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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1952
Page
7
Senator Kem writes from Shelbina recalling WWII farm output and bad postwar policy. He cites General Smith on communist infiltration, U.S. aid abroad, and Korea casualties, urging decisive action to cut government waste and taxes and curb spending. He rails against foreign aid and government excess.
Voters will decide proposed amendments to the Missouri constitution at the November 4 1952 general election. The measures are to be submitted to qualified voters across the state for approval or rejection.
Senate and House propose Amendments One and Two to Missouri Constitution. Amendment One limits legislature to five months regular or sixty days special sessions and sets daily expense reimbursement up to 10 dollars. Amendment Two revises debt limits for political subdivisions, with school districts allowed up to 10 percent, subject to two thirds vote. Both would be submitted to voters at the 1952 general election in Missouri.
Dialogue fragment features Harriet and Mabel debating a man with one mistake and a sales pitch urging readers to check prices at Lair’s. The short exchange hints at dating norms and consumer caution in a vintage scene.
Lafayette County Missouri earned its name from the Marquis de Lafayette in 1825 after his Missouri visit, having been named Lillard County in 1820 in honor of William Lillard of Tennessee. On the general assembly member’s return to Tennessee, the county was renamed Lafayette.
The News Reel, Missouri Pacific Railroad's official publication, highlights Sikeston with ample water natural gas electric power and available industrial sites. Contact Missouri Pacific Railroad or the Sikeston Chamber for more city and site details. A H Crouch leads the Chamber Industrial department.
The Sikeston Chamber of Commerce Merchants Committee unveils a December lineup including stringer decorations, a 15 unit National Balloon parade on December 10 at 2 30 PM with Miss Merry Christmases, a City Key presentation to Santa, gifts to children, a band and majorette exhibition, and a Santa visit December 22 with store hours extended until Christmas. Citizens within 75 miles urged to participate.
The Womens Service Circle met at the home of Mrs Paul McCloud Monday afternoon with nine members present to discuss Home Missions Winning Human Rights. Attendees include Mrs Charles Allbright Mrs Frederick Mitchell and others. Sandwiches sodas and cookies were served. The WCTU gathered at Mrs Herschel Heilem's home Thursday with Mrs Leslie Fraizer leading.
The Sikeston FFA was organized and received its first Charter in November 1943. Charter members include Bill Acord Billy Hennington Bill Hodges Ned Tanner Howard Cole Gene Jones J W Nelson Richard Springs Jerald Hodges James Guiling Mark Marshall W A Cashion Don Matthews Marion Parks Jerry White James Coleman Harold Hodges Larry Trousdale Robert Bechel Dick Bloomfield John Matthews Gene Aufdenberg John Bloomfield and Jerry Townsend. Don Matthews was the first President and John A Matthews the first Secretary.
An advertisement extols Guibransen Pianos as premier in tone, appearance and quality, asserting their pre eminence in the market. The copy stresses superior craftsmanship and urges customers to compare with rival brands, citing LAIR'S as the source.
At the Rustic Rock Inn President Kenneth Layton led a membership meeting for the Sikeston Chamber of Commerce. Officials announced more members than ever and solid finances. Reports from Industrial Commercial Civic and Agriculture departments highlighted month progress and 15 active committees. About 250 people served across 25 committees in 75 meetings totaling 750 man hours.
President Lay ton noted that 75 percent of projects in the Chamber of Commerce Blueprint for Progress are completed or underway, praising committee work and urging an even stronger effort in the next six months.
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