Vitamin-focused drive boosts A and P fruit purchases
Chicago August 28 A 20.4 percent rise in vitamin bearing fresh fruit and vegetable purchases in A and P stores during a ten week national Nutrition for Defense campaign was reported by Atlantic Commission Company. Final figures show 33 203 carloads bought May 19 to July 26, up 5 629 from 1940 totals.
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Millers to Play Dexter Red Sox Two Games Sunday and Monday
Sikeston's Millers meet the Dexter Red Sox in a two game set Sunday and Monday. On the mound for Sikeston will Luke Speed Ball Hamilton of Reno Ark, praised as the local Bob Feller, with Hunter catching. Dexter counters with Jenkins Sunday and Daniels, while Roy Smith is slated to pitch for the Millers Monday. The series stands even at two wins apiece. A new grandstand and fence have been completed at the park. Manager Austin Dameron says his Millers are a hustling group and promises two solid games.
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Cardinals to Host Labor Day Twin Bill in St Louis
St Louis visitors Billy Southworth leads the Gas House Gang against Frankie Frisch’s Pirates in a Labor Day doubleheader at Sportsman's Park. The Red Birds return Monday for a single day, then head to Chicago for two games before the final home stand opens September 6. Monday start times move to 1 15. Floyd Young and Howard Pollet join the Cardinals as notable additions. Tickets available at the Cardinal Ticket Office.
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Browns face White Sox in pivotal homestand finale
In St Louis the Browns close their strongest home run of the season by hosting the red hot Chicago White Sox for three games Friday Saturday and two on Sunday August 29 30 and 31. A fifth place finish would mark the best Brownie standing since 1931 and fuel their late push.
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Charges Dismissed Against Carsons in Sikeston Fracas
City Attorney Robert Dempster dismissed charges against Bill Carson and his son Cecil Carson stemming from a Sunday afternoon fight at James Gibson's Matthews Avenue home over family affairs. Gibson, 78, reported being struck over the head with a rock and suffering a broken rib.
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Missouri instructor returns from Omaha two weeks with relatives
Joe Lambert an instructor at the Missouri Institute of Aeronautics was away two weeks in Omaha Nebraska visiting relatives and returned yesterday.
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First President George W. Kirk speaks at Sikeston Kiwanis
Sikeston Kiwanis Club heard its first president George W. Kirk at the Palace Cafe Friday night August 22. His talk on competition of the United States with private business stressed growing government involvement while keeping remarks non political. The meeting noted the death of C L Boutin of Warsaw New York, an annual visitor. The next meeting is scheduled for August 29 at the Palace Cafe.
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Sikeston Lions Hold Annual Fish Fry at Armory
Members of the Sikeston Lions Club enjoyed their annual fish fry last night at the Sikeston Armory. E. F. Schorie oversaw the arrangements for the event.
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Cape Girardeau Couple to Visit Daniels Family
Mr and Mrs Bill Schuette of Cape Girardeau will be guests tonight of the latter s parents Mr and Mrs Gid Daniels in a family visit arrangement noting the social hosting plans and familial ties.
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Oil Mill Wins Softball Title in City League
The Cotton Oil Mill shut out Dempster's 2-0 to claim the season championship. Pitcher Jimmie Law allowed only five hits in the shutout. Earlier Tuesday night the Cadets defeated the Shoemen 10-6, leaving ISCO in third place.
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