New Madrid Library Adds Childrens Titles for June
New Madrid Library announces new books for young readers including Sad Eye the Clown by Hagner a circus tale about a clown and a goose injured during a performance Don and the Book Bus by Olds follows a trailer city bookmobile life Ray and Stevie on a Corn Belt Farm by Liffring captures spring on a Iowa farm with Daisy Belle the Brown Swiss calf later a 4H project Photos and simple farm life stories accompany a June 2 Bookmobile schedule with stops at Farrenburg Kewanee Hurricane Ridge Catron Lilbourn and Delma Homes totaling several hour slots in late morning through afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagner
Don
Olds
Dorry
Trailer City
Ray
Stevie
Daisy Belle
Farrenburg
Kewanee
Hurricane Ridge
Catron
Lilbourn Delma Homes
Stoddard County Real Estate Sales Ledger Highlights Transfers
Stoddard County real estate transfers include C D and Mase Harrelisson to Bernie Farmers Inc for lots in Bernie, and Ada E and Asa C Davis to Bogard Crawford for 820 acres with detailed section descriptions. Other filings show Oris Wilma and Cecil Thorn to F T Vincent for 39 acres, Eva B Schinnaker to Wis A Harads for lots in Bur Ris addition, Willigat Ho and Stuiva Harper to Rufus and Ruby Rhine for 4 acres, and Ray M Johnson to B HR and Dorothy Gilliespie for 40 acres. Several parcels include church allowances, adjacencies, and various monetary values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.D
Mase Harrelisson
Bernie Farmers, Inc
Ada E
Asa C. Davis
Bogard Crawford
Oris
Wilma
Cecil Thorn
F. T. Vincent
Lo Oacre
Eva B. Schinnaker
Wis
A. Harads
Burris
Willigat Ho
Stuiva Harper
Rufus
Ruby Rhine
Ray M
Wallie J. Johnson
B. HR
Dorothy Gilliespie
Seo
Molle FE
Ulysses
Doroth Scott
J. Lo
Attie M. Wallace
Puxley
Attie O
Esther Miller
Forrest A
Cora Mae Miller
Willian
Roo
Edna L. Bacon
Irene FE
Beveland
Adj
Bloomfield
Hal FL
Carmen L. Robertson
Gilbert Vo
Chase H. Courtaus
Carter’s Park
Dexter
Floyd
Nanna Adams
Little River Drainage
Charles and
Trene Churchill
Rathus J
Chloe Wilkison
Lela Eades
Ida
Ruth Kinneys
Jaynes
Theodore
Wilma Eaton
Crutcher
Essex
George Hubbard
Chester Hubbard
Community notices of fish fries and visits across towns
Wyatt News reports social gatherings across the region including a fish fry hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Dugan with guests from Blytheville and Charleston, a Weiner roast for Joe Dodgen at the Wesley Dodgen home, and multiple visits by relatives and friends from Wood River, St. Louis, Memphis, and Sikeston. Also noted are trips to Grand Chain, Kansas City, and Bisbeville with extended family gatherings and dinners in Hernando and Charleston areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Dugan
Ed Townsend
Blytheville
Ark
Grace Townsend
Charleston
Alberta Yoakum
Stevie
Wesley Dodgen
Joe
University of Missouri
Sam Ashley
Wood River
Ill
Curtis Keen
Ashley
Harold Keen
Lacey Riechert
Alyce Reichert
Grand Chain
Sun
Herbert Pickett
Jack Emery
East Prairie
O. T. Dalton
John Prosser
Anne Marie Prosser
Steve Brown
Geneva Zabarac
Glennon Dugan
Boss
Harold Johnson
Grover Brumley
Lon Hinchey
St. Louis
H. Y. Alderson
C. E. Parker
Alderson
Kansas City
John Bartlett
Florence Vowels
Sikeston
Andy Vowels
C. R. Vowles
C. A. Kunz
Roy Padgett
Rell
Arizona
A. W. Padgett
Grant Clark
First Baptist Church
Hernando
Miss
Quiet Charlestown Wedding of Miss June Petty and John Franklin
Miss June Petty daughter of Mr and Mrs John Petty of Charleston wed John Doe Franklin son of Mrs Gertrude Franklin in a small ceremony last Thursday attended by Mr and Mrs Howard Chambers. The couple plan to reside in Charleston with about twenty eight guests present at the reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Petty
John Petty
Charleston
John Doe Franklin
Gertrude Franklin
Howard Chambers
First Baptist Church
Alves Brumley
Brumley
Nora Harris
Miss Harris
Joe Harris
Henry Verdelli
Detroit
Mich
Verhellie
Five Divorces Are Granted in Stoddard County Circuit Court
The Stoddard Circuit Court convened at the Bloomfield Courthouse last week and granted divorces in several cases. Vance Loeftel of Dexter pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and received six months in jail with a $50 fine and license suspension, stay on the jail term on good behavior. Elizabeth Haight won custody of a minor child in her divorce from Bernard Haight. Dora Simpson was granted a divorce from William A. Simpson. Mary Ann Kirkpatrick was granted a divorce from Edward R. Kirkpatrick and her maiden home restored. Hazel Ramsey was awarded a divorce from Jessie Ramsey. Roy E. Corder was granted a divorce from Ollie Harmon Corder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoddard Circuit
Bloomfield
State of Missouri
Vance Loeftel
Dexter
Elizabeth Haight
Bernard Haight
Dora Simpson
William A. Simpson
Mary Ann Kirkpatrick
Edward R. Kirkpatrick
Hazel Ramsey
Jessie Ramshe
Bound Over In New Madrid Court Hearings
In New Madrid County last week Judge Eric Wright presided over 21 overweight truck cases and multiple misdemeanors. German Peppers and Sam Sullivan were bound over for Circuit Court. Peppers faces a $1000 bond on a dangerous weapon charge, Sullivan for grand larceny with $500 bond. Lee James received two six month county jail terms for petty larceny. Fines ranged from 11 to 134 dollars for various violations including careless driving, improper passing, no brakes, no operators license, and improper registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Madrid
Eric Wright
German Peppers
Sam Sullivan
Wright
Lee James
James
Roland Waters
Wivon Hornberg
Harlan J. Love
Obie Newingham
Bobby Generman
Freddie H. Chamberlain
J. W. Johnson
Ellis Carter
Brother of Chaffee Woman Dies in Poplar Bluff
William Jones of near Leora, brother of Mrs. Al Varble, died last Thursday in Lucy Lee Hospital Poplar Bluff after severe injuries from a recent auto accident. His wife suffered multiple injuries. Funeral conducted at Bloomfield Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Sifford of Bernice and others officiating. He leaves wife two sons Lester and Ward Jones two daughters Miss Marjorie Jones and Mrs. Clara Payne, and three sisters Mrs. Al Warble Mrs. Oscar Smith and Mrs. Tilman Sifford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Jones
Leora
al Varble
Lucy Lee Hospital
Poplar Bluff
Jones
Missionary Baptist Church
Bloomfield
Martin Sifford
Bernice
Thompson
Acorn Ridge
F. Q. Crockett
Lester
Ward Jones
Marjorie Jones
Clara Payne
St. Louis
al Warble
Chaffee
Oscar Smith
Near Bloomfield
Tilman Sifford
Mier Sheeley Nuptials Highlight Cape Girardeau Wedding
In an early morning ceremony last Tuesday Miss Leda Mier married Donald Sheeley at St Ambrose Church with Rev Thomas Geraghty officiating. Attendants wore pink net and lace, bouquets featured white orchids, and a reception followed in the parish hall. The couple will reside in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leda Mier
Ben Mier
Donald Sheeley
John Sheley
St. Ambrose Church
Thomas Geraghty
Wm. Luding
Donna Eichhorn
Judy Meyer
Donald Kielhamer
Mr. Sheeley
Richard Bailey
Leroy Mier
Oran
Frank Sheeley
Cape Girardeau
Morehouse News Highlights Local Visits and Library Opening
Weekend visitors from Haleyville and Wichita travel to Morehouse events. A new Public Library opens at Morehouse City Hall with afternoon hours and volunteer support. Local residents recall graduates from Morehouse Gymnasium and note hospital visits, family moves, and naval Army postings in Philadelphia and Port St. Joe Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hughes
Haleyville
Ala
Orange Church
A. C. Sullivant
Cape Girardeau
Charles Sullivant
St. Louis
Bob Lockridge
Delta Community Hospital
Sikeston
Roy Eaton
Flint
Michigan
Morehouse Gymnasium
Nice
Myre
Sherry Heusser
Carl
Morehouse City Hall
Aquila Grimes
J. W. McNabb
Thomas Sheeter Jr
Jean Sullivant
Fred Gammack
Jack Taylor
Patty
Judy
Philadelphia Pa
U. S. Army
Franklin Gargus
Vicki Rhea
Port St. Joe
Fla
J.B. Gargus
Gerald
Army takes 10th Division into Germany and Fort Lewis moves
Details of soldiers promoted and assigned as part of the Army unit rotation plan. Private Jerry D. Cagle joins the 2nd Infantry Division at Fort Lewis and is slated to move to Alaska under Operation Gyroscope. Corporal White, 21, promoted in Germany, is squad leader in Company L, 85th Regiment, 10th Infantry Division, arriving in Europe last November after training at Fort Riley. Also noted are divorce and court actions including Josie Carter vs Orval Carter, and a joint case of Buddy Lee Vanover et al vs Gerald McConnell with awards to plaintiffs. State vs Dale Lockhart pleads guilty to burglary and larceny, sentenced to prison and paroled on good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Noverler White
Viola
Route 4
Sikeston
10Th Infantry Division
Europe
Seventh Army
Corpora White
Fort Riley
Kan
Harve White
Red Bay
Ala
Treamont ( Miss.) High School
Fort Lewis
Wash
Jerry D. Cagle
Donna
N. Elliott St
Evansville
Ind
2Nd Infantry
Josie Carter
Orval Carter
Buddy Lee Vanover
Gerald McConnell
Lester
Virginia Vanover
Jimmie Grimes
Lou Grimes
Dale Lockhart
Cases Filed in Circuit Clerk's Office
James A. Finer trustee sues Joel A. Montgomery Construction Co on a special tax bill. Bertha Myers seeks divorce from James W. Myers with separation in 1956 after repeated absences and quarrels. Martha Surface seeks divorce from Ray Surface citing drinking and temper. Children Roy Lee Jerry Ray and Anna Marie noted. Bonnie Jean Jackson sues Atlas Summers for damages from an auto crash on November 26, 1955 seeking $4000. LaVerne Gulley seeks divorce from Ralph Gulley. claims open affair and lack of love. Children Diane 8 Jerome 6 Joellen 5. State cases include Moore on child molestation, Johnson on DUI, Phillips on careless driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Finer
Joel A. Montgomery
Roy Lee
Jerry Ray
Anna Marie
Bonnie Jean Jackson
Atlas Summers
LaVerne Gulley
Ralph Gulley
Benton
Dianne
Jerome
Joellen
John Moore
Robert Johnson
Harry Phillips
Scott County Circuit Court Minutes Summary
Civil actions listed include Eugenia Mattingly v Pobst with damages dismissed as to Pobst. Regina Kilhafner v Pobst with damages dismissed as to Pobst. Mattingly v Radake resulted in jury verdict for plaintiff. Smith v Smith ended in divorce dismissal. Cook v Lance Jr. and Ferrell cross claim dismissed. Finch trustee v Luber with special tax bill dismissed. Shain v Luber noted as special tax bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugenia Mattingly
Raymond Pobst
Regina Kilhafner
Stanley Radake
Hazel Smith
Raymond Smith
Raymond Cook Et al
Sherman Lance Jr
Frank Ferrell
James A. Finch
Lawrence Luber
John Shain
Edna Forkum obituary and community notes
Edna Forkum born February 2 1900 in Bridgeport Illinois died May 5 1956 at Hurley Hospital Flint Michigan survives husband Joe Forkum father O E Perkins three sisters and one brother all of Flint Michigan two daughters and one stepson Daniel Forkum Nashville Tennessee funeral in Flint Sunset Cemetery. Opal Cooper Missionary Society guests at Vinson Church May 10 with a large group listed. Belle Bennett Circle host Selma Denneston with program Take My Life and Let It Be. Local visits include Ray White Manila Arkansas Everett Fritz Dexter and Jerry Matthews St Louis and Della Pointer and Violet Allison. Elsie Kirby at Clifton Kirby Florissant Missouri. C E Sides granddaughter Barbara Sides visited Diehlstadt Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Forkum
O. E. Perkins
Bridgeport
Illinois
Hurley Hospital
Flint
Michigan
Forkum
Edna Perkins
Bernie
Joe Forkum
Marian Edmonds
Bessie Perkins
Mildred Perkins
Donald Perkins
Daniel Forkum
Nashville
Tennessee
Sunset Cemetery
Opal Cooper Society
Opal Cooper Missionary Society
Vinson Church
Irene Lowe
Effie Williams
Dennis Martin
Ruth McCarty
Della Walker
Kate Gwaltney
Julia Burke
Myrtle Howe
Myrl Hughes
Alta James
Wee Keller
Elva Fritts
Odes Laws
Eugene James
Delbert McCarty
Jimmie McCarty
Belle Bennett Circle
Selma Denneston
Belle Bennett
Life
Willetta Blades
Lucille Pratt
Betty Brannum
Nell Branum
Lillian Blades
Maxine O'Heren
Ray White
Manila
Arkansas
Everett Fritz
Dexter
Edna Fritz
Jerry Matthews
St. Louis
Violet Allison
Elsie Kirby
Clifford Kirby
Florrisant
Missouri
C. E. Sides
Barbara Sides
Diehlstadt
April VA appraisals rise 18 percent above March
The Veterans Administration received 80 011 appraisal requests in April, 61 loans in St. Louis area, the highest monthly total since August 1955, with 45 264 GI loan applications nationwide. Proposals totaled 45 769 and existing homes 34 242, up from March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
St. Louis
Missouri
J. F. Kelley
Kelley
Nurse as Teacher Helps TB Patients Live Better
TB care extends beyond medicine to teaching patients long term living changes. Nurses explain precautions, aid relapse prevention, and protect families and communities. Sponsored by Tuberculosis Christmas Seals and the Missouri Tuberculosis Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuberculosis Christmas Seals
Missouri Tuberculosis Association
North Tenth Street
St. Lious 1
Missouri
T-4-L Skin Remedy Promises Fast Drying Action
Advertised as a powerful remedy for tainted skin, it claims to slough away damaged layers to reveal healthy skin. The product promises instant drying and urges readers to obtain it at any drug store for quick relief today.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stoddard County Real Estate Sales
Wyatt News
Allis-Chalmers
Gleanerbalowh
Gleanerbatowis
Ara Ata Chelmars Seademards
Allis-Chalmers Sales and Service
Sikeston Farm Equipment Co
N. Ranney
Sikeston, Missouri
Stoddard County
Roy E. Corder
Ollie Harmon Corder
Chaffee News
Puxico
Herman
Edward Jones
Glouchester
Mass
Childs
North Antioch Cemetery
Marvin Warren
Osteopathic Hospital
Aubrey Dennis
St. Francis Hospital
Roy Dooley
Cape Osteopathic Hospital
James Stone
Southeast Missourian Hospital
Wilburn Garner
Edward Simpher
Curtis Young
Oshil Roberts
Peoria
Morehouse News
Phil M. Donnelly
Margaret Berry
Vernon
Missouri Maid of Milk
Loren A. Gafke
American Dairy Association of Missouri
O. E. Allen
Paul L. Porter
State Department of Agriculture
Circuit Clerk’s Office
Scott County Circuit Court
Bernie News
Dearborn
Sara
Slomsen
Dearborn Motors
Mele & Willian Tractor Company
W. Malone
Blytheville Music Co
W. Main
Blytheville, Ark
Johnson- Paylor Realty and Insurance Co
Harold Hill Angus Farms
U. S. Highway 61
Pine Crest and
Fenton
LaFayette
Manchester
F. L. Sisson
Office
L. E. Bechtold Chiropractor
Front Street
Sikeaton, Missouri
H. A. Keating
Wise Aves
St. le
Anna
Ata Casbaltt Wantrere
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