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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1958
Page
4
Public notice from Sikeston Herald listing publisher, office address in Sikeston Missouri. It specifies mailing and payment terms, requests compliance under the act of Congress, and includes a post office date and advance terms for service or fees. The details reference a county and street address, along with a sum of $300 and term dates.
A condensed historical summary discusses leaders urging wage restraint amid rising auto prices and production costs. It cites the Ford Model T’s price decline from 950 to 295 by 1922 as an example of productivity gains benefiting both workers and consumers, while noting wage and price dynamics in American industry.
Miss Mary Mainord guest soloist for the American Association of Women meeting at Lee Hunter School. She sang three songs with Brenda Bruce as accompanist. Reports were given by committee chairs on education arts status of women and membership. Electa O Hare appointed treasurer to fill expired term. Freda Carr to transfer to St Louis County. Plans outlined for August board meeting to finalize 1958 59 program.
Rev Paul Higgins associate pastor of First Baptist Church was elected president of the High School PTA for 1958 39 at the organization meeting in the local high school cafeteria. Other officers elected were Mrs Joe Munger vice president and Mrs A P Sargem secretary treasurer. Mr Law retiring president presided as about 75 members attended.
Missouri State Highway Patrol notes 82 fatalities in May across the state as this year's road toll hinges on public safety actions and awareness campaigns.
Mrs J R Harwell hosts a Tuesday luncheon at her home for the Womans Civic Club. Guests were greeted with tomato juice on a buffet, pink flower arrangements and pink taper lighting. Assistant hostesses included Mrs Joe Munger Mrs George Hale Jr Mrs Willan Denton Mrs A A Harrison Mrs Jane Callespie and Mrs W G Fubkh.
The Thespians Troupe 1075 will present Allison's Lad an historical interlude at the theme festival on Tuesday May 13 at 750 pm Cast includes Dean Pollard George Bennett ill Lingle Kendall Stallings and David Boardman Leona Groves Vilaxss 2 Colonel in Cromwell's army The Cavalier Army follows Charles I in 1640 Tickets 50 cents.
Notice is given for the estate of Iainnie Cline, deceased, in Scott County Missouri. The Probate Court will hear the final settlement and determine the heirs and distribution of the decedent’s property. Interested parties may object to the settlement or file claims. the clerk and executor details are provided for notice and probate actions. An election notice for a city proposition related to redevelopment is also listed with polling details and locations in Sikeston, Missouri.
Sikeston High School Industrial Arts students competed at a Cape Girardeau district contest last Saturday morning. Eight entrants earned nine Superior ratings the highest, along with two Excellent and one Good. Downe Chartray Terry Reed Mike Limbaugh Jerry Wagley Bonnie Clinton Gary Hover Howard Gipson and David Briggs earned various Superior Excellent and Good ratings across architectural drawing machine drawing mechanical drawing ceramics bench metal and bench woodworking. Projects and awards will be shown at the fall spring open house with other non entrants works.
The Ladies Golf Association meets at Sikeston Country Club with 9 a.m tee off and a noon luncheon hosted by Mrs. Stan Bush and Mrs. W. R. Lair. An invitation is read to play at Jarcee Course in Cape Girardeau Tuesday with other clubs invited for Wednesday.
Home Economics classes at Stkeston High School present a spring style show titled Springtime in Paris. Each enrolled girl models a garment made this year, with second and third year students guiding the Paris theme on stage in a cafe setting. Donna Dewitt plays piano Ava Pearson narrates Jerrilyn Dekrick Janet Alexander and Linda Billington serve as narrators for all classes. Open to the public.
Cape Girardeau hosts the annual Rose Festival at the Knights of Columbus, Saturday and Sunday. Garden enthusiasts attend to view roses, blossoms, and bulbs as spring weather improves, despite a challenging month for gardeners. George Lufcey visited his daughter Mrs. R. Sloan in Overland over the weekend.
Classified items show Angus bulls for sale at 3250.00 and hefers from Aar old Hi Angus Farm on U S Highway 61 near Sesion. Also cottage rental near Current River. A cigarette machine route offers up to 2700 monthly with potential to 20000 yearly. requires 900 to 7800 cash and a car for interview at Box 5782 St Paul Minn.
Opportunity for a person from the area to distribute a full line of cigarettes candy nuts and gum via new auto vendors. No selling required as accounts are set up for you. Needs a car references and cash capital of 700. Earn up to 300 monthly, full time. Personal interview at P O Box 156 Rochester Minnesota.
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