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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1939

Page

15

Sikeston Herald issue details and holiday greeting

The Sikeston Herald notes publisher L H Denman and Denmar assistant publishs weekly at 9 West Malone Avenue Sikeston Missouri with subscriptions 1.50 in Scott and adjoining counties 2.00 elsewhere terms in advance entered as second class matter March 9 190S wishes readers a happy Christmas and a joyous New Year in the holiday message.

H. Denman Denmar West Malone Avenue Sikeston, Missouri Scott Sikeston Mussouri

Let There Be Light Christmas Appeal in Sikeston

Benarr Macfaddern urges readers to turn on lights at dusk Christmas Eve and, for rural villagers, to place a lighted candle in a window. He frames this as a celebration of liberty, urging Sikeston and Missouri to show gratitude for a free, illuminated nation amid Christmas programs on local radio.

Benarr Macfaddern America the Herald Sikeston

Still Smearing Hoover Campaign Returns in Harper Ad

The ongoing smear against former President Hoover is cited as renewed by Red Cross associates and Roosevelt allies over relief work in Europe and Finland. Harper's Magazine issued a full page apology in January admitting the error about Hoover writing his own speeches, asserting he did so and expressing regret.

Hoover American Red Cross Roosevelt Mr. Hoover Red Cross Europe Finland America Fimlane Harper's Magazine M. Hoover Harper's J. K. Atkins Seneca Johnson

Christmas Spirits and Auto Fatalities Barometer

A caution that some spirits at Christmas spoil the real mood, noting that automobile fatalities will gauge how freely those spirits have been used. The remark ties holiday behavior to road safety implications.

He Came as a Child in Christmas Teachings

An essay extols Jesus as a child born in Bethlehem shaping modern views of childhood and society. It argues Jesus elevated the child, defended their rights, and created a universal kingdom through humility, poverty, and sacrifice, with praise across nations and tongues.

Jesus Bethlehem Kingdom of Heaven Hle

Jolly Twelve Club Guests at Mrs Glen Matthews Luncheon

The Jolly Twelve Club were guests of Mrs Glen Matthews at a luncheon meeting on Wednesday.

The Jolly Twelve Club Glen Matthews

Christmas Parties At Local Homes And Clubs

Mrs. Gossett hosted a Willing Workers Christmas gathering. Mrs. Pitman held an evening party on North Kingshighway. Dozens attended dances at the Country Club including Misses Tanner Van Horne and Mary Jane Sikes. Mrs. Lasley, a bride, was honored at a shower. Several couples plan travels over Christmas and New Year. A Croquet Club supper and a dinner bridge at Parl avenue featured guests and a Christmas tree.

J. M. Pitman North Kingshighway al Garner The Christian Church Sikes Avenue W. O. Lasley Hugh Stewart Sue Tanner Alice van Horne Country Club W. A. Anthony Parl Avenue J. E. Robinson C. T. Old Francis Club Frank van Horne C S Tanner

Sikeston Class of 1929 Holds Tenth Reunion

The Sikeston High School class of 1929 held its tenth reunion at Hudson's Cafe last Saturday with 23 members present. City Attorney Robert A. Dempster acted as toastmaster. music by a high school choir directed by Miss Helen Campbell. Roy V. Ellise, then superintendent, gave an interesting talk. Attendees included Raft. A. Dempster and guests from Dexter Farmington Blytheville Benton and others. Messages came from distant members, including Virginia Hudson Oklahoma City and Mrs. Grace Long Yantis Lexington among others. The arrangements committee was re elected for another year.

Sikeston High School Hudson's Cafe Robert A. Dempster Helen Campbell Roy V. Ellise Sikeston Robt. A. Dempster Conly Purcell Earl Keller Ronald Lee John A. Moll Carroll Sutton Marie Marshall Helen Baker Linus Evans Lynn Swaim Thelbert Watson Dellar Mott Robert Mow Buford Baker Dexter Kemper Bruton Farmington Shelburne Brewer Blytheville Ark Wekson McDonald Benton Virginia Hudson Oklahoma City Okla Robert Bradley Bismarck N. D Noland White Centralia Ralph Fennimore Cape Girardeau Grace Long Yantis Lexington Robert Dempater

Pasteurized milk digested easier and stays sweeter than raw milk

A comparison finds pasteurized milk easier to digest and retains sweetness longer than raw milk, suggesting improved taste and digestive comfort for consumers.

Eastern Star to Hold Last Meeting of Old Year

The Eastern Star Chapter will hold its last meeting of the old year on Thursday night December 28 with Mrs. Ben Ritter in charge. Five candidates will be initiated into membership and all members are urged to attend.

Eastern Star Ben Ritter

Eastern Star Chapter Elects New Officers

Mrs. L. R. Burns was elected worthy patron of the Eastern Star Chapter at the regular meeting last Thursday night, succeeding Mrs. Ben Ritter. Ritter was chosen worthy patron. Other officers elected include Mrs. Carl Wilkinson associate matron I G Lewis associate patron Mrs Frank F Converse conductress Mrs Wade L Malcolm associate conductress Mrs Steve Humphreys secretary Miss Susan Putnam treasurer. Remaining officers will be appointed by the new worthy matron and installed with the elective officers.

L. R. Burns Eastern Star Chapter Ben Ritter Carl Wilkinson I. G. Lewis Frank F. Converse Wade L. Malcolm Steve Humphreys Susan Putnam

Sikeston Chicks Rally Past Cape Girardeau Electrics 32–31

Alphonso Swaim hit the decisive shot after Carl Eaton sparked a second half surge with 14 points as Sikeston edged Hill's Electrics in the second game of a double header. The score at half was 18–12.

Sikeston Chicks Hill Electrcs Cape Girardeau Diehrstadt Alphonso Swaim Carl Eaton

Methodist Church Carpet Arrival Delayed to January

The Methodist church carpet ordered by the Co-Workers Society will be installed in the latter part of January. Supply shortages from mills have reduced the yardage by approximately 600, delaying installation by a month.

Methodist Church Co-Workers Society of the

Sirreston Personal Notes Rally Holiday Travel

Duquoin Illinois hosts Mr and Mrs A McCord on business. Mrs Calvin Greer heads to Excelsior Springs Missouri for Christmas at Hotel Snapp. Flu recovery for Minnie Anderson. T L chitester to Camden Arkansas for holidays with parents. Ocelia Gossett visits Sikeston with parents James Gossett. Lizzie Ferrell to Clayton Maine for Christmas with Roy Johnson family. Eleanor Harty to New York City to see Jun and Joan McVickers. W T Stubblefield's major operation condition unchanged at Southeast Missouri Hospital Cape Girardeau. Fred Rodman and wife from Jefferson City visit Kendall family in Sikeston. H L Harty hosts Harty's relatives for Christmas. V McDaniel hosts Brase family and Jones family for supper.

Calvin Greer Excelsior Springs James Gossett Lizzie Ferrell Clayton Roy Johnson Eleanor Harty New York City June Joan McVickers Montclair N. J W. T. Stubblefield Southeast Missouri Cape Girardeau Fred Rodman Jefferson City Walter Kendall H. L. Harty Harty J. D. Mechin Charles Jack Gray Gray’s Point

W T Stubblefield Undergoes Major Surgery in Cape Girardeau

W T Stubblefield had a major operation at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau on Monday. His condition is reported as fairly satisfactory. Mrs. Stubblefield remains with her husband.

W. T. Stubblefield Southeast Missouri Hospital Cape Girardeau Mrs. Stubblefield

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