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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1958
Page
4
Larry T Barnett publisher entered as second class matter March 9 1308 at Sieeston Missouri post office under act of Congress of March 3 1879 yearly subscription rates Scott and adjoining counties were CCS 200 terms strict in advance
City of Sikeston residents face election rules as County Clerk explains 22 day registration prerequisite for primary voting on Aug. 5. Unregistered voters or movers must update at the city clerk's office on S. Kingshighway to be eligible. A separate note lists a $5 fine for a careless driving case in the county.
Mrs Ben F Marshall Sr entertained Thursday afternoon with two tables of canasta and dessert at her home. The house was attractively decorated with spring towers. Winners were Mrs H J Welsh and Mrs A J Goetz.
Washington tightens airspace rules as CAB and CAA act to raise civilian and military flight safety. Measures centralize enforcement under the CAA administrator James Pyle while the Airways Modernization Board leads modernization efforts amid growing jet traffic and congestion.
The first of seven summer workshops at Southeast Missouri State College in Cape Girardeau opens with Driver Education. Classes run daily 8 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 5 pm, starting June 2. Instructors include Ray W. Burmeson, with 10 years of teaching experience and leadership roles, and two Missouri State Highway Patrol safety officers.
Southeast Missouri State College hosts a 45 hour intensive workshop for teachers and supervisors in driver education. Courses include lectures, lab work, behind the wheel practice, and classroom problem sessions with certificates issued upon completion. Several undergrad credit workshops and noncredit sessions run June 16 to July 18 with no enrollment fee for some sessions.
Mrs Mary Lee McBride 32 wife of Maron McBride Route 1 East Prairie died in a Cape Girardeau hospital at 11 30 p m Saturday Born May 29 1926 Blytheville Ark the MecBrides had moved to a farm a month ago Survived by husband three sons David Thomas James and two daughters Sharon Kaye Wanda Fare at home Parents Elbert E Cannon Holland Mo two brothers Winfred and James Cannon Holland five sisters Mrs John Mooney Alton Calif Mrs Pete Elliott and Miss Patsy Bertha and Hester Cannon Holland Mo
Willie McCubbins Sr a 65 year old retired farmer and First Baptist Church member of Bertrand died Saturday at 12 25 am He was born January 15 1893 in Kentucky the son of the late Mr and Mrs William AfcCubbins Survived by his wife Ethel one son Willie Jr of Bertrand four daughters Mrs George Redbird Lawton Oxla Mrs R B Wicker Wratt Mrs Forest Dibpons Lamar and Mrs Amos Smith Hovert Ind two sisters Mrs BN Tatum Lebanon Junction Ky and Mrs Bi Brown Somerset Ky 18 grandchildren Funeral services were held Monday at 2 30 pm in the Bertrand First Baptist Church with Rev Norman Sheppard and Rev Orville Morris officiating Interment in Armour Cemetery near Bertrand Mentie Funeral Services of Charleston in charge of arrangements
Mr and Mrs O V McReynolds hosted a Saturday evening chicken fry for house guests Mr and Mrs Ror Dossett of Stanford with relatives attending. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bob McReynolds and children Dana and Ike, Mr and Mrs John Coor and children Diana Marsha and Jack of New Madrid, and Mr and Mrs R C McReynolds. Dosetts returned home Monday morning. The article notes a human tear gland size comparison.
Authorized to announce Democratic primary candidates for Scott County on August 5 1953 Allen Jack Harrison for County Collector L D Lankford for Presiding Judge Harry Tope for County Collector Also sale of registered Angus Bulls and heifers from Har old Hal Angus Farms near Sikeston Mo Weeder Geese goslings from Heart of Missouri Poulitory Columbo Mo Spinet piano or organ for sale like new with terms available Box 3007 Affton Mo
The City of Sikeston Missouri announces sealed proposals due 7:30 p.m. at the City Clerk’s office for Contract No 15 Power Concert No 17 Power Pinça and related work. Details and forms available from the Engineering Company and Clerk. The notice includes bidding procedures, deposit requirements, and right to reject bids. The city reserves rights to reject all bids and rebid.
Mrs Mary Blomavest aged 68 dies at her Charleston home after a long residence here of 39 years. She was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Butler. Survived by husband Clasde Blomavest a brother Pers Butler of Casheston and a sister Mrs Ade Henderson of Olive Branch.
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