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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1944

Page

10

Land transfers flood Sikeston area deeds list

Scott County records show numerous transfers in Sikeston Chaffee Fornfelt and adjoining towns. Transactions include Harrison Wilson to Helen Keith for part of Lot 11 12 Lillian A Smith addition Sikeston 1 dollar and many others with prices from 1 to 15 thousand dollars for blocks and lots in Chaffee Fornfelt Sikeston Vanduser Illmo and Crowe Place, with extensive lot 11 to 18 and block 10 16 etc. transfers involving families Smith Bain Tackett and Powell among others.

Harrison Wilson Helen Keith Lillian A Smith Sikeston Lillian A. Smith George Swank Fannie and Seith Bain Cleo Bain Schuette Fornfelt Frank J. Trapp Walter Carter Chaffee Otto Spann L. B. Perry E. P. Coleman Jr Walton & Williams Cates S L Sechillig Crowe Place R. A Harper C. H. Butler East Acres Steve LeGrand Mary Hagan Marvin Ralph H. A. Bach W. W. Jones J. R. Hill Chamber of Commerce Elbert Bowers Glen Jackson Lightner Iilmo M. F Applegate Geo Boone South Kendig Lillian Smith Byron Bowman Jacl Herman Gertrude Stone Clyde Whitesell Lydia Chaney E. J. Keith Chaney Joseph Milter B. H. Rommel Lacy Allard Et al Frank Atkinson McCoy-Tanner 6Th John G. Powell J. S. Peal Smith Blodgett Henry Dunger North Slimo Dohogne John G H. D.sturm North Illmo R. BE. Chapman Hiram Warner White Addition Morley Wm. Pfefferkorn John Hockersmith Fornfelt-Schuelte John G . Powell Thomas Hooper Knob Hill A. F. Smith Hunter Harry Ferrer Michael Matry Illmo Willard Westmoreland Carl Brucing UC Pettigrew W. O. Finney Ray B Lucas Tirmen Pheeters Bouton Melvin Lipe W R. Carlton Lownship Effie Dristall Alma Nolen J. Matthews Oran D. W. Gramling Rose McLain Wells Fornfell W.C. Harley Geo. Foote Ed Puller Helen Warfield Sunset Carroll Baker Walter Crowell Chamber of Comerce R. A. McCord Ward Carter Sunset Ltd Claude Hinkle Elizabeth Kinnard Boo

First Postwar Cars To Be Revamped 42 Models

Alfred P Sloan Jr of General Motors announced postwar reconversion will take about four months to resume peacetime production with two additional months to reach prewar capacity. He expected no drastic price cuts, possible rises tied to labor and material costs, and noted employment priority for 550000 war workers and returning servicemen.

America Alfred P. Sloan Jr General Motors Corporation Sloan

Reno Divorce Suits Hit New August Record

Reno divorce actions climbed to 790 filings in August, the highest monthly total on record, surpassing the prior July 710 suits noted in 1981. The surge marks an unprecedented monthly peak in the county's divorce filings.

Reno

Demobilization Plans In Brief After Victory in Europe

The plan calls for individual demobilization after V E day using a point system based on total months in the army and overseas, decorations, battle clasps, and dependents. Pacific and European troops may discharge, with replacements from Europe and the U S. Surplus personnel will be pooled in the United States and released by priority, barring essential needs.

Europe Pacific United States Japan

Wayside weeds rich in some vitamins

U S Department of Agriculture notes wild foods may substitute for missing vitamins. Buffaloberry berries offer high ascorbic acid, even two times the NRC daily allowance via ripe fruit and jam. Wild blueberries, papayas, mangoes provide vitamin C. Wild rice and mushrooms supply B vitamins. Pecans in Arizona are rich in thiamin but low riboflavin.

Washington United States Department of Agriculture North Dakota Experiment Station National Research Council Arizona Minonesote Massachusetts

Chinese Domination of Japan Forecast Stated by Tang

T. C. Tang, New York bureau chief of the Central News Agency of China, forecast that China would assume responsibility to prevent Japan from rising again and troubling the world. He said postwar Far East security depended on an independent China and that Beijing would back any program to deter aggression.

China Japan T. C. Tang New York Central News Agency of China Tang Far East

Gospel Verse Inspires Resilience Amid Trials

A biblical quotation reassures believers that tribulation exists in the world yet courage is possible, as Jesus words from John speak of overcoming worldly struggles and offering steadfast faith.

John xvi

Shock Absorbing Heel Device Patent Granted

U S patent office disclosed a shock absorbing heel device by Willord Williams of Chicago using a spring metal plate to cushion the heel and reduce shocks to the spine. He says it aids walkers and infantry on long marches and descents for pilots and others. James Christensen of Englewood Cole received a patent for a cigarette holder to conceal a glowing cigaret, allowing discreet smoking at front lines or during blackouts.

Washington Willord Willams Chicago James Christensen Englewood, Cole

Synthetic Rubber's Future Predicted By War Director

Col. Bradley Dewey, Rubber Director until retirement, foresees peacetime for America's vast synthetic rubber industry. He believes about half of current plants may survive postwar, notes synthetic tires often surpass crude rubber ones except for very large sizes, and estimates Buna S could cost about 15 cents per pound, with cost tied to government plant prices. Herald Want-Ads get results.

Washington America Col Bradley Dewey Dewey

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Scott County Saint Peter Missouri Discount Corporation Keith Building Kage U.S. Treasury Treasury Department and War Advertising Council Isccott New Madrid Mississippi Coop. Association Walton & Williams Motor Company Vogue Dress Shop Star Cafe Elite Hat Shop Paul’s Tobacco Store L. A. Tucker Truck Lines Dame’s Peed Store Malone & Rex Theatres Board OF Public Works the People's Store Armstrong Appliance E. C. Robinson Lumber CO Lair Furniture Company Norton’s Shoe Store Scott Insurance Agency Reiss Dairy Garner-Cement Motor CO Southern Barbecue Sikeston Tractor & Implement Company JOS. A. Leslie Insurance Agency Shell Cape Semo Elevator Company P. J. Auto Supply Scott County Milling CO Bess Distributing CO the Bijou Allard & Matthews Insurance Agency Pitman Tailors & Cleaners Amerie Carrie Production Credit Association
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