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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1939
Page
7
The Sikeston Herald lists publisher Clint H. Denman and publishing details. It notes editorial offices at 119 West Malone Sikeston Missouri and a Thursday publication schedule. Subscription rates are $1.50 in Scott and adjoining counties and $2.00 elsewhere, strictly in advance. Entry as second class matter March 9 1908.
The Sikeston Standard polecat chafes at The Herald editorial in a St Louis newspaper urging Matthew S Murray to be removed as Mississippi administrator of the WPA. The piece defends Murray’s friends, laments the polecat's wounds, and jokes about turpentine as a remedy.
The decision to lower ginning charges aligns with reduced cotton and cotton seed prices, easing burden on growers. Ginners, integral to growers’ finances, bear losses while remaining allies. A prayerful note condemns war in Europe and condemns crooks and crime tied to Missouri Penitentiary construction.
The International Red Cross celebrated its 75th anniversary, tracing back to the 1864 Geneva council where 26 men adopted the covenant recognizing wounded neutrality. Now in 1940s scope, the movement spans 61 countries with 40 million members, led in the U S by Norman H Davis as American Red Cross chairman. Thomas praised the covenant as civilization’s answer to hatred and bloodshed.
Items recap events from August 29, 1919 and August 28, 1984. Kemper Bruton injured after touching a live wire, aviator C J Faulkner to entertain at Southeast Missouri district fair, Major Harry Dudley and troops soaked by a tornado at Guard camp, 1984 earthquake in Sikeston caused no major damage, Bulldogs football schedule set, Woman’s Club president chosen, first 1938 cotton bale ginned, watermelon season waning, and a 105 degree record heat day.
Dr. Burris A Jenkins writes on James Hutsell and James Ek Hutsell one of America's few men to succeed as minister and novelist. He discusses cooperation between labor and management and depicts how Scandinavian models show low unemployment and no slums. He argues trade imports as well as exports, barter for peace, and stresses education and character building to prevent wars and improve families and society.
The Missouri State Sanitorium at Mount Vernon begins its thirty third year of operation this month. It now has 691 beds across 10 buildings, with 373 women, 250 men, 15 children, 30 Negroes and 23 post operative cases. Annually about 1400 tuberculous residents receive treatment and training. In 1938, 1347 patients were accommodated, and since opening 13,000 patients have been admitted. The 1937-38 biennium saw 2726 outpatients receiving X rays, plus 2558 sedimentation tests, 1110 pneumothorax treatments, 1102 fluoroscopes, 2006 physical exams and 1112 tuberculin tests.
W H E Reid of the Missouri College of Agriculture notes modern ice cream serves as a wholesome food, not just a dessert. It provides calcium and phosphorus, high quality protein, vitamins, minerals, sugar, fruits, and often eggs, benefiting children, the elderly, and convalescents.
From Scottish Rite News. The wreck of a Southern Pacific passenger train near Carlin Nevada on August 12 was proven by physical evidence to be the work of a saboteur. Investigators found tampered rails at the fatal point and left tools showing planned human agency. The article argues a broader pattern of mysterious disasters may indicate enemy sabotage and urges Federal investigators to pursue swift justice.
Zephyr Gas announces a less-74 octane fuel option offered by C. and M. Oil Company. The change affects available grades and pricing, signaling a shift in local gasoline offerings and supplier promotions.
The excursion steamer President will travel from St. Louis to New Orleans this fall and stop at Cape Girardeau on Tuesday September 12 at 9 p.m. Sponsored by Louis K. Juden Post American Legion and Knights of Columbus Council No. 1111, it features Ralph Williams and his Royal Commanders a 12 piece band famed in St. Louis. The group includes former leaders from Buddy Rogers Horace Heidt Ted Lewis and others. This will be the last and only President stop of the season providing a prime dance music event for locals.
In St Louis Missouri a native son Vernon Kennedy, born in Kansas City and residing in Mendon, will be honored during the Browns Washington doubleheader. Fans statewide are urged to attend as Kennedy is featured amid the Browns last long homestand before a road trip to Cleveland and Detroit for Labor Day.
Open house was held Sunday August 20 at the CCC camp in Delta to mark the 4th anniversary. A group of 25 enrollees acted as guides, wearing green armbands, leading tours and explaining exhibits and camp buildings. The Cape Girardeau Municipal Band performed from 3:45 to 5:45, also playing the Star Spangled Banner at retreat, with the entire company including drum and buggy corps taking part in the formation.
The 32nd annual Farmers Institute will be held at Oak Ridge on October 13 and 14, announced Peyton Miller, president of the organization. Formal stationery printed or engraved at prices you will be pleased to pay, the Herald notes.
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