SIKESTON - Almost one-third of the goal for a $175,000 medium-sized bomber has been reached, according to Miss Electa O'Hara, high school commercial instructor. The schools of Sikeston are carrying on this drive to purchase for the U.S. armed services the bomber through the sale of war bonds and stamps. The exact total sales to date is $56,543.75.
DEXTER - In the opening rounds of the Class L Tournament at Dexter, Jackson, Dexter and Cape Girardeau achieved wins. Cape Central handed Sikeston a 52-35 defeat.
SIKESTON - During the Sikeston Community Teachers Association monthly meeting Wednesday, five of the six R-6 Board of Education candidates spoke before approximately 150 teachers and school administrators. Candidates are: Robert Mitchell Jr., Rick Adams, Lois Cokenour, Robert Quandt, Dr. Jim Spence and Harvey Cooper.
GIDEON - Winners of the Young Miss Sweetheart contest held during the fourth annual Valentine Sweetheart Pageants at Gideon on Feb. 6 were: second alternate Amanda Kinchen, daughter of Andy and Paula Kinchen of Gideon; Queen Kelli Hall, daughter of Conway and Regina Hall of Hayti; and first alternate, Tabitha Miller, daughter of Ronnie and Penny Miller of Malden.
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SIKESTON - Testing local well water samples for contaminants will be a part of the Farm Safety and Rural Health Clinic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Kingsway Mall in Sikeston. The event is sponsored by the University Extension and Farm Bureau Women in response to a growing number of local inquiries from well owners concerned about the safety of their water system.