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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1940
Page
5
The Sikeston Herald edited by Clint H. Denman and Ward Demmnan publishes weekly on Thursdays from 119 West Malone Avenue Sikeston Missouri. Yearly subscriptions cost 150 in Scott and adjoining counties 200 elsewhere, with terms strictly in advance.
Wendell L. Willkie Republican nominee accepted the presidency nomination at his boyhood home in Elwood Indiana before an immense crowd and radio audience. He contrasted his stance with Roosevelt on spending, war readiness, and transparency, arguing voters favor smaller spending, peace, and candor.
The statement argues the United States should strengthen its military defenses in coming years to protect the nation from any potential aggressor. It stresses defense for national security, not to safeguard other countries.
Farmers warn that unknown truckers buying watermelons in the field and shipping them to market in poor condition is collapsing prices. They argue Southeast Missouri watermelons would fetch higher, fairer prices if marketed by responsible, market minded people in an orderly manner.
The piece argues Americans must choose between war and electing Willkie, framing the war option as a power craving and suffering, and presenting Willkie as a path to a continued American way. It stresses that the choice is imminent and unavoidable.
The Tennessee lower house ratified the Eighteenth Amendment giving women the vote. With Tennessee’s ratification a sufficent number of states approved the bill and the new law went into effect. Watermelons sales in Southeast Missouri topped 500 carloads this season. Mrs P M Malcolm and Pleas left for a ten day visit to Kentucky and Tennessee by car. Ben Welter and Steve Schroff left for Sedalia for the State Fair. Miss Clara Moore hosted a sunrise dance at city hall from 2 am to 6 am with Mr and Mrs John Fisher chaperones.
Five years back on August 22, 1935, G C Brumley of Sikeston area sent a ball of open cotton from his 27 acre field to The Herald. The first blue and brown milk bottle caps for Missouri state sales tax have arrived in Sikeston and will be used starting Tuesday, August 27.
M. E. Montgomery was elected commander of the Henry Meldrum post of the American Legion during a special Tuesday night meeting at the armory. Operations are planned to start at the Sikeston Cotton Oil Products Company plant around mid September, with work on the project having begun last March. A new diesel engine for Sikeston’s municipal light and power plant arrived from the factory and is being installed.
Tuesday night civic leaders met at president Murray Phillips office to advance plans for the Southeast Missouri Jubilee set for September 29 and 30. Americans were urged to leave Germany as war scare intensified, with an ultimatum to Poland expected within hours.
The Herald proposes a selective draft strategy for Sikeston with picks from East Railroad Park, the northeast corner of West Railroad Park, and loafers around Malone avenue. It envisions forming two to three companies without interfering with local business or civic activities if called to service.
Wendell Willkie formally accepts the Republican nomination and calls for public debates with Roosevelt. He urges selective military service as the democratic path to trained manpower for national defense, criticizes the administration’s foreign policy, and says the U.S. is not isolated from Europe’s suffering. A massive, sweltering crowd of an estimated 150,000 to 250,000 cheers at Callaway Park.
The speaker warns that losing the British fleet would significantly weaken our defense and allow Germany to dominate the Atlantic, a calamity for our way of life. The statement frames the fleet loss as a grave strategic threat and urges action to avert disaster.
A wartime statement pledges to outpace Hitler in any contest chosen by him, signaling resolve to prevail in the struggle for freedom. The speaker asserts commitment to surpass the Nazi regime in all endeavors from 1940 onward, emphasizing determination and national resolve.
A speaker argues the current administration's path will mirror France's fate, warning that it will cause economic collapse and pave the way for dictatorship. The claim highlights fears of sliding toward autocratic rule and systemic ruin.
The speaker argues that rebuilding the American destiny requires hardship sacrifice and even suffering, presenting this course as their proposal for election to the voters.
A declaration supporting union free collective bargaining, protection of rights, minimum wage standards, maximum hours, and federal regulation of interstate utilities securities and banking. It calls for federal pensions old-age benefits and unemployment allowances.
The speaker argues the federal government must balance the farmer’s situation with that of manufacturers. If price parity cannot be achieved, alternative methods should be found with minimal burden or regimentation on farmers.
A public policy clash centers on funding levels for New Deal projects. One camp advocates expansive spending to get tasks done quickly, while another pushes frugal methods to minimize expenditures. Both seek growth, jobs, and recovery amid economic pressures.
If temperatures fall further than recent days, residents may start wearing fur coats sold at city hall for a dollar and a quarter, a clearance event that drew public attention.
Miss Geraldine Moll of Poplar Bluff has accepted a position as secretary with the Allard-Mathews Insurance Agency and will assume her new duties Monday.
The Herald delivers comprehensive reporting on local government, crime, weather, sports, and community notices. It provides detailed accounts of council decisions, public safety updates, school activities, and notable happenings across neighborhoods with an emphasis on timely, fact based coverage.
Rev. J. W. Hoffert becomes pastor of the Sikeston Church of the Nazarene arriving with his wife and son Marvin from Union Missouri. He succeeds Rev. C. F. Transue who left for Oklahoma City to lead the Second Church of the Nazarene. Hoffert invites the public to attend his first sermon on Sunday August 25 with the subject Faith to Achieve.
Five Sikeston Chapter members attended the Scott county W C T U convention at the Oran Baptist Church. Miss Sadie Emory presided with Rowena Shaner assisting. Officers for the year were re elected: G V Patterson president Ray Ballard vice president Emory recording secretary Ada Smiley treasurer and James Ozee corresponding secretary.
Tomlinson of Fornfelt was named temporary chair of the Scott County Republican Committee at a Benton courthouse meeting Tuesday night. Officers elected include Mrs. Christy Grace as vice chair, Ed Tirmenstein as secretary, and Paul Halter as treasurer. Malone’s resignation was read and accepted as he is serving in the military. A petition for Frank Van Horne's appointment was discussed, with suggestions to send Earl Malone, Van Horne, and Hollingsworth to Gov. Stark. Roger Bailey introduced his brother John Bailey as a potential prosecuting attorney candidate.
Miss Dema Parker daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Parker Sikeston married Lloyd Harrison son of Mr and Mrs W M Harrison Fulton in an informal Presbyterian church ceremony Cape Girardeau Monday afternoon They will live in Berkeley California Mrs Harrison a State College Cape Girardeau graduate and Sikeston High School head of commercial department Mr Harrison a State College Cape Girardeau graduate with a master's from the University of Missouri They visited Sikeston with the bride before the wedding.
Funeral services were held in Cape Girardeau for Joseph W. Parker 63 who died Sunday night at his Blytheville home after returning from Malden. Interment followed in Cape Girardeau. Born in Mayfield Kentucky, Parker was longtime manager of Marshall Land and Mercantile Co in Blodgett, later lived in Sikeston and Blytheville where he ran a freight trucking business. Surviving are his widow Matilda, a son Carl Parker of Kearney Nebraska, a daughter Mrs. Camile Walters of Cape Girardeau, a step-daughter Miss Margaret Williams of Blytheville, a step-son Phillip Williams of Chicago, and two brothers Albert Parker of Morley and D Parker of Sikeston.
Miss Eleanor Harty entertained Saturday with an evening party for guests Miss Betty Albright of Birmingham Alabama and Miss Hilda Cameron of Wilmington North Carolina who had stayed three weeks. Last Friday Mrs C D Matthews Jr hosted a luncheon for Harty and her guests. Both young ladies departed Sunday for home.
Hanns Rodgers of Benton was elected chairman of the Scott County Democratic Committee at a Benton courthouse meeting Tuesday night. He succeeds Otto Schoen of Fornfelt, not on the primary election committee. Mrs. Harry Warren of Blodgett was chosen vice-chairman, Mrs. Otis Bryeans of Oran secretary, and John Michael of Diehlstadt treasurer. The circmt court room hosted the gathering with county candidates and committee members present.
Gov. Lloyd C. Stark, after reports he would pursue an independent U.S. Senate bid in November, said he has made no plans. He had trailed Sen. Harry S. Truman for the Democratic nomination after the Aug. 6 primary and declined further comment.
John M. Graham 58 of Duquoin Illinois died early Sunday in Sikeston from acute indigestion. A coal mine worker, he had not felt ill until moments before death and died before a doctor could be reached. Funeral services were held in Duquoin yesterday. Surviving: widow, Mrs. Carroll, stepson Ed Branum of Sikeston, four brothers, one sister.
Leon Trotsky died last night at his fortress like home in Coyoacan Mexico after an attack in his study by Jacques Mortan Vandendreischel a 36 year old Iranian native with the alias Frank Jackson Trotsky believed the attacker was a Soviet secret police agent The assailant used a miner's pick of alpenstock and both men were taken to the hospital with Trotsky gravely wounded and the attacker also hurt.
Virginia Lucille Stroud, 18 months old and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Stroud of Dudley, died Tuesday after a short illness of pneumonia. Funeral 10 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at home with Rev. Ed Brack officiating. Interment in Sycamore Cemetery near Bernie with Walsh service.
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