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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1957
Page
1
The Herald outlines proposals to modernize Sikeston government through a special charter a city manager plan and a comprehensive paving and traffic strategy. It notes potential home rule aims and cites a congressional subcommittee probe into federal paper usage as part of broader cost concerns.
Southeast Missouri soybean growers face a federal quarantine expected to cover about 1500 acres in Pemiscot and New Madrid counties with a potential to expand as infested fields are found. Critics call the move premature, warning it could devastate the soybean seed trade as buyers fear quarantined seed. An emergency meeting in Cape Girardeau heard that the quarantine may be enacted next Monday and take effect in 30 days on eleven Pemiscot fields and one in New Madrid, with a creeping expansion as surveys identify more infested lands.
Rep. James S. Wallace announced that a Southeast Missouri agricultural research center is virtually certain after a $350,000 House appropriation passed. Senate action is expected to align. the center would be run by the University of Missouri with on site agronomists and technicians aiding local farmers.
The Missouri State Highway Commission issues a bid call for May 24 totaling about 9.9 million dollars for 32 counties over 136.3 miles of state highways and 24.3 miles of Interstate urban and major system work. District 10 based in Sikeston lists projects on Route WW, HE, CC, and other routes including grading, surfacing, and small bridge work in Bollinger, Stoddard, and adjacent counties.
Tony Statler, Sikeston schools elementary education director and Sikeston Rotary Club member, has a feature in Rotary International’s June Rotarian. The article recounts his family trip with local Rotarian youths to England, and highlights A. H. Preston and Frank Nash who originated and planned the journey.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce at its Tuesday meeting in the Country Club voted to back the Retail Merchants Committee plan to convert Railroad Park into a free downtown parking lot. Keith Bess and Nelax Walters were among candidates discussed for city offices, with three presidential hopefuls making their pitches. A motion proposing a dime fine for decorum infractions failed after strong debate. Howard Chronister was elected a member.
State and federal funds totaling about 100 million dollars yearly will fund a three year Missouri highway program. Southeast Missouri will receive roughly ten million annually for new super highway links as part of the national plan. The Chamber of Commerce hosts a 6:30 p.m. dinner meeting at the Armory to present the program with Rex Whitten, Earl Jarvis, S. W. O'Brien, and James S. Wallace expected to attend. Local officials report rapid planning progress and discuss paving Murray Lane with area residents.
P. J. Pete Ponder leader of Cub Pack 41 for nine years received an official Scout sleeping bag from Kiwanis Youth Committee chair Bob Summers. Den Mother Mrs. Ponder was praised for her role. Ponder will join Scout Troop 44 as assistant scout master. Bill Paylor will become Cub Master. Governors Night and a Ladies Night will be hosted at Rustic Rock Inn with Gov. and Mrs. Robert Sawyer as guests. Whiz Kids from Portageville and a school string trio performed previously led by James E Butler.
Rep J S Wallace secured passage of an amendment to the omnibus appropriations bill on Tuesday morning to provide 225000 for a Sikeston highway garage and an addition to the current office building. The bill originally included 750000 for county road repairs but a committee struck that amount before reporting.
Southeast Missouri Press Association holds its 63rd annual meeting at Dunn Hotel Poplar Bluff with a full agenda. Mayor John West delivers the welcome. C L Ellinghouse responds. reports from state group leaders and committees precede a luncheon and afternoon program including a panel on relations between public officials and newspapers. John Dalton Attorney General of Missouri will speak on Freedom of Information at the banquet.
Sunday school attendance figures for Sireston churches are listed with counts for First Baptist First Methodist First Assembly of God Church Nazarene Tanner Sweet Church God First Presbyterian Wesley Methodist. Totals show 40 456 314 250 106 72 attendees respectively.
City Collector Ronald Lee warns dog owners to buy licenses for their canines. Licenses cost 3 dollars for male dogs and 5 dollars for female dogs, and all dogs must be tagged. Dogs caught untagged are treated as strays and may be destroyed if not reclaimed and taxes paid within three days.
The Matthews City Council extended its regular monthly session past midnight amid disputes on subdivision plat revisions and the Murray Lane paving costs. Key actions included tax levies for 1957, plans for sewer and water lines to a Collins subdivision, and discussion of street improvements and city audits.
Orrel Harris of Portageville began work Monday on a fishing lake near Chaffee under the State Conservation Commission small lakes program. Harold Fowlkes acts as state foreman. The 36 acre lake, funded at about $40,000, will include drainage pipes in the levee and a core trench before the dam bike is built. Roads will be included and 35 to 40 working days are planned to finish the main construction.
The VIEW reports a program inviting children aged 7 to 15 to attend air rifle range practice at the VFW Home near Sikeston Drive-In Theatre at 7 30 p m on Friday. Adults will supervise for safety during the session.
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