Bond Sale Drive Is Now Underway
Missouri launches Independence Drive to sell U S Savings Bonds as the Liberty Bell replica tours the state. Governor Forrest Smith bought the first Series BE Bonds from state Chairman R E W Hull. Hull vows thousands of volunteers and wide civic support to boost bonds nationwide May 15 to July 4.
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Treasury Department
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Smuth
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Richard R. Nacy
Bob) Hill
Norvel J. Lathem
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Sikeston
Best in Children's Books at New Madrid Library
Librarian Berniece McCullough notes 1949 award winners Leo Politi Song of the Swallows and Marguerite de Angelis The Door in the Wall. library holds copies. New Madrid County Library Board meets May 16. Mrs W O Burrett elected president. board members listed.
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Madrid County Library
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Song OF the
Marguerte de Angel
San Juan Capitrano
St. Joseph’s Day
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Marguerite de Angelis
Newberry
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America
Michigan
New Madrid County
Governor Smith Drives Independence Bond Buy Drive in Hudson
Government loan deadline for redeeming soybeans is May 31. Farmers advised by Geo M Strayer secretary treasurer of the American Soybean Association to redeem loans before June 1 to avoid transfer to Commodity Credit Corporation. Strayer notes cash market prices cover storage and interest and that redemption remains financially smart to beat sale costs and CCC handling fees.
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Iowa
Geo. M. Strayer
American Soybean Association
Commodity Credit Corporation
Strayer
Soybeans County Production and Marketing Administration
CCC Strayer
St Louis attorney to speak in Sikeston on socialized medicine
St Louis attorney and lecturer T Hartley Pollock will discuss socialized medicine at a luncheon lecture in Sikeston. The Tri-County Medical Auxiliary sponsors the event, inviting civic groups from Mississippi, Scott, and New Madrid counties to attend. About 100 guests are expected.
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T. Hartley Pollock
St Louis
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Gideon
Mississippi
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New Madrid
Rustic Rock
Pollock
Veterans converting to permanent life insurance under NSLI laws
World War II veterans are converting term service life policies to permanent NSLI plans. In Missouri about 10,000 of roughly 95,000 policies are converted, with the region showing 101,000 of 247,000 GI policies already converted. Term policies run five years, extended to eight for pre 1946 issuances. renewals add age-based rates.
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George E. Seybold
Veterans Administration Office
Cape Girardestu
Missour
Missouri-Kansas - Oklahoma - Arkansas
National Service
Congress
Recognition for Achievement in Balanced Farming
Herbert F H Rolf Extension Agent outlines a program by the St Louis Chamber of Commerce recognizing New Madrid County families for Balanced Farming. Past awardees include the Gardner, Lucker, Hann Brothers, and the Owenses. Criteria cover crop production efficiency livestock and poultry, field layout, farmstead planning, and management practices.
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Herbert F. H. Rolf
New Madrid
St. Louis
Memes and balanced farming judged by home and farm care
The Herald notes that family food supply, home improvements, and sanitation affect Balanced Farming scores. Water, labor saving devices, work space, storage, lighting, repairs, and yard appeal are considered. Outstanding families may visit St Louis for an overnight city trip. families with a Balanced Farm plan are urged to phone The Herald.
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St Louis
Two Raids Near Governor's Mansion Probed
Jefferson City police raided two gambling establishments within two blocks of Governor Smith s mansion last week. Officers confiscated punchboards baseball tickets and other gambling devices. Police Chief Ed Mueller said he had not consulted the governor about the raids.
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Jefferson City
Funeral services for Henry B. Hutt held in Diehlstadt
Funeral services were at the Diehlstadt Pentecostal Church Saturday afternoon for Henry B. Hutt 51 who died in St Louis Thursday night Rev Cecil Smith pastor conducted the services Mr Hutt was a former resident of Diehlstadt More room more features more value in Frigidaire refrigerators LAIR S
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Dunaway
Heral
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Missouri Seed Improvement Association
C. F. McMullin Estate
Sikeston, Mo
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Nerr
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Lair’s
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Sikeston, MO. Highway
Hayward
Mia Akoe
Thompson-Hayward Chemical Co
Application Service
Sikeston Memorial Airport
George S. Martin
Sikeston, Missouri
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