March 13, 1942
Opening day at the Home of Throwed Rolls. Lambert’s Café opened on this day in Sikeston.
This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.
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