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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1957
Page
7
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Dr George S Benson analyzes Netherlands welfare state with a socialist led government in Amsterdam. He notes high political power of unions and Communists, 46 hour work week, low wages, and slow productivity due to state control. He reports on Werkspoor’s archaic production methods and a skilled worker earning about 66.50 guilders weekly plus bonuses.
The dedication of Kelly High School drew hundreds to the 29 acre site on Highway 55 with Dr. Mark Scully of Southeast Missouri State College delivering the address. The one story building cost about 344,776 dollars and includes classrooms, a vocational agriculture wing, music room, gym, cafeteria, student center, and administration. The site plans, approved in 1955, envisioned future athletic facilities and expansion as needed.
Tricia Adams, Marjorie Rodgers and others attended a pinochle party with Mrs Otis Damieis hosting. The Women’s Society of Christian Service area meeting met in Sikeston with about 100 attendees and leadership changes. Morehouse area activities included Lavmens dinner, pinochle at Otis Daniels home, and Methodist Men and Baptist Brotherhood events. Morehouse and area residents were cited with school news, visits, and a marriage notice mentioning a Cagle and Maccett couple.
Scott County's September U S Savings Bond sales reached 32549, contributing to a year total of 444,884 or 73.5 percent of the county quota. Missouri overall totals for September stand at 10,638,106 with 70.8 percent of the state quota met for 1957, per Arthur K. Atkinson. Other Bootheel counties report month and year totals with varying completion of quota: Cape Girardeau 37384 475235 68.4 percent. Dunklin 9042 338234 64.3 percent. Mississippi 5362 14044 2.07 percent. New Madrid 13987 229140 73.8 percent. Pemiscot 30300 251848 10.2 percent. Stoddard 18645 529420 106.2 percent.
Forty three people tested for licenses on a mild fall day in Sikeston Armory. Of 25 candidates, 25 passed, 17 failed and one incomplete. Seven permits issued and three restricted to glasses. Two failed on road and 15 failed written test. Names listed for new and restricted licenses.
The Junior Auxiliary gathered Wednesday at Missionary Baptist Church with fourteen members and one visitor, Betty Bryant. Officiating officers were elected for committees including Patricia Adams on Stewardship, Sheila Vo Lizy and Donna Newton on Forward Steps, and Janey Breeden on Mission Study. program opened with President Sheila Launius presiding and a focus on busy bee themes with readings, hymns, and prayers.
A garbled retailer sales note touts low prices on Prestone Peak Texaco and aluminum storm windows, roofing, barb wire, rifles, and storm doors with phrases about saving money. The text spread includes odd spellings and partial product mentions, like aluminum storm doors $25.99 and 2 track en $14.98, urging readers to order now for savings.
A local Kohler City CO ad promotes store hours until 11 pm and savings for shoppers. It touts TV swivel chairs in mise colors priced at 18.98 with money saving appeal for weekly crowds.
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