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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1956
Page
7
Fragmented OCR presents poem lines with numerous typos and misspellings. It preserves phrases like break break break on thy cold graves and the tender grace of a lady that is dead. The reader sees imagery of sea, fishermen, sailors, ships, and a vanished homeland.
Key speakers at the first Freedom Forum held at Haraing College seven years ago argued for private ownership and free enterprise in electricity. The Electric Power industry and the New York State Federation of Labor endorsed private development of Niagara, contrasting government ownership with labor’s interest in a competitive, market driven system. The NYS Public Service Commission was noted for regulating private rates, while labor leaders emphasized preserving America’s free enterprise tradition.
A daughter was born Monday at Southeast Absentii Hospital in Cape Cardareai to Mp and Nitsane Oal Plates. The infant weighed seven pounds, with details about the parents and residence presented in a formal, period-register notice.
Hartis huerge Family marks Travelstead ninetieth birthday with a dinner at home in Stheston. Eight relatives attend including two daughters Miss Palle Travelstead and Mrs Ethel Counted. A long Wake with four birthday cakes centers the table as gifts and well wishes pour in from siblings, spouses, and nieces and nephews.
A cradle shower for Mrs. Harold Marshall was hosted last Thursday evening at Mrs. M. G. Gresham’s home. Guests included Mrs. Sterling Marshall and Mrs. Floyd Turner among many others. the honoree’s parents Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Dennis arrived to surprise her with a three day visit and gifts were opened followed by refreshments.
Washington column weighs farm price trends costs and incomes. Republicans cite USDA data on price gains, soil bank programs, and export markets to argue the recession is ending, while Democrats warn costs outpace prices and say relief is temporary. Overall, signs point to gradual improvement but not a full recovery.
Sikeston Public Library celebrates National Letter Writing Week October 7 to 13 with a display of books on social and business correspondence. Featured titles include Lillian Watson and Sarah Taintor guides, Emily Post etiquette, Amy Vanderbilt, and business letter manuals by Walter Smart, plus grammar and vocabulary volumes.
Patient names and hometowns appear for admissions at Missouri Delta Community Hospital including Oct and Dorothy Spradling Matthews Kieth Ziegenhorn Sikeston John Ferrell Sikeston Minnie Akins New Madrid Robert Stewart Charleston Peggy Babb Lilbourn Anna Thrower Bell City discharged Oct 8 Mrs Hurley McGhee and baby Vanduser. In medical research the Eisenhower Administration has opened 8112 Wilton in 1955 versus 73 million in 1952.
The Coalesce Club met Monday at Rustic Rock Inn with guest speaker Mrs James Matthews who reviewed Remember the House set in India. Also present were Mrs Charles F Engram of California and Mrs Dick Inman. President Mrs William Sapp introduced new member Mrs John Doggett. Halloween contest plans were announced and hostesses decorated in autumn decor.
Mrs Ralph Borer hosted ten Meadow Lane Garden Club members at her home Friday. Rev Jno O Ensor spoke on dahlias, teaching their care and how to raise them. Mrs C E Galladay attended Poplar Bluff meeting to plan the State Convention for June and reported back. Mrs Bill Sidwell, president, formed a nominating committee with Lenzie Beck chair, including J W Hartzog, Ralph Williams, Eldon Ziegenhorn, and Ralph Bower. Ribbons were awarded to Clifford LaPlant, A N Waller, J F Robinson, and Eldon Ziegenhorn. Refreshments closed the meeting.
Fire chief L D Ramsey reported a surprise drill at 9 45 a m at South Grade school. 511 pupils exited in 1 minute 45 seconds with no excitement and orderly conduct. A real fire call followed at 3 15 p m Monday as a garage behind W J Kirby home at 205 N Prairie St caught fire and caused light damage.
The policy is praised for its economic soundness, channeling private savings into private home investments to avoid inflationary effects from government credit.
Residents of Morehouse and nearby towns held gatherings weekend and week events. Attendees included Mrs. Shirley Dillon and friends from Sikeston, Moss Point, and Laurel. A quarterly Conference at Morehouse Methodist Church featured Dr. Frank Tucker of Cape Girardeau. A turkey birthday dinner honored W. H. Dillon with many relatives and friends attending.
Morley residents welcomed visiting relatives including Morley Hill family members and John Taylor’s relatives from Atlanta to Michigan. Anna Thurmond returned from Decatur Tennessee. Billy Joe McDonald and family from St Louis stayed with Morley hosts. Jake Smith and family plan a visit to De Kalb and Milam family. Vernon Phillips family spent weekend in Peoria with Lee Phillips joining them. Young Married Woman Class of Morley Baptist Church held a party at the church with Ruth Finney teaching. Wm Black arrived from Columbia to attend events.
Helen Quick of Sikeston suffered damage to a 1956 Plymouth including headlight door fender and grill after a collision at 7 45 PM Monday at the Pacific Independence street intersection in Cape Girardeau. John Schneider of Fornfelt also entered the intersection causing the crash per police report.
New Madrid Chapter 293 of the Order of the Eastern Star sends members to the Grand Chapter session in St. Louis at Kiel Auditorium. Names listed include Mrs. Alta Looney Worthy Matron Mrs. Ward Moore associate Matron and Mrs. Kermit Bird conductress. Also notes 1955 VA insured home loans over 7 billion, about triple 1952 level.
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