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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1938
Page
9
State Highway officials urge readers to heed clear traffic signals for a safe Christmas and New Year. Key figures emphasize that signs and reflectors guide drivers toward safety, while stressing personal responsibility to avoid becoming a statistic.
A historic highway safety piece emphasizes strict observance of roadside signs as essential to safe travel. Leaders Edward W. Gray H G Simpson Robert B Brooks and H A Bhehler of the Missouri State Highway Commission warn that most highway mishaps arise from drivers who ignore or misread signs. They advocate educational signs reminding motorists to inspect their vehicle, follow rules, and assess fatigue and alcohol impact to protect loved ones.
The Governor and Highway Commission express appreciation for support in highway safety and construction. They wish readers a happy Christmas and New Year and seek continued help to make Missouri highways safer in 1939 and beyond.
The marriage of Mrs Emma Clack a Charleston high school commercial subjects teacher and Leo P Steimle of Cape Girardeau will take place Christmas afternoon in Charleston Herald advertisers are worthy of your patronage.
The Benton county recorder issued licenses this week to Myrtle Jacobs of Morley and John Vaughn of Marion Kentucky as well as Lucille Spain and Walter Walker, both of Morley.
City engineer Harvey S Johnson reports about 29 blocks of Sikeston streets paved since last May with work paused until spring. Paved streets include Hunter College avenue Scott Moore South New Madrid New Street East Gladys Kathleen Shelby Ruth Harris and others total sidewalk work done and sewer and drainage ditch improvements advancing.
A man who gave the name John Smith was arrested by the State Highway Patrol after attempting to build a fire in a barn on Theodore Hopper’s farm north of town. He claimed to be warming himself, and was released after authorities determined he was not a dangerous threat. Hopper declined to press charges and hoped for custody to assess his mental state.
Policewoman Hazel Hagerty arrested a Sheik Abdul operating in a store booth who distributed astrological charts and claimed to read minds. The man admitted the stars offered no guidance and the incident was reported as a telephone news item.
Daniel Calhoun Roper secretary of commerce resigned on Thursday for personal reasons. Rumor cites Harry L Hopkins for the cabinet post as Roper’s departure follows attacks from New Dealers over his cautious stance. A second item notes state trooper Melvin Dace detained J Tripp 57 Mansfield Mo on bogus checks. a woman Mary Jo Morgan Shreveport La accompanied him.
Jefferson City Missouri Supreme Court ruling upholds the 15 year old filled milk law banning foreign fat or oil in milk. The injunction blocking enforcement in Cole County was set aside. State Agricultural Commissioner Jewell Mayes calls the decision a victory for dairy industry and 200000 milk producers.
King Care via the Department of Agriculture distributed 1000 plows to poor Romanian farmers as Christmas assistance. The gift aims to ease winter farming burdens and boost productivity in rural areas.
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