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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1955
Page
13
In Sikeston a local scout is listed among 64 girls selected for an archaeological camp. The notice notes land transactions involving Charles and Margaret White Jr to Charles M White for 80 acres in township 28 range 10 and a 40 acre parcel in nw se 23 27 10 valued at $1 plus other value.
Miss Jo Ellen Standley a high school junior daughter of Mr and Mrs L M Standley 633 Moore among 64 senior Girl Scouts chosen nationwide to attend a summer archaeological camp near Santa Fe New Mexico Sultan titled Senior City Scout Museum of New Mexico Archaeological Mobile Camp The camp runs June 25 to July 9 with 16 girls at a time and includes mountain climbing long drives and required medical exams The group will study man and nature in the southwest through national forests monuments pueblos and ruins
A Harris of transfers lists numerous property deals in Scott County. George E. Dye to Henry Brashers 250 dollars for two Annex subdivision lots. Lena Miller to J. E. Moore Jr. for 1 dollar and other consideration, lot 82 Crowe's Place. E C Ross to W T Mercer 375 dollars for lot 7 part 8 block 2 Eiselben addition. many other parcels, acres and subdivisions listed with respective buyers and nominal sums.
Real estate transfers listed across Stoddard County include numerous parcels from Bernie to Dexter with buyers such as Lora Williams, Grace Hollis, Willis Myers, and the Puxico School District. Values range from $1 to $28,000, covering acres and smaller plots in additions and near towns like Bernie, Dexter, and Bloomfield.
Recent Proceedings report utility bills and hospital care costs in Scott county Missouri. It notes a property condemnation for Commerce and Kelso road widening and outlines library board appointments for one to four years. Named appointees include Rev. A D Stanley Mrs L T Marshall Mrs Robert Davis and Mrs Albion Anderson.
In New Madrid County Magistrate Court Judge Eric Wright oversaw 16 overweight truck operators cited after weigh station checks on Highway 6 at Matthews. Edward Danforth fined 32.50 for careless driving. Richard Howard Marshall Jones Jr. Willie Benson each fined 8.50 for no operator licenses. Lee Moss bound over to circuit court on seven counts involving sale of mortgaged property.
GREENVILLE Tagging operations at Wappapello began with over 1500 usable sized fish tagged in April by conservation commission crews. Joseph Kathrein, in charge, said tagging will yield estimates of catch rate versus population. Past returns show low catch: 14% crappie, 15% white bass, 3% largemouth bass.
Regulations for the new Duck Creek Wildlife Management Area near here were announced by the Conservation Commission at its monthly meeting. Waterfowl hunting will follow patterns used on other Commission hunting areas with blinds reserved in advance. Unreserved blinds will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Fees will be set under the plan.
Garden tips explain pruning and staking for tomatoes to boost yield within a fence framed plot. Describes single and two stem methods, spacing, and weekly pruning, plus air circulation, mulching, and watering. Also covers cucumbers climbing on structures, seed spacing, thinning, watering, and extra feeding to prevent crooked fruit.
The Conservation Commission outlines daily fees for blind and other uses, permits for hunting and fishing times, and special regulation areas. Retriever dogs encouraged for conservation. Small time hunting and fishing dates run January 1 to October 15 and July 15 to October 15 respectively, with suspensions during waterfowl seasons. Picnicking areas allowed with fires only there. Regulations take effect with the 1955 waterfowl season when the area opens to the public.
Mrs. Willett reports visitors including Mrs. Joe Doyle of Lilbourn Mrs. Marshall Craig and Mrs. John Gage of Sikeston to Mrs. G. W. Fenimore. Diehlstadt Homemakers Club met with 12 members. Various families spent weekends visiting relatives in Evanston Fruitland Salem and St. Louis.
In state v Obie Radica the defendant pleaded guilty to losing a net with too small a mesh in the Mississippi River and was fined five dollars plus costs. In state v George Thomas Crawford he pleaded guilty to illegally riding freight trains and received ten days in jail.
Kathleen Sater sues Clyde West rich for seduction under promise of marriage and breach of promise with a $10 000 judgment requested. Betty Sue Long seeks divorce from Lester Eu sene Long, married Sept 26 1951, separated March 27 1955. she cites jealousy, alleged improper conduct, nagging, lack of home and child support. Alfreda Smith seeks divorce from R M Smith. wed Aug 17 1940 in Charleston. he deserted March 10 1954, failed to provide, drank instead of groceries, refused medical care. children Joyce Ann and Mary Jane. The Moore Co. files against Joe Howard on account. Sidney and Florence Cohen vs Esther Cohen et al for partition. Carroll Leonard Getz vs Lena Mae Getz, divorce. married Oct 11 1953. separation Apr 29 1955. claims of fussing and abuse. no children. Socony Vacuum Oil Co. vs Clifford and Eliza Cantrell, note.
Graveside rites for baby Crocker infant son of Daisy and Cudens Crocker of Sikeston were at 3 30 p m in Matthews Cemetery with Rev C J Caldwell officiating. The infant died at birth at 6 30 p m Monday at Delta Community Hospital. Surviving relatives include paternal grandmother Mrs Eva Crocker and maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs George Clemmons all of Sikeston.
The Rotary Club's upcoming month features several events including a fish fly out at the Airport School to end the Buddy Buddy contest, a Memorial Day break, and an Interclub meeting in Charleston led by East Prairie Rotarians. On June 6 the annual Rotary Picnic is planned at Oran Utilities Park with officers to be elected and a guest speaker William L. Oliver discussing cotton ginning.
Roy Robinett of Route 5 Doniphan Mo advertises The Deer Lodge Cabins on the Current River offering fishing and boating access at reasonable rates. The notice promotes cabins suitable for recreation with contact details included.
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