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Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1957

Page

8

Sheriff Nabs 8 to Clear Up 9 Break-Ins

Sheriff John Dennis and local police arrested eight youths including four aged 18 and one 20 along with a juvenile after a break in at Cavaness Pool Hall in Imo. The group is tied to multiple thefts from Tiny's Dance Hall, Virginia Springers Tavern, and an outboard motor theft near Commerce, with more suspects to be captured.

John Dennis Dexures Cape Girardear Ihmo Formfeir Cavaness Limo Bronday Sar Houston Imo Joni Schrudt Fornfeir el Weob Jim Uelsman Paul Hensler Bill Kimble Jack Bone Boyd Abbot Cape Girardeau Gary Dover Sherif Dennis Tiny Ance Ajax Webb Uelsmann Tiny's Bord Abbott Virginia Springer Fornfelt Freddie Tavernne Orville Streets Commerce Poplar Bluff Cellmann Bil Webb Dr Nunnelee Zimmerman Snerriff Denica Bors Thebes Lana Missouri Dennis Beleves Ancell Fornieli Sherff Sprengers Tavern Fernfelt Bond Orville Sweets Farm Wappapoello Mississippi River I[imo Cavaness Pool Hall Dover

Island group facts remain in U.S. Virgin Islands history

The Virgin Islands group has 50 islands with five inhabited. The United States acquired the territory from Denmark in 1917, shaping its current political status and territorial boundaries.

Virgin Island U.S Denmark

Circuit Court Proceedings and Divorces and Guilty Pleas

Ada Mitchell vs O B A Mitchell divorce granted custody and support of child set at 50 dollars monthly with a 100 dollar attorney fee. State cases include Frank Harris Floyd Hutchison Clifford Parks and William Nicholson Jr all pleading guilty with fines and costs. Nicholson Jr committed to State Board of Correction for two years.

Circuit Court Ada Mitchell O. BR A Mitchell Frank Harris Floyd Hutchison Clifford Parks S.tate Wm. Nicholson, Jr State Board of Correction

POLIO FUND EXHAUSTED IN SCOTT COUNTY

A letter to Dr. W. O. Finney, Scott County Chapter Treasurer, reports the National Foundation in New York has no funds left in this year’s budget to pay for polio patients’ treatments. Twenty two million dollars set aside for advances to chapters is used. The foundation is seeking funds from other counties and about two weeks may see part of the five thousand dollars requested by Scott County to cover past due bills.

W. O. Finney Scott County National Foundation New York Scott Country

City Paves Ahead on Street Works Despite Wage Hike

City and contractors agreed to proceed with paving Linn Street and nearby streets after the Industrial Commission set a $1.75 hourly wage for common labor. Mayor Butler announced the decision at a special council meeting. Contractors Harris and McMcullin will proceed under existing bids with city material and grating provided, while future costs may rise with the higher wage. The council also approved boundary adjustments for Clayton Heights and contracts for Murray Lane, Linn Street, and North Street, noting North Street paving will wait until after winter. A new police car bid was approved for Jarvis Motors’ Pontiac.

Industrial Commission of Afissox- Ti Fas Chas. H. Butler Don Harris W. S. MecMullin Mr_ Harris Linn Street McMcullin Murray Lane Wil Street McMalin W.i David M. Blanton R. D. Clayton Corp Clayton Heights North Street Jarvis Motors Pontiac

Real Estate Transfers Recorded Recently

Real estate transfers filed with John J. Bollinger include numerous Sikeston deeds. Transactions list buyers such as Wise Arnol Stubbs Moody Byrd Kas sel, Lance, Edwards, Stokes Dyer, and others with nominal sums and various lot blocks. Several parcels detail additions like McCord Sikeston A Mfcov and Tanner and Liehter additions, with acreage and section references.

John J. Bollinger Pear J .Granreman John B Fern B. Wise Evelyn E. Kimbel George J. Arnole George J. Arno Clyde C Ruth A. Stubbs James A Marlene Stubbs Lov Chaffee

MecCoy Tanner Adds 71h Block in Sikeston Patch

In Sikeston a local block addition announces partial loss coverage and site adjustments. MecCoy and Tanner report the 71h measure to support restoration efforts amid ongoing property updates.

MecCoy-Tanner Sikeston

Jurors Named For November Circuit Court Term List

A list of jurors and alternates for the November circuit term is published. Sylvania district includes R P Harris and Dave Bollinger with Ed Bratcher and Charles R Irwin as alternates. Moreland district provides Jimmy Rees, Frank Steck. alternates Alen Brock and Joe Stemle. Kelso district lists Bobby Hester, H C Lerner, John Kilban, W Low, Mavrifield, Leo Schoemate, John Curry. alternates Ralph Schener Bob Myers Oliver Loida Harold Livingston John Etfert Carl Rovers. Richland district names Max Graviett Hermen Boardman R C Howerton Kirk C McCoy J W Bonner H G Sharp Jr, Lucille Matthews Charles Simpson J E Robinson. alternates A E Dunagan Aiva Garner Geo W Gardner H F Layton Paul H Simbard W E Teachout W A Allston Jr Carl C Wilkerson J E Harper. Morley district lists Harry Daugherty Sam Branson. alternates Roy Phillips Q C Ingram. Commerce district Ralph Sanders and Bob Miller.

Sylvania R. P. Harris Dave Bollinger Ed Bratcher Charlies R. Irwin Moreland Jimmy Rees Frank Steck Altermetes Alen Brock Joe Stemle Kelso Bobby Hester H. C. Lerner John Kilban Wlow Mavrifield Leo Schoemate John Curry Ralph Schener Bob Myers Oliver Loida Harold Livingston John Etfert Carl Rovers Carl C. Wilkerson J. E. Harper Morley Harry Daugherty Sam Branson Roy Phillips Q. C. Ingram Commerce Ralph Sanders Bob Miller

Christmas Mail Rules For Armed Forces Gifts At Sikeston Post

The Sikeston Post Office designates November 1 to 15 for mailing Christmas parcels to Armed Forces in the Far East and November 15 to December 1 for others. Air mail parcels may be mailed through December 15, with weight and size limits. regular mail has a 70 pound weight and 100 inch length/ girth cap. Air parcels max two pounds. box construction, heavy wrapping, and inner addresses recommended to ensure arrival if opened.

Sikeston Far East Antil

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