Jackson Deputy Sheriff Dies After Heart Attack
Jackson reporter notes deputy sheriff and jailer Chris M. Freeman died after a heart attack on Friday night on the county jail lawn. He was 64 and had a long heart condition. Several regional obituaries follow including D W Poiston at 81, Mrs Stella Ash of Holland, and Joy Stephan wedding news in Caruthersville. Funeral services were held for many locally.
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Jackson
Chris M. Freeman
East Prairie
D. W. Poiston
Walnut Church
Shell Island
Charles Ramsey
Cape Girardeau County
Ramsey
Esther Lipe
Tiilmo
Harlan Ramsey
Caruthersville
Stella Ash
Holland
P. J Doyle
Ash
Memphis
Giant Explosions in Panama Canal Use Massive Charges
Report notes blasting in the Culebra Cut of the Panama Canal with 500 tons of explosives. The record largest blast involved 26 tons of dynamite.
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Culebra
Pananya Canal
Cape Girardeau Farmers Protest AAA Program
Several hundred Cape Girardeau County farmers urged Gov. Forrest C. Donnell to abolish the AAA program in Missouri. Fifteen petitioners with Rep. Frank Lowry asked the governor to use influence against wheat allotment rules, presenting a signed petition by 625 people alleging the quotas are unjust and un-American. The governor said he would consider the plea.
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Cape Girardeau County
Forrest C. Donnell
AAA
Missouri
Frank Lowry
Missouri highway weeds control efforts expanded
The Missouri Highway Department expands mowing along roadsides to curb weed spread and prevent seed production. Engineer Carl W. Brown notes mowing on all truckline routes with chemical treatments tested. Public cooperation is urged to eradicate noxious weeds on private lands and support continued roadside maintenance.
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Missouri Highway Department
Missouri
Carl W. Brown
State Highway Department
Highway Department
Scott County Land Transfers List of Sikeston deeds
Scott County records show multiple transfers including H L Blumenberg to Leslie Eifert for Bell addition lot 3 part 4 block 3 at Fornfelt priced 600 dollars and numerous Sikeston parcels, farms, and additions changing hands with prices from 1 to 1000 dollars.
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H.L. Blumenberg
Leslie Eifert
Bell
Fornfelt
G. B. Murray
Roy Tucker
J. A. Gearing
J. C. Drake
Lightner
Slimo
Cc. W. Weil
George Kohn
McCoy-Tanner
Edmondson
Chamber of Commerce
Sikeston
R. D. Clayton
C. L. Smith
N. D. Kornegger
Glen Hyslop
McCoy- Tanner
H. M. Kendig
Earnest Gray
Helen Keith
Earl Verble
Sikeston East
Cotton Belt
Graysboro
W. H. Reed
H. E. Moore
Murphy & Wall
Co. E. Puckett
Myrtie Jones
Matthews
Vanclyser
Oran State Bank
Henry Smith
Chaffee Building & Loan Association
R C. Fears
Chaffee
A. J. Matthews Et al To Mitchell-Sharp Chevrolet Co
Paul Buchholz
Guardian
John G Powell
T. E. Yeargain
Lena Shelby
Tell your neighbor he should read The Herald
A concise urging in civic voice encourages readers to share the habit of reading The Herald with neighbors. The note emphasizes community awareness and regular newspaper engagement as a civic good.
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Herald
Herald Reader Promotes Local News Habit
A brief favoring the weekly Herald, inviting readers to stay engaged with community news and learn about friends and neighbors through the paper.
Early Pioneers of Scott County
A historical note lists Scott county early officials and landowners from Missouri's earliest era. Names include Joseph A. Hopkins Edward Rogers Benjamin Hawkins John Moore F G Allen John L Rutter Geo C Harbinson I P Rutter Silas King Jonathan Ramsey James Brown Chas A Lavalla J Rodney. The article recalls the county's early organization and its connections to the state capitol.
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Missouri
Forrest Smith
St. Charles
New Capitol
Jefferson City
Scott County
Joseph A. Hopkins
Edward Rogers
Benjamin Hawkins
John Moore
F. G. Allen
John L. Rutter
Geo. C. Harbinson
I. P. Rutter
Silas King
Jonathan Ramsey
James Brown
Chas. A. Lavalla
J Rodney
Sleepy Private Becomes Prisoner During War Games
Pvt. Marvin Mann of Kennett Mo slipped into the woods for unmolested sleep during war games near Prescott Ark. He awoke to a sergeant’s order and found himself spending the night in an outdoor guardhouse with his comrades from Company E 140th Infantry.
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Prescott
Ark
Marvin Mann
Kennett
140Th Infantry
Swing music calms baby with jitterbug sleep trick
A young man orders swing records for his six week old baby in a music shop. He explains lullabies would stop crying, but swing helps the baby sleep quickly. The clerk smiles as the father explains his preference for lively music over lullabies.
Caverno Couple Visited Kewanee During Labor Day Weekend
Mr and Mrs Philip Caverno were visitors in Kewanee Illinois during the Labor Day weekend, staying for a brief social visit and paying calls. They attended local gatherings and enjoyed the holiday period in the community.
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Philip Caverno
Kewanee,Il
Patrol Court Ruling On Highway Patrol Investigations
Missouri Supreme Court prepares to decide if the Highway Patrol may conduct criminal investigations beyond highway duties in the Lamance murder case. Dr William F Lamance of Laclede is free on bond while appealing a 17 year sentence for murder alleging patrol lab tests lacked legal authority.
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Highway Patrol
Missouri
Supreme Court
William F. Lamance
Laclede
Ella
McKittrick
Roy McKittrick
Farm Sale Includes Mules Cattle Animals Implements
Included in this sale will be the following: Two mules six years old fifteen percent hands high two other mules one hundred fifty four hands high thirty five head of cattle including one purebred Durham milk cow with calf at side one goat one sow with six pigs eight shoats one F 12 International tractor on rubber all kinds of other farm implements harness sixty bushels seed rye lot of household goods lunch and cold drinks will be served on grounds terms of sale cash J W Hampton owner Paul Halter auctioneer
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Durham
Ruling Expected in Lamance Poison Case Testimony Questioned
The attorney general’s opinion is not binding on law officers or the court but affects whether the patrol may testify in a criminal case arising from a special investigation. The Lamance case, dating to 1939, involved Mrs. Lamance’s death and a disputed poisoning verdict.
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Lamance
Highway Patrol
Card of Thanks for Charles Edwin Duncan
We thank friends and neighbors for help and kindness after our loss of Charles Edwin Duncan. Gratitude for flowers and Albritton's service. May Go ds richest blessings rest upon you all. From Mr. and Mrs. Harold Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Duncan and Children, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Byers and Children.
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Charles -Edwin Duncan
Albritton’s
Harold Duncan
J. A. Duncan
Roy Byers
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Lyman Walker
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Earl Schultz
Cape Girardeau
Charleston
J. W. Barron
Dellapine Cotton Association
E. Riley
Brown
Stoneville Association
A J Drinkwater Jr
Viverette Lee
Selbourn
J. H. Holterman
Lulbourn
L. Parrett
Karl C. Holterman
Philhaelpha
Edwin Holterman
Air Corps Area
Army Base
Boston
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Allard & Matthews Insurance Agency
Telephone
Moore-Harris Abstract Company
Benton, Missouri
O. L. Spencer
Portland Cement Association
Syndate Trust Bidg
St. Louis
Patrol
J. W. Hampton
Oran
Paul Halter
Chevrolet
International
Mitchell-Sharp Chevrolet CO
Sikeston, Mo
Death Valley
Conoco Nth
Conoco Nt&é Motor Oil
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