Sikeston notices at 119 West Malone Avenue
A Thursday listing for Sikeston Missouri provides contact telephones 99 and 900 at 119 West Malone Avenue.
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West Malone Avenue
Sikeston, Missouri
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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1940
Page
17
Postal notice from Sikeston Missouri dated March 9 1908
Second class matte entry recorded at the Sikeston Missouri post office under the Act of March 3 1878. The notice cites the March 9 1908 entry date and official classification for mailing purposes.
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Sikeston
Missouri
A GOOD YEAR FOR THE HERALD IN SIKESTON 1940
The Herald reflects on a good year in Sikeston and vicinity as 1940 ends and 1941 begins. The publisher praises readers patrons correspondents and local helpers whose loyal service made the newspaper possible and expresses gratitude for the community spirit and trust.
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the Herald
Sikeston
Herald
The
Company K Guardsmen Leave For Year Of Service
Sikeston residents follow Company K as its Guardsmen depart for a year in camp. The community, with many local homes represented, pledges to stay in touch and await their return, honoring the unit’s prideful record and traditions upheld by the regiment.
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Sikeston
Company K
Unique Christmas card from Baltimore medical artist
P. D. Malone of Baltimore sent The Herald a rare black and white Christmas card. The drawing shows Santa with a twinkling eye, surrounded by artistic depictions of tissues and muscles from a surgical operation Malone helped perform at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Malone and Mrs. Malone returned home Tuesday for a holiday visit with their parents.
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Santa Claus
Santa
Malone
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Sikeston Water Fight A Court Stops Utility Threat
Twenty years ago Sikeston was barred by Circuit Judge Frank Kelly from cutting Sikeston’s water supply over a disputed bill for repairs to Missouri Public Utilities Company plant. John Russell spent Christmas with C L Whitener at Fredericktown.
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Sikeston Herald
Frank Kelly
Missouri Public Utilities Company
Sikeston
John Russell
C. L. Whitener
Fredericktown
Franklin Moore Breaks Arm In Car Cranking Accident
Franklin Moore sustained a broken arm Sunday evening while cranking a car. Dinner guests at several homes included Dr and Mrs A A Mayfield with James Klein and family, Murray Klein and Nina Marshall, Glenn Matthews, Tanner Dye, Elmer Wilson, and Cora and Maggie Matthews at J F Cox's home.
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Franklin Moore
A. A. Mayfield
James Klein
Camille
Murray Klein
Nina Marshall
Glenn Matthews
Tanner Dye
Elmer Wilson
Misses Cora
Maggie Matthews
J. F. Cox
Betty Matthews Illness Noted by Friends
This item reports that Mrs. Betty Matthews is seriously ill, and notes that many friends express concern. No further details on location or prognosis are provided.
Hetheringtons Visit Cody Daughters in Canada
Dr and Mrs J E Hetherington of Cody New Brunswick Canada are guests of their daughters Mrs E P Coleman Jr and Mrs T C McClure. The card notes family ties and hospitality as the visitors stay with relatives during their trip.
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J. E. Hetherington
Cody, New Brunswick
Canada
E. P. Coleman Jr
T. C. McClure
Engagement announced at Dexter reception for Miss Helen Grojean
A reception in Dexter last week celebrated Miss Helen Grojean and announced her engagement to Jean Hirschberg.
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Helen Grojean
Dexter
Jean Hirschberg
Richard Halliburton to Lecture in Sikeston Jan 7
Five years ago report notes Richard Halliburton will lecture in Sikeston January 7 under the sponsorship of Sikeston public schools. He is expected to appear at an event organized by local education authorities and supported by the school system.
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Richard Halliburton
Sikeston
Clay Mitchell Elected Scout Leader at Kiwanis Lions Dinner
Clay Mitchell was elected head of the Sikeston Boy Scout organization during a dinner meeting hosted by Kiwanis and Lions Clubs and Scouters, reflecting community support for youth scouting leadership.
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Clay Mitchell
Sikeston Boy Scout Organization
Kiwanis and Lions Clubs
Scouters
Sikeston Post Office Sees Record Christmas Volume
Last year, during the week before Christmas, Sikeston post office business was unusually heavy according to Postmaster Pleas Malcolm. The 1939 season set records in letters and package tonnage for the office.
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Sikeston
Malcolm
Foley Motor Co. Sold to Walton and Williams
The Foley Motor Co., Sikeston Ford Agency, was purchased this week from J. Wm. Foley by Herbert Walton and Ralph Williams, the latter of Cape Girardeau.
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Foley Motor Co
Holiday deaths near six hundred nationwide
The holiday toll for the nation is approaching 600 as of this morning, with Missouri reporting more than a dozen fatalities. In personal news, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Vowels observed their sixty fourth wedding anniversary on December 23.
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Missouri
J. H. Vowels
Farmer in Sikeston District Rejects Government Loans
In Sikeston district most corn is harvested with residual grain stored on farms and in elevators under government loans. A farmer who did not take a loan criticizes neighbors who benefited, saying he still prefers to work and pay his own way while others rely on government aid.
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Sikeston
Sikeston Weather Forecast For Christmas Rain Likely
Meteorologist Albert Klamm of the Missouri Institute of Aeronautics predicts rain for Sikeston and southeast Missouri for Christmas. Temperatures are expected to range from about 30 to 55 degrees with recent days showing a high of 64 and a low of 28.
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Sikeston
Missouri
Albert Klamm
Missouri Institute of Aeronautics
Mr. Klamm
Martin Couple Guests On Christmas Day In Caruthersville
Dr and Mrs A D Martin were guests Christmas Day of the former's mother Mrs Ada Martin at Caruthersville.
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A. D. Martin
Ada Martin
Caruthersville
Parma Officer Slain and Two Wounded in Shootout
S. F. Boling, 46, a Laval billard hall employee, surrendered after a deadly Parma gun battle that killed Parma Marshal W. T. Wormack, 47, and wounded Ezra Allen, 30, and James Westfall, 60. Allen and Westfall were hospitalized in Cape Girardeau with Westfall in critical condition. Boling faces first degree murder charges.
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S. F. Boling
Billard Hall
Parma
W. T. Wormack
John Tandy
State Highway Patrol
Woormack
Boling
Ezra Allen
Wormack
James Westfall
Alen
Westfall
Cape Girardeau
Laval
Allen
Tandy
Worm
Refunds Proposed for Farm Bureau Members in New Madrid County
The New Madrid County Farm Bureau Executive Committee voted a ten percent refund or patronage dividend on hog cholera serum and similar purchases after November 1 1941. The twelve month refund period runs from November 1 1940 with refunds issued at its end. The group schedules a January 16 afternoon meeting to adopt a new constitution and by laws and to elect 1941 officers. Membership drives aim for 500 by January 3 with 420 reported, including 40 in New Madrid township not yet turned in.
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New Madrid County Farm Bureau Executive Committee
Farm Bureau
New Madrid
Wm. Dawson Jr
H. G. Cathey
C. O. Hawkins
W. E. Hammock
Teal
Arline Avery
J. W. Daugherty
Knights of Tite Road Dinner Readied in Carthage
Carthage Mo December 24 George Stump announced his annual Christmas dinner for hoboes features roast beef potatoes tomatoes carrots onions turnips pickles celery radishes crackers bread oranges and cake. Since starting in 1934 the knights of the road dinner has grown from eight guests to fifty last year and Stump expects even more this year with local help via can donations reading Brother Can You Spare a Dime.
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Carthage
George Stump
Stump
Knights of the Road
Night rally unites Nazarene churches across region
Members of the Sikeston Church of the Nazarene will attend a watch night rally at the Caruthersville Church of the Nazarene on New Year’s Eve. Participating churches include Cape Girardeau Bell City Charleston Morehouse Matthews Wardell Caruthersville and Sikeston. Rev. J. W. Hoffert announced.
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Sikeston
Eleanor McClure Visits in Webster Groves Missouri
Eleanor McClure daughter of Dr and Mrs T C McClure spent the weekend with Betsey Bennett in Webster Groves Missouri.
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Eleanor McClure
T. C. McClure
Betsey Bennett
Webster Gorves, Mo
Gift of Bicycle Brings Unforeseen Christmas Joy to Farm Family
Joe Crouthers, a Sikeston area farmer six miles south, was stunned to learn he won a bicycle from Bundles for Britain inc. The news arrived on Christmas Day as he hosts nine children, with relatives from Texas, San Francisco and San Diego joining a festive reunion and a big dinner. His reaction mixed delight and disbelief as the family savors gifts and surprises.
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The
Herald
Bundles For Britain, Inc
Joe Crouthers
Sikeston
Crouthers
Mr. Crouthers
Texas
San Francisco
Cal
San Diego
Died While Visiting Sikeston Father Passes Away
Francis DeLancey Hudson died at her daughter Mrs. C J Stevens Sikeston home after a illness. Funeral services were held at Welsh Funeral Home and later at Desloge Baptist Church with interment near Desloge. He was born August 18 1858 in Alberlemar County Virginia and lived on a Desloge farm for over thirty years. He is survived by seven daughters nine grandchildren and the Stevens family of Sikeston plus relatives in St Louis Colorado Springs Lake Arrowhead and Los Angeles.
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F. D. Hudson
C. J. Stevens
Sikes Avenue
John L. Taylor
Methodist Church
Desloge
Baptist Church
Francis DeLancey Hudson
Alberlemar County
Virginia
St. Francois County
Aludson
Hudson
Sikeston
Stevens
W. L. Krekel
St. Louis
Fred Hoskings
Colorado Springs
Colo
Ernest Grosche
Lake Arrowhead
Cal
B. F. Pigg
Sally Hudson
Raymond Winer
Los Angeles
Frank Stevens
Martha
Janet Stevens
Weekly Services at Sikeston Lutheran Church
Rev G C Schramm will preach Sunday morning December 29 on They Made Known Abroad the Saying concerning the Child at 9 oclock. Sunday school follows at 10. Children's instruction class meets Saturdays at 2. Children’s Christmas program held Christmas Eve. New Year’s Eve services December 31 with Rev Schramm preaching The Word of Our God Shall Stand Forever.
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G. C. Schramm
Sikeston Lutheran Church
Schramme
Company K Officer to Fort Benning
Second Lieutenant George I. Staley of Cape Girardeau an officer of Company K is to report at Fort Benning Georgia on December 29 for a three months course of specialized Army training. Mrs Staley will remain at home in Cape Girardeau while Lieut Staley is in Georgia and plans to join him at Camp Robinson Little Rock Arkansas when he joins Company K there for the remainder of the years training period.
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George I. Staley
Cape Girardeau
Company K
Fort Benning
Funeral Services for Dixie Lee Stokely in Williamsville
Funeral services for Mrs. Dixie Lee Stokely who died Friday in Paducah Kentucky were held Monday at St Francis Xavier church with Rev J J O Neil officiating. Interment followed in Memorial Park cemetery. A 61 year old native of New Madrid County she lived in Williamsville for over 30 years. Surviving sisters and brothers include Mrs Ray Paducah Ky Mrs W M Schurenberg Sikeston and Mrs A Carr Sikeston Mrs Mary Ellis Toronto Ohio George D Lee West Helena Ark F A Lee Hilma and S M Lee Council Bluffs Ia.
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Dixie Lee Stokely
Paducah
George Ray
St. Francis Xavier Church
J. J. O'Neil
Memorial Park Cemetery
Stokely
New Madrid County
Williamsville
Joseph Stokely
Ray
W. M. Schurenberg
A. Carr
Sikeston
Mary Ellis
Toronto
Ohio
George D. Lee
West Helena
Ark
F. A. Lee
Hilma
S. M. Lee
Council Bluff
Sikeston Local Personal Notes Highlight Holiday Visits
Miss Emma Lee Grojean visits Sikeston from University City. Several residents travel for holidays, including Major Malone in Arkansas, the Aday family in Memphis, and Miss Nina Vern Taylor from Cape Girardeau. West Point cadet Joe Dover hosts a Christmas Eve dinner for classmates. Laurene Fowler marks her ninth birthday on Christmas. Several groups plan trips to Florida and New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl, while others visit relatives in Chicago, St. Louis, and Bertrand.
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Emma Lee Grojean
University City
Jean Hirschberg
C. L. Malone
Little Rock
Ark
Major Malone
Jack Aday
Dan McCoy
John Aday
Memphis
Margaret Dunn
Robert Hawkey
Chicago
Elmos Taylor
Nina Vern Taylor
State Teachers College
Cape Girardeau
Thomas McClure
Moses Brown School
Providence
R. I
T. C. McClure
Harrison Tanner
Sam
Ruth
St. Louis
Dora Savers
Jesse Hamby
Hamby
Eugene Hirschberg
Ralph Hirschberg
Florida
Ray Marsh
Addie Abell
Nancy and Maude Marsh
Bertrand
Wm. G. Marsh
A. M. Hargus
Cairo
Billy Ellis
Baltimore
Frank Marsh
Sikeston
Joe Dover
U. S. Military Academy
West Point
New York
Harry Dover
Laurene Fowler
G. M. Fowler
Laurene
Stan Barton
Glenn
P. M. Barton
Lilbourn
Bartons
Collierville
Tenn
The
Herald
Lions Club Gives Early Christmas Break
The Sikeston Lions Club will not meet this week. Officials said the usual Wednesday noon gathering is cancelled due to the holiday season and the next dinner meeting is set for Wednesday January 8, 1941.
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Lions Club
Sikeston Lions Club
Kiwanians Meet at Palace Cafe This Friday
Sikeston Kiwanians will hold their regular weekly dinner meeting at the Palace Cafe Friday night December 27. R A Harper, club president, will preside over the business session, and W P Wilkerson, president elect, will lead the program.
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Sikeston Kiwanians
Palace Cafe
R. A. Harper
W. P. Wilkerson
Missouri births and deaths in 1939 show natural increase
The Census Bureau reported Missouri had 58,876 births and 42,485 deaths in 1939, a natural increase of 16,291. Birth rate was 15.6 per 1,000, death rate 11.3, with heart disease, cancer and nephritis leading causes.
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Missouri
Census Bureau
West North Central
Missouri births by age group and twins triplets counts
Mothers aged 20 to 24 led with 18 087 births in the year. Missouri records show 13 triplets and 649 sets of twins. August accounted for 5 464 births as the leading birth month.
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Missouri
Tell Your Neighbor He Should Read The Herald Too
A compact note urges readers to share the habit of reading The Herald with neighbors. It emphasizes community awareness and timely information among residents.
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Herald
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clint Hi. Denman
Publisher
Ward Denman
Scott
Adjoining Counties
P. D. Malone
Betty Matthews
Knights OF Tite Road
Watcil
Nazarene Church
Lutheran Church
Sister OF Likestonians
Merry Christmas
Eubanks Lumber CO
Sikeston, Mo
Kirk-McCoy Hardware Co
Christ
Dept. Stores
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