A Step to Relieve Traffic Congestion
The announcement of plans to let contracts for widening Highway 60 East signals progress toward easing Sikeston’s traffic jams. With eastern growth and new industries, a four lane road is imperative, while gateways to Sikeston remain congested. The Herald urges cooperation among the Chamber of Commerce, city and others to develop a permanent traffic relief plan with the highway department.
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Sikeston
Highway Department
the Herald
Chamber of Commerce
Votes for Sale and the Duty to Vote as Free Citizens
An editorial warns against buying votes and urges farmers and all citizens to exercise informed choice. It argues that representative government depends on self-discipline, warns of demagogy and loss of freedom, notes half of voters abstain, and calls for increased participation and understanding to protect democracy.
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Congress
Hitler
Stalin
United States
Russia
Sweden
Mrs H Smith Dies In Sikeston Delta Hospital
Mrs Ed H Smith a prominent Sikeston matron died at 12 20 Tuesday morning at Delta Community Hospital after a paralytic stroke suffered May 2. Born February 25 1886 in Caldwell County Kentucky she lived much of her life in Missouri. Survived by husband four daughters and eight grandchildren. Funeral at First Baptist Church Thursday at 2 pm with Rev B D Owen officiating and burial at Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Ed H Smith
Sikeston
Delta
Smith
Lucy Ruffin
Kentucky
Caldwell County
Henry Ruffin
New Madrid
Smyth
Charleston
The
Baptist Church
Women’s Benefit Association
Lota
Jesse Jines
Morles
Verne
Avelle Willams
Sikeston School Board approves ten new teachers
The Sikeston Board of Education approved hiring ten teachers for the coming year, leaving six vacancies. High school staff gains include Marsh al Fulbright and Irma Patch er among others, while several elementary staff members depart. The district bought two new school buses and plans a May schedule featuring track events, dances, and graduation activities.
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Sikeston
Board of Education
Lynn Twitty
Dee Goodwin
Garrett O'Dell
Shirley Wells
Mary Ballard
Dorothy Estes
Vera Goodwin
Jewell Hooks
Hattie Hughes
Lincoln
Clyde Johnston
Ethelene Jolly
Edna Kinder
Fivelyn McCrea
Mary Nabors
Thelma Reynolas
Claudia Scott
Clare Shaver
Marshal Fulbright
Irma Patcher
Howard Reed
Bob Speidel
Mars Woods
Christine Davis
Helen Fulbright
Lorne Muinner
Nelle Wilson
Mattie York
Semo Motors
Amtitche
Twitty
C D Matthews
Heh
Stheston High School
Tne
Kennett Bank Man Talks to Kiwanis on Farm Problem
Joe Kerr farm representative for the Bank of Kennett spoke to the Kiwanis at the Dunn Hotel on The Farm Outlook. He warned government corn price rulings may seek political gains and predicted little relief from current programs as costs rise and income falls since 1947. Kerr cited rising land prices, higher taxes, and increased mechanization as factors shaping a tough agricultural future with expected surpluses despite population growth. James M Beaird chaired the event with guests from St Louis and local officials. DRAFT OFFICE CHANGE THURSDAY AND FRIDAY notices for Scott County registrants moved to Benton Court House with Nada Anderson handling registration. Marshall Myers will be at Jefferson City for a school of instruction.
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Kiwanis Club
Dunn Hotel
Joe Ker
Bank of Kennett
Kansas
Kerr
James M Beaird
Chamber of Commerce
Ashley Ch Boes
St Louis
Harry Dover
Bill Lyvttle
Scott County
Draft Board
Court House
Benton
Nada Anderson
Marshall Myers
Jefferson City
Open House Highlights Week at Local Elementary Schools
During Boys and Girls Week the elementary schools Airport Bailey Lee Hunter South Grade and Lincoln host an open house at 7 pm Thursday showcasing pupils best achievements. The event offers parents a view of progress and interest for non students. Friday includes afternoon recreational programs at all grade schools and open house at the high school followed by a band concert at 8:30 pm in the gym.
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Airport
Bailey
Lee Hunter
South Grade
Lincoln
Attendance at Siefston Sunday Schools May 6
Attendance figures are listed for several churches including First Baptist 535, First Methodist 512, First Assembly of God 460, Charen of the Navarene 324, Tanner St Church of God 272, Sec Gen Bantest Church 148, and First Presbyterian 108.
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First Baptist Church
First Methodist Church
First Assembly of God
Charen of the Navarene
Tanner St
Sec Gen Bantest
First Presbyterias Church
High School Students Enter Reserve Training Program
The Gray Ridge and Sikeston students join the First Engineer Basic Training Group of the US Army Reserve. Most are deferred six months for training, with five graduates and others slated for nine to twelve months of service before summer camp. Capt Scarborough urges eligible 17 to 18 percent year olds to join now for reserve enlistment and camp opportunities.
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Co BL First Engineer
Tranag
US Atomy Reserve
Stheston
Gray Ridge
Gray Ridge High School
Pvt Brugh
Sikeston High School
Fort Teonea Wood
Bred Scarbrouth
Co. B
U. S. Army Reserve
Ronnie Crowell
Carrel Pharris
Malden
Marvin Ross
L. J. Blalack
Harold Jones
Richard Baugh
Sikeston
Bill Scarbrough
County Democrats to Elect Delegates for County Meet
David E. Blanton chair of the County Democratic Committee calls a township convention of Democrats at the armory at 2 p.m. Friday to elect delegates to the County Democratic convention set for Saturday at 2 p.m. in the county courthouse.
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David E. Blanton
Democratic Committee
Scott County ASC Announces Changes To Price Support Rules
Scott County ASC releases new guidance on county price support for 1956 crops. Telegram from Area Director Washington DC outlines price support levels for corn and wheat, with a national average target of 1.25 per bushel for corn and five ninths of the cooperative rate. Notice GR-264 explains individual farm eligibility and states no aggregate compliance. a 12 foot turn row rule for cotton acreage deductions is emphasized.
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Mioon Gears
Scott Counts
Tate
Washington DC
Gehrs
Former Sikeston Man Dies in California
Charles Taylor a former resident of Sikeston died Tuesday at his home in Alameda California following recent surgery and a heart ailment Funeral services will be held in Alameda Thursday afternoon, followed by burial in an Oakland cemetery He was born Oct 3 1899 in Kentucky and spent most of his life near Sikeston largely employed by the Scott County Milling Company He moved to California several years ago and resided in Alameda Survivors include his wife a son Clas Taylor a daughter Mrs Eddie Nabham both of Alameda and four grandchildren plus three brothers Joe Taylor of Sikeston Lloyd Taylor of Chaffee and Bill Taylor of Bloomfield
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Charles Taylor
Sikeston
Almeda Calif
Almeda
Oakland
Mr. Taylor
Kentucky
William Taylor
Siketon
Scott County Making Company
California
Clas Taylor
Eddie Nabham
Joe Taylor
Llovd Taylor
Chaffee
Bill Taylor
Bloomfield
Break-in Reported at Baker Garage
Chief of Police Arthur Bruce reports a break-in at JD Baker’s garage on Tuesday. Authorities say it appears by amateurs or teenagers as the door shows signs of forced entry.
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Baker Garage
Arthua Bruce
JD Baker
Ground Observer Corps dedicates 24 hour post at high school
East Prairie residents gathered for a formal dedication of the new octagonal Ground Observer Corps building atop the high school. The ceremony featured the East Prairie High School band, prayers, and remarks by Major Hunt Wellborn and Air Force leaders. Lt Ed DeField led the color pledge with CAP volunteers and civic leaders receiving wings and certificates.
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Praire
East Prairie High School
Roe Mann
Hunt Wellborn
Air Force
Futer
Little Rach
National Guard
Ed DeField
G O Corps
Cfe Pepmiller
COC
Ground Observer Corps
Vlates
Civil Air Patrol
H M_ Pitman
Sikeston
Pitman
Joe Webb
Li K J Woods
East Prairie
Webb and Hayden
East Praire
Sikestonians Buy Grant City Cafe
Mr and Mrs Ernest Powel of Sikeston take over the Grant City Cafe and plan 24 hour operation. They bought it last Friday from Elsie Hambs and will remodel and reallocate to create a popular meeting place. Mrs Powell will supervise meal preparation.
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Grant City
Ernest Powel
Sikeston
Elsie Hambs
Powell
Wilh
City Council Accepts Local Firm Bid for Fire Truck
The City Council accepted Hahs Machine Works bid of 21302.50 to supply a fully equipped Mack fire truck with delivery in 120 days. The body also approved rent, property deeds, and multiple traffic and paving measures, and discussed cemetery mower thefts and meter parking enforcement.
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Hahs Machine Works
Henry Melarum
American Legion
Chas. H Butler
Arnold Roth
Mintat Lane
Kimes
Dwight Crader
West End Park
State Highway Commission
Alderman A P Veasman
Fire Committee
Matvor Butler
L D Ramses
Jack Johnson
Veasman
von Aldermanshad Old
Sineston Company
Albian Chine Antes
Laerman Wome Cummins
Hahs
Bill Scarbrouch
Nero Peyton
Connad
Gouna
Vermin Vegas
Vanduser Farmer Dies After Long Illness
Vanduser community mourns the death of Wil Arnold Bohannan age 70 after a long illness. A native of Alabama born January 28 1885 he moved to Mussourm area decades ago. Funeral services were held at Welsh Funeral Home and Mount Zion cemetery Red Bay Alabama with burial at Ressetdine. Surviving are wife Mire and six children Lee Jorn Arn Bohannan Magge Elrod Maude White Arme McClain and others.
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Wil
Arnold Bohannan
Norning
Alabama
Mussourm
Jeart Azo
Toon
Ressetdine
Mount Zion
Red Bay
Rewuage
Wee Mire
Fiemna Bohannan
Lee
Zoint Jorn
Oran
Arne Bowhannan
Red Bar
Magge Elrod
Taylor Ark
Maude White
Arme McClain
Zoin
Semo Third Annual Kennel Club Show
A record number of dogs entered for the Semo Third Annual Kennel Club Dog Show at the Arena Bidg in Cape Girardeau. Held Friday May 18 with judging from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, winners will compete for Best Show honors as breeds vie for top titles.
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Bidg
Cape Girargeau
Db Om
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State Highway Department
H. Smith
Memorial Park Cemetery
Dexter
Supt Hill
Sherrif] Summitt
Dexter High School
Schaper
Parma
Summitt
Harding College
Searcy, Ark
Peabody College
Nashville Tenn Fron
Sherrill Summitt
Bernie
Columbia
Kennett Bank
Siefston
ASC
Fast Prairie
Sikestonians
Grant City Cafe
David F Blanton
Roth
Roths
Mure
Branumr Seet
Kongshigh
Alacman
Norton
TweKines
McCort
Tries
College Street
Wreshiehwatto Park
Patang
Hunter Street
Main
Elm
Brock 8
Sunset Addition
Butler
Elvie Pollard
Sane
Pollard
Mavor Butler
Arthur Bruce
Mio Gaaperr
Methodist
Judson Wills
State Highwes Department
Argie
Greer
Brice Tae
Higawasy
Quest
Pehway
South
Cole Hee
Claytom
Boul
Saddarg
Bim Street
Stules
Frocy
Pici
Stoddard
Trotter
Vanduser
Semo
Kennel Club
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