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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1941

Page

12

Solution of World's Problems Easy Says Charleston Doctor

Dr Herbert Marshall of Charleston claims simple solution to national troubles. He has run for president and says fair, nonpartisan governance will bring prosperity, keep the nation out of war, and end graft. He argues he could match Churchill’s power to stop wars if trusted by the people.

Charleston Herbert Marshall United States Marshall Winston Churchill England

New Regulations for CCC Enrollees Expanded Enrollment Rules

The War Department and other agencies will send enrollees directly to camps removing fixed enrollment periods. CCC selection chief William H. Stone notes continued enrollment through Social Security, with aim to fill vacancies amid rising demand from aircraft and defense sectors. Qualifications remain US citizen, age 17 to 23, unmarried, unemployed, not in school, good character, and willingness to allot or deposit funds. Stone favors expanding opportunities as CCC serves as a stepping stone to skilled jobs.

National Defense Civilian Conservation Corps William H. Stone CCC Social Security Commission War Department Forestry Service Commission United States Stone

Graft Inquiry Jury To Be Named Soon

Selection of 12 Cole county grand jurors to probe corruption in the recent General Assembly will likely begin in a week. The inquiry starts October 6, with method of selection undecided between Sheriff Mackey and the Cole county court. Gov Donnell has ordered Attorney General Roy McKittrick to participate, and the probe will examine conduct of Assembly members and related individuals.

Cole County Grand Jury General Assembly James C. Blair Blair Harry Mackey Cole County Court

New Auditor Appointed at Scott County Milling Company

Co. J. Jamison of St. Louis began duties as auditor in Sikeston, succeeding C. R. Auten. Jamison plans to move his wife and children to Sikeston for the fall school term starting September 1.

J. Jamison St. Louis Scott County Milling Company Jamison C. R. Auten Sikeston

Citizenship enrollment continues at county Social Security offices

Our agency will continue to enroll applicants who may apply at any time to county offices of the Social Security Commission.

Social Security Commission

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Cotton Ginners and Growers Meet in Southeast Missouri

Over 1000 ginners growers and reps from 57 one variety groups met at New Madrid on August 13 to hear C B Gilliland of USDA discuss the cotton marketing program. He said allocations of 10,000 bales D and P L and 8,000 bales Stoneville are tentatively set with possible increases, samples go to Hayti and Charleston offices, and free classing is available through government service. Officers were elected for both D P L and Stoneville associations, jute bagging was approved, samples from the press box will be taken, a samplers meeting is set for Aug 21, and three Memphis buying companies were chosen to handle shipping.

Missouri New Madrid C. B. Gilliland Gilliland Cotton Marketing Service United States Department of Agriculture P. L Stoneville Hayti Charleston D. and W. H. Sikes Sikeston Roy Stokes Malden J. W. Barron E. C. Marshall Roy Speerbower Harold Sloas Marston Hobart Marshall Caruthersville J. F Cox B. B. Zarecor Dexter Southeast Missouri O. P. Teighman Lilbourn Glen Head Kennett Ronnie Greenwell Crews Reynolds Richard Stokes M. H. Littleton Elmer Grant F. A. McGinley A. J. Drinkwater Jr M. Hohenberg Cotton Co Weil Bros McFadden Cotton Co Memphis

Champion Cotton Picker Again Enters Contest

Harold Mason a 17 year old Senath youth who won last October's national cotton picking contest at Blytheville Arkansas returns as first entrant for the 1941 Blytheville event set for September 29 and 30. Cash prizes total 2000 with 1000 to the top picker and 1000 split among 21 runners up. Last year the contest drew about 12000 spectators and 135 pickers from 11 states. Mason achieved 129 net pounds in two hours.

Harold Mason Senath Blytheville Ark Young Mason

Missouri Crops August 1941 Survey Report Summary

Missouri August crop survey shows corn and pasture declines with no change for wheat oats and tame hay. Early Irish potatoes yield higher while barley and flax exceed prior averages. Cotton prospects set near record high. sorghum and alfalfa mixed results. pasture moisture tight. apples slight rise over 1940.

Columbia Missouri Federal State Cooperative Crop Reporting Service

Six State Employment Offices Will Serve Cotton Growers and Pickers

Six Missouri State Employment Service offices will operate full time during the cotton picking season to take orders for workers and worker applications. Permanent offices are Caruthersville Kennett Sikeston, with three emergency offices in Charleston Malden and New Madrid. Cotton and grape production forecasts are given, urging immediate registration and cross state cooperation to avoid labor migration.

State Employment Service Missouri Missouri State Employment Service G. B.pearson Sikeston The Employment Service Caruthersvalle Ward Avenue Kennett St. Francis Street North Kingshighway New Madrid Pearson Defense

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