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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1957
Page
1
A Southeast Missouri editorial urges citizens to avoid impulsive acts amid two recent violent crimes attributed to Black men against white girls near Sikeston. It warns against lynching or race riots, calls for lawful enforcement and due process, and condemns vigilante action as unfit for modern society.
The city council approved naming the Malone Avenue fire station The E L Tongate Station to honor the late Fire Chief Ernest LeRoy Tongate who served the department for 50 years and died of a heart attack. A bronze plaque and ceremonies were planned, with Mayor Ho Butler and Aldermen Shad Old Clell Gilbert and A P Newman handling arrangements.
Claude Lightsey, nicknamed Bigmouth, was cleared after a two hour lie detector test but received a jail term in magistrate court on a gambling plea. His arrest followed a resident’s claim he saw him near the Sunset area. Police, sheriff, and highway patrol conducted roadblocks as Charleston and Sikeston students faced protests over recent crimes and racial tensions, with widespread walkouts and heavy supervision at both high schools.
Lieutenant Governor Wayne Davis installed new Kiwanis officers at the Dunn Hotel during a Tuesday night ceremony. Past president George Kirk assisted Davis, noting three former lieutenant governors from the Sikeston club. Officers include Dr. Leo Bruce as president and John Doneho as first vice president, with Clyde Poe secretary and Hermon Carlton treasurer. several board members were seated. About 70 members attended with solos by Mrs Warren E Hearnes and Mrs Velma Brown.
Fast Prairie police disrupted a youthful burglary gang that had broken into three East Prairie businesses at 1 a.m. They fled in a car reportedly stolen in Hawaii, abandoning loot. Officer Sylvester Dublin identified a flashlight stolen on December 3, linking the trio to a nationwide burglary spree.
Sheriff John Dennis announces a $500 spot cash reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the man who murdered an 18 year old high school student and attacked his 18 year old girlfriend last Saturday night. Officials urge all citizens to report any details, promising protection from reprisals. The call stresses cooperation from both White and Colored residents and appeals for information from all levels of the community.
James M. Beaird, manager of the Chamber of Commerce, announced that three more farmers have qualified for the Chamber's Two Bale per Acre Cotton Club. Henry Wilson of Portageville reports 2.13 bales per acre, Ted Kelley of Matthews 2.8, and W. W. Ridings of Malden 2.03.
One incident reported at Missouri Delta Community Hospital as 15 year old Robert Black of Moore House broke his arm during basketball practice. He received treatment and was discharged afterward.
Albert M Furlong 50 of Anniston died in a Charleston doctor office after a medical examination. He was born October 16, 1906 near Nichville Ath and ran a private trucking business. Survived by wife Bula, a son Bulky, four daughters, four half-sisters and four grandchildren. Funeral arrangements set at Nunnelee Funeral Home with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Attendance figures from Sikeston Sunday schools show First Methodist Church 486 First Baptist 486 First Assembly of God 42 Church of the Nazarene 300 Tanner Street Church of God and other churches listed with partial figures and typos indicating a local record of weekly attendance.
An alleged assault on a 13 year old white girl near Wyatt led to demonstrations by white Charleston High School students. Police stood by with five patrol cars as crowds dispersed and Negro seniors faced pressure to pass through. A second incident nearby involved a Negro man exposing a girl and making indecent proposals, prompting guards and further concern. A reward fund of 1150 dollars was established for information leading to the capture of the killer who murdered Johnny Malugen and assaulted his companion, with proceeds held by Planters Bank under supervision of local officials.
Services were held Sunday at Welsh Funeral Chapel for John Co A Matthews. Mr and Mrs Lowe Matthews of Ranales attended the funeral. The Rev VL G Joxee pastor of the Past Method Church conducted the service and interment with Welsh rites. City Cemetery services followed. Becks Purchase Agency noted this morning Beechane Spurl ve Beek dr have prety aa ibe peur Pota Ngenes aa New Maae Paaky
The Jaycees at Lexar Weekis meeting at Austre Mock Inn near the Country Club voted to organize a Bosses Banquet on January 29. They approved adding eighty dollars to rewards for the cabinet and announced dates for the Gloves tournament on January 2 and 26. Virgil Bryan’s involvement was noted in the meeting minutes.
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