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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1938
Page
4
A young man speaks to Molly aboard a boat as she endures sadness over lost sight and a broken engagement. He compliments her smile, bringing a brief, cautious ease before she resumes a somber mood. The scene hints at emotional strain and personal conflict amid festive surroundings.
The scene aboard ship opens with Pollyanna banter and wary optimism between Lois and Jack. Amid reflections on health and charm, Pollyanna pressures Jack to be more agreeable while Lois concedes her eyes are improving. A weary mate departs to face a wife urging him ashore, gifting the moment a hopeful, restless mood.
Chicago psychologists debate New Year resolutions with Dr Roberti N McMurray calling them a Humbug and Dr Georgy W Crane defending them. They note most resolutions fade by May but offer ideas such as paying sincere compliments and making a plan to progress, urging practical self-improvement.
Footballs biggest event returns on New Year's Day as hotels dine and millions watch. Last year saw massive crowds at the bowl games with fans flocking to stadiums and surrounding venues for the holiday matchup season.
State Trooper Melvin Dace arrested Harry Lee Turner of Winnipeg on December 2 at the Highways 60 and 61 intersection on suspicion of theft. Turner, with Ira and Mrs. Rhodes, both of Winnipeg, held in Scott County jail as Canadian officials issue instructions. Turner reportedly served three years in Canada for eleven auto thefts and is linked to cars moved across state lines via Sikeston.
The marriage of Miss Liz Smith daughter of Mrs Effin Hughes of Himo and Tommy Ennis son of Mrs Ella Ennis of Fornfelt took place at Invuon Christmas at the Nimo Methodist church Rev H E Ryan performed the ceremony. The couple will reside in Tlmo where the bridegroom is employed at the Modet Grocery.
Arizona Democrat Senator Hayden said Congress would likely consider a long term PWA construction program after approving an emergency WPA appropriation of 650 to 750 million dollars. Some lawmakers urged making the Public Works Administration semi permanent and preparing projects a year in advance to match private industry slowdowns.
Four colleges meet in Floyd Field House in Cape Girardeau for the first local collegiate basketball tournament. The opening pairings pit Cape Girardeau Teachers against Sparks College of Shelbyville, followed by Carbondale Teachers versus Delta Miss Teachers. Winners play for the title, losers for the consolation. Delta Miss Teachers are favored from last season’s National Tournament run to semifinals in Kansas City. Sparks College, though small, edged Cape Indians 3 29 last year.
Dr John W Thompson of Harvard University warned at a science meeting that the United States is moving too fast. He noted that heavy physical and mental work strains nerves and reflexes, with mental fatigue cited as a major cause of illness leading to medical care for many people.
Numerous transfers listed from Minnie IL Armstrong to Home Owners Loan Corp and Backer Investment Co to Richard Halton Jr and Bernard Huger, plus parcels to General American Life, J. F. Hooker, C C McClain, and others. Includes hundreds of acres across sections, townships, ranges in Morley, Sikeston, Oran, Chaffee, Dohogne additions and surrounding areas, with several $1 or $1000 nominal conveyances and multiple lenders and estates involved.
A University of Chicago study using Peoria as a typical city links poverty and relief to higher divorce rates, while wealth and home ownership correlate with lower rates. Delinquency and premarital sex instruction from peers, rather than parents or educators, appear linked to divorces. Data show Peoria’s rate at 2.25 percent per year versus Illinois 1.14 and national 1.23. The article also trails into local social notes and holiday visits among residents.
A series of real estate transfers lists buyers and sellers including Dwight Warren to Raymond Holmes for lots 3 and 4 in Mc Coy Tanner 4th addition Sikes ton for 2500. Adam Felter to Sylvester Felter and Sylvester to Adams Felter for lands in Survey 638 township 28 range 13 each for 1. Aug Auduchon to Home Owners Loan Corporation for lot 6 part 5 and 7 block 42 Chaffee for 1700. Bank of Ilmo to Chris Himmels bach for lots 11 and 12 Bell addition Fornfelt for 600. Louis Totty et al to Henry Uelsmann 80 acres in section 9 township 29 range 13 for 75. Aug effort to Henry Uelsmann for lots 16 17 block 7 Mimo for 75. Sikeston Concrete Tile & Construction Co to J A Young for lot 18 block 12 Chamber of Commerce addition Sikeston for 1. Leo Fischer Jr 740 acres in section 9 township 26 range 14 for 109. Hunter Land Development Co to O L Spencer lands in section 24 township 28 range 15 for 25. association to Elmer Couch lot 17 block 16 Chaffee for 750.
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