Toll Bridges and Ferries in Missouri
Missouri operates fifteen toll bridges and fifteen ferries across streams at or near the state boundary. One bridge is under construction, the Paseo Bridge over the Missouri River at Kansas City. Thirteen toll bridges provide interstate connections. twelve toll bridges and the under construction bridge are publicly owned, while three ferries are privately owned. Ten interstate ferries are Mississippi River crossings. five ferries operate within Missouri. Publicly owned bridges include McDaniel Memorial Bridge and a Gasconade River bridge. Total span list includes Brownsville, Rule, St. Francisville, Lewis, Chair of Rocks, McKinley, Veterans Memorial, Eads, MacArthur, Jefferson Barracks, Chester, Cape, Cairo, and others.
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Missouri
State Highway Commission
Missouri River
Kansas City
Jackson
Clay Counties
Brownsville
Atchison County
Nebraska
Rule
Holt County
St. Francisville
Clark County
Des Moines River
Iowa
Lewis Bridge
St. Charles County
Mississippi River
Alton
St. Louis
East St. Louis
Jefferson Barracks
Chester Bridge
Claryville
Perry County
Chester
Ilinois
Cape Bridge
Cape Girardeau
Illinois
Cairo Bridge
Bird’s Point
Mississippi County
Miami
Saline County
Gasconade River
Gasconade
Gasconade County
Canton
Lewis County
Golden Eagle
Little Rock
Ste. Genevieve
West Point
Columbus
Hickman (Corena
New Madrid
Commerce Ferry
Caruth
Ferry names and routes listed across Missouri counties
Supplementary Route J and other public road ferries are identified in multiple counties. Merten's Ferry at St. Thomas in Cole county on Route B accompanies Powder Mill Ferry on Route 106 crossing the Current River in Shannon county. Brickley's Ferry crosses the Current and Jack's Fork rivers in Shannon county. Caldwell's Ferry on Route 142 crosses the Eleven Points River in Oregon county.
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Gasconade
Osage County
Merten
St. Thomas
Cole County
Powder Mill
Shan‘non
Brickley’s
Jack’s Fork
Shannon County
Caldwell's
Eleven Points River
Oregon County
Funeral Tuesday for Mrs. James A. Wescoat
Funeral services were held at 2 30 Tuesday afternoon for Mrs James A Wescoat 80 resident of Morley who died Sunday morning at a Bonne Terre Hospital after a paralytic stroke She was visiting sister Mrs Willard Billington at the time of the stroke Rites were at the Morley Baptist Church Rev G B Anderson officiating Burial at Memorial Park Cemetery Sikeston Welsh service Born June 9 1873 in St Franc is county she was a Baptist church member and long time member of the Woman's Benefit Association Survived by husband two sons six daughters two sons preceded her in death Also surviving are four brothers three sisters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren
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James A. Wescoat
Morley
Bonne Terre
Wescoat
Williard Billingham
Baptist Church
G. B. Anderson
Memorial Park
Sikeston
St. Francis County
Baptist Church of
Woman's Benefit Association
Margaret Alice O'Bannon
S. O. Wescoat
Kewanee
Lawrence D. Wescoat
Knob Lick
L. E. Smith
St. Louis
W. C. Davis
Kirkwood
John Helm
Olney
C. M. Sanders
O'Fallon
Lester Ferrenberg
T. F
J. F. O’bannon
Farmington
P. B. O'Bannon
H. M. O’bannon
Mary O'Bannon
Charles Garner
Willard Billington
Benson reviews aid to livestock men and consumers
Secretary Benson told the American Meat Institute that the Agriculture Department has joined with private enterprise to boost meat distribution and use. It has bought millions of pounds of meat for school lunches and other outlets, studied farm retail price spreads, and taken prompt action to ease drought impacts, ensuring actions can be halted after the emergency ends while protecting consumers and the national standard of living.
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Benson
American Meat Institute
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Agricultural Economies
Department
Exceptional values in studio coaches small down payment
LAIR S offers exceptional values in studio coaches with a small down payment. Details remain concise and aimed at quick decision by readers seeking affordable options and timely access to new or used coach models.
Sound Economy and Tax Rates Across the Nation
Ronald Tucker urges limits on federal spending and high taxes, arguing that a growing state endangers freedom and prosperity. He cites rising rates to 92 percent, wage impacts, and studies from U S News. The piece calls for a transition to private enterprise and lower taxes to restore investment incentives.
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America
Eisenhower
U. S. News
Joint Meeting Of Corn And Wheat Advisory Committees
The USDA corn and wheat advisory committees met in Chicago on October 13 and 14 to discuss price support and marketing problems. They held a joint session after previously meeting separately, focusing on interrelated marketing and price support issues as 1954 crops were mandatorily supported at 90 percent of parity, with recommendations for 1955 and later years.
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Corn and Wheat Advisory Committees
USDA
Chicago
Hay orders halted pending state legislature action
A telegram from L C Carpenter Commissioner of Agriculture Jefferson City stops hay orders that were pending legislative action. A forthcoming letter from J W Burch Director of Agricultural Extension Service Columbia Missouri explains the move and more details will be announced as available.
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L. C. Carpenter
Jefferson City
Stroup
J.W. Burch
Agricultural Extension Service
Columbia
Missouri
If the carrier fails to deliver your copy of The Herald
A brief instruction directs subscribers to call 74 or 75 if delivery of The Herald is missed, indicating a customer service contact for delivery issues. The note emphasizes prompt reporting to restore service.
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Herald
Plant-to-Prosper judging nears in Scott County
The Plant-to-Prosper program sponsored by the Memphis Chamber of Commerce, Commercial Appeal, and local Kiwanis Club wraps up for 1953. Scott County families enrolled include Allen Brock, Odis Long, D. V. Moore, Gene McMullin of Benton. Clyde Glastetter, Ervin LeGrand of Chaffee. Alfred Walton Sikeston Route 2. County judging committee and extension staff will visit Oct 27. records due by Monday afternoon. Live-at-Home enrollees to be judged the same day. Martha Farris will accompany the team. State judges will inspect the county winner’s farm on Nov 2.
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Memphis Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Appeal
Sikeston Kiwanis Club
Tom B. Stroup
Scott County
Allen Brock
Odis Long
D. V. Moore
Gene McMullin
Benton
Clyde Glastetter
Ervin LeGrand
Chaffee
Alfred Walton
Sikeston
Glen Griffin
Burt Rowe
George Pearman
Peter Scherer
Starling Guinn
Martha Farris
Hay purchases reach 200 tons in Scott county
Farmers in Scott county have ordered over 200 tons of alfalfa hay through the state department program. Hay costs $20 per ton in South Dakota. Freight rates cause confusion as carriers charge full rates now, with relief hoped from a $1 million breuth relief allocation and Missouri legislative action for possible state funds.
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Scott County
State Department of Agriculture and Agricultural Extension Service
Tom B. Stroup
South Dakota
Missouri
The Pilot's Smile Brings Courage in Stormy Voyage
Dorothy M Wise writes of faith in hardship citing Matthew 10 32 and Acts 5 27 32. A stormy ship tale follows where a calm pilot reassures terrified passengers with a confident smile and a simple truth I have seen the face of the pilot and he smiled All is well. News items to The Herald by mail or phone.
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The
Herald
Mrs Shew hosts broiler meal luncheon at Bird's Mill club
Mrs E Shew entertained Bird's Mill Home Economics Extension club with a Thursday luncheon at her home featuring a complete broiler meal. The article offers broiling tips, dish ideas, and vitamin A guidance, including grill plates, baked vegetables, and dessert lemon pie. It also notes wool suit sewing tips and pattern handling.
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E. Shew
Bird’s Mill Home Economics Extension Club
Sewing guidance for pattern alterations and stitching
Make any pattern alterations before you cut the fabric. Cut broadcloth with nap running down. Stitching in heavy wool material often appears buried in the fabric. Remedy by lengthening the stitch or loosening the top pressure screw a few turns. Adjust with a sample stitching through two fabric thicknesses. Allow generous seams and stagger seam widths. Bottom seam allowance to be 1-16 inch narrower where possible.
Teach children about Jesus at home and church
Reverend Harry G. Parsons warns that a three year old kept a nickel rather than giving it to Jesus because he did not know who Jesus is. The Missouri Council of Churches urges parents to model faith and attend Sunday school with their children to teach them about Jesus and how to approach Him.
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Missouri Council of Churches
Jesus
Harry G. Parsons
Kansas City
Missouri
Local News Tip Line Advised for Neighbor Updates
A note urges readers to call 74 or 75 when they have community news of interest. The message emphasizes quick, neighbor-focused tips to share local happenings. The brief item reflects a small town routine for distributed information.
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George S. Benson
Harding College
Searcy, Ark
Ronald Tucker
University of Missouri Soils Department
Southeast
George Smith
Soils Department
Jim Roth
Malden
Sikeston Experimental Station
John Yount
Blodgett
Bertrand
Delta County
Dorothy M. Wise
Southern Rhodesia
Glinda Beck
Welding School
Hahs Machine Works
Hogan’s
Texaco
Sikeston, Mo
Scott Insurance Agency
Stallcup
Likeston East Prairie
National
Hayti
RabHivye
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