04 Oct 1956
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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1956
Page
1
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat editorial lauds President Eisenhower for re election calling it one of the most forceful statements of support. The Herald highlights that the piece reflects views across party lines and praises its clarity and eloquence.
A 1956 Globe-Democrat editorial defends Dwight Eisenhower, praising his presidency for peace and prosperity, crediting him with strong labor management relations and farm and industrial progress, while denouncing Stevenson as weak and dangerous. The piece argues the country should reelect Eisenhower.
City Council meeting highlights include discussion of 1956 tax books showing increases and a heated gripe session. Residents voice concerns about taxes and local services while council names traffic committee nominee and approves liquor sales application. Street paving bids and contracts are authorized. some items tabled for next meeting amid resident complaints.
Willie Driver is bound over in a special session of the magistrate court. The hearing details are unclear due to the OCR text issues, but the action involves preliminary binding and potential further proceedings. The fragment references implications for a vote and local figures, with garbled names and places.
Some 65 master barbers from Southeast Missouri met Monday night at the Rustic Rock Inn for the quarterly meeting of the Southeast Missouri Barbers Association. Chie Linquin of Hannibal served as secretary treasurer. The group discussed certification and apprenticeship requirements, noting 18 months of work in a licensed shop is needed before taking the state exam, with attempts to standardize training across towns. Earl Criss of Charleston, president of the association, presided. J C Cereen of Doriphian, president of the state barber board, attended as a guest.
Bertha Vieddle, resident of Charleston, died in Tennessee. Survived by several relatives including Toberc Randle and Geddi Kondl, with funeral services to be held at Old Center Methodist Church and burial in Slater Cemetery. The body to be moved from Nommelee Plunerel home to Decatur for services Thursday afternoon.
William O Carder, born November 1 1883 in Calhounia, will be laid to rest Friday at his home in De Ona. He married Mars Ann Wells on February 6 1906, who preceded him in death on May 11 1933, and later married Elna Grogan in May 1934, who survives him alongside one grandson, Charles Green of Benton, five prena children, and seven picat grandchildren.
Chief Arthur Bruce announced on Monday that the police force moves to eight hour shifts replacing the long standing 12 on and 12 off schedule. All officers will work eight hours daily with one 12 hour day to ensure every officer gets a regular day off.
Local notes recount Blanton urging Kiwanis to demand clear city expense data. The talk centers on fiscal details, public accountability, and the council’s handling of municipal funds, with emphasis on local issues affecting residents. The speech underscores transparency as essential to community trust and prudent governance.
Mrs Carrie Boyd Jones, 64, of East Prairie, died of a heart ailment at her home Monday. Born October 23, 1891, in Columbus, she was married to James H. Jones and leaves two daughters, Mrs Paul Brown of Charleston and Mrs Bob Witch of Haslett, Texas, two sons Tom Jones of East Prairie and Ed Jones at home, and her mother Mrs Mollie Rodgers Boyd of Los Angeles.
Martha Nipper 90 longtime Aniston resident died Friday at home of her daughter Gertrude Mainard in Scelytle Born February 3 1866 in Hare County She was widowed earlier and had two children with Henry Nipper plus six others from first marriage She leaves 17 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Pemiscot County banks high among surrounding counties in farm production across all crops. The report traces shifts in soybean, cotton, and bean yields from 1949 to 1994, noting Dunklin and Stoddard gains, declines in Pemiscot, and changes in rankings for Mississippi, Poinsett, and other counties, with specifics on acreage and bushel outputs.
First Mferi Cheh or Fus Baptist Church 476 First Assembly of God 433 Church of the Nazarene 313 Panne St Church of God 260 Rist Presbyterian Church 142 Sec Gen Baptist Church 118 SFPT 30 attendance figures listed for multiple churches.
In a special session Judge M F Wont gom erly announced he will be absent from Benton Wednesday court for hospital treatment starting Thursday. He said Judge Moore Hall Charles ton will hold magistrate court in his absence.
The Jaycees approved a Ladies Night event for October 13 at the Coppery Club. Members discussed dinner and dance plans, membership details, and eligibility for sponsors. Officers urged participation and noted new member introductions during the event planning.
Odis Raph Phillips and Rover Wie lew Garrett, both residents of Tennessee, died when a Beechcraft Bonanza crashed ten miles south of Sikeston on Highway 6. Authorities cited uncertain causes as investigators examined the scene and noted the wreckage scattered along a field.
The son of Lt Gov Blair will participate in a golf exhibition this Saturday at a local course. Chris Young will join Rit Barner and Con Tr in a noon start, with attendance invited from the public to watch the event and support the charity. The trio will later travel to Cape Gratceau for another appearance on Sunday.
A routine city council session escalates as officials debate paper bags placed on parking meters. A council president and mayor order removal after a pressure group urged action. The incident prompts questions about city authority and public parking rules, with ongoing coverage continued on Page Three.
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