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Bumper Budget Careful Scrutiny Governor has submitted to- the Missouri legislature a billion dollar budget for operation of the affairs of the state and its institutions over the next two years. It is by far the most colossal budget ever proposed in the history of the state. It is a matter which-will affect the welfare of every man, woman and child in the state of Missouri. Without reflection upon the ability or good judgment of Governor Blair in recommending the approval of this stupendous program of public spending, The Herald urgently suggests that the legislature give careful study to the possibility of substantial reductions in the overall total of proposed expenditures before final approval is given. Surely, somewhere along the line there must be numerous places where substantial reductions can be made in the cost of various programs without srious detriment to the public sen-ice.

No doubt there must be many places where great hunks of financial blubber could be trimmed from the budget. In government (as opposed to business) it is often the tendency to set up and empower a new agency of administration without completely disposing of the old. This, as a rule, means doubling of the cost of operation of the agency. Many state agencies have long out-lived their usef ulness yet continue in operation at undue cost to the taxpayers. Sound consideration of the Blair budget may disclose many instances where substantial cuts in cost may be made, such as in provisions proposed for the accommodation, of certain state officials and their families, the duplicating operations of various boards and agencies, the unjustified expenditures for function of "government or another, and a long list of projects in which the people of: the state of Missouri have no prime concern.

We are told one-day that adoption of the Blair budget will not require a tax increase. We are told a day or two later that Missouri may have to raise taxes year. is, and who knows, the truth? Frankly, it seems to us the Blair budget proposal smacks of the Democratic philosophy of opportunism (to spend and spend and elect), with some minor nuances of the French Revolution us the deluge." The legislature should look sharply and study carefully before underwriting the Blair budget. Frisco Train Runs Info New Madrid Rolarians Car at Saicedo; Other Will Sponsor 11th 4-H Week End Accidents Club Barrow Show THE SIKESTON HERALD VOLUME 55 SIKESTON, MISSOURI, THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 13, 1958 NUMBER 7 Dan Ethridge Ozbun of Oran And John F.

Estes, Charleston, Victims of Highway Tragedy Kiwanis Club Honors Scouts On Anniversary TEN OF THE 12 COUNCIL, BOT SCOUTS who earned rank during the past 12 months are shown here after receiving the coveted Silver Eagles at Dexter. Left to right: Charles Chandler. Maldrn; Ambrose Tclker, Charleston; Robert Fame, Ken- Twelve Eagle Scouts of Southeast Missouri Council were honored for their achievements. Ali twelve earned their Eagle during the past 12 months. Dr.

Charles Bahn. Cape Girardeau Scouter, directed his in- spuing challenge to the 12 Eagles to continue giving leadership to the community, church, a schools ss thev have in the past. "Leadership is fast becoming the world's most precious commodity and its greatest shortage." he said. Steve Strom, Cape Giraraeau attornev and former Eagle Scout, was in charge of the Program and Arrangements. As Master of Ceremonies.

Mr. Strom called on Judge Marshall Craig of Sikeston. Chairman of the Council Advancement Committee; Mr. A. F.

Deneke of Cape Girardeau, Chairman of the Eagle Board of Review; and Hal Cory, Scout Executive, for tributes to those thsi had helped make possible tnese fine Eagi 'Scouts. Parents, Scout leaders, school and church officials all were included in these tributes. Mr. Charles B. Baker nett; Charles Baker Brown, Kennett; John Frame.

Stede; Randol Hacper. Caruthersyille; Max Chandler, 3IaIden; Joe Radican, Maiden: Carl Kilter, Cape Girardeau and Johnson, Kennett. of Kenneit, Council President, gave the invocation. The traditional candle lighting Eagle Cer- emonv honoring the 1957 Scout Troop also included recognizing the mothers for their help and encouragement. Each Eagle present gave his mother a red rose in the appreciation.

The 1957 Eagle Scout Troop included the following boys: Lee Ponder, Russell Tanner, Paul D. Boardman, Fred Denton, all oi Sikeston; John Oliver, Clyde Vandivort, Carl Ritier snd Bill Bridgeman, ail of Cape Girar- Ambrose Telker Charleston, Robert Deaa Black of Morehouse; Hugh Rozier and Melvin Brewer of Perryviile; Kenneth Sexton. i McComb. Robert Paine. Charles B.

Brown, David Sheibume. and Johnson, all of Kennett; Joe Radican, Charles Chandler and Max Chandler all of Maiden; Johx Frame of Steele; Randall Harper of Caruthersville; Tommy Toney of Piedmont a Benny Green of Marole Hill. Only four traffic accidents are repoi ted for the weekend by the Slate Highway Patrol; no one was killed, and only two were injured in the 14-county area patrolled by Troop E. In addition to the traffic accidents investigated by the police, however, several were checked by the Sikeston city police. Charles Hawkins, Brownfield, suffered multiple lacerations ol tne scalp and other cuts "and bruses Monday when his car was hit -by a southbound Frisco train on the Saicedo road at 7:50 m.

According to police, the Haw- kirs auto was traveling west and nearly across tracks when the tram smashed into the rep.r section and threw it 80 feet ana against a light post. A spare tire, "police say, was found about 11- yards from the point of im- past. Police were unable to get. mucn inlorrp.ation from Hawkins, who in tne emergency room at the Missouri Delta Community Hospital until nearly 10 o'clock, bat ssid they blew a v-histle and.the bell was ringing, but the car just didn't make it across the tracks. In the only other accident in Sikeston over the week end, Preach Springs suffered possible concussions of the brain and a neck Injury according to the attending physician -when the car he was driving ran into the bridge at the Maione and Hyde drive Sunday at 12:42 p.m.

He taken to the Missouri Deltas Community hospital where he was treated and disrnissed. At 6 p.m. Saturday on Route a mile west of the junction -with Route Ramona Marie Heisserer, 16. of Elmo, was driving west and approaching a bridge. A car.

driven east by Jack Holder, 21. of nimo, crossed the bridge and -to avoid a collision Miss Heisserer applied brakes but her car slid into the oath of the Holder car. Injured were Mrs. Rose Clara Heisserer, 27. of Illmo and Norman Otto Holder, 19.

of Fomfelt, At II a.m. Saturday, at the junction of Highways 61 and 162 ir Portageville, according to the State Patrol, Leaora Jamison. 19. of Sikeston driving south, failed to stop at a stop sign and hit truck driven by Marvin Horn, 48, of Portssevilie. She was charged with failure to yield the right of way.

At 5:45 p.m. Sunday oa Highway 60 at-Miner, BiHy Marx. 25, of Crab Orchard. driving west, tried to pass some cars atxi ran head on into a car driven east by Manuel 38, of Bcr- trand. Marx was arrested and charged with careless and reckless driving while under the influence of Intoxicating liquor.

NEW MADRID The Rotary- Club of New Madrid, at its meeting Tuesday night, laid plans for the club to sponsor the 13th Annual 4-H Club Market Barrow. 'Shovr and Sale, to be held in New Madrid, Saturday, April 5. In setting up the organization of the sponsorship, Hal E. Hunter was chosen as general chairman, and E. F.

Sharp, president of the Rotary Club, as chairman of the finance committee, both assisted by the various members of the Rotary Club. As in each of the 12 past years, the Show and Sale this 3 ear is expected to attract thousands of peoole, as it includes 4-H clubs lor every community Madrid county. Then, too, risit- from far and near nave been regular attendants each year. The 101 4-H boys and "girls in 20 clubs are eligible to enter their animals in the April 5. "The First Saturday in April' 1 is a date that is circled on the calendar by most of the 860 4-H club members, their leaders, parents and friends as the daj- to attend the "Pig Show" and spend a full a of pleasure, visiting, meeting old and new friends and enjoying the show for the youngsters Gin Supply Exhibit at Memphis Mar.

10,11 12 A close look at the present and future qualities of cotton in the Midsoutii will be taken by gm- ners and farmers of the 5-state area when they meet at the 7th Annual Midsouth Gm Supply Exhibit in Memphis on March 10, 13 and Program of activities for "the event, which last year was attended over 3,000 cotton people be centered on the theme A Challenge to the Midsouth." Announcement of the meeting and these facts were pointed out today by R. Barnett Altheirner, president of the Arkansas-Missouri Ginners Association. Chamber of Commerce, Benton, SS Installs Its New Officers The merce PortageviUe Vegetable Marketing Association will hold a meeting in the Vocational Agriculture Bldg. at Benton Chamber Com- School District R-IV. cer- xhursdav evening, Feb 13, ad- held its annual business tificates were sold for the pur- Assistant Counts Agent.

meeting Monday night in the din- chase of the building. In the fu- The meeting will ing room ttrre it is hoped that this build- a 7 3o i Church, Benton. and its new of- ing will house a factory for the ficer, were installed by James M. citizens of Benton and surround- manager of the lD territory. Chamber 01 Commerce Tom Stroup is the new presi- Benton an a uttle League oali tjler olans for The ject of me ing is to decide on crops to be gach Thjs The Exp i ore Scout Troop of is neccssarv in order to make fur- Anthony Miederhoff, 64, Dies in Phoenix, Ariz.

The body of Anthony Meider- hoff, 64, sen of the late Anton and Mary Meiderhoff, wCl arme in Sikeston, Thursday morning to lie in state at the "Welsh Funeral Home. Funeral services are incomplete pending word from a son in Germany. Mr. Meiderhoff was bora Jan. 18, 1894.

near Benton. and died Feb. 9. at Phoenix, where he had resided several months. Survivors Include seven children, Thomas.

Raymond. Dorothy and Doris of Phoenix, Mrs. Ruth Shuffli of Yuma, ArizC Robert. with the army in Germany, and Margaret Ann, of East St. Louis; two sisters, Mrs.

Frank Hoeiler of Sikeston a Mrs. Frank Schoen of Texarkana, four brothers, A of Sikeston, Joe of Cape Girardeau. Jack of Memphis and John of St- He was preceded in death by a son in 1927. CHARLES LONG IS SHOT Df HIF WHILE HTJNTIXG Only emergency reported this morning by te Missouri Delta Community Hospital. Ciuirles Long.

28, SOcestdn, was treated for a gunshot la the hip, suffered while hunting Tuesday at about 5 o'clock. He was dismissed after treatment. Mrs. Snyder Hears Uncle Died at Fort Worth, Tex. Mrs.

Madelyn S. Snyder received word on Tuesday of the death of her uncle, J. B. H. Kol- derby.

2412 Kenley Worth, Tex. Mr. Holderby had been in several months and passed away at his home- Mrs. Holderby will be remein bered as Miss Mabel Other relatives'" in Sikeston Include LaRue Hamby, Mrs. Gladys Richards and Jasse Hamby, Jr.

Funeral services will be held in Fort Worth, Thursday. Retention of CAP Cadets Is Up to Adults It was learned yesterday that it there is prompt action looking toward the re-orgamza- tion of the Senior CAP Squadron in Sikeston. the Sikeston CAP Cadet Squadron may be transferred and annexed to the Dexter CAP Squadron. To properly conduct the program of training for CAP Cadets, is almost absolutely necessary that the Cadets be attached to a Senior squadron in order that instructors will be available and authorized personnel to give the cadets the flight instructions that are part of CAP Cadet training. Although interest has been shown recently in the CAP Cadets, there has still been no move made to re-organize a Senior Squadron.

At meeting Weonesday night there were 11 adults, in addition to a score of boys and girls, and although interest shown, nothing was done toward actually putting the Senior squad- don 'back in It is necessary that at leasl 15 adults sign up as Senior CAP members and there are certainl Major Earl Cook said today, many more than that in and around Sikeston who can qualify for membership and should sign up if for no other reason than to make it possible for the boys and of Sikeston to take the Cadet Straining here at home. Xext Wednesday night the Group Commander, CAP Major Claude Arnold, of Deleter. vriU be present at the meeting to talk to the cadets and, probably, discuss the possibility of attaching the cadet group to the squadron at Dexter. Such a move would automatically bar a number of boys and girls in Sifceston from continuing or starting cadet courses because of Ihp r-- 11 --'ation problem. dent; Allen Brock, president: team of Benton have been spon- se ason Melvin Adams, secretary, sored by the Benton Chamber of Those who intend to and Gilbert LeGrand, treasurer.

Commerce. The organization al- Vegeta i es QQ a commercial ba- Mr. Beaird made a talk in supports worthwhile ciiic are urged to attend which he outlined the- functions projects. are interested in mar- oi 2 Chamber of and During the month of June, 19- fc eting pro duce as a group. a report of the Benton organiza- 57, a benefit fish fry was con- ton during the past year a dncted by the.

members of the presented in the reports of the Benton Chamber of Commerce, various officers. It was a financial success. In 'Combined, the sii--y oj September a free chicken barbe- Benton Chamber of Commerce is cue supper was hejd at the Amas follows: erican Le5ion building. The following retiring officers for 1957- Alfred Halter, presi- Calvin Nebel vice oresi- The Benton Chamber of Commerce was organized on Jan. 22, 1957 The organization held monthly dinner meetings, dent John BoUin er treasurer, nating their meeting between the'" and Ward" Brasher, secretary, ap- Catholic school and the Methodist church.

The average attend- the suuport of the rnem- of the community -which added to the success of the organization. Thick Ice on River Hinders Barge Traffic "With 15 menioers of Boy Scon; Troop 41 and their" leaders present, the Kiwanis Club, sponsors of the Troop, paid tribute not only to the local unit, but to the EOT Scouts of America, Tuesday nighi at their regular weekly meeting in the Dunn Hotel. Wendali Suits, a member of the Scouting- committee, headed thg program, and told the club there are now 4.700,000 3 Scouts in America and it has grown into one of the country's big businesses. Bob Summers, committee chairman, told the story of Scouting from the time Lt. Gen.

Sir Robert Baden Powell, an Engiisn- man, first got the idea of scxmt- ing's moral standards in 1906. The first official charter -vas granted in America in 1910, Congress issued a federal charter in 1916, up to today, where the Boy Scouts play a major role in the great American story. The chairman, pointed out that Scouts not only know how to tie knots, go on hikes and help elderly people across the streets, but during the first world war, contributed to the allied victory by selling $352 million in bonds. In the recent national election, they were instrumental in the "Get Out "the Vote" drive. Dr.

John L. Doggett, Scoutmaster, then thanked the club lor its cooperation with the troop during the past year, and inyit- eci them 10 be the Troop's guests at this time next year for the annual dinner honoring the Boy Scouts of America who, i -week, are celebrating their -48th birthday. Troop 41 is 25 years old. Scouts attending dinner, other than Dr. Doggett, were, assistant Scoutmaster Samuel R.

Jarrell; Explorers Vyror? Fodge, Don Scott, Gary Culbertson. Bill Elsperman and George Baiigher, and Scouts John Byrci, David Wyatt, Phillip Beck, Gary Elsperman, Douglas Johnson, i Scarbrough, Marvin Wyatt, BiHy Lankford, Stephen Beard a Larry Rutledge. In head-on collision abctn p.m. Tuesday, just north of Benton, on Highway 61, John Franklin Estes. 43.

of Charleston, Rte. 2, srxl Don Ethridge Ozbun. 26. Cape Girarceau, were iostairt- ly killed, and Mrs. Isadore Payne, also of Charleston, was injured and to St.

Francis Hospital. Cape Girardeau, where her condition this morning a reported as critical. According to what iriforrnatfca could be obtained, the State High- way Patrol reports, Mr. Estes, with Mrs. Payne 35 a passenger.

was driving south, and Mr. alone in his car, was driving north. Just over the hill north of Benton near Felker Part, there a head-on collision- Coroner Clyde Poe of Sroct county, -who was caHec. went to the -scene and "brought the -bodies to the Welsh Funeral -Home ia Sikeston. This, morning the body of Mr.

Estes was taken to Charleston, a Mr. Estes was born Oct. 31, 1913 in Bollinger county and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Estes.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Juanita. Hope Estes; a son, Jerry Franklin, and. a daughter. Violet Fay; four brothers, James Estes, Millersviile: Lyman and LindeH Sstex Charleston, and HOT Estes of East St.

Louis: and s. sister, Mrs. Lucy Brown, of Charleston. The will lie in state at the Nunnelee Funeral Home ia Charleston and funeral will be conducted at 2 Thursday in luinneiee Funeral Chapel with Rev. Joe Jflbert officiating and burial win be in tht Odd Fellows Dan Ethridge Ozbua was bora Oct.

16, 1931, near and at the time of his death was living in Oran with his Wanda tee Ozbun and their son. He 'WHS ed by a drag line company. Besides- his be is 'survived by his "parents. Mr. and Mrs.

O. C. I Ozbun, of' Sen'ath: five brothers, Don Ozbun of Oran. Junior, Gene. Cieo and Richard Ozbun, all of Senath and a sister, Barbara, of KennerL Mr.

Ozbun's father-in-law, Gienard Reece. of Cape Girardeau, was here this morning to make arrangements for the funeral. ST. LOUIS --Mississippi River ance wa 42 out of a total mem- fighUng way bership of 70. The organization joined the" The new officers solicit the con- Missoun Delta Development Cor- tinued support of its members through foot-thick ice from above below Cairo today in boat traffic in oorauon of Dexter, for the our- and of the citizens of Benton.

thus pose of obtaining some industrial enabling continued progress for P-over- development for Benton Success tbe organization and the commu- Along tne nver and at locks on this project hasn't been ob- '-7- "gorges" of ice piled up as high tained but interest in further in- Membership dues for 1958 are as making an added vestgation is still being studied, now due. Let's increase our impediment- Dunng the course of 1957 the membership to at least 80 this The river has been frozen in this Benton Chamber Commerce year. New members are urged area for 10 days, the longest purchased the old grade school to attend the next regular meet- freeze of the winter. 4 building from the Board of Edu- ing. March 10 at the Methodist La weekend traffic at Alton cation of Scott County Enlarged church.

Home Economics Extension Clubs of County Pick New Officers and County Council is Organized The eight Home Economics Ex- tension Clubs of locks was tied up for 24 hours at a time from thick ice and a jam of barges. But yesterday the boats were getting through in the almost normal time of 90 minutes. At Cairo, where the Ohio and Mississippi meet, ice gorges were Scott county president, and Mrs. T. Grojean.

up rapidly and river cap- nave been re-organized, elected tauls sald failing a quick break officers and the latter, who mske LTJSK; Mrs. Lee Blaylock. pres- weather conditions, barge traf- up the County Home Economic ident; Mrs. K. L.

Showmaker, Sc would have to stop. Council, have selected the coun- vice president and Mrs. Ray- ty council officers as follows: mond Gage, MftrP FfimllPP Mrs. Leon Dannenmuelier, of McMULLIN: Mrs. Ray Marsh- I I I LIIIUIICC Benton, president; Mrs.

Tommy all, president; Mrs. Doyle Lack- T- AHljii Evans, Blodgett, vice president; ey. vice president, and Mrs. 1011 Mrs. Herman Slinkard.

Unity, James Marshall secretarv-treasyrer, and Mrs. UNITY: Mrs. K. Slinkard. CJar5 director Jack Smith Kelso game and song president- Mrs Anttonv Clubb, classes in i i bikeston school system said tins leader.

vice president, anc Mrs. L. M. i i xv morning a few more oersons are Officers electee bv the various Davis, needed to enroll in certain sub- clubs are: All cluos that are reorgamzea ANCELL: Mrs Ervin LeGrand. have their programs planned for Jects tO get CSe president; Mrs.

William Rogers, the year. Such lessons as cloth- ne rest TM vice president, and Mrs. A. Heur- ing, home management, foods. TM, ng an 7 Ol le cl 2 3 ing, secretary.

health, public affairs, financial or BENTON: Mrs. Roy C. Hayes, security, education and personal president; Mrs. H. Burger, vice development, consumer education president, and Mrs.

L. Daanen- and youth programs are being evening mueller, included in their programs. BLODGETT: Mrs Clements. A total of 132 women of the The classes referred to ar- president; Mrs Tom Evans, eountv ar participating In tailoring. mechanical drawing f- -TM i Jaycees' Membership Drive Lagging; Four Added To Club Tuesday The annual membership drive by the Sikeston Junior Chamber of Commerce has failed to catch the fire expected by club president Bob Porter and other members who are on teams, in competition for a big dinner at the end of the drive.

However, the club did grow by four members Tuesday night at? their regular weekly meeting in the Country Club as Hirry Hamorick Bill Johnson, Jack Tidwell and Everett Masters were voted in as members. Shad Old announced Richard J. Lynch 01 Kansas City. State Jaycee president in 1956 and 1957. will seek the office of national president at the national convention in Los Angeies, in July.

th da or 1 1518 Daughter of W. U. Myers Dies at Home in Sf. Louis Word was received her-e Tuesday that Mrs. Arthur R.

Kloos 35. of St. Louis, was found dead by husband Monday a their home. Mrs. KJoos is the daughter of W.

U. Myers of this city and Mis. Frank Wright of Caledonia. and was a well known and gifted musician who appeared is rrj- nrerous musical programs, appearing under the professional name of Jean M. Kloos.

Her maiden name was Betty Jean Myers. formerly lived in Charleston. She is survived by her husband; her parents; two daughters, Stephanie and Laurte. both at home, and a brother, Wilford Myers, of, president and Mrs Bill Dodson, Home EC. club program i and shorthand.

If the year. Interest has been shown la classes are formed, they would DIEHLSTADT: Mrs. WOlIs other areas of county for or- follows: Walton, president: Mrs. R. Cal- ganlzlng clubs.

If your commu- Tailoring, Tuesday nights; Typ- iflower, vice president, and Mrs. nity would like a Home EC. club ing, Tuesday or Thursday Louis Elkins, contact your County Home Agent. Mechanical Drawing. Tuesday KELSO: Mrs.

N. Burger, pres- County Extension OWn Court nights, and Shorthand TV.esda;- or ident: Mrs Jack Smith, i House, Benton. Thursday night Mrs. Jack Bowman and Mrs, J. H.

Yount. were in Poplar Bluff. Tuesday afternoon and a t- tended the funeral of Mrs. Raymond Lucy of Parma, held at the Christian Church. Mrs.

Lucy wus a former resident of Poplar Bluff More Than 80.Tons of Food Given to Families It will probably come as a surprise to a great many of Scott county to learn that ia the past six months. August, 1957, through January. 1955. Phil Waldman, county clerk and sts- perxisor of food distribution from, surplus commodities, hss out more than 80 tons of cheese, corn meal, flour, milk, rice and beans to some 9.000 applicants the assistance. This food, furnished by United States Department of Agriculture, is designated for tnbution to farm laborers unemployed due to excessive raias ia the county this past year a persons whom, for various reasons, are unemployed and not receiving more than S10 a weei for part-time work.

No person, receiving a pension is eligible. The food distribution, ordered by the County Court of Scott County, will be continued 03 the fourth Saturday of each mcnth unS the fourth Saturday in May, 1953. Mr. Vfaldmari reported today, if the cominocities are available. By the fourth Saturday in May- it is believed, these who are now receiving the food.

wiH. or should, be able to find farm or other employment that would rr.ake then; self-yaoporting. The food -distribution is strictly an emergency program insti- tutec. not only in Scoit bur ia Dunkiin. Mississippi.

New Madrid, Pemiscot and Stodcard cou: tles. declared disaster areas by the goverrrment and by Governor James T. Blair and is not a permanent program. Mr. Waldman's record oa the food distribution shows that since the first month of the distribution.

August. 1357. when thers were SOO applications filled, the number grew to 2.360 ia January. 195S. By months, the figures show the following applications filled: August, SOO; September.

1,000: October. 1.3S2; November. 1.551: December, 2.078 and January, 2.S50, Ths quactitas of distributed show the following: cheese, 19,020 pounds; corn rtwsl 46.500 pounds: flour. 51.125 pounds: milk (powdered). 19.872 pounds; 15,000 pounds, and beans.

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