Looking Ahead My Observation of 1955 Legislature
Perry Compton reviews Missouri legislative sprint toward May 31 adjournment. Bond plan of 75 million for prisons, mental hospitals, University of Missouri, and state colleges aims to fund building programs with 15 million in interest. Political infighting and committee tactics shape school funding and tax provisions amid broader labor pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Compton
Missouri State Republican Committee
Jefferson City
House
Senate
Donnelly
University of Missouri and
General Assembly
Ray Hamlin
Earl Baer
Chariton County
Hamlin
Baer
Committee On
Public Schools Committee
Faer
Labor
Joe Tanner
Kansas City
Pendergast
Tanner
Hamlin-Baer
May 5 1025 headline from The Sirt Ton Herald
The Sirt Ton Herald reports on events and notices from May 5 1025, including local civic matters and community updates. Read details on official actions, upcoming dates, and key figures referenced in the period.
On retirement by Philip Freneau
A hermit’s house beside a stream and forests round offers real happiness beyond crowns. A cottage with stone walls and ivy, a garden and fountain symbolize simple joys surpassing wealth. The speaker scorns pride and vast desires, urging contentment over conquest and fear of death.
Schools to receive larger share of general revenue
Lawmakers approve an appropriation bill setting 37 percent of all general revenue for schools, up from 33 and one third percent. Governor Donnelly could veto or reduce the amount as he did after the 1953 session, potentially cutting the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnelly
Chamber Adopts 13067 Budget At Tuesday Meeting
The Chamber of Commerce approved a 13067 budget for the fiscal year at a Tuesday noon directors’ meeting. The plan itemizes salaries 6420 janitor 30 social security 566.40 automobile 1200 office supplies 900 postage 890 telephone 29480 publicity 200 dues 196.20 conventions 300 audit 75 travel 200 misc 250 and misc expenses as well as departmental allocations: agriculture 500 civic 150 commercial 250 individual 300 organizational 200 contingent 350.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Safety Group Plans Friday Meeting On Slow Down Drive
Chamber of Commerce officials announce a Friday meeting to expand the 1955 Slow Down and Live campaign. Last year the effort reportedly saved 600 lives across 24 states, with Missouri joining for the first time this year. Ed Nagel calls for a 4 p.m. session to map area plans, as Memorial Day to Labor Day activities loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber Safety Group
Missouri
Jim Beaird
Chamber of Mardimerce
Ed Nagel
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Siketon Industrial Development Company
Beaird
Sikeston
C. L. Blanton Jr
Three Missouri towns approve bond issues in 1950s vote
Morgan County R-2 citizens approve a 450000 bond for a new Versailles high school to serve 350 to 400 students by a 1212 to 439 vote. Linden district in Clay County approves 47000 for four classrooms by 136 to 28. Rockport backs 70000 for a city park swimming pool by 533 to 229.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Versailles
Linden
Clay County
Rockport
Weekend visits and family notices fill Sikeston area
A flurry of weekend and Mother's Day visits features Mr. and Mrs. David Dealy of St. Louis with their son visiting Mr. and Mrs. Gene Auldenberg, plus Mrs. Iane Taylor visiting Miss Joan McClung at the State Sanatorium in Mt. Vernon. Numerous assemblies include relatives gathering in Sikeston, Charleston, Paducah and surrounding towns, with hospital births noted at Missouri Delta Community Hospital and regional facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Dealy and Son
St. Louis
Gene Auldenberg
Hubert Sitzes
Mt. Vernon
Louise Mullendore
Wm. C. Thompson
Sitzes
J. J. McClung
Joan
W. R. Moore
Ed Seymour
Mara Fern
Mary Jo
Springfield
Carmen Cook
Jean Crouthers
Memphis
Earl Cook
Edgar Crouthers
James Terrell
Jamie
Willard Terrell
Chicago
Ill
Gertrude Colley
Sikeston
Jerry Cox Jr
Ricki
C. G. Deakle
R. W. Heid
Mobile
Ala
Mary Elizabeth Stevenson
St. Louis County
P. H. Stevenson
Dave Walters
Wardell
Joe Miller
Wood River
Buster Lancaster
Leonard Monran
Paducah
Hayes
Addie Brown
Sherry Kay
Monran
Riley Long
George Long
Bloomfield
Durwood White
Caruthersville
E B. Moore
Ray White
White
Howard Bartlett
Trentis Stovall
Phillip Sadier
California
Alfred Stovall
Atlanta
Dale Ware
Ray Ware
Walnut Ridge
Ray Bennett
Cletus L. Parrish
Sue Lenon
Marie Kidd
Ralph Dawson
Kay Parrish
New Madrid
Martin Morgan
East Prairine
George Ray
Marianna
Ark
Buck Newton
Theon Compas
Roger
Hazel Hill
Morley
Fort Leonard Wood
Hill
Cpl
Sherman Hill
B. Edwards
Halland
Raidt
B. E. Raidt
Edwards
St Louis
W. A. Barnes
Lilbourn
Siracus
Lana Rea
Raymon Hutson
Everett Hutson
Unity
Anne Taylor
Julius Thomas
Piggott, Ack
Jack Patrick
Wanda Sue
Calvin Bohannon
Larry
Charleston
Norval
C. H. Denman
John Sellards
F. E.’ Mount
Mias Lucile Mott
Willard Mount
Carlo Jo
Harriet
Overland
Eddie Mount
Louisiana
Howard Turner
Nancy
Hillsboro
Thomas Gallivan
Sue
Eleanor
Eugene Buckles
Leofa Buckles
St Joule
Warry Buckles
Sherman Terrell
Tommy de Salvo
Virginia Ruth
Wayman Terrell
Pop
Perryville
Hansel Duncan
Joe Kem
Judy
Jane
Harry T. Barnett
Grace P. Mathis
Billie Mathis
Morehouse
C. C. Shade
Jackson
W. F. Callicutt
Forrest
Paducah, Ky
Warren Grant
Billy Warren
Jasper
Near Morley
H. W. Faulkner
Blake
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Bryan Buchannon
Mike
Marty
Brad
Cape Girardeau
Bob Waldman
Mary Elizabeth
Belleville, T
Jean Waldman
Mary Lee
Missouri Delta Community Hospital
Everett Miller
Presley Drive
William Blue
Scott St
Joe. Little
Rt. 1
Berrok
Charles van
Parma
Waititson Or Meese
Charter Oak
Alaska
David Widner
Rt. 3
Portageville
Woodrow Harshbarger
Vanduser
Charles Houchins
Marston
Southeast Missouri Hospital
Leon Schlitt
Oran
St. Francis Hospital
Alvie Baker
Barbara Kay
Robert Dale Allen
Corpus Christi
Texas
Orville Allen
Bill Heatom
Scouting in Action Fair Draws About 1500 in Park
The Scouting in Action Fair at Railroad Park drew an estimated 1500 visitors Saturday with 250 plus Scouts aiding displays. Troops 33 and 34 Charleston and 43 Sikeston earned blue ribbons for camp set ups. red ribbons went to Troop 32 Charleston and 47 New Madrid. white to Troop 116 Charleston. Cub Packs also won blue ribbons. The event showcased diverse exhibits from Charleston Sikeston Morehouse New Madrid and Kewanee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Twitty
Okeechobee
Railroad Park
Twitty
Chasseston
Sikeston
A&a
Charleston
New Madrid
Morehouse
Kewanee
T Statler
Bob Miller
Melvin Gateley
Bill Wilkison
Bill Clare
Farr
Scott County High Schools See 297 Seniors Graduating
Scott County eight high schools launch a record 297 seniors this month led by Sikes Ton with 59 girls and 58 boys. Chaffee and Benton's classes are 40 and 24 respectively, with baccalaureate services this weekend and diplomas on May 22 to 26. Blodgett, Dichlstadt, Slimo-Forfelt, Morley, Oran and others feature trips south and commencement speakers including Carlton Fulbright and Senator Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott County
Sikeston
Chaffee High School
Carlton B. Fulbright
Benton
Blodgett High School
South
New Orleans
Dichlstadt
Little Rock
Hot Springs
Slimo - Fornfelt
Nashville
Tenn
Morley
Lake of the Ozarks
Oran
Pat
Patterson
County Court Proceedings Approve Road District Project
Warrants approved at the county court meeting include payments to Home Oil Co, Ethridge Tire Co, Harwell Auto Parts Co, East Side Motor Co, Urhahn Service Station, Campus Hardware Co, Fabick Bros. Equip Co, Hindman Bros. Lumber Co, Missouri Utilities Co, St. Francis Hospital, Sells Boarding Home, Scott Co. Abstract Co, Chaffee Signal, Burns Garage, Superior Office Supply Co. and other items. Oran special road district seeks a 3 mile road from Oran to Baseline under King bill for reconstruction. Orville Hanselman president, Ray G. Heisserer treasurer, J. D. Riley, Hess Porter, and others involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethridge Tire Co
Tre and Tube
Harwell Auto Parts Co
Wm Hawkins
East Side Motor Co
Urhahn
Campus Hardward Co
Fabick Bros. Equip Co
Hindman Bros. Lumber Co
Lloyd Briggs
Weber Gilmore
Phil Waldman
Oran
Baseline
Orville Hanselman
Ray G. Heisserer
J. D. Riley
Hess Porter
New Pastor Appointed at East Prairie Church
East Prairie bids farewell to Rev Raymond Rau administrator of St Marys Goretta and assistant at St Henrys Charleston who after five years is moved to St Anthonys Rosati. Rev Omer H Brauner of St Louis succeeds him at East Prairie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Prairie
Raymond Rau
St Mary's Goretta
St. Henry's Church
Charleston
St Anthony’s Church
Rosati
Omer H Brauner
St. Louis
Rau
Hospital Notes Missouri Delta Hospital notes local admissions
Readable hospital log lists patients admitted to Missouri Delta Community Hospital Sikeston and Portageville with Fridays Saturdays Sundays and Mondays entries. Includes names such as Kath Westho Regina Nickerson Hubert Evans and Albert Agent with numerous discharges and newborns to Robert White and Wilford Hadder. Emergency cases cited include injuries from a soda bottle a corn planter and tractor crank incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Delta Community Hospital
fKaths Whestho
Sikeston
Barbara Mathis
Clyde Nicholas
Alice Brandy
Regina Nickerson
Catron
Normalene Hart
Parma
Albert
Hubert Evans
Donald Raskinville
Everett Midler
Wil
Charles Bowman
Baby Bog
Bobby Little
Bertrand
Ethel Council
Anita Stanley
Bertrand Kathy Whistle
Estelle Littlefield
New Madrid
Wilma Cullins
Wailford Hadder
Baby Jrl
Matthews
William Blue
Baby Vox
Floyd Smelser
Lilbourn
Woodrow Harshbarger
Vanduser
David Widner
Portageville
Jimmy McElroy
Ronald Bryant
Myrten Hall
Ralph Vaughn
Marhn Pedigo
Ilamo
Marjorie New
Aaron Stanley
Clade Nicholas
Herman Hinkle
Cathryn Jones
Robert White
Rt. 1
Painton
Wilford Hadder
Rt. 2
Delta Community Hospital
Lowell Davis
H. A James
Joe Pullens
John Waldron
Waldron
W. O. Larker
Marvin Waldron
Cir cut Court Filings Divorce and Damages Actions
Circuit court filings include Joan Riley versus Clarence Earl Riley for divorce alleging open and notorious conduct with other women, excessive drinking, and beatings. Three children listed Earl Leslie, Brenda Joyce, and Tommie Joe. Also Myra Jean Bradders versus Samuel Bradders for divorce with prior marriage on May 25 1947 and separation March 26 1954 citing desertion and listing children Wanda Dale and Larry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Riley
Clarence Earl Riley
Ashe
Earl Lesiie
Brenda Joyce
Tommie Joe
Sue Crowley
Wm. E. ‘Holland
Aatie
Myra Jean Bradders
Samuel Bradders
Wanda
Dale
Larry
Missouri coach added to University squad staff
A Houston Missouri born senior and former University of Missouri athlete has been appointed basketball coach in Fredericktown. He will also assist football coach Don Anderson, expanding the coaching lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericktown
Lloyd
Houston
University of Missouri
Don Anderson
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National Editorial ‘Association
Amssourl Press Service, Inc
Columbie, Mo
Little Steel Manufacturing Company
Ohio
U.S. Steel Corporation
Little
Armco Steel Corporation
Armco
Ofic
William Verity
Freedom Forum
National Education Program
Harding College
Organized Labor
4Rmco
Charles Hook
Christian Leadership
Verity
Bitle
Whch
Sai Verity
Ewspa Perhachiv
Philip Freneau
Pack 43
Den 4
George Hale Jr
Larry Shain
F H Smith
Home Oil Co
Highway Department
Missouri Delta
Stanley Conley
Earhdean Phaillips
Alvert Agent
Charles Mainard
Theodore Roberts
Barbara Jackson
Aaron Fr. Parker
Jessie Parker
Mary Fondren
Circuit Court
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