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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1955
Page
12
Jefferson City Mo The Mississippi Flyway Council recommends changes in federal waterways as part of a weekend meeting. The report notes discussion of habitat, hunting regulations, and regional plans affecting Missouri and neighboring areas.
A circuit court action resulted in two individuals receiving one year each in jail. The proceedings included testimony about a petty offense and related charges. Key figures cited include Cape Ghperden and Mont Romery, with representation by VF Grant Free of Time.
SEMO area saw several weekend traffic accidents with injuries. John Fas Sadie, 79, of Lenebors, was involved in a rear collision with a trailer truck driven by Powers near Route 7 north of Ladler. Elbert Bogan, 27, of St Louis, suffered minor injuries and was discharged after treatment for cuts and bruises. A three car crash near Stheston Saturday involved Carmen Dias driving, with no arrests reported.
A training course for adult Scout Teachers, the first since the Okeechobee District reorganized two years ago, will be held Thursday night at the high school. John Spence of Morehouse district training chair says the session begins at 7. All district Scoutmasters, Cubmasters, Den Mothers, troop and pack committee members and assistants are urged to attend the first of two courses. the date for the second course will be announced later.
A Fort Worth area high school junior, Sharp Garwood, won the Road-E-O contest held at the high school and airport, earning eligibility for the state competition and a chance to advance to national finals in Washington. The event drew national backing from the Chamber of Commerce, with supplies tight due to high demand. Second to fourth places were awarded to Mary, Duncan, Car elven Cantredh Salcede, and Nora Jamerorn. Fort Worth notes also include US Army Reserve commission for Mickens, Sikeston, and his Texas Christian University psychology studies on a football scholarship.
Seven patients were treated in the Missouri Delta Community Hospital emergency room over the weekend. Names include Herbert Edwards 40 Sikeston treated for a saw cut and dismissed Roberta Kargen 38 Catron treated for facial injuries and dismissed Carol Hill 7 Sikeston cut finger mower treated and dismissed Bailey Fears 29 Amory Miss head injuries from a freak motor accident admitted for treatment condition satisfactory Mike Raines 6 Sikeston treated for a broken arm from a fall off a horse dismissed Louis Jackson Powers 70 Sikeston and Elbert Bogan 27 St Louis both treated. Powers admitted Bogan dismissed after treatment.
Jonesboro Ark. a fifth man James Y Dell Bell Jr 26 of Arbyrd Mo was arrested Friday in the bank branch crime at Marmiauke May 16. He faced charges of assistance and planning for unlawful entry of the bank.
Real estate transfers listed in Stoddard County include Max T Cranter to W F Pitman 303 acres near section 18 26 12. $45 000. Sarah A Reed to J P Ross Cotton Coots and six block and Willis add Essex. $65 000. Minta J To ck to Marshall and Elizabeth W Miller TT acres near Dexter. $3 800. Mary and Leonard Davis to Ceci and Helen McGowen 20 acres near Dexter. $100. John J Gaines and Martha A Gaines to Freeman A Gaines and Lula E Gaines 40 acres near 27 25 10. $1 500. Irene Edwards Walker et al to J M and Gertie Robinson 134 by 388 feet in Bloomfield. $3 000. A O Friedlein to Walker Wo and Pauline Nichols 120 acres near 16 27 12. $15 000. Maud and Floyd Miller et al to Frovd and Lois Watkins 80 acres near 27 10. $3 000. Chester and Willetta Bades et al to W Po and Emma Pownders 90 by 21 feet part lot 1 Connelly and Howell add Bernie. $8 000. Ruby and Chester Peck to Ceci and Agnes Thorn 20 acres near 9 26 30. $1 and other value. Mayme Abernathy to Ruth Rice lot 5 Cooper Downs add Dexer. $1 and love. Mayme Abernathy to Lena Abernathy lots 16 and 17 block 1 Miller add Dexter. lot 10 block F Chautauqua Park add Dexter. $1 and love.
The first annual Dairy Day will be held Wednesday June 15 with 200 to 300 participants. It is directed by the Chamber of Commerce Live Stock Committee chaired by Harold Hill, with Reiss Dairy L M Standley coordinating. The all day program includes tours of Reiss Dairy and Scott County Milling, farm visits to Schuchart Farms with two dairy talks by John Schuchart Allen Brock on silage and by E T Itchner on pastures, plus two judging contests on Dairy Cow class and Upright Site Capacity. A free luncheon will be served at the Schuchart farm and winners will be recognized in the afternoon with further nutrition discussion by Itchner.
State highway system completes Route EE construction contract with R W Beasley of Charleston. Project covers grading three bridges and surfacing with crushed stone or gravel totaling about 64021 dollars. Majority cost funds a 1.5 mile segment in Scott County. 0.5 mile in Cape Girardeau County. Route starts at Route 55 in Chaffee and runs west to Cape Girardeau line. Three bridges include 129 foot I beam at Little River Drainage Ditch No 1, 4449 foot span at Little River Drainage No 11, and 51 foot I beam at Drainage Ditch No 14. Completion under 10-year program. superintendent M S Gwinn.
Otis and Virginia Gova transfer lot 5 in Black and National’s Second Addition Bel City to Seth P. Overbes for 5500 dollars. J O Kolwick sells 45 acres forming part of Twinely 26 293 and east of Highway 60 to Henry G and Aura A Ber for 6300 dollars. Lou Bo Flanars sells Rubs Lo Me Clard Jot 101 in Bloomfield for 4500 dollars.
Sheriff John Denaois announced that by evening three sheriff cars including his and Deputies Aubrey Michael and Frank Ferrell would be on the air with two way radios. The units connect to Sikeston and Cape Girardeau police channels and the public may reach the sheriff via either department, as they will be advised of the deputies locations.
Sikeston's Country Club golf team traveled to Poplar Bluff on Sunday and were defeated 35 to 4 by Westwood Hills. Herb Moore of Poplar Bluff was medalist with a 72. Ken Vinson led Sikeston with a 4, adding one point. Bill Vandivert added three with an 80. A club tournament will be held Sunday and a mixed foursome on Monday.
Publication of the Week announces a 262 page study by Colonel Charles F. Mitchim listing the highest and lowest Mississippi River stages from earliest records to 1953. It covers stations across the lower valley, upper Mississippi, Missouris and tributaries including the Yazoo, Red River and Gulf region with tabulated data on dams and reservoirs.
Canalou High will hold eighth grade and senior diplomas Thursday at 8 p.m. The event begins with an invocation by Edith Cooper and includes a Glee Club song, a speech by Rev. Chester B. Pitlow, and awards presented by Supt. R. E. Sharp. Names of graduates and related details are listed, with the January Woman's Club meeting scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at 810 William St.
In Licking Missouri Sunday Reverend Griffin, a former Methodist pastor, visits Benton. Local students from St Dennis School graduate with diplomas presented by Father Cobar and Rev. Schmelis. Families including Thomp sons of St. Louis and Scherers from Perryville travel for visits and furloughs. A 30 day Air Force overseas duty looms for Allen Staines. Medical updates list Sylvester Felter admitted to Cave Girardeau Osteopathic Hospital. Honey J Broonderman discharged from St Marys.
A continuation of a long running Mississippi River Commission lamage series. The 1933 edition is prepared, bound, and sized 6 by 9 inches, selling for one dollar. Copies available from the Office of the President, Mississippi River Commission, Corps of Engineers, U S Army, Vicksburg, Mississippi.
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