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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1956
Page
1
A Caldwell county dispute in Hamilton pits mayor and city aldermen against a local newspaper and its attorney over ejecting reporters from meetings. The piece warns that restricting press access undermines the fundamental right to know and risks eroding civil liberties, stressing that a free press guards liberty and keeps citizens informed.
Senor Bermudes an ambassador to the United States from Uruguay visits Washington to attend the fourth annual entertainment show. He joins hosts and spectators at the wedding of Senorita Petruccelli and is noted for his friendly, easygoing demeanor and willingness to mingle with guests.
Rox Lester Kneesle 73 a former Scott County judge died at his home 915 o clock Wednesday west of Benton He born May 20 1883 in Scott County and married Sept 2 1908 to De nan Snarth of Benton He farmed until 1926 moved to Benton served two terms as county judge and seven years operated a farm near Benton before moving to Oran last December He leaves wife a son Leslie Kneesle of Rockford two daughters Mrs Lorena Schueickhardt of Oran and Mrs Leo Wills of St Louis two brothers Charlee Kneesle of Sacramento Calif and Robert Kneesle of Commerce a sister Mrs Elmer Tucker of Bell City nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren Funeral services held 230 pm Sunday at Unity Baptist Church near Benton by Rev Lawrence Haupt and How PE Re oh dy ta ete nt ota.
Early Tuesday a box truck loaded for Reiss Davis was rear ended near a weight station on Highways 61 South. Frederick Douglas John Block, 19, of Blytheville admitted he had fallen asleep at the wheel. he and a truck helper suffered injuries along with several other drivers in a multi-vehicle series of crashes across the 4 county area. Police report multiple fatalities and numerous injuries in the region during Labor Day weekend.
Cape Girardeau attorney spoke to the Wowans Club recounting the labor relations laws history. He outlined federal and state statutes, union issues, and reinstatement procedures, stressing manager and employee rights under the Wagner Act and subsequent amendments.
New Madrid Missourian native Bud Dawson dies suddenly in a doctor s office at age 71. Born August 16 1878 he was a lifelong resident active in civic improvements and past Liberty Board Sales Committee chair. Survived by wife Laura Pech two sisters Nal Davis Boone and Lathan Dawson. Funeral planned at home Friday afternoon.
Attendance figures from area churches show First Assembly of God 4R3, First Methodist 438, First Baptist 427, Nazarene 0, Church of the Nazarene 0, First Presbyterian 101. Data reflects Sunday school turnout across Sikeeton on September 2.
At a meeting of the 1955-56 Board of Directors of the Sikeston Community Chest in Scott County Milling Co offices Bowman was elected chairman succeeding Lee Austar Bowman. Haters, vice chairman and Charles Simpson re elected treasurer. Mrs Jewell Allen renamed secretary for the campaign. National calendars for community chest drives set for October 9 to October 31. Budget estimates to be submitted. Agencies include Missouri Delta Community Hospital Cite Welfare Office Salvation Army Missouri Heat Associations Boy Scouts and others. 1996 57 Community Chest Board members listed: Bob Mitchell Earl Cook WoL Haters OC Lewis Henry Bartholomew Lvann Twitty WB Bowman J Shad Old Marshall Crag Charles Simpson Tharon Stallings WB Denton Meredith Lee John Hux Gene Nunnelley.
City Council held a long meeting to read ten ordinances on street payments and approved bids for two police cars to be delivered later in the year. They discussed hiring a new officer, authorized street paving contracts, and planned bids for a city hall and police headquarters. A resignation from a Park Board member was accepted and a council special meeting was announced for Wednesday night.
James Rov Angerson, a former Sikeston resident born March 3, 1896 in Dongolai, died at Dexter Hospital after a long illness. He lived with his parents in Sikeston, later worked for Metropolitan Life Insurance, moved to Dexter in 1933, and retired in 1950. He married Effie Tran and later Mary Quinn, leaving a widow, a son J Ros Angerson of Wheaton, and two brothers Pers Andersen and Ro Andersen. A daughter preceded him in death.
Harold Hill of Sikeston, chair man of the MCPA research committee, will address the Bell City Rotary Club Thursday evening as guest speaker.
Robert Jason Craddock 82 a retired farmer of Morehouse died Monday at Delta Community Hospital after two weeks as a patient. Survived by five daughters Mrs Sel Barbel Mrs Sam DiBartolo and Mrs Jack Alpi of St Louis Mrs Clarene Morris of Morehouse and Mrs A R Vento of Abilene Texas. two sisters Mrs Fad Pemberton and Mrs Frank Mawser Eldorado. 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Mary Evans of the Homestead Hotel dining room won a semifinal contest in the Miss Mass Quit Waitress pageant district, tying on pots with Mas Bet two Hettricks of Paplatt Bluff. She earns a spot in the late finals in Jefferson City on December 12, 1956, as the Massourt Waitress competition moves toward the title.
After the Sunday rodeo performance, 13 seat cushions disappeared. The Jaycees suspect confusion over rental cushions, as owners may have taken them thinking they were purchased. If not returned, the group faces a five dollar loss per cushion. witnesses urged to call Shemp at the Ninny.
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