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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1940
Page
11
CLINT Hl. DENMAN publisher Ward Denman and assistant publish every Thursday at 119 West Malone Avenue Sikeston Missouri with telephone lines 99 and 900.
The Herald urges Sikeston voters to approve a hospital bond issue tomorrow to obtain needed medical care. Funds will be repaid in future years, and residents will benefit from improved service while supporting wise, humane operation.
The Herald urges continuing the Jubilee as in prior years, praising broad civic and commercial participation, non selfish management, and high moral standards. It warns against changing the plan or catering to any favored group, asserting success depends on inclusive, decent organization.
The editorial lauds Governor Lloyd C. Stark as the strongest candidate for the Democratic nomination for United States Senator in Missouri’s upcoming primary. It praises his four years as chief executive, his service to state and nation, and contrasts him with rivals while criticizing his principal opponent as politically ambitious and disloyal.
Republicans in Southeast Missouri urged to nominate and re-elect Judge Robert J. Smith to the Springfield Court of Appeals citing his first term record and service to native Southeast Missouri. The piece notes St Louis newspapers backing Senator McReynolds and questions support for Lawrence McDaniel amid contest for governor.
The town announces the upcoming primary election as Preacher Collins, a familiar local figure, returns to town to campaign. Citizens are urged to participate in the local political process and follow election guidance.
Scott county voters show little interest in the upcoming Democratic primary next Tuesday. The sheriff race between Joe Anderson and current Sheriff John Hobbs dominates attention, with other contests for assessor coroner surveyor and several district positions attracting smaller audiences. In the Senate and governor races, candidates including Truman Stark Milligan McDaniel and McReynolds visit Sikeston as Republicans oil the field alongside several unopposed nominations.
The excerpt proclaims that the universe mirrors a person’s inner state. A smile invites joy, a frown invites scorn, and active goodwill draws generous company and earthly treasures. Thoughtfulness attracts thinkers and loving friends.
Mrs Kendall Sikes will lead the story hour at the Sikeston library at 10 o clock Saturday morning August 3 announced by librarian Miss Beatrice Dobbins. Children of Sikeston are cordial invited to attend this event.
The completion of a four room home with basement and bath on Murray Lane and Scott street is expected by week end. The modern house features asbestos siding and a large bay window in the living room and will be rented.
A brief rental notice stating a new house for rent east of Henington's with contact phone 337. The item is a compact classified-style housing notice.
A flurry of housing activity in Sikeston shows numerous new and remodeled homes. The Hirschbergs occupy a six room Park avenue residence. a Lake street cottage for Mrs. Mathis of Charleston is nearly complete. several Sikes avenue projects move toward completion including five room, two bath and basement features. a Stoodard street duplex replaces an older home. new homes on Gladys East and Matthews avenues near readiness, with hardwood floors, basements, and built in cabinets. occupancy dates span this month to early fall.
Construction started Monday on a Park and College avenues residence for J. F. Cox Jr. president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce and his family. The two story home features arch entrances, a first floor layout with living and dining rooms, break fast room, kitchen, two bedrooms and bath, plus a second floor with two bedrooms and bath. A screened front porch and plaster walls with hardwood floors are planned. A full basement will house an oil furnace and a recreation room. Ray Duncan is the contractor.
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