Mitchell-Sharp Chevrolet Co Promises Perfection in Cars
The Mitchell-Sharn Chevrolet Co markets Chevrolet and Buick as embodying perfection in transportation. Manager A. G. Sharn oversees service, with a skilled foreman and twenty local staff. They boast scarce used-car stock, reconditioned to OK warranty, and offer wrecker and body services by phone 299.
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Mitchell-Sharp Chevrolet Co
Chevrolet
Buick
Mitchell- Sharon Chevralet Camnapv
Whoa Selie
Mitchell-Sharn Chevralet Co
Jor
Soecal Corporation
A. G Sharn
Msanager
Sharn
Fritennineds Zervice
plitcher-Sharn Chevrolet Co
New Car Department
O. K
Canedy Neon Sign Co Sikeston Ad Details Sign Services
Canedy Neon Sign Co Sikeston offers neon sign work interior lighting and sign painting. Owner M L Cannady personally oversees all inks and a complete line of neon sign services with a focus on better signs for less money. Phone 21.
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Canedy Neon Sion Cam Sikeston
M. L Cannady
Von
Grady Ashley’s Ice Cream Store Promises Good Service
In a three year business span Sikeston’s Grady Ashley runs an ice cream shop that treats customers as Wilke would want to be treated. The store offers soda sundaes and delicious sandwiches with a focus on satisfying customers through quality service.
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Grady Ashley
Sikestone
Wilke
Ashley's
Southeast Missouri Elevator marks seventh year of service
Southeast Missouri Elevator Co led by manager G. D. Allen enters its seventh year serving Scott county farmers. The local corporation handles and ships locally grown grains and seeds, operating grain elevators at McMullen, Essex and Kewanee, continuing a policy of supplying seeds and field grains.
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Just
Amnle
Scott County
Blissouri Elevator Co
Southeast Missouri
G. D. Allen
McMullen
Essex
Kewanee
Wenington Paint and Trim Company Expands Sikeston Shop
Wenington Paint and Trim Company, Sikeston, now runs a 5490 square foot, modern shop with nine workers. Owner W. I. Wenington started here in 730, moving from downtown to a larger facility as business grew, adding wheel alignment equipment and 24 hour wrecker service via phone 217.
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W. i Wenington
Henington
Sikeston
Eubanks Lumber Company Sikeston Ad
Eubanks Lumber Co. of Sikeston invites readers to consider their name as a sign of thrift and judgment. The ad urges repairs and improvements, promises low costs on building materials, and touts two years of fair dealing with Scott County residents.
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O. K. Eubanks Lumber Co
Sikeston
Highway 60
Scott County
Scoty Street Garage Sikeston SCOTY STREET GARAGE
Co. B. Turner, owner since 1937, promises expert repair and guaranteed work. Road service available by calling 173.
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Scoty Street
Sikeston
Co. B. Turner
Jewell Coal Yard Advertises Sikeston Dealer
Jewell Coal Yard in Sikeston promotes its long time owner Marion Jewell, a coal dealer for nearly fifty years, highlighting quality coal low prices and friendly service to earn customers.
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Jewell
Marion Jewell
Sikeston
Dempster’s Furniture and Undertaking in Sikeston
G A Dempster in Sikeston offers simple but beautiful funeral and undertaking services. For 25 years the firm has built a fine reputation for sympathetic care in sorrow and low prices to ease the burden. Mr Dempster also carries a selection of furniture and home furnishings of standard quality.
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G. A. Dempster
Sikeston
Dempster
Highway Pontiac Sales Opens East of Sikeston
Norval Crowe opens Highway Pontiac Sales on Highway 61 east of Sikeston as a sales and service agent for new Pontiacs and a varied line of used cars. The service department is equipped for repairs on all makes with expert mechanics.
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Pontiac Sales
Sikeston
Norval Crowe
Boyce Farm Equipment Expands and Promotes McCormick Deering Line
Sikeston Boyce Farm Equipment Co. announces agents for McCormick Deering farm implements and International trucks. Established by Chas Boyce in 1929 the firm invites customers to join its long list of satisfied users. A new Highway 60 location houses a well equipped repair shop serving between St Louis and Memphis.
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McCormick-Deering
Boyce Farm Enquipment Co
Chas. Boyce
Mr. Boyce
Highway 60
St Lous
Menphis
Drake Auto Sales Sikeston advertises affordable Dodge and Plymouths
Drake Auto Sales in Sikeston, founded in June 1939 by Dave Drake, highlights many Dodge and Plymouth cars on the road. The dealer promises low prices and easy upkeep, noting a modern repair shop, body and fender work, and three expert mechanics.
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Dodge
Plymouth
Drake Auto Sales
Sikeston
Dave Drake
Drake
Faultless Dry Cleaners of Sikeston
"Tip" Keller, who started the Sikeston dry cleaning business in 1927, embodies the skilled trade with training, costly equipment, and material knowledge. He inspects each garment personally, promising quality workmanship and prompt reliable service for numerous customers.
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Tip” Keller
Sikeston
Keller
Scott County commerce and towns in the heart of the promised land
Scott County covers 44 square miles with fertile lands along the Mississippi. Benton is the county seat, Sikeston the largest town with 8000 residents. Other towns include Chaffee New Hamburg Kelso Illmo Fornfelt Commerce Diehlstadt Blodgett Morley Oran Vanduser Ancell Tanner Crowder McMullin. Local merchants are presented as essential assets and community partners.
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Scott County
Cape Girardeau County
Mississippi River
Mississippi County
New Madrid County
Stoddard County
Missouri
John Scott
Benton
Sikeston
Scotteounty
Chaffee
New Hamburg
Kelso
Illmo
Fornfelt
Commerce
Diehlstadt
Blodgett
Morley
Oran
Vanduser
Ancell
Tanner
Crowder
McMullin
Canaleu and Matthews
B N Cafe Opens In Sikeston Two Local Restaurateurs
The B N Cafe opened in Sikeston on August 10 with a corps of skilled cooks. Proprietor R E Baxter and partner L E Norman own the cafe and also Brummett Cafe in Brownsville Tennessee. They emphasize careful cooking, prompt service, and Sunday Pan Broiled Chicken Dinners to attract patrons.
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B. & N Cafe
Sikeston
B & N. Cafe
B. & N. Cafe
R. E. Baxter
L. E. Norman
Brummett Cafe
Brownsville
Tenn
Hitts Taxi Serves Sikeston With 24 Hour Availability
Hitts Taxi, owned by John Hitt, has earned local confidence in Sikeston and promises continued prompt service. The fleet is insured, local drivers are employed, and twenty four hour operations are available at phone number 400.
Rustic Rock Inn Sikeston earns praise for good food
Mr and Mrs C Tindall opened the Rustic Rock Inn on Highway 61 in Sikeston on September 14 1940. They feature barbecue sandwiches and dinners and sizzling broiled steaks. The restaurant is described as wholesome well cooked clean and inviting with low prices based on firsthand dining experience.
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Rustic Rock Inn
Highway 61
Leech Furniture Co. Sikeston ad promotes quality goods
Leech Furniture Co. of Sikeston, owned by E. N. Leech since May 16, offers a complete line of high quality furniture and home furnishings at fair prices. Leech also represents Kelvin appliances R. C. A radios and Perfection heaters and ranges.
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Leech Furniture Co
Sikeston
E. N. Leech
Leech
Kelvinator Appliances
R. C
Bank of Sikeston Exudes Local Trust Since 1887
The Bank of Sikeston, established 1887, lists Joseph L. Matthews as president and C. D. Matthews as vice president with Leroy C. Lewis as cashier. It reports $100000 capital, $100000 surplus, and $3000000 in deposits. Originally a private bank, it incorporated in 1916 and remains locally owned with a six-member board. In 1934 it moved to a modern air conditioned building with multiple departments. The bank employs 16 locals and is a member of FDIC, ABA and Missouri Bankers Association.
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Scott County
Bank of Sikeston
Josephl. Matthews
C.D. Matthews
Leroy C. Lewis
Bank of
Jos. L. Matthews
C. D. Matthews
Murray Phillips
W. S. Corrigan
John C. Corrigan
Betty Matthews
Sikeston and Vicinity
The
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
American Bankers Association
Missouri Bankers Association
Southeast Missouri Farm Bureau Service Co. profile
Southeast Missouri Farm Bureau Service Co. of Sikeston promotes farming progress since 1938. The cooperative firm, run by local Scott county farmers with Alva F. Vaughn as manager, emphasizes mutual aid and farmer benefits through cooperative operation.
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Southeast Missouri Farm Bureau Service Co
Sikeston
Farmers’ Friend
Scott County
Alva F. Vaughn
Save Way Store Promotes Local Prosperity in Sikeston
The Save Way Store, owned by E. H. LaCroix and Herb Goza, operates in Sikeston's Grocery and Market business for four years. The ad highlights community prosperity, quality brands, inspected meats, and free delivery from a south location near the International Shoe Factory, with contact 313.
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Save Way
E. H. LaCroix
Herb Goza
International Shoe Factory
Call 313
The Vogue Sikeston Fashion Shop Ad
The Vogue in Sikeston offers new styles at popular prices with Mrs. O M Arthur guiding the policy for working women. The Vogue Beauty Shop provides complete beauty services and a contact number is listed as 16.
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Vogue
Sikeston
O. M. Arthur
Sikeston Gin Company Expands in Agricultural Community
In seventeen years of operation the Sikeston Gin Company has served local farmers, expanding from the first gin in Sikeston to six fully equipped plants. Under manager Grover Baker, the company recently opened a modern cotton grading sample room, reinforcing its commitment to agricultural growth in Scott County.
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Scott County
Sikeston Gin Company
Sikeston Gin Co
Sikeston
Grover Baker
Walton & Williams Motor Company promotion for 1941 cars
Walton and Williams advertise a reveal at their showroom featuring the 1941 Ford Mercury and Lincoln Zephyr. The firm, run by Herbert Walton and Ralph Williams since the start of the year, emphasizes performance and beauty at low prices. They supervise sales, maintain a service department, employ 16 locals, and also sell Ford tractors and parts.
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Walton & Williams Motor Company
Herbert Walton
Ralph Williams
Walton
Mr. Williams
Ford
Malone Drug Store in Sikeston
C. L. Malone owns a thriving Sikeston drug store with W. B. Malone Jr. managing since 1932. The shop compounds prescriptions and stocks drugs, toilet articles, stationery and sundries. Local students are employed, a modern fountain department exists, and curb service is offered.
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C. L. Malone
Sikeston
W. B. Malone Jr
Malone
Abe Shainberg department store shines in Sikeston
Shainberg's Sikeston in Scott county features Abe Shainberg's department store founded in 1933. The shop offers Mallory hats Manhattan shirts and pajamas Shirtcraft shirts Nor Hast ties Lamb knit sweaters Walter Booth Crosby Square shoes Munsing Wear socks Mary Layne coats Mary Muffett Gay Gibson Bernard's Jr Georgianna dresses Mojud hosiery Artimus underwear Jolene shoes and children’s wear.
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Sikeston
Scott County
Abe Shainberg
Mallory
Manhattan
Walter Booth
Crosby Square
Sox
Mary Layne
Mary Muffett
Gay Gibson
Bernard’s Jr
Georgianna
Artimus
Sara Jane Beauty Salon in Sikeston Opens Modern Parlor
The Sara Jane Beauty Salon run by Imogene Anderson showcases the latest equipment and services including permanent waves finger waves manicures facials and related beauty work. Appointments available by phone at 448 or by drop-in.
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Sara Jane
Imogene Anderson
Sara Jane Beauty Salon
Graber's Department Store Sikeston Opens With New Goods
Louis Graber runs Graber's Department Store in Sikeston with five brothers and their mother Mrs Rebecca Graber owning the shop. The business employs 20 local salespeople known for courteous service and keeps in step with national fashion to offer dry goods shoes and clothing.
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Graber
Louis Graber
Rebecca Graber
Star Cafe at Sikeston Serves New Dishes and Pies
The Star Cafe owned by W. M. Hall for two years promises light lunches and tempting treats. Hungry or not, customers are enticed by delicious food and pies and the smell of fine coffee as they are invited to visit and try the fare.
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Star Cafe
W. M. Hall
Semo Bottling Co. follows a rise from small start in Sikeston
The Semo Bottling Co. of Sikeston, led by A. R. Puckett, grew from a tiny venture to a thriving local business. Bottling is now done in Cairo, with plans to establish a modern Sikeston plant soon, illustrating a dramatic and romantic ascent in American business.
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Semo Bottling Co
Sikeston
A. R. Puckett
Cairo
E. C. Robinson Lumber Co. A Sikeston Mainstay Since 1912
The E. C. Robinson Lumber Co. in Sikeston traces its roots to the Farmers Supply Company and has served the area for 28 years under N. E. Fuchs. It operates on six acres of ground with 11 local employees and remains a major taxpayer in Scott County.
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Sikeston
EB. C. Robinson Lumber Co
E. C. Robinson Lumber Co
E. C. Robinson Lbr. Co
Farmers Supply Company
N. E. Fuchs
Scott County
Hudson's Cafe Sikeston serves wholesome meals and courteous service
The Hudson Cafe in Sikeston offers tasty chicken and select steak dinners with friendly, competent service. Mr and Mrs John Hudson and their daughter have run the cafe for 11 years overseeing cooking themselves and they provide a special banquet room for parties and banquets.
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Hudson Cafe
Sikeston
John Hudson
Kellett Motor Co Displays 1941 DeSoto Plymouth
Sikeston firm advertises the 1941 DeSoto and Plymouth while stressing the creed that business comes from deserving customers. Ernest Kellett invites the public to visit and inspect the new models and the shop’s repair service to ensure valued patronage.
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Walter P. Chrysler
Kellett Motor Co
Ernest Kellett
DeSoto
Plymouth
Kellett
Lewis Matthews Inc Builds on Agricultural Progress in Scott County
Lewis Matthews Inc of Sikeston, owned by W R Lewis, Ben Matthews, and Fred Matthews, has sold Allis Chalmers and Oliver farm implements since 1936. The firm assists local agricultural development, serves as Norge appliance agents, and operates a repair shop for serviced products.
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Scott County
Lewis- Matthews, Inc
W. R. Lewis
Ben Matthews
Fred Matthews
Allis Chalmers
Oliver Farm Implements
Norge Appliances
Jones Drug Sundries Sikeston opens in town
Mr and Mrs Kelly Garrett operate this Sikeston drug store and confectionery since April 2, 1940 offering drugs toilet articles sundries magazines and liquors A modern soda fountain serves drinks and sandwiches The Garretts reside in Sikeston and express interest in community welfare Visitors are invited to stop for courteous service.
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Kelly Garrett
Garrett
Sikeston
Sid's Tire Shop Serves Sikeston With Retreading and Tires
Sidney Meesey owns Sid's Tire Shop in Sikeston offering retreading vulcanizing and grooving with electric machinery for testing and battery recharges. He is a wholesale and retail dealer for National and Atlas tires and tubes, with a guarantee on every tire and in-store adjustments.
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Sid
Sidney Meesey
Mr. Meesey
National and
Atlas
Sikeston Lumber Company Ad Card
Sikeston Lumber Company offers building materials and builders hardware with full building service including an in house architect and four draftsmen for estimates. Manager A M Jackson, a Scott County resident, leads the firm which has served since 1928 as successors to the Concrete Tile and Construction Company. For delivery call 226.
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Sikeston Lumber Co
Sikeston
Concrete Tile and Construction
Scott County
A. M. Jackson
Elite Hat Shop Opens at Sikeston with New Styles
Mrs. Ben Welter runs the Elite Shop of Sikeston since 1917 offering Gage hats Reich and Klassy Jean frocks Co-Ed lingerie Claussner hosiery and costume jewelry along with accessories. The shop promises new styles, good quality, and fair prices for every customer.
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Ben Welter
Walter Bake Shop Keeps Quality Since 1928
Sikeston Walter Bake Shop promotes its 1928 founding by Ben J. Walter and 30 years of baking expertise. It lists 9 local staff and seven varieties of bread plus pies cakes and pastries, highlighting a reputation for excellence.
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Ben J. Walter
Sikeston Portrait Studio Advertisement
A local portrait studio in Sikeston offers photography by Cele Potter with 16 years of experience. The studio provides daily film service and promises quality work when developing Kodak films, urging residents to capture treasured images now.
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Cele Potter
Sidwell's Flower Basket and Jewelry Store Ad
Sikeston shop offers cut flowers potted plants and flower designs for all occasions. Says “Say It With Flowers” with phone 777. Sidwell's Jewelry Store run by Mr and Mrs Sidwell and W S Sidwell handles optical watch and jewelry repairs at reasonable prices.
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Sidwell
Sikeston
Joe Sidwell
Mr. Sidwell
W. S. Sidwell
Dixcelonian Service Station and Cafe Opens in Sikeston
Ralph Hudson operates the Dixcelonian in Sikeston for about two years offering Texaco gas and oil, 24 hour daily service, with a clean cafe attached. The cafe serves good food and friendly, courteous service.
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Sikeston
Dixcelonian
Ralph Hudson
Texaco
Chips Sikeston Shoe Store and Repair Shop
W J Schmerbauch owner offers complete leather work service at 121 E Malone Ave Sikeston including invisible half soles dyeing stitching and zipper replacement. Sells men's ladies and children's sample and factory return shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chip
Sikeston
E. Malone Avenue
W. J. Schmerbauch
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Canedey Mtan Sign CO
Asalny's
Rulevator Cr
Wenengton Paint & Trim Company
Eubanks Lumber Company
Jewell Coal Yard
Dempster’s Furniture & Undertaking
Faultless Dry Cleaners
Likeston
Promised Land
Hitt’s
TAXI
Save Way Store
Malone Drug Store
Shainberg
Hudson’s Cafe
Lewis-Matthews, Inc
Sid’s Tire Shop
Sikeston Lumber Company
Elite Hat Shop
Sikeston Portrait Studio
Sidwell’s Flower Basket
Sidwell’s Jewelry Store
Chips Sikeston
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