Republican Nominee to Speak in Sikeston Oct 4
Herbert Douglas, Republican Senate nominee, will speak at a noon luncheon at the Rustic Rock Inn Sikeston on Thursday Oct 4. Tickets available from Mrs Spidell or Mrs T A Martin. Douglas from Neosho is 42, married with two children and veteran of World War 2. He previously ran for attorney general in 1948 and is active in Republicans and civic groups.
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Herbert Douglas
United Statesenator
Sikeston
Missouri Asociation of Republicans
Missouri Association of
Douglas
Dewey Short
Hisenhower
New Stevenson Disturbs British Observers in Washington
British correspondents in Washington lament the 1956 Stevenson as he shifts from praised speeches of 1952 to taking political stances. They note his draft issue emphasis and support for rigid farm price supports, while he accuses the Eisenhower administration of corruption. They say this may help elections but marks a departure from high level approach of 1952.
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Stevenson
Washington
Eisenhower
Reublicans
Message to Americans on the Constitution and government powers
National President Allene W. Groves urges daily consideration of constitutional principles. She highlights separation of powers, checks and balances, state rights, and the roles of Congress, the President, and the Supreme Court. She calls Americans to study the Constitution and defend liberty as a daily civic duty.
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United States
Congress
Supreme Court
George Mason
Alexander Hamilton
Hamilton
State Report Lists Sikeston Adds Three New Plants in Six Months
A Missouri Division of Resources and Development report shows Sikeston added three manufacturing firms between January 1 and June 30, 1956. It notes $33,400 in annual wages and 10,040 square feet of new manufacturing space, with 11 new workers. Data for other cities appears partial, referencing Cape Girardeau and Poplar Bluff.
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Sikeston
Missouri Division of Resources and Development
Jefferson City
Cape Girardeau
Poplar Bill
Cave Girardeau
Knights of Columbus Essay Contest Held in Sikeston Area
Knights of Columbus Council 2151 announced an eighth grade essay contest as part of Missouri observance of Columbus Day. Open to parochial and public school students with prizes of 19, 5, and 3 dollars. Essays due by 6 pm October 6 at Sikeston Public Library.
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Knights of Columbus
Missouri Knights of Columbus
Sikeston
Paul Bradley
Council
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Barney Miederhoff
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Interstate Highway 61 route to bypass Sikeston and towns
The tentative Interstate Highway 61 route from St Louis to the Arkansas line would bypass Sikeston Cape Girardeau New Madrid and nearly every town along the corridor. The plan, approved by the Missouri State Highway Commission, would reroute and straighten Highway 61 while leaving cross highways accessible, with many county roads closed or rebuilt to cross or go over the new highway.
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Sikeston
Cape Girardeau
New Madrid
St. Louis
Arkansas State Line
Hohe
Badoo
St. Louise
New Route Merges with U S 61 Across Multiple Counties
A historical note describes a proposed highway reroute paralleling U S 61 through several counties. It details crossings near Perryville, Cape Girardeau, Pocahontas, Fruitland, Jackson, and Mane Girardeau with connections to Route 74 and Route 34. The plan extends southeast into Cape Girardeau County and Scott County, outlining specific crossovers and proximities to existing roads and towns.
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Brewer
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Perry-Cape Girardeau County
Old Appleton
Cape Girardeau
Pocahontas
Fruitland
Jackson
Mane Girardeau
Scott County
Fornfelt
Ancell
Benton
Luther Glass Fatally Injured in Barricade Crash on Highway 60
Luther Glass, a 65 year old Sikeston resident, was fatally injured at about 5:40 am Wednesday when his car struck a barricade on Highway 60 near Sikeston Drive in Theatre. He died minutes later at Delta Community Hospital. The crash occurred as the barricade was erected for road work and the vehicle veered into the barrier. The incident investigated by local authorities, with service for Glass held at Pastor Foie’s church.
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Sikeston
Highway 60
Sikeston Drive In
Sikeston Drive
Crass
Wittte
Hestatal
Tastor
Merl Ghiass
Sthestom
Winch
Sore
Attendance at Seketson Sunday Schools on Sept 16
Feest Baptist chaired 476 attendees at the event followed by 457 at First Methodist Church and smaller turnouts at First Assembly of God 200 Church of the Nazarene 200 Tanner Street Church of God 147 Sec Gen Baptist Church 28 and First Presbyterian Church 108 expected totals indicate a regional church gathering across multiple locations.
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First Methodist Church
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ABT Church of the Navarene
Tanner St Church of God
Gen. Baptist Church
First Presbyterian
Cotton Carnival Queen Candidate Named at Charleston High
Donna Spoten, daughter of Mao and Mrs. Bock Brown, is one of the candidates for the Cotton Carnival queen title at Charleston High School during Cotton Carnival week.
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Charleston High School
Donna Spoten
Mao
Bock Brown
Former Sikeston Man Dies at Cape Girardeau
Obituary notice for a Sikeston native, John Jobin Dapres, who died near Cape Girardeau on February 14. He lived in Sikeston earlier, leaves a large family including wife Bertha Biles of Relso, ten children with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services set for Guardian Angel Catholic Church with Rev. A J Poepsel officiating.
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Caperapdeau
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Charles Chapren
Wathy
Advis Kern
Carl Todt
Willian Pay- Tor
Srkester
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Tima
Guardian Angel Catholic
A. J. Poepsel
Strange Light Seen in Sky on Brown Spur Road Area
A Sikeston resident reports a strange sky light Saturday night around 10 o clock near Brown Spur Road. He recalls a large cloud bank, a ball of light moving in a circular path, and multiple appearances in the northwest and northeast, with witnesses uncertain if it was meteor or something else.
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Sikeston Red Feather Fund Campaign Opens October 9
Sikeston's Red Feather Fund sets a $30,500 target for the year as campaign operations begin October 9. The drive supports the Missouri Delta Community Hospital through donations and agency partnerships, with emphasis on staff costs and indigent care in Scott and New Madrid counties.
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Sikeston
Red Feather
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New Madrid
Missouri Delta
Ty Hospital
Sueho
Galleh
Trevine
Rotary Club Hosts Finland Visitors at Breland Tour
Rotary members and guests toured Breland with a Finland delegation. Mr and Mrs Toni Stather attended for history and beauty. Two new members Bill Pinnell and Al Marksaw were installed with Dep Frank Sisson presiding. Reverend Hare Well’s party included Mr and Mrs Vir Brean Myo Aryan, future Savines and Loan manager noted. Attendance prize for ladies went to Aas Rado Navel.
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Toni Stather
Bill Pinnell
AL Marksaw
Frank Sisson
Ree Hare
Miroo
Vir Brean Myo Aryan
Savines and Loan Association
Aas Rado Navel
Methodist Church Collection Stolen
A Sunday morning collection of about 700 dollars from the First Methodist Church was moved to the Second Church then stolen between 10 40 am and 1 30 am. Jim Wackett supervised the transfer and a brown bag marked Bank of Sikeston held the funds. The bag was later found outside the northwest corner of the church.
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First Methodist Church
Second Methodist Church
Jim Wackett
M. G. Jove
Bank of Sikeston
New Wadral
Kennett Voters Approve Bond Issue Amid Tight Race
Kennett voters narrowly approved a 300000 bond issue to fund elementary school improvements and new facilities. The measure passed 457 to 2 with strong support for the program and accompanying financing, securing construction and related costs.
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Kennett
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