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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1939
Page
5
The LA W Class of the Christian church entertained Mrs Rosa Tomey, a long time member, with an afternoon party at Mrs Glenn Matthews home on Southwest street. Guests enjoyed social games and received gifts as Mrs Tomey prepares to move to a new farm near Millersville.
The Woman's Civic Club will hold its first New Year meeting in the public library auditorium on Tuesday afternoon January 2. President Mrs Val Sharp will preside with hostesses Mrs Swan McDonald and Mrs Tharon Stallings assisting.
Members of the Apollo Group will study the character and talents of Kirsten Flagstad, mezzo soprano of the Metropolitan Opera, at the January 5 meeting in the public library auditorium. Mrs. John Reed will retell an interview titled Learning How to Help Yourself.
The first Sikeston high school class of 1928 reunion was at the Palace Cafe on Wednesday night with thirteen of thirty-five members present. Organizer Mrs. Howard Turner of Kewanee Ill assisted by Frank Miller arranged the dinner. decision to make annual with Sikeston members forming the arranging committee chaired by Mrs. Lynn Ancell. Attendees from Sikeston included Mary Baker Mildred Arbaugh Grace Decker Ruby Marshall Hugh Stewart Carl Mathis Lynn Ancell Bill Baker and Frank Miller. Out of town delegates were Mrs Shelburnie Brouner Blytheville Mo Mrs Delmar Abbot Poplar Bluff Mo Mrs Howard Turner Kewanee Ill and Miss Hallie Carey Cairo. Those unable to attend sent cards read at the meeting: Bill Smith Denver Ross Killmore Kirksville Mo Mrs Aleta Hill Howe Tulsa Okla Miss Ozella Gossett Memphis and Walter Weekley New Madrid.
Miss Virginia Hulsey daughter of Mr and Mrs Lem Hulsey of Sikeston and Charles Long son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Long of near Bloomfield were united in marriage Saturday afternoon at the residence of Rev E W Sminer pastor of the Baptist church. The ceremony was read at 2 o'clock with Mr and Mrs Ronald Lee as attendants. The couple visited the groom s parents near Bloomfield after the ceremony and returned Monday night. Mrs Long a Sikeston high school graduate has been employed in the Dan McCoy Seed Company office the past two years. She is described as a capable young businesswoman. Mr Long is a young farmer of the Bloomfield community. The couple are residing temporarily with the bride s parents.
Mass Blanche Matlock, daughter of Mrs. Pearl Matlock, and Charles Robinett, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Robinett, both of the Salcedo community, were united in marriage Saturday night at the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Self in Sikeston. Rev. Self read the ceremony in presence of the groom's brothers Lawrence and Harry Robinett. The couple will reside in Salcedo, where Robinett is engaged in farming.
Kiwanis will observe a Ladies Night Friday December 29 at the Marshall Hotel where Lee Trammel of Dexter will install officers for the coming year. R A Harper becomes president. new vice presidents are James Kevil and F E Mount. Leroy Leslie treasurer. Dr B L McMullin secretary. Mrs E C Matthews will entertain with color moving pictures from her world cruise. Last Friday members exchanged humorous gifts and F E Mount reported pancake day sales of 161.15 with 135.00 profit. Charles Tanner attended as a guest. Sikeston PTA meets January 1 at 3:15 PM in the south grade school music room for a Health program by nurse Della Poe.
Mr and Mrs Alvie Garner entertained a family dinner Tuesday night at their Sikes avenue home. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Allen Garner Mr and Mrs O A Sharp Mr and Mrs Ivan Sharp and Mrs Millie Smith. Poplar Bluff residents attended the gathering.
Lonnie M. Stanles of Sikeston, a lieutenant governor in the 3fc Kan Ark district, was recognized by Hyuvars Kiwanis Clubs in the Hiwanigram for his many fine services. The Division 12 tribute presented him with a tangible gift.
Funeral services were held last Saturday afternoon at 2 oclock on West Gladys Street for William T Stubblefield a Sikeston district farmer who died in Cape Girardeau after a long farming life in Scots County. He was 66 and had lived in Sikeston for twelve years with his widow and seven children surviving including Linn Smith Lowell Greer Kathleen Stubblefield J W Stubblefield Blanche and Lorraine Stubblefield and F F Stubblefield. Interment followed in Carpenter Cemetery at McMullin.
The article notes many Mississippian families and tenants receiving farm loans under the Farm Credit Act of 1935. It reports over $598,000 in farm mortgage loans by the land bank and commission during four years to aid farm purchases. It also lists upcoming annual stockholder meetings for Sikeston National Farm Loan Association and the National Farms, with details on meeting times and representatives. Deputy safety issues mention street restrictions in Cumberland, MD, requiring permits for operations.
While Mr and Mrs Fred Harris were away in Lebanon Missouri burglars entered their Park Avenue residence Sunday night. Edward Fuchs, returning by chance, alerted Highway Patrol who found the interior in general disorder with matches struck, muddy floors, and beds rumpled. Harris couple returned Tuesday and worked late to restore order.
A three room frame house behind the Tom Sailor residence in the Smith addition was partially destroyed by fire shortly after noon today. Firefighters faced a water shortage, a bucket brigade formed, and the blaze was brought under control. loss not covered by insurance.
Police court recorded five violators Tuesday during the two day Christmas Foliday season. Rosie Mae Burt pleaded guilty to striking her husband. Arthur Burt was fined eight dollars for a dance incident. Jack Hackney charged with fighting fined eight dollars. Darrell Owens fined eight dollars for drunkenness. G F Kernell fined eight dollars for disturbing the peace. Fred Thomas committed to the streets for failure to pay a fine and costs after fighting.
Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Co announces production of the HD-14 tractor at the Springfield Til plant early in 1940. The machine is said to deliver 195 drawbar horsepower and is powered by a new six cylinder two cycle Diesel engine. Lewis Tractor Co of Sikeston is the local dealer.
The State Highway Department will hold a road letting on January 5 for roadside improvements at the intersection of Routes 53 and 62 in Dunkin county. Also to be let are 4185 miles of surface on Route A between Wardell and Bragg City and 1 042 miles of graded earth bridge and gravel on Route P between Swift and Netherlands in Pemiscot county. A circular petition labels the action a round robin.
Mrs. Alvie Waddell and her son Richard Dale of Thebes Illinois were guests of Mr. and Mrs. E A Duragan today, sharing a social call and conversation during their visit.
A cave near San Antonio, Texas, hosts a colony of bats that consume about 600 tons of leaf-eating insects each year, highlighting their significant role in natural pest control and potential agricultural benefits.
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