Looking Back in Time at Sept. 23

Monday, September 23, 2002

SIKESTON - A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Sizemore Thursday at Sikeston General Hospital..


SIKESTON - The seniors met Wednesday and chose Jean Cummins as candidate for queen to be at Morley for the annual Neighbor Day drawing.

CARUTHERSVILLE - Paula Gaye Combs of Portageville is the queen of the 1962 American Legion Fair in Caruthersville. Miss Combs, a 17-year-old senior at Portageville High School, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Combs.

SIKESTON - Children from the Kenny Rogers Cerebral Palsy Center and the Sikeston Diagnostic Clinic were treated to lunch and the Rose City Rides Tuesday at the 38th annual American Legion Cotton Carnival.

SIKESTON - The Missouri Supreme Court has announced a two-year experiment to allow cameras and recorders in state courtrooms. Locally, court officials are reacting cautiously to the announcements. Circuit Court Judge Tony Heckemeyer, who hears cases in Scott and Mississippi counties, said he is a little surprised about the move to place a camera in the courtroom. He pointed out in the 12 years he has served as a judge, only three or four times has the media indicated interest in cases under his jurisdiction. Although he doesn't oppose the change, he expects defense attorneys will object to requests to bring cameras into the courtroom.


DEXTER - Dwight W. Bland will return to his hometown for a two-night revival. The Second General Baptist Church will have a revival at 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday at the church.

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