Colonial Residence Sold to C D Matthews 3d Sikeston
The New England style wooden stone built residence on North Kingshighway was purchased last Saturday by Mr and Mrs C D Matthews and their children Dot and Charles from Theo Slack. The two story home features four bedrooms two baths on the second floor a large living room dining room kitchen a den and powder room. Mr and Mrs Matthews will take possession in November as the lawn and shrubbery create an attractive setting.
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Sikeston
C. D.matthews Ltd
Theo. Slack
North Kingshighway
Matthews
Dot
Charles
Meany New Home Furnishings Shown at Lair Style Show
Sikeston's Lair Furniture Company marks National Furniture Week with a three floor style show featuring Karpen furniture U S Royal latex mattresses Rembrandt lamps and imported hooked rugs. F D Lair has directed the business for 42 years since 1898 building a large regional store network.
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Lair
Sikeston
Belgium
F. D. Lair
Charleston
Bathroom door placement improves small hallway layout
A design note argues that one bathroom door opening into a short hall serving two bedrooms is better than a bathroom with direct access from both bedrooms. Two doors waste space and complicate bathroom use.
Herald Dispatch Reports All Local News
The Herald covers every major local development, from city decisions to community events, with emphasis on officials, venues, dates, and impactful outcomes impacting residents and businesses.
New Building For Sikeston Sales Co
Sikeston Sales Co plans a new tile building on Highway 61 to replace its North New Madrid street quarters. Construction starts soon, with an office showroom at the front and storage in the rear. Hubert Keasler is owner and manager.
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Sikeston
Sikeston Sales Company
New Madrid Street
Highway 61
Servel Electrolux
Hubert Keasler
New Home for Lumber Company in Benton Expansion
The Scott County Lumber Co. of Benton, owned by Weldon McDonald, is enlarging its yards and office with a new 130 by 66 foot frame building to be completed in two weeks. The original building will be torn down after the new structure is finished and the 26 by 60 foot office will sit adjacent to the storage area. McDonald also reports the firm is erecting a three story brick private hospital at Kennett and a 6 by 80 foot brick store building there with a structural glass front.
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Scott County Lumber Co
Benton
Weldon McDonald
McDonald
Kennett
Enclosures Improve Home Comfort in Winter
The installation of enclosures at entrances to homes increases comfort during winter. En closures allow the compartment door and the house door to operate at different intervals, preventing snow rain and cold air from blowing in.
New Residences Being Occupied by Local Family
Mr and Mrs Randolph Chittenden and son Jimmy moved into their Vernon avenue home last Friday. The two bedroom one bath residence includes a dinette with built in china closets and a basement equipped for furnace heat plus modern conveniences.
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Randolph Chittenden
Jimmy
Vernon Avenue
Sikes Avenue House Nears Completion
Work nears completion on a five room wood frame residence on Sikes avenue for Mrs. Robt. Lillard of Arlington Ky. It will be used for rental purposes and includes many modern conveniences.
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Sikes Avenue
Robt. Lillard
Arlington, Ky
Gene Kindred Family Moves to Vernon Street Home
The Gene Kindred family will move into their new Vernon street residence in the latter part of next week after interior work finishes by midweek. The modern home features a full basement heating plant built in cabinets closets and hardwood floors.
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Gene Kindred
Vernon Street
J M Pitman to Move Into Vernon Ave Home in November
Mr and Mrs J M Pitman expect to take possession of their new five room residence on Vernon avenue in November. The home includes a full basement and a modern heating plant. The current North Kingshighway living quarters will be used for business purposes.
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J. M. Pitman
Vernon Avenue
North Kingshighway
Mrs. Pitman
New Spanish Type House Is Completed
A five room Spanish design dwelling on Prairie street by Alfred Sikes was finished this week and ready for occupancy by Mr. and Mrs. Chester R. Treece. The stucco home features hardwood floors and bath, a 24 by 30 foot basement, furnace heat, rock wool insulation, and a rear stucco garage matching the architecture.
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Prairie Street
Alfred Sikes
Chester R. Treece
Office Building Enlargement at Prairie and Center
The Singer Sewing agency building at Prairie and Center streets is being enlarged and is expected to be ready for occupancy by week’s end. The frame structure is nearly doubled in size to serve as living quarters for Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Hamilton, including a 14 by 15 foot living room and a 14 by 13 rear room.
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Singer Sewing Agency
Prairie and
Center Streets
C. S. Hamilton
Installing Kitchen Shelves for Home and Shop
Kitchen wall space becomes recessed shelves in contrast colors for cookbooks files and even a telephone extension. McKnight Keaton Grocery remodels to better house clerical staff. A five room wood frame residence on Moore Avenue for V McDaniel adds a new roof this week and will be rented, north of A M Jackson residence.
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McKnight- Keaton Grocery Company
Moore Avenue
V. McDaniel
A. M. Jackson
Engraved and Printed Wedding Announcements
The Herald offers engraved and printed wedding announcements for couples seeking bespoke notices. Prepared with traditional typography, tasteful layout, and archival quality materials, these notices celebrate marriage with durable, elegant cards. Local couples may contact The Herald for pricing and design consultations.
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C. D. Matthews
Lair Furniture Company
Missouri
St. Louis
Memphis
Lair Company
Karpen
The
Fair Company
Theody
Rembrandt
Herald
Sikeston Fuel Company
East Center Street
Odd Fellows Building
Pwspaper
Nhlaivye
Sikeston Sales CO
Lumber Company
Chittendens
Gene
J. M. Pitmans
New Home
Federal Housing Administration
Dinette
Yours
Philco
Europe
Cabinae
the Lair CO
S. E. Missouri
Sikeston, Mo
Clarence Scott
Stallcup
Philco Transitone
Newspaper
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