Atlas Tire Depot Opens New Atlas Warehouse in Town
H C Kindred opened a new Atlas Tire warehouse behind Whiteway Standard Oil at Tanner Street and Highway 61. The 32 by 50 foot frame building holds about 2800 tires and will supply roughly 45 dealers within a 100 mile radius. Kindred also manages the Whiteway Service Station, having taken over operations from his brother Gene Kindred.
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H. C. Kindred
Atlas Tire
Whiteway
Standard Oil
Tanner Street
Highway 61
Kindred
Atlas Tires
Gene Kindred
McMullin
Atlas
Duplex Underway for Henry Bennett Construction
The Matthews Avenue site is set for a six room duplex by Eubanks Lumber Co for Henry Bennett with half the units for residence and half for rent. Hardwood floors will span both apartments, exterior weatherboarding, and full basement work proceeds alongside nearby home builds on South Scott and Maplewood-New streets with multiple new residences planned or progressing.
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Matthews Avenue
Eubanks Lumber Company
Henry Bennett
Reiss Dairy Enlarges Plant and Invites Inspection
J. J. Reiss and L. M. Standley announce enlargement of Reiss Dairy at 523 East Malone Avenue Sikeston. Visitors will tour a expanded plant with larger engine room refrigeration, coal bin, truck garage, boosted cold storage by one third, doubled by products room, and new York air conditioning keeping storage at 40 degrees. New loading conveyors, brick walls, glass brick windows, screened openings, and forthcoming 300 gallon hour homogenizer with Vitamin D milk line.
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J. J. Reiss
L. M. Standley
Reiss Dairy
New York
York
Maple Street Lots Sold To Multiple Families
Several Maple street lots belonging to Mr and Mrs J M Klein have been sold to Mr and Mrs Clyde Matthews Mr and Mrs C H King and Mr and Mrs Truman Ball who will build new homes this year Another Maple street lot was sold last year to Mr and Mrs Ray Addadell who reside there in their new home The Tanner street residence owned by Mr and Mrs C S Tanner nearing completion has been rented to David Blanton and his bride who will move in mid June A new residence at Park avenue for June occupancy belongs to the Jean Hirschbergs a two story six room home with modern conveniences
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C. T. Keller
John O. Edwards
Maplewood
New Streets
New Street
Maple Street
J. M. Klein
Clyde Matthews
C. H. King
Truman Ball
Ray Addadell
Tanner Street
C. S. Tanner
David Blanton
Park Avenue
Jean Hirschbergs
New Frame Home Rising for Mr and Mrs Gord Dill
A new six room frame residence with full basement and modern conveniences is being built on Cresap street west of the couple’s present dwelling. The Dill project highlights ongoing residential expansion in the neighborhood.
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Cletius Shell
Scott Street
New Street
A. R. Scott
Janice
Laddie
Light improves stairs with windows at bottom or top
Dark stairways can gain natural light by installing windows at the bottom, side, or top of stairs if building construction permits. The policy outlines that proper placement depends on structural allowances and compliance with permits.
Southeast Missouri Packing Plant Delayed Opening Near Sikeston
The Southeast Missouri Packing Company near Sikeston east of Highway 60 will need another week to begin operations as final finishing of the first floor is pending. Most machinery is in place and outside pens are complete. upstairs apartments should be ready in two to three weeks. Operations start once machinery adjustments and door window installations are finished.
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Southeast Missouri Packing Company
Sikeston
Highway 60
Home Hardware Maintenance Tips
Inspect door and window hardware for looseness and rust. Tighten loose fixtures, replace broken parts, and sandpaper and refinish rusted surfaces to extend life and improve appearance.
Screen privacy by painting window screens
During spring and summer when screens are used privacy may be gained by painting screens with a thin white coat. Daytime vision from outside is blocked while those inside can still look out.
Making Even a Water Tank Pretty in Sikeston
Lon Swanner of Sikeston’s water department has beautified the grounds around the new municipal water tank. He planted evergreens and shrubs and seeded the area, creating a pleasant site for central Sikeston and city residents. Swanner previously landscaped adjoining grounds of the municipal plants, enhancing the area’s appearance.
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Sikeston
Lon Swanner
Water Department
Swanner
Mr. Swanner
Replacing Worn Steps For FHA Plan Home Safety
Planning home improvements under the FHA plan, the homeowner should consider safety as well as appearance. Rickety front and back steps, a frequent cause of injury, may be cheaply and easily replaced.
Remodeling Continues At Dunn Hotel
Modernization and repair of the Dunn Hotel proceeds this week with strengthening of outside brick walls near completion. Terrazzo floors are finished in the coffee room private dining room and kitchen while replastering of kitchen walls begins. The rear dining room will be renovated alongside new desk installation and neon lighting upgrades on Malone avenue and New Madrid street sides.
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Dunn Hotel
Malone Avenue
New Madrid Street
Summer Porch Adds Outdoor Living Space
To a home without a porch a terrace or small porch may be added. Built in wooden benches boxes for flowers or lattice for vines may be added and this space will become a welcome addition to the summer living space.
Cleaning Stone Walls Before Painting Mossy Brick or Stone
Wash moss covered brick or stone with water containing 2 percent carbolic acid, then rinse with plain water and scrub with a stiff brush. The moss should come off easily after this treatment.
FHA Loans Hit 40,000 New Homes Mark in 1940 Rise
Federal Housing Administrator Stewart McDonald reports through April 20 38,743 new homes started under Title II of the National Housing Act under FHA inspection. Construction has averaged about 600 houses per working day pushing the yearly total past 40,000.
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Stewart McDonald
McDonald
FHA
Home hazards blamed for a third of 1939 fatal accidents
Federal Housing Administration cites 34 percent of fatal accidents occurred in the home where people should be safest. Stairs cause 23 percent, yards 19 percent, kitchens 18 percent. FHA urges remodeling, improved lighting, wiring checks, and protective measures under its Modernization Credit Plan to reduce preventable deaths.
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Federal Housing Administration
National Safety Council
FHA
Modernization Credit Plan
Dividing Large Kitchens Among Possible Modern Uses
Large old fashioned kitchens offer modernization options. If space is tight, a big kitchen can be divided into units. Surplus area may become a dining alcove office pantry downstairs lavatory or storage spaces for clothing or cleaning supplies.
Regular Plumbing Inspection Reminder
Regular plumbing inspection should be carried out periodically. If necessary, call a plumber to repair small leaks before valve seats and faucets are damaged.
Tell Your Neighbor He Should Read The Herald
A brief exhortation urges neighbors to read The Herald and to remember Poppy Day. The note emphasizes shared community awareness and commemorative observance.
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Herald
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