Looking Back in Time at May 8

SIKESTON - Harry C. Blanton, U.S. District Attorney of St. Louis, will be the principal speaker at the Sikeston American Legion Post's Memorial Day program.

SIKESTON - Now is the time to get those odd jobs done that you have been putting off all spring. All you have to do is hire a Senior Slave on May 11, and sit back and watch him or her do the work.

SIKESTON - The Daily Standard Carriers of the Month for April were Alan White, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob White of Sikeston and Charles Speakman, son of Agnes Speakman of New Madrid.

MOREHOUSE - A special meeting of the Morehouse Board of Alderman has been called for 5 p.m. Monday at the city hall to deal with an ongoing controversy between city officials and the fuel alcohol plant operated by Southeast Missouri Distilleries.

EAST PRAIRIE - The history of her family and hometown is very important to LaWanda Douglas. In the future, it will be noted that she made history - the first woman elected to the City Council and the first woman elected mayor. In recognition of her services, a testimonial dinner is set for May 15

SIKESTON - The telltale signs of approaching summer are evident - little league practice, warm weather and the bites of pesky mosquitoes. Just as this annual ritual is being played out, so is the response from the City of Sikeston - extermination. "We've declared war as of today," stated Vance Raines, street division crew leader." A wet winter and equally wet spring have combined to begin anti-mosquito efforts early.