Sally Webb Wins DAR Award at Sikeston High School
Sally Webb daughter of Air and Mrs L E Webb of Sikeston High School will receive a DAR good citizenship pin for outstanding high school career and service. She serves on student council and debate team and is a scholarship candidate at Southeast Missouri State College Cave City or at the University of Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Hughwar
DAR
Scott County
Mississippi County
Sally
Webb
Air
L. E. Webb
Benton Street
Sikeston High School
State College
Cave Girardeau
University of Sin
Columbia
Patsy Lynn
Clyd
Lynn
Benton
Kelly High School
Lavan
Five Area Men Given Awards For Work To Aid Handicapped
Five area men received merit awards for unsel f ish devotion to handicapped welfare. Col John J Griffin announced the awards at a gubernatorial ceremony. The honorees include J S Wallace Scott County chairman Leon Garnett and office managers from multiple divisions of Employment Security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Wallace
Scott County
Leon Garnett
Likesion
Division of Employment Security
Raymond X. ‘Turner
Popular Bluff
Ben W. Sumes
Caruthersvale
W. F P. Shell
Bennettt
Wessexs
Sander
John J. Gruffin
Governors Committee
Walace
Carson Jean
Kennett
Dunkha County
Jack L. Jolly
Poplar Star
Butler County
Norman Shainverg
Caruthersville
Per Niscot
James T. Blar, Jr
State of
Missouri
Col. Griffin
Ailssouri
Franklin D. Roosevelt
District Share In Road Funds Is Announced
The Missouri State Highways Commission released the 1% county aid road funds for fiscal year 1951. Southeast Missouri counties receive allocations for construction and maintenance with per mile limits and state county match requirements. Specific apportionments are listed for Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Dunklin, Madison, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Ripley, Scott, Stoddard, and Wayne counties with amounts for both construction and maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Missouri State Highways Commission
Reading
State Highway Commission
Missouri
State Department
Bollinger
Buller
Ripley
Scotti
Stoddard
Warne
Two Traffic Mishaps Reported in 14-County Troop Area
The State Highway Patrol reports two traffic accidents Tuesday in the 14-county area patrolled by Troop E. There were no fatalities and no injuries. Neither accident occurred in the immediate vicinity.
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State Highway Patrol
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Relocation Planned
Methodist leaders decide to move Wesley Methodist Church to land on Pine Street opposite Aflaugh Elementary School. The church plans a new building costing about 100000, with plans advanced under Rev John O Ensor as pastor.
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Wesley Church
Dorothy Matthews
Pine Street
Aflauhews
Nig Scenee
Wesley Methodist Church
New Madrid and
Trotter Streets
Jno. O. Ensor
First Methodist Church of
Sikeston
Enmsor
Ensor
Main Street
Missouri Avenue
Collins Third
Collins
Crew Ric
Nori
Chamber
Sikeston Plans Summer School for Grades 2 8
Sikeston Public Schools announced a six week summer program for grades 2 through 8 at Lee Hunter School from 8:30 to 11:45 a.m. daily, starting June and ending July 15. Enrollment for residents costs 30 dollars, non residents 355. Programs include remedial reading arithmetic and language and an advanced track for work beyond the regular term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sikeston
Tony FE
Statler
Lee Hunter School
Lee Munter School
Courtesy Driving Award Goes To Mrs Carroll
Mrs. Ralph Carroll of 210 Sikes avenue was surprised as Chief Arthur Bruce stopped beside her car on Baker Lane. He awarded the first Courtesy Driving sticker for careful, law abiding driving and vigilance for pedestrians, with more likely to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Carroll
Sikes Avenue
Arthur Oo. Bruce
Baker Lane
Mrs. Carroll
Bruce
Sikeston Woman Struck by Lightning at Shelter House
A Sikeston woman, Mrs Gladys Kindred, narrowly escaped serious injury when lightning hit a shelter house at City Park during a violent rain and hail storm. She received a slight shoulder burn and was taken to a hospital by police and by Marys patrol after the strike around 11 a.m.
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Sikeston
City Pack
Gladys Kindred
Eugene Kindred
Kindred
James LE. Marys
Mrs.Kindred
Cotton Week Observance Highlights Cotton's Value
National Cotton Week observance featured Bill Perkins of the National Cotton Council detailing research and promotion efforts to boost cotton use in the United States and abroad. He noted cost reductions, yield gains, and expanded markets, while contrasting funding with synthetic fibers and outlining promotions and international programs.
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Missouri
Bill Perkins
National Cotton Council
Caiiers
Perrins
M- Vale
Perkins
Aindustri
Council
Synthese Fiber Research
U. S
L International
Suas Counict
Robert Miller Elected President of Lions Club
Robert Miller principal of South Grade and Matthews elementary schools was elected president of the Lions Club for the coming year at the regular midweek luncheon. Edward Matthews, Pat Groves, Charles Mitchell, and Charles H. Butler named vice presidents and Lindell Bagley a two year director. Leon Garnett is den keeper with Phil Barkett as assistant. Charlies L. Blanton and Ralph Carroll serve as tail twister with an assistant. Formal installation set for a June meeting to be announced. Raymond Crews announced the MecMullin Extension Club invited Lions to a noon meal at McMullin, accept from Crews to arrange a day. The Ti-piece string ensemble from the high school, directed by Richard Powell, performed with first violins Harriet Byrd, Sandra Summers, Wayne Wochs, Evelyn, second violins Dotti Harrison, Jeyee Cowser, Betty Littleton, viola Sue Arbourgh, cello Doughis Justier, bass Shirley Adams, and pianist Charatie Hennington.
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Robert Miller
South Grade
Matthews
The
Lions Club
Crrus
Milo
Edward Matthews
Pat Groves
Charles Mitchell
Charles H. Butler
Lindell Bagley
Leon Garnett
den Keeper
Phil ‘Barkett
Charlies L. Blanton
Charlies L. Blanton, JI Tail Twister
Ralph Carroll
Catl
Raymond Crews
MecMullin Extension Club
Lions
McMullin
Crews
Harriet Byrd
Sandra Summers
Wayne Wochs
Evelyn
Dotti Harrison
Jeyee Cowser
Betty Littleton
Sue Arbourgh
Doughis Justier
Shirley Adams
Chariatie Hennington
Teenager Problem Stirs City Officials in Sikeston
In Sikeston and nearby communities, teenage drinking and loitering spark concern. Police Chief Bruce cites curfew enforcement but stresses parents and supervised youth spaces as keys. Officials seek solutions like a supervised ballpark to reduce juvenile mischief and provide constructive activities.
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Singston
Arthur O. Sruce
Chiidren
Wright
Bruce
Sherriff John Dennis
C. E. Felker
Cir
M. E. Montgomery
Madelstrate
Civid
Sronce
Sengyas
Girl Escapes Injury After Car Hits Bike Rider
Linda Sullivan nine years old escaped minor injuries after a car driven by Jesse Bascom Hall jumped the curb on Scott Street and pinned her bicycle against a tree. The bicycle was destroyed and Hall said his hand slipped on the wheel before the crash. Chief Arthur Bruce said Bascom will be charged with careless and reckless driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Sullivan
Odell Sullivan
South Street
Jesse Bascom Hall
Clayton Street
Scott and Roth Streets
Linda
Bascum
Scott Street
Ruth
Arthur Bruce
Senators Unable to Attend Sikeston Centennial
Mis souris United States senators will miss Sikeston's centennial celebration. Sen Thomas C. Hennings Jr and Sen Stuart Symington cannot attend due to medical treatment, senatorial duties, and prior engagements. Secretary of State Robert W. Crawford will attend on Monday June 13.
Parents Equally Guilty for Furnishing Alcohol to Minors
In magistrate court Judge M. E. Montgomery explained a new law barring minors from possessing intoxicating liquor. He noted that even if a parent provides beer to a minor, they are equally guilty. The hearing covered several cases including Williams, Harris, Fralick, Smith, and others, with fines, preliminaries, and bond determinations.
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M. EE
Montgomery
Vedim Williams
Celen
Dani
DVD
Harris
New Madrid
Scott County
Walter Ray Fralick
Ann Smith
Thes Bota
Roosevelt McGee
Willam Sangers
Sandser
Ssou
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Sally Webb
Roberta Diane White
Daugher
Joe T. White
East Prairie
East Prairie High
White
Sally Ann Webb
Division of Employment of Security
Mathe
Sirest SS
Southeasern
Skeston
Tne
South New Masarid
Sikeston Public Schools
Morih
Carroll
Afr
Per- Ains
Richard Powell
Girl
Joe Warheild
Waiter Bours
Culo
Polce
Lawrence Woodward
Dan Norton
EL Steck
vDro Secular Suormey
Akar
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