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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1939
Page
14
A long list of Sikeston area residents are noted for trips to St Louis Cape Girardeau and other locales for business shopping and health visits. Many plan Christmas holidays with relatives in Jacksonville Tullahoma Sikeston and beyond.
Mrs Abbie Davis a Sikeston resident and sister of the late Mrs F J Malone died at her son Paul Daviss home in Bellville New Jersey one year after her sisters death The body was taken to East St Louis former family home for funeral services held Wednesday at 2 pm She is survived by three sons Paul Charlies and John plus one brother Charles G Bridges in Washington DC Funeral attendance included Mr and Mrs C L Malone Sikeston and many friends noted for her Christian character and devotion
Gordon S. Shy, aged 4, died Sunday at his home from a heart attack. He had prior heart trouble, and the body was moved to a New Madrid undertaking firm before being returned to Sikeston. Services were held Tuesday at St. Francis Xavier Church. He was born April 1, 1895, in New Madrid and farmed there before working as a WPA timekeeper. He married Helen Cruchon of New Madrid on September 6, 1919, and they had seven children Gordon Jr, Gwendolyn, David, Richard, Lloyd, Howard, and Helen Marie. A sister Dixie Lewis and brothers Howard and Arthur Shy survive the family.
A prowler broke into Mr and Mrs Kendall Sikes cottage last Friday night after 9 pm entries were gained through the back bedroom window. The thief took wrist watches two diamond clips a fountain pen and a gold watch that had been given by Mr Sikes grandfather Dr E Kendall. The intruder ate an apple and drank milk before departing.
The home of Mr. and Mrs C L Waller at 701 North Ranney was entered by burglars last Friday night while the family was away. A torn screen, ransacked bedroom, open drawers, and discarded pocket books marked the break in. Jewelry and cash were taken.
John A. Hartford, president of the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, said the firm will distribute 1.5 million dollars in Christmas bonuses to employees earning under 5200 a year who have been with the company more than six months. The total number of beneficiaries was not estimated. The firm employs 835,000 including executives. You can believe what you read in The Herald.
The Shy family expresses gratitude to friends for support during the illness and death of Gordon S Shy. Appreciation is extended for acts of kindness and comforting words. Signed by Mrs Gordon Shy and Children and Mr and Mrs S R Shy and Children.
Mrs Orea Alice Bradshaw of Morehouse died December 6 in Southeast Missouri Hospital Cape Girardeau. Widow of Charles Bradshaw who died April 20 this year. She left seventeen children, seven survive: Marie Dement Gray Ridge Orea Lee Mildred Lemuel Paul and Jack at home.
Douglas Fairbanks Sr widely regarded as a silent screen hero died suddenly Tuesday at his Santa Monica home. He was 55, shocking relatives and fans who admired his work. The item ends with unrelated local classified blurbs about stationery and fruit cakes.
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