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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1940
Page
4
Dexter native Charles Miller spent the weekend with Buddy Thrower. Local residents host and visit in St Louis and Cape Girardeau areas. Postmaster Pleas Malcolm resumes duties after flu. Several families plan trips to Miami, Havana and Florida’s coast.
Mrs Jack Johnson and daughter Helen visited cousins in Cape Girardeau. Mrs J H Yount and son plan a January trip to Crosby Texas. Mrs Paul Jones undergoes surgery at St Francis hospital and is in satisfactory condition. Carl Diehl Ruth Margaret attended Standard Oil meeting in St Louis. Orville and Elmos Taylor visited Aunt Annie Wood in New Orleans, returning Wednesday. P J Ponder and W C Babb dined with Manford Cox in Charleston. Mrs Glenn Matthews and Mrs Wilbur Ensor visited Cape Girardeau for throat infection treatment at Southeast Missouri Hospital.
Southeast Missouri Osteopathic Association members gathered in the library auditorium for a short business meeting and a program. Dr. E H Loest spoke on Varicose Veins and Ulcers, Dr. E C Masters discussed Tularemia, and Dr. E J Gahan spoke on Injection of Hernia. Mrs. E C Matthews screened travel films about a world cruise. Hosts were Dr. H E Reuber and Dr. B L McMullin, with about thirty five doctors and wives attending.
Dr. Wm Sidwell of Sikeston has been named Associate Public Health Director for Missouri, joining the Public Health Bureau of the American Optometrist Association. The Missouri optometrists aim to create a public health service focusing on eye care for underprivileged children, addressing the rising needs of the nation.
Miss Helen Virginia Keith, president of the Woman's Junior Chamber of Commerce, will lead the regular meeting at the library Tuesday night January 25. All members are urged to attend.
Mrs Chas Boyce entertained her club with a lunch at Hotel Marshall on Wednesday. Mrs Lee Bowman hosted the Tuesday club with a luncheon at her Gladys Street home. Mrs J M Pitman held an evening party on Wednesday night. Mrs Louie Largent hosted an afternoon party at Hollingsworth apartments. Knitting Club members enjoyed a breakfast at Mrs Don Anselm’s Murray Lane home. Mr and Mrs Jas Kevil entertained friends with a dinner on Gladys Street Tuesday night.
Miss Mary Lewis was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower Saturday at the Methodist church hosted by her Sunday school class and the high school freshmen. Her sister Mane Lewis was honored at a party hosted by Electa Shankle and Mary Lou Schroff with senior high school class members. Both Misses Lewis are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. G Lewis, whose home burned recently.
Mrs L M Hollenbeck will present Woman the Spender at the library auditorium Tuesday afternoon with excerpts from Lamb's American Chamber of Horrors by Mrs J M Pitman. Miss Mary Emma Allen will play a piano solo. business session led by Mrs T Martin. tea hosted by Mesdames Cook Caplinger and Arbauh.
Eighteen members attended the bi monthly Legion Auxiliary meeting at Mrs Cc L Blanton Sr home. A miscelaneous shower was given for Burl Heath whose home burned. The district meeting will be in Cape Girardeau February 4 with several locals attending. The Sikeston Auxiliary sponsors an essay contest for district junior and senior high students from seven schools. Topics: Why Increased National Defense is the Best Insurance Against War for seniors and Our Present National Defense for juniors. Essays due March 15 to Mrs H D Bashore. prizes include 2.50 and 1.00 in Sikeston, state prizes 5.00 and 2.50, national prizes 100 and 75 for seniors and 100 and 50 for juniors.
Mr and Mrs C C Pinnell entertained Sunday for his niece Mrs Charles Graham of Bellingham Washington visiting the Pinnell home Others present included Mrs Effie Greer Mr and Mrs Truman Limbaugh and son Wayne and Mrs Byford Greer of Sikeston MO and Mr and Mrs Charles Pinnell of Paragould AR Mrs Pinnell and Mrs Graham accompanied the Pinnells on their return to Paragould Sunday evening and will spend the week there
The Apollo Group raised 36 dollars at a food sale held last weekend. Proceeds will go to the piano fund. Organizers Mesdames W. E. Hollingsworth Elmer Poage and Tom Allen led the event.
At the Kings Highway Chapter meeting Miss Audrey Chaney regent was official delegate to the national conference in Washington in April. Alma Harris and Adilda McCord were named alternates. Adilda McCord spoke on Virginia Presidents and Their Homes, highlighting eight Virginiaborn presidents and their homes. Caroline Hess attended as a guest.
Newly elected officers of the Woman's Benefit Association will host the membership at the regular meeting Monday January 22 at Odd Fellows Hall. The event is dubbed Homecomer's Night. Officers include Mrs Ruby Marshall president Mrs Walter Puckett vice president Mrs Stella Moll past president Mrs Frank Moody recording secretary Mrs John Fox financial secretary Mrs C C Buchanan treasurer Mrs Sarah Matthews lady of ceremonies Mrs Nora Shannon chaplain and Mrs Betha Killing Fore sergeant.
The Woman's Civic club will hold its regular meeting Tuesday afternoon January 16 in the public library auditorium with president Mrs Val Sharp presiding. Mrs Elmer Poage and Miss Helen Campbell will furnish music for the afternoon. After business, members will do handwork to make articles for prizes at the club's upcoming benefit bridge party.
Canada and the Soviet Union emerge as the United States top rivals in the fur trapping trade, challenging U S dominance with strong harvests, expanding markets, and increasing competitiveness in the frontier economy.
It is noted that four legged animals are far more easily killed by lightning than are human beings. This assertion highlights differing susceptibilities among species in storm conditions.
The General Federation of Women's Clubs marks its fiftieth anniversary with Golden Jubilee celebrations nationwide. Founded in 1890 by Jennie Jane Cowley, the federation now includes 15,000 clubs and about 3,000,000 members, spanning internationally to include New Zealand.
In Egypt filing stations dispense water from pumps resembling American gasoline pumps and cater to customers who bring their own containers.
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