Election Strategy Shaping Up in Washington Conclave
The piece surveys political rhetoric as Democratic women meet in Washington. It contrasts Truman’s attacks on Republicans over recession and big money with Stevenson and Harriman criticisms of policy. It notes Johnson’s shift to partisan stance and GOP alignment with the President while predicting a Democratic tilt amid persistent partisanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Adlai Stevenson
Harriman
United States
Testimonial Dinner for Sikeston Citizens Draws Crowd
Two hundred leaders from Sikeston gathered at the Rustic Rock Inn to honor E. P. Coleman with a testimonial dinner. The event featured Mester of ceremonies C. H. Denman, speeches by locals and guests, and a playful mock prosecution praising Coleman’s civic impact. The tribute included remarks on the new power plant and hospital, with Coleman receiving a commemorative plaque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sikeston
Rustic Rock Inn
E. P. Coleman
C. H. Denman
Liwers
Denman
Coeman
Paul Bird
Burns End
McDonald
Will Sponsor 3 Bale Cotton Club This Year
The Missouri Cotton Producers Association will sponsor a Three Bale per acre cotton contest for 4 H and FFA students again this year. Entries must be on file with the MCPA by June 15 and may be obtained through county extension agents vocational agriculture instructors or from the association offices at Portageville. Prize money of 500 in U S Savings Bonds will be awarded to first second third and fourth place winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aissouri Cotton Producers Associaton
FFA
Hilton L. Bracey
Bracer
U. S
MCPA
Rene Etion
Association
Portageville
Bank of Sikeston Hosts Informal Family Party at Shack
The Spack, home of Mr. and Mrs. Jos L Matthews, hosted a Bank of Sikeston family gathering Sunday afternoon. Employees, spouses, officers, escorts, and guests enjoyed outdoor sports, airplane rides, and a buffet barbecue. An old time song fest followed, with deer and goose hunting films shown after dark.
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Jos IL Matthews
Bank of Sikeston
Texas
Bank of Sikeston Family
Jas. L. Matthews
C. D. Matthews
E. C. Matthews
John D. Hux
Harold Cotner
Air
J_ Handy Moore
Charles Matthews
Edw. C. Matthews, Jr
Em S Matthews
W. S. Corrigan
Jos. L. Matthews
Gaines Beck
B. B. Bennett
Walter Bizzer
Rosalie Borer
Bil Bryant
Guy Comer
James Coppage
Robert Dixon
Eleanor Hahn
Jack Hall
Bob Hardin
A. A. Harrison
Pauline Husher
Roy Nall
Icick Poe
Martha Seabaugh
H. Linn Smith
Blanche Stubblefield
Lo Tene Stubblefield
Wanda Wagley
Boyd Raper
Kathryn Williams
Tony Barbarek
Bill Werneck
Meredith Lee
W. J. B. Taylor
E. P. Coleman, Jr
Sikeston Pool Opens Memorial Day Season Plans
The Sikeston Junior Chamber of Commerce announces the pool will open Memorial Day May 30 with hours like prior years. Season tickets are on sale: family 15 adults 8 and children 5. Send checks to P O Box 485. Lessons in swimming and life saving offered by Red Cross instructors. Ellis Tubbs will manage the pool this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sikesten Junior Chamber of Commerce
el’ Swimmin
Bob Lambert
Sikeston Junior Chamber of Commerce
P. O
Red Cross
Ellis Tubbs
Sikeston Man Killed In Weekend Wrecks Near Sikeston
State Highway Patrol reports two traffic fatalities from weekend crashes. Harold Frank Hanks 22 of Sikeston died when a car driven by 19 year old Tillman crashed into a concrete bridge near Highway 61 after leaving a Delta Drive-In show. Polly Gestring 15 and J W Heaton 21 were treated for injuries, with several others bruised. In a second crash, Charles Manuel Bateman 20 of Dexter died after a car driven by 21 year old Emmie Green left the road and struck a pole and tree in Bloomfield.
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State Highway Patrol
Harold Hanks
Sikeston
Charles Bateman
Dexter
Harold Frank Hanks
Dover St
William Timan
Rt. 3
Vandyser Road
Highway 61
Polly Gestring
Greer
J. W. Heaton
Carsons Courts
Russell Haynes
Mark Rogers
Carsons Coutts
Donald Gene Dodd
Skeston
Timan
Grup
Delta Drive In
Tillman
Drer
Tenn
Clarence Morrison
Michael
Afary Phillips
Frances Phelps
House Springs
Gerald Hawke
Dryer
Charles Manuel Bateman
Bloomfield
Nmmie Green
St Youls
Pepiar Bluff Hospital
Preliminary Planning Of High School To Be Begun
Monroe Wheeler of Kelso Missouri has filed as a Democratic candidate for Scott County clerk in the Aug 5 primary. A 31 year old farmer and Army veteran, he is vice chairman of the 10th Congressional District for the National Farmers Association and a Blodgett High School and Southeast Missouri State College alumnus. He resides with his wife Dorothy Louise Bass Wheeler and their four children on a Kelso area farm near First Baptist Church Fornfelt.
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Monroe Wheeler
Mildred Wheeler
J. Af. Wheeler
Kelso
Scott County
Wheeler
National Farmers Association
Blodgett High School
Southeast Missouri State College
Cape Girardeau
Dorothy Louise Bass
Sikeston
First Baptist Church of
Fornfelt
Memorial service for Stoddard veterans May 30 at 2 20 p m
War veterans of Stoddard County and families will hold Memorial services Friday May 30 at 2 20 p m in the Methodist church, Dexter. State Chaplain C J Williamson urges attendance to honor those who made the supreme sacrifice. Gold Star Mothers and families are invited to public recognition.
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Stoddard
Wil
Dexter
J C. Williamson
State Department
W. F. Galbraith
Citywide Clean Up Campaign Declared A Success
James M. Beaird of the Chamber of Commerce says the 1958 Clean Up Paint Up Fix Up drive was a success despite bad weather. Mayor C E Felker and others conducted a final inspection, noting many homes improved, with plans for a follow up to address missed spots. The town overall looks fine and residents are urged to keep properties neat all year.
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James M. Beaird
Chamber of Commerce
Taday
Foy
C. E. Felker
Beaird
Thelma C. Buckthorpe
Arthur Bruce
Ira Keller
Felker
Plans Made To Entertain the Photographers
Plans to entertain top photographers arriving for the Tenth Photo Workshop at Sikeston Missouri are announced by James M. Beaird. A welcome dinner at the Dunn Hotel will feature Major C. E. Felkes. a breakfast and city tour follow with police chief Arthur Bruce and C. H. Denman guiding.
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School of Journalism
University of Missouri
James M. Beaird
Chamber of Commerce
Dunn Hotel
C. E. Felkes
Chamber of Commerce Wals
C. H. Denman
Sikeston
Board of Education
Arthur Bruce
Mr. Denman
Beaird
Sikeston High Band Plans Last Concert Friday Night
The Sikeston High School concert band will perform its final program of the season on Friday at 8 30 pm. The Pop Concert at the high school features lighter music, standard band numbers, and marches. Cornet solos by David Hackett, Jim Hare, and Janet Estes highlight the program, with Linda McCieran playing the Mendelssohn piano concerto movement with band accompaniment.
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Sikeston High School
Opiece Sikeston
David Hackett
Jim Hare
Janet Estes
Amd
Linda McCieran
Wil
Mendelssohn
Future growth promise in a growing America booklet
A short promotional note advertises a free 24 page booklet titled America’s great growth. It invites readers to mail a postcard to Advertising Council Box 30 Midtown Station New York to obtain the pamphlet. The fragment mentions a cooperative advertising service and promises exciting facts about national growth.
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America
Advertising Council
Midtown Station
New York 18
N.Y
Clem Beal Named President In Sikeston Jaycees Vote
Sikeston Jaycees hold their 23rd annual officer election with four hours of speeches and rivalry. Clem Beal narrowly leads Bruce Hampton for president and will serve 1958 59. Other officers elected include Jim Wut secretary, Charlie Mitchell and Keith Bess as state directors, Dick Inman as treasurer, Harry Heisinger 2nd vice president, and Jack Michell 1st vice president. Installations follow next Saturday at the Country Club with a dance after a 6 30 p.m. dinner meeting.
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Jaxcees
Bruce Hampton
Clem Beal
Doubtli
Clem
Beal
Hampton
Diem Beal
Tere
Jim Wut
Jim
Farcess
Q& Tectors
Charlie Mitchell
Keith Bess
Max Walters
Dick Inman
Charles Matthews
Harry Heisinger
Woodr Lacr
Jack Michell
Jay Sisk
John Bradshaw
Cape Girardeau
School Board Takes Action Tuesday Night
The board approved preliminaries for a 23 acre high school site and began plans for a multi unit construction program aimed to start in 1959. Nine new faculty were hired and several vacancies filled, with staff movements and a summer renovation plan outlined.
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Sisal
A Rm
Bedmoueter
Board of Education
Baim
Allen Mays
Charleston
Mas Cla
John Nicolas
Anna
Frederick Huff
Warrensburg
Freda Carr
St Louis County
Eugene Dawson
Bete
W. W. Wilkison
Washington University
National Foundation
C. E. Felker
Frasiiy Struwe
Andhee
Tor
Frank Csidvel
Pollatch Forests, Inc
Ciizens Advisory Councios
Custo
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H. G. Simpson
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Fr Smith
Clinton
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Sherman Grant
William Bess
Wiliam Bowman
Lyman Bowman
J.E Harper
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Mr. Coleman
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J. W. Holmes
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Pine Bluff
Robert A. Dempster
John Dalton
United Cerebral Palsy of Missouri, Inc
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United Cerebral Palsy Associations
Shack
R. M. Taff
Memphis, Tenn
Maxine Denman
Brentwood
Ladie
Veterans
Crepshax Distributing Co
Ginnell Glover
Jaycee President
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Jaycees
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