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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1940
Page
7
The Sikeston Herald lists CLINT H. DENMAN as publisher and Ward Denman as assistant. Published every Thursday at 119 West Malone Sikeston Missouri. The paper charges $1.50 yearly for Scott and adjoining counties and $2.00 elsewhere, with terms strictly in advance.
The notice states the item is entered as second class matter on March 9, 1908, at the Sikeston Missouri post office under the 1879 act, indicating publication and mailing status.
Sikeston celebrates Harry Dudley as he is elevated to colonel of the 140th Infantry Missouri National Guard. A longtime officer, teacher, businessman, and public servant, Dudley has served Sikeston and Southeast Missouri with distinction. The Herald predicts further honors and increased service ahead.
Alvah Daily Sikeston resident and farmer died leaving a quiet man known for honest service and aid to others. He ran a farm seed store in Sikeston and operated a farm, earning respect as a kind, courteous neighbor who did good deeds for the community. He will be remembered fondly.
The Memphis paper commemorates its one hundredth anniversary with a 328 page centennial edition hailed as a history of Memphis and the surrounding region. The issue credits leading journalists and declares a legacy of service and progress for the community.
The Southeast Missourian Achievement Edition of 1939, published last Saturday in Cape Girardeau by the Naeter Brothers, presents a picture and narrative of the city’s progress in 1939 and over the past decade. The 84 page issue highlights industry, business growth, education, and new homes, plus ample display advertising to show a thriving center in education and commerce. Publishers Fred and George Naeter and their team are praised for a superior edition reflecting credit on Cape Girardeau and the district.
Citizens spotlight at a National Guard meeting and banquet drew criticism for two omissions in recognizing editors. The Standard editor was not noted as a colonel by right of Governor Stark’s personal military staff, while The Herald editor’s prior service with the Sixth Missouri regiment was overlooked. The Herald editor, offering forgiveness, notes the omission unless a finer uniform is worn.
Twenty years ago extensive repairs were planned for the Bijyou confectionery room with a new cross-room divison called a colo nade to separate the ice cream parlor from the soda fountain and salesroom. A mechanical instrument named Violo Virtuosa was installed.
City council discussed prohibiting raffles and slot machines with emphasis on enforcing the current ordinance. Hazel Young visited for the holidays and returned to Fulton Missouri to resume studies at William Woods College. U D C Chapter opened the year with a meeting at Mrs. Tanner’s home, with Mrs. Hinchey leading.
Sikeston residents must obtain a library application from Miss Blair Law. Construction of Siketon’s new armory began January 18, 1938 and is about 85 percent done, with C. M. Taylor overseeing the project. A New Year’s Eve party was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Swacker and Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Harty. Mrs. E. C. Matthews and daughter Olga, her son Edward, and Mrs. C. D. Matthews Jr. plan a world cruise from New York tomorrow.
Missouri motorists will pay the federal government 6.5 million dollars in gasoline taxes for 1939, an estimate by A. G. Lewallen. The amount marks a 9 percent increase from 1938 and adds to 13 million dollars in state gasoline taxes. Lewallen notes the federal tax adds 50 percent to Missouri’s gasoline cost and calls for repealing the duplicating levy.
The uniform is described as extravagant, making a National Guardsman’s gear resemble overalls. Amid snow covered grounds, attention shifts to feeding birds that now rely on human generosity.
Miss Blair Law and Caroline Hewins urge early exposure to literature to form lifelong reading habits. They describe how home reading foundations, emotional appeal, and factual storytelling support a child’s emerging literacy, citing Little Black Sambo and animal stories as ideal for beginners.
The senior class, aided by Miss Electa O'Hara, sold about 300 dozens of dates at fifteen cents per dozen for the Christmas project. Proceeds will fund the spring senior trip. Garland Parker and the debate squad attended non decision debates in Morley with participants listed. The Student Council met, hearing reports from the steering and social committees. School improvements included varnishing entrances and refinishing the gym floor and other buildings. The upcoming semester will bring limited course changes, shifting from trigonometry to advanced algebra and economics to sociology.
The Pre School Division of the Parent Teacher Association will meet Monday night January 8 at the home economics cottage with Miss Blair Law librarian as guest speaker. Miss Law will discuss Books for Pre School Children. Fathers and mothers of pre school children are invited and urged to attend.
The province of Quebec reports 342 women farmers clubs operating in 67 counties, highlighting organized farming support networks. This indicates broad geographic coverage and active participation by women in agricultural leadership across the province.
Mr and Mrs Arthur E Holton Jr celebrated their wedding last Friday night December 29 at the Sikeston Methodist church home of Rev John J Taylor. The bride was Nora Engram daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Engram and the couple will reside at the Tyre apartments on South Kings highway with their friends in attendance.
Mr and Mrs Owen Johnson Jr announce their wedding which took place on December 25 at Rev D K Foster Presbyterian minister home in Caruthersville Miss Christine Tire and Joe Baker of Morehouse attended the couple Mrs Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm A Johnson of Sikeston worked at the International Shoe Company factory here Mr Johnson son of Mrs Mamie Johnson near Sikeston is a young farmer The couple have not fixed their future residence.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lewis visited Mrs. C. W. Hollister and spouse last week after their December 24 Cape Girardeau marriage. Mrs. Lewis, formerly Miss Virginia Stubblefield of Cape Girardeau, will accompany him to Pittsburgh where he now directs Gulf Refining Co. barges. They drove to Pittsburgh from Paducah, Kentucky, following the visit.
Avis Blewett Russell, niece of Arch and John Russell of Sikeston, and Robert Jarden Reed of New York City, married December 28 at Cape Girardeau home. Willard P. Russell attended. Ceremony by Dr. Clifford L. Stanley. They will reside in New York City. Mrs Reed has MA from Columbia and taught at Saranac Lake. Reed is with Corporation Truck Co of NY.
The Apollo Group convenes in the library auditorium at 3 PM Friday January 5 with Mrs John Reed leading the program on Kirsten Flagstad. Mrs Charles Lindley presents Learning How to Help Yourself, plus vocal trios, songs from The Bohemian Girl and Tales of Hoffman, a Neapolitan Love Song, a piano duet, and an opera quiz. attendance prize promised.
The Book Club will meet Monday afternoon in the library auditorium to review the Broadway play The Little Foxes by Lillian Hellman. Mrs H N Draughon and Mrs W F Wilkerson will lead the discussion and review of the famous drama.
The writer reflects on Gone With the Wind star Vivien Leigh and actor Clark Gable in Missouri, recalls interviews with Maude Adams, and notes 1940 expectations. It highlights Missouri stories including Mr Putoff’s pigs, G. W. Kinsell’s political pledge switch, Lyra Ferguson’s 48 jobs in 48 states, and local oddities like a two headed turtle.
More than 100 National Guard officers and guests attended a banquet at Hotel Marshall honoring Harry Dudley. Speakers included Brig. Gen. Lewis M. Means and Maj. Gen. Ralph E. Truman, with introductions of local officials and Guard officers from Cape Girardeau, Caruthersville, and Sikeston.
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