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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1940
Page
7
The Sikeston Herald lists CLINT H. DENMAN as publisher and Ward Denman as assistant. The paper is published every Thursday at 119 West Malone Avenue Sikeston Missouri with telephone numbers 99 and 900. It is entered as second class matter March 9 1908 at Sikeston post office under Congress Act of March 3 1879.
The Missouri Democratic ticket for governor and Senate race centers on Pendergast machine influence. Truman is renominated with support from remnants of Tom Pendergast and the Dickman faction backing McDaniel. Opponents fear voters will reject these two figures tied to machine politics in November.
The Havana conference forged a three point program to unite the Americas against outsiders. Delegates signed the act of Havana and related documents amid cheers, with Argentina Chile Colombia Uruguay and Venezuela seeking ratification. Mexico Bolivia and Peru noting reservations on minor points. The plan covers opposing transfers of European possessions, inter American cooperation against subversives, and economic defense against European barter systems.
Belleville Illinois youth Earnest Jackson, son of Mr and Mrs James Jackson, who ran away at 13, has reached out to tell his parents he will visit soon. Jackson, in Santa Fe New Mexico, received a Harvard National Scholarship worth 1000 dollars. The award is the university’s top incoming student honor and varies by financial need. The scholarship renews yearly if scholastic standing remains. He previously left a note saying he did not want to burden his parents but had been homesick, especially in recent years.
News brief from Sikeston notes the National Guard company sworn into state and federal service with fifty enlisted men and three officers. Also covered are local social events, travel to St Louis by residents, and upcoming or past ceremonies and community plans across 15 and 10 year markers.
A Boston lighthouse keeper's son found a tattered sheet believed to be Benjamin Franklin's first literary work, a ballad titled The Lighthouse Tragedy lost for 175 years. The piece mentions George Worthylake's drowning and Franklin's boyhood printing days.
A new plan affects owners with five years of delinquent taxes and buyers at delinquent tax sales. This year only properties with 1935 taxes go on the list, and owners must prepay 1935 taxes to avoid listing. Purchasers must pay all delinquent taxes at purchase, with tax certificates sold and a two year redemption period remaining for owners. The change aligns with practices used elsewhere and reduces buyer confusion.
County returns show Hobbs winning the sheriff race with a margin across several counties. McDowell led in Mississippi, and Cape Girardeau provided a smaller margin, while Joslyn led Scott County for State senator with Tillman Anderson and Gresham close behind. Stark led in Scott County for U.S. Senate nomination, and McDaniel led governor’s race statewide by a wide margin.
Major C. L. Malone, after more than a month on active duty this summer, received orders for six months duty at Third Military Area headquarters in St. Louis. He reports Sunday, August 11, and will serve until February 10, 1941. Malone is a longtime Sikeston resident with extensive military links.
A Swedish cake uses eighty eggs as a central ingredient with potato flour and sugar as the only other components. The unusual recipe centers on a large egg content, indicating a rich batter and traditional baking method from Swedish culinary practice.
In Stoddard County more than 5000 votes were cast Tuesday with Joe Welborn defeating incumbent Henry Cain 3024 to 2577 for Democratic prosecuting attorney. Other races show John M. Bess and Alvin Smith tied near 2800 for treasurer while absentee ballots may decide the outcome. Gov Stark and Lawrence McDaniel carried the county with several other Democratic and Republican results listed.
The defeat of State Senator Michael E B Casey of Kansas City ends the Kinney Casey Brogan trio that dominated Missouri politics for nearly thirty years. Senator Brogan died last month and Casey faced opposition for the first time in twenty three years at Tuesday's election.
J C McDowell of Charleston wins Democratic nomination for Circuit Court judge in the 28th district based on unofficial returns. He leads over M E Montgomery and incumbent Frank Kelly with strong showings in Cape, Scott, and Mississippi counties while Stephen F Barton is the Republican nominee.
A brief note asserts trust in The Herald’s reporting quality and reliability. It frames the newspaper as a dependable source for local information.
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