray line about college girls ends article.
United States forces rush construction of a large air depot in France to support NATO air operations. The project aims to bolster logistics, maintenance, and fighter and bomber basing, with partners coordinating on security and supply lines across Europe.
Howie calls to Tristam Olds as they set a rake and rush to the orchard. Howie is tied and pale after an attack. They race to the barn to fight fire spreading through the haymow. Fire dies down but a lookout remains. Sheriff Gunfrey arrives to find Howie in disguise on the porch.
An up to date directory lists Sikeston service firms and city officials including Mayor Joe Cravens and the board of aldermen Thos P Rafferty W L Kirby Cline Ables Earl Cook Orville Taylor Jess Chapman city clerk Leroy C Leslie chief of police Jim Hannah president Baker Garrison vice presidents Harry Lynn Be nas secretary Max Chandler treasurer and directors Frank Van Horne Don Paxon Lynn Twitty A C Wilm.
In a tense rural town, Howie and Howie’s ally Trist uncover a scheme by Trist’s sons to buy farms and burn a barn. They discover Long and Shell were involved, with Gunfrey pressuring suspects. Long confesses, and Shell’s innocence is noted as the town leader plans to let Long leave after the night’s dramatic events.
Bill Sikes served as President with Nat Watkins as 1st Vice President and Bill Bess as 2nd Vice President. G B Greer acted as Treasurer. Bob Mitchell was Recording Secretary with Bul Swacker as Tail Twister.
The Sireston Lions Club lists President Marshall Craiz and R J Genius as First Vice President Kenny Knox Second Vice President C W Limbaugh Third Vice President Bob Mitchell Tail Twister BYD Tatum Asst Tail Twister Johnny Wilson Den Keeper Charlie Moose Asst Den Keeper Alex Waters L M Swan Loomis Mayfield Sr and Vodrel Kirby in the officer and director roster.
Gaz H. Cline serves as W M with Chris Francis as treasurer and A A Harrison as secretary. Officers and directors of Sikeston Chamber of Commerce include Kenneth Layton as president J Robinson as vice president Marshall Craig as third vice president Ed Matthews Jr as treasurer Charles Joliiff as manager and board members Charles Conn Tom Baker T A Martin Lee Bowman L M Standley.
Miss Almaretta Sidwell heads the Business and Professional Women's Club with Dorothy Garnett as president and Jewell Harris as vice president. Opal Joyce serves as recording secretary with Helen Hopper as corresponding secretary and S F Duckworth Maurice Armstrong and Bill Modersbach as treasurers. Sergeant at arms is Boyce Bazzell.
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