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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1952
Page
5
John Dennis of Benton defeats Sheriff Early Malcolm by 297 votes in Scott County Democrat primary unofficial tabulations indicate Dennis secured the nomination for sheriff. The result advances to the general election in this Democratic stronghold.
In a county race John Dennis captured 3278 votes, with Chaffee’s Save him at 578 and Malcolm at 195. The incumbent sheriff received 2971 countywide, Joe Anderson polled 633, Alfred Halter beat Marshall Moore 3672 to 1342 for assessor, Clyde Poe won coroner 4992 to 550, J S Wallace led Sikeston with 3969 for representative, T F Henry narrowly beat Ernest Springs 1785 to 1411 for county judge in the first district, and other county offices saw Black 1851, Dempster 3588, Mattocks 3391, Waters 3542, Rafferty 1789, Pelker 962, Nota Ables 1562 defeating Lula Martin 990.
John Donaho of Southwestern Bell says the Sikeston exchange addition and alteration is moving forward. SEMO Construction has torn out most of the rear garage floor and will raise it to fit the addition. Plans include a first floor operators lounge and a second floor expansion to house equipment for up to 1000 more subscribers, with the garage rebuilt as an equipment room. Project cost may exceed 50 thousand dollars.
Leroy Rottman, county agent of New Madrid County for two years, has resigned effective September 1. He will serve as farm manager in Ste. Genevieve County. No replacement has been named yet.
Sikeston's schools remain among state leaders but overcrowding threatens their high rating. A citizens committee found severe crowding, with Lincoln Sunset Addition’s first grade room hosting 82 pupils and aisles filled. Airport school has expanded to ease pressure, but space now runs out as new students arrive.
The Sikeston A-6 district will not raise the real estate levy beyond 25 cents to cover 225000 in bonds for school buildings and improvements. With an average property valuation of 800 dollars the typical taxpayer would pay about two dollars more yearly to fund the initiative, under the current plan and assessments.
The Missionary Convention of the Nazarene Church opened its district meeting Tuesday in Fredericktown with district president Mrs. J. W. Hoffert presiding. Delegates from the area, including Mr. and Mrs. Neely Leigh and family, Don Bohannon, and Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Hoffert, attended as the assembly runs two days with youth activities noted.
Carolyn Corlew of Sikeston who won Miss Missouri in the recent Miss United States contest at Long Beach California will appear in Universal International’s Technicolor production Mississippi Gambler. Tyrone Power Piper Laurie and Julie Adams star. Seven Miss Universe contestants debut in the film. Corlew is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Emory Corlew and attended Missouri State College.
Leon Underwood of Piggott Arkansas will become the Charleston High School football head coach next year. He has led Piggott for five seasons with an impressive record.
Bechtold installed as commander of the American Legion in joint installation with the Auxiliary. Other officers named include first vice commander J. T. Barnhill, second commander Paul Culbertson, adjutant F. A. Poe Jr, historian Marshall Myers, finance officer Marshall Craig, and service officer Carl Elam. Tanner C. Dye served as installing officer. A. M. Riggs Kennett 14th district commander and J. C. Williams district vice commander of Dexter attended. Commander Riggs spoke briefly.
James H. Dickson of Caruthersville has joined Troop E Sikeston office after graduating the July 25 Sedalia training class. A World War II Navy veteran with sea duty, he earned a Cape Girardeau State College degree and is married with two daughters. He will reside at 213 Edmundson St. when he begins on August 1, creating a five patrolman staff at the local office.
Five Scott County students were among 457 graduates at the University of Missouri August Commencement in Brewer Fields House. Degrees were conferred individually without a formal address as each candidate walked the stage. Names include William Rothwell Sapp Roy William Ragains Ida Hoff Baker Robert Keith Collins Courtney Carl Mainard Jr. Sikeston and Chaffee Mohler counties.
George Kirk chairs Sikeston Statistics and Research Committee which studied the 20 page Sikeston industrial survey. The group will tighten the survey and mail a brief questionnaire to local industries to aid promotion, expansion, and problem solving. Members attending were Kirk Myers Malcolm Wallace Joyce and Jolliff.
George Raymond Tope nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Fred Tope Jr of 27939 Lake Street was fatally injured Friday when struck by a car while riding toward Lake on the north side of Lake Street in Sikeston Del ta Community Hospital treated him and he died at 8 45 p m The driver was Jack Bowman Jr 18 of Green Meadows Passengers included Mrs Bowman and Melvin Dace Jr The accident marks the second Sikeston bicycle fatality in a month Services were held Sunday at the Methodist Church with Rev M G Joyce and Rev Jesse Smith assisting Burial followed at Memorial Park Cemetery
Alfred Byrd 4-H Agent reports plans are well under way for the Risco fair on August 8 and 9. The program includes many events expected to draw a large countywide crowd, with strong committee interest and a feature presentation Friday afternoon and night.
The Rotary Club met Monday August 4 at the Colonial Inn with President J R Harwell presiding. Leonard Schumacher led a program outlining the history of insurance from its origins to the present day. Dr F L Sisson, Rotary district governor, was on another official visit. Gene Cunningham attended as a guest.
Patients admitted to Delta Community Hospital last week include Dixie Ray Mildred Cockrell Helen York Daisy Mainard James Withrow Priscilla Phiffer Safe Riggs Sikeston Jewell Foster Moore house Lillian Burns Charleston Billy Oliver Morley Geraldine Sandage Essex Gas Wessels Oran Mary Leonard Catron Homer Hisey Nashville Tl surgical Lelia Smothers Lovelace Oma Lancast Sikeston Lucille Outlaw Catron Irby Riggs Seth Hilliard Lilburn Ethel Lynn Brown Charleston Jack Clark New Madrid Carl Stone Jr Bertrand Bonnie Bohannon Brown Bell City Willie Robinson LaValle Bobby Lee Jackson Napoleon Bishop East St Louis T and D Mrs Lon Swaner Charles Beal Ronald Hodges Charles Riddle Sikeston Ann Tailey Hubert Hill Morehouse Ann Bright East Prairie Ervin Burke Vanduser Daughters born to Mr and Mrs Robert Husher Mr and Mrs Willa Boshell Mr and Mrs George Duff Mr and Mrs Wayne Baker Mr and Mrs Charles Fisher Mr and Mrs Robert Darby Mr and Mrs Phillip Milford Sikeston Mr and Mrs William Byrd New Madrid Twin daughters born to Mr and Mrs Eddie Kendle Sikeston Sons born to Mr and Mrs James Hahn Mr and Mrs J W Hughes More Glennon Braun Sikeston Mr and Mrs Woodrow Wilson Lilbourn Mr and Mrs Don Harper Dexter
The Kiwanis Club unanimously approved a resolution pledging support for a proposed 225000 dollar school bond issue on the August 12 district vote. Don Paxson spoke on the measure to members at the Colonial Inn, followed by film screenings on World War II and military activities. Guests included Louis Blanton Eddie McAmis Noah Gray and Phil Dave.
The nineteenth annual stockholders meeting of the Sikeston Production Credit Association is set for August 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Sikeston Armory. Secretary-Treasurer reports show rising business, with June 30 1952 figures showing a 7.3 percent loan decrease, a 10.5 percent loaned dollars increase, and a 3.4 percent membership rise. Directors listed include Johnsn, Zarecoi, Aycock, and more. a three year director term will be voted on as Lester H. Bishop’s term expires. Farmer-owned capital equals 84.5 percent of net worth.
The Essex Consolidated Schools plan to begin the summer session on August 11 with pupil enrollment on Monday morning and faculty meetings that afternoon. Lunches will be served starting Tuesday at twenty cents per lunch due to a deficit from incidental funds. The staff for grades 1-6 includes Miss Golda Arnold and others, while grades 7-12 will be taught by Raymond Potts, Loy N. Dycus, Willa Dycus, Mrs. Albert Bailey, and G. H. Vancil. Music will be by Miss Mary Ann Flannigan. Ed Kaiser is a bus driver, with another to be hired. Lunch prep by Mrs. Hawley, Mrs. Patterson, and Mrs. Aarons. Georges Adom is janitor.
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