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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1940

Page

15

Lions Club District Meeting Hosted by Kirkwood Leader

District Governor Paul J. Collopy of Kirkwood spoke at a Lions Clubs meeting at the Methodist church last night. About fifty Lions, spouses, and guests attended with W. H. Woehlecke of Sikeston presiding at dinner and Ralph F. Anderson delivering the welcome. Other speakers included Ted Grievers of Battle Creek, F. C. Lair of Sikeston, James A. Finch Jr., and Jack O’Knehans of Cape Girardeau. An entertainment program directed by Ernest Harper featured a public school chorus and a colored school glee club led by Jos Gaines.

Paul J. Collopy Kirkwood W. H. Woehlecke Sikeston Holland F. C. Lair James A. Finch’ S Jr Jack O’knehans Cape Girardeau Ernest Harper Public Colored School Glee Club Jos. Gaines

Youths thwart dairy robbery two attempts by police

Three youths attempted two robberies at the Reiss Dairy on Highway 60 east. They stole a 1985 Plymouth from Kellett Motor Co and license plates from two cars near the Del Rey Hotel. Local police and Trooper John Tandy stopped them after the second attempt. the stolen car was abandoned nearby and recovered by officers. The porter who witnessed the plate theft reported the activity.

Reiss State Highway Patrol Kellett Motor Co del Rey Highway 60 D. H. Page John Tandy C. H. King Palace Cafe Highway Patrol

Real estate transfers in Lightner additions and blocks

County records list multiple transfers to J. Grant Frye in Lightner addition properties across blocks 5 6 10 12 and 14, with parcels including lots 14 12 7Y to 24 19 20 2 10 and 10 11 0 possibilities. Purchase prices shown as $3 to $5 and 4% figures appear for various lots and banks.

Joe Grant J. Grant Frye Lightner A.W. Tinsley Iimo Doty J. IL Beisswingert Uelsmann Bank of Time Ohno Estes WF. C Williamson J. Grant Fryg

Why the Chimes Rang at Kewanee School Play

Kewanee School plans December 19 performance of Why the Chimes Rang adapted by Raymond McDonald Alden from Elizabeth Anthony McFadden story. Cast from grades and high school. music by Girls Glee Club. decorations by citizenship class. basketball trip to Cape Girardeau ends in 40-38 overtime win for Cape College Indians.

Kewanee Raymond McDonald Alden Elizabeth Anthony McFadden Alma Keller Mary Jones Holger James Mahew Steen Billy Wayne Nowell Porter Junior Robinson Betty Sue Moore Priest Paul Halford Billy Bird Garner Cates Violet Rhodes Kenneth Streeter Mareginette McGuire Angel Wilma Hamilton King J. B. Jackson Jimmie Byers Herbert Bird E. Mahen Marginette McGuire Beatrice Brotherton Nora Rodgers San Luis Rey Carl Sandburg Washington Bacheller Kates Crabtree Cape Girardeau Cape College Indians Arkansas College Batesville

Pancake Day Sale Persists For Kiwanis Fund Drive

Sikeston Kiwanis Club continues its annual Pancake Day at the B and N Cafe offering hot pancakes coffee and butter with proceeds aiding underprivileged children. Hundreds have already patronized as businessmen in white aprons serve diners. The sale runs until nine tonight if supplies last.

Sikeston Kiwanis Club B. and N Sikeston

Auxiliary to Meet December 17 at Mrs Schillig Home

The Auxiliary of the American Legion will meet on Tuesday night December 17 at the home of Mrs Sid Schillig. Mrs W C Holley and Mrs Dean Marshall will assist Mrs Schillig in entertaining the group.

Auxiliary of the American Legion Sid Schillig W. C. Holley Dean Marshall Schillig

Sikeston Personal Notices and Local Visits

Christmas fruit cakes offered for sale by Mrs. W. H. Sikes. Hans B. Baasch, a Farm Security Administration official, conducted business in Indianapolis this week. Local residents including Mr. and Mrs. Heckemeyer and son Tony, and Mrs. A. J. Goetz shopped in St. Louis. Hospital admission for Mrs. Gilmore Simms Jr. in Sikeston. Mrs. Paul Brewer to visit Lander Wyoming with her parents. Social visits include Nora Moss and Eugene with Hazel Heathcoat in Cape Girardeau. Numerous family visits to Sikeston and surrounding towns noted including Garner Cates, Kenneth Streeter, Vida Taylor, Odie and Everett Howards, and Robert Noble's Arkansas trip.

W. H. Sikes Hans B. Baasch Farm Security Administration Indianapolis Ind Paul Heckemeyer Tony A. J. Goetz St. Louis Gilmore Simms Jr Sikeston Sikeston General Hospital Paul Brewer Lander Wyo Walter Mitchell Nora Moss Eugene Farrenburg

Buglars Busy Again Last Night

Sikeston burglars struck three businesses last night with minimal loot and damage. H and H Grocery on Front Street saw a rear window breakage and a few pennies left in the register after the burglars drank drinks and ate lunch. Sikeston Lumber Co reported similar entry with pennies in the register and nothing else missing. Skelly Oil Station on Highway 60 yielded a candy machine break and a few candy bars plus 150 nickels, no cash. State Trooper Vincent Boiaubin said the burglars’ identities are well established and arrests are expected soon.

Sikeston H. and H. Grocery Front Street Sikeston Lumber Company A. M. Jackson Skelly Highway 60 Vincent Boiaubin

Cape Man Takes Over Local A and P Store

Harold W. Blatz of Cape Girardeau is placed in temporary charge of the A and P Store, succeeding manager Clyde Matthews who has headed the store for 11 years. Matthews plans to settle his future early next week and recently built a new home on Maplewood Avenue.

Harold W. Blatz Cape Girardeau A. and P Clyde Matthews Mr. Mathews Maplewood Avenue

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