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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1940
Page
11
The Herald urges Sikeston civic and service clubs to sponsor a farewell event for Company K before their Christmas week departure for a year of Army training. It suggests Mayor Presnell convene club leaders to plan a dinner or social function honoring the guardsmen.
The piece laments England's blockade preventing American food aid to war stricken Europe. It notes the inability to aid despite willingness, argues war bars mercy, and that no class escapes its harsh consequences.
Among 146 Scott county farmers who received government checks this year for federal farm program compliance, 319 voted last Saturday on continuing certain program features. Voters favored the proposition by an almost unanimous margin, while the stance of nonvoters remains uncertain.
Sikeston businessmen contribute to Shepherd of the Hills Home in Bexar Arkansas, a 1932-founded facility aiding elderly residents with three‑acre home sites supported by donations. The piece notes local effort and a light local anecdote about a person named Wally suffering toothache.
The Herald reports two night clubs burned, the Legion Hut entered and wrecked, three business houses burglarized, and several others damaged in recent weeks. Calls for arrests and convictions follow the wave of criminal activity.
The Herald presents every major story from local government to community events with thorough coverage. Reporters list actions by officials, details on meetings, and notes on upcoming deadlines affecting residents. Local business, schools, and public notices are included to keep citizens informed.
Governor-elect Forrest C. Donnell and Governor-elect Lloyd C. Stark conferred three hours Tuesday in Jefferson City on the two year state budget to be submitted in January. They said discussions were general and plan another conference next week. A bipartisan committee Donnell named to study tax reform met in Jefferson City, to be split into three subcommittees to address the program.
Great Britain, via Lord Lothian, refused to allow U S food shipments to Nazi conquered lands, saying feeding the conquered rests with Germany and such aid would aid Germany's war effort. Hoover reacted with measured comment as his committee organized relief for Finland, Norway, Holland, Belgium, and central Poland.
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled burial associations are insurance businesses and urged the incoming Legislature to regulate them. With about 700,000 members statewide these societies mostly operate as benevolent groups selling funeral services. Members pay weekly or monthly assessments to cover burial costs. Legislative bills in the last session failed to pass.
Missouri tavern patrons may finish drinks up to 45 minutes after midnight on Saturdays while weeknights enforce a 1 30 a m closing. C R Noel, state liquor supervisor, says Saturday rush justifies the extension though St Louis police will close at midnight. Also noted is a Methodist church Christmas party at the church Wednesday night December 18 with Mrs John Wox in charge and gift exchanges.
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration announced 1941 acreage goals across crops including wheat, corn, cotton, rice, potatoes and tobacco unchanged from 1940, with a revised soil-building payment structure. Rates vary by region and crop, with increases for soil-building on general crops and for orchards and restoration lands, and adjusted commodity prices per unit. The program hinges on a $500 million appropriation by Congress and offers local flexibility to address conservation needs nationwide.
Census figures show the United States losing its male majority at about 98,726 per year once immigration is ignored. Over five years, male deaths average 787,881 versus 632,322 for females, while male births exceed female by 56,770. Immigration no longer sustains the old male majority.
Carl Wedeking of the Missouri State Employment Service reports orders for over twenty five temporary workers this week as Christmas business rises. Employers seek experienced staff though some openings accept inexperienced workers. Job seekers should register at the North Kingshighway office to be matched with employers. Paul Trotter of Kennett visited over the weekend with his family.
The Bundles for Britain Tea will be held at the Country Club on Wednesday afternoon December 18 from 3 to 6 o clock. Mrs. C. D. Matthews Jr. is general chairman with committees in place for ticket bicycle decorations program and refreshments. Tickets available at several stores and from listed hostesses. Free car transportation for attendees without transport from Dunn Hotel. The event aims to support the campaign funds with a display bicycle at Sikeston Production Credit Association.
The Sikeston high school hosts the third annual Junior Carnival at the high school auditorium tomorrow night. Activities include Football Follies, a fashion show with male models, skits, booths, and a dance. Queen candidates span multiple classes, and proceeds fund the junior-senior prom.
New births reported in multiple families with December 7 to December 9 dates. Bonnie Gatl and Rosemary Grow in Kewanee and near Charleston, with other newborns including Lloyd Alba, Algie Norman, Donald Ardell, and Jason Reeder. Winter dress sale noted at Elite Hat Shop.
Orville Taylor is recovering from carbon monoxide poisoning suspected to originate from car exhaust. He and five others returned Sunday from Reyno Arkansas. Earl E. Long of Macomb Tl and others, including Mrs. Orville Taylor and Ralph Tucker, were ill but recovering. Taylor and Long were taken to Sikeston General Hospital by ambulance. Initially believed to be food related, doctors confirmed gas as the cause.
Mr and Mrs C C Pinnell and Mr and Mrs C C Pinnell Jr attended the funeral at New Liberty Church Marmaduke for Frank Peters 68 son husband and brother in law to Mrs Pinnell Sr. Peters died Monday. Rev W C Throp led services and interment followed at Sandy Ridge cemetery. Peters born in Willow Hill Jasper county lived in Sikeston then Arkansas Mississippi and Greer counties in past 15 years. Survivors include widow Lizzie Peters three sons Glenn Madison Ark Charles Sardis Miss Frank Jr Marmaduke and three daughters Edith Perminter Blytheville Elizabeth Story Steele Mo Dorothy Petty Luxora and nine grandchildren.
A new detachment of Illinois National Guard troops, the 106th Cavalry mechanized squadron, will pass Sikeston on Highway 61 tomorrow around 9 am en route from Cape Girardeau to Blytheville Arkansas. The caravan includes motorcycle troops 27 Scout cars 16 trucks and 8 station wagons.
Deputy Sheriff Bill Thomas aided by Mrs. John Hosler and her daughters dispersed a 50 to 100 strong mob in Caruthersville after three Negroes were arrested for questioning in a stabbing of 65 year old Minnie Moody. Thomas used a stove poker at the jail back door while barricades protected the front. Moody, a widow from New Madrid, was stabbed near her son Arthur Moody’s home and is expected to recover.
A high school band at Diehlstadt sponsored jamboree is set for Wednesday night December 18 in the school gym. Charles Bowers, a faculty member, directs the band with music by the boys' Glee Club. An old fashioned pie and box supper will accompany the event. Admission is ten cents.
State license tags go on sale December 26 in Sikeston and other Missouri cities. The new color scheme is white on black, reversing the previous black on white. Last year sales began December 18, with the goal of raising revenue by March 1 to cover Highway Department bond payments.
Mrs Verba Fulkerson aged 83 celebrated her birthday Sunday December 8 with 62 children and grandchildren at her home near Vanduser. Her daughter Mrs Robert Gober joined in the event. a sumptuous dinner and social afternoon followed. Gifts included face powder and cleansing cream.
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