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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1939
Page
3
The Sikeston Herald lists CLINT 4. DENMAN as publisher Ward Denman as assistant and notes publication every Thursday at US West Melone Avenue Sikeston Missouri with telephone service 99.
The notice lists yearly subscription rates of $1.50 for Gcott and adjoining counties and $2.00 elsewhere. Terms are strictly in advance. It marks second class mailing entered March 9, 1908 at Sikeston Missouri under the 1879 Act.
Reprinted lessons warn of crop allotment failures and hardships on sharecroppers and farm laborers. Officials stress vigilance against communistic influence, relief agencies' flaws, and the need for local self reliance in Missouri’s district. Calls for January 50 march to combat infantile paralysis and support the Warm Springs Foundation.
Twenty years ago the Sikeston Herald notes Nebrsham ratified the National Prohibition amendment effective January 16 1920. Savers Tanner and Una Vowels admit marriage on January 6 and plan to finish school before returning to Sikeston. Demand grows for a municipal light and power plant as current facilities prove unreliable. Severe cold and ice hinder traffic in Southeast Missouri. The ninth anniversary of the Eighteenth Amendment was celebrated.
Five years ago on January 18 1934 Sikeston prepared for a January 30 program at the high school auditorium to celebrate Roosevelt's birthday and aid the Warm Springs Foundation. Jack Lancaster took charge of Dudley’s Confectionery after buying it from Harry Dudley and W E F Hollingsworth. Work began on Sikeston’s new armory in Chamber of Commerce Park. The PTA lunchroom at the south grade school serves 125 to 135 children daily. Sikeston High’s basketball team beat Dexter and Kewaunee this week. The Herald notes a satirical remark about Mr. Snow and manure forks in Mexico.
A sharp attack on the St Louis Post-Dispatch alleges misrepresentation on its coverage of a Southeast Missouri cotton farmers protest. It argues roadside campers were not evicted by landlords but influenced by farm workers union leaders amid government crop curtailment.
Governor Lloyd C. Stark scored a political win as the Missouri House approved immediate funds to continue special audits. Republicans largely backed Stark while Democrats split on the measure, with Rep. John D. Taylor of Keytesville denouncing the move as an effort to seize more power.
A St Louis Globe-Democrat investigation debunks a sharecropper eviction scare across Mississippi New Madrid and Pemiscot counties. It found agitators from the Southern Tenant Farmers Union organized roadside camps promising government largess, while few tenants faced real evictions and many claimants were nonresidents or already under farming contracts.
The Sikeston P T A relief committee asks residents to search their closets for children’s clothing and shoes in fair condition for underprivileged kids. Volunteers request donations be clean and mended if possible, and to call Mrs Swacker at 364 to arrange contact and pickup.
The Chicago Journal of Commerce comments on a sit-down strike linked to cotton acreage cuts and CIO influence. It argues reduced acreage lowers labor needs, boosting big producers while harming marginal farmers, and notes broader wage and hour strategies mirror this pattern across agriculture and industry. It questions six years of such experiments and their aim to raise prices.
L M Standley, lieutenant governor of Division 12 Mo Kan Ark Kiwanis, installed Charleston Kiwanis officers at a Charleston supper meeting. New president L N Smith, vice president T W Gwaltney, secretary treasurer J E Williams, and retiring president H T Bryant were present. Standley praised Kiwanis aims and urged members to follow the slogan We Serve. Attendees included Sikeston club members and wives. A hospital for Southeast Missouri proposal was presented and adopted by Charleston Kiwanians. Gene Potashnick visited Memphis for business.
Last Saturday the King's Highway Chapter D A R met at Mrs A J Renner's home. Officers elected as alternates to the Continental Congress include Mrs Renner Sikeston and Mrs Lee and Mrs Noland Charleston. Audrey Chaney remains as delegate. Eight members listed as lost by death since 1914. Mrs J L Matthews gave a Hawaii trip talk with pictures. Guests included Miss Caroline Hess, Mrs Georgie Donnell, Mrs E A Loud. Out of town attendees were Mrs E W H Percy Canalou and Mrs E P Crowe Dexter.
At a library auditorium meeting the Junior Woman's Club voted to send 10 to the Cancer Research Room at Missouri Baptist Hospital St Louis and to cooperate in the March of Dimes campaign in Sikeston January 50. Mrs Wm Northington elected civics chair replacing Mrs Ted Kirby. The club reports sufficient funds in its Book Bank to buy library books.
At a Monday night meeting at Mrs W A Anthony's home, Mrs George Dye Sr was welcomed as a prospective new member becoming the oldest new member of the Auxiliary. Dye, whose sons Tanner C Dye and Frank Dye are World War veterans, will celebrate her 74th birthday in March. Twenty four members and one guest attended. The Five-Point program on legislation was outlined by program leader Mrs B Tatum, with national commander Chadwick to broadcast explanation January 21.
The Woman's Club approved 3600 for new books at a Tuesday meeting at Mrs. T A Martin's home. The funds, earned over 15 years, will support children's and core literature for a growing library and community centers. A March of Dimes campaign and Penny Art Fund were also supported.
The Parent-Teacher Association in charge of the lunch room at the south grade school served 129 lunches in January at a cost of 59.40. The large turnout, at nominal cost, reflects efficient management. A book prize for the room with most parents at meetings went to the first grade taught by Miss Pauline Meredith. Founders Day is February 2 with Mrs. D L Bloomfield leading a program in the library auditorium.
Mrs Walter Kendall received a gift at the Jolly Twelve Club regular meeting held Wednesday at Mrs Eli Williams home. The gift recognized Mrs Kandell s birth anniversary and prizes were awarded to Mesdames W W Lankford J L Sutterfield and W Q Scott for excellent play. The next meeting will be at Mrs Tanner C Dye s home.
Postmaster Wert Gwaltney of Charleston will speak at the Marshall Hotel Friday night as the Sikeston Kiwanis Club joins Kiwanis International to mark the organization’s 24th birthday. George W. Kirk chairs Kiwanis education and will outline the club’s history. a musical program and a message from Kiwanis International president H. G. Hatfield will be read. Dr Geo Holman of St. Louis discussed the benefits of service clubs for underprivileged children at a recent Sikeston meeting. Tate Gillis of Poplar Bluff Kiwanis attended as a special guest.
Mr and Mrs Ben Ritter Mesdames Melissa Davis L R Burns Gene Kindred Wade Malcolm and Misses Sylvia Arbaugh Virginia Matthews Eastern Star members attended the Dexter chapter installation at the Masonic hall Tuesday night Mrs Fulkerson was also present Marie Nottbusch of St Louis worthy grand matron installed the officers Gladys Williamson of Dexter grand marshal assisted at the ceremony A social hour followed with refreshments served
A covered dish luncheon was enjoyed at the home of Mrs Essie Baker by thirty one members of the eastern Star Birthday Club. Mrs J A Mccabee was chosen president for the next year and appointed Mesdames W L Haters Earl Johnson and C E Felker to assist. The committee will notify members of meetings for four months. A social afternoon followed with games.
At the regular meeting of the Book Club, next Monday afternoon Mrs H E Reuber will review the book School for Barbarians by Enka Mann.
Anna Sillers, home demonstration agent for New Madrid county, advises preserving meat before freezing. Cut frozen meat into strips, boil briefly, then jar and process. All meats and products including heart, liver, sausage, hogs head cheese, soups may be canned. contact Farm Bureau for latest canning bulletin.
A compact note praises The Herald as a trusted source for city news and community updates. It emphasizes confidence in reporting and reliability of information presented to readers.
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