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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1949
Page
19
The Weird This Week reports that twin girls were born at an Elgin Illinois hospital six minutes after their mother Mrs Carlton H Larson died. It also notes that Stratton D Brooks aged 79, of Kansas City, yesterday was named president of Missouri State University.
NEW JOE for former Governor Phil M Donnelly is that of at torney for the Frisco Railroad in ten counties southwest of St. Louis.
In Munich last Friday six war criminals were hanged, four for killing unarmed American servicemen and two for murder of concentration camp inmates.
Leading public health engineers say house flies are developing an immunization to DDT and will require elimination with a different chemical.
Twelve Communist leaders were indicted for attempting to overthrow the U S government by force in New York City. One defendant, national chairman William Z Foster, was absent from court due to illness.
Mrs. Adiana Eugenie Nicholson, age 90 from Los Angeles, wed her 28-year-old chauffeur cook after three judges and a minister refused to officiate. A Negro pastor then performed the ceremony.
Charles Ponzi, the Boston swindler whose 1920 scheme drew 40,000 investors into a $15 million loss with a 50 percent return promise in 45 days, died in Rio de Janeiro last Saturday after deportation to Italy and a jail term. His body lay unclaimed in a public morgue.
Southeast Missouri residents invited to Sikeston Armory next Tuesday at 8 00 p m for the annual family party hosted by Wailling Truck and Tractor Co manager Paul Osburn no admission charge featured acts include magic dancing balancing and other entertainers the event aims to entertain farmers and their families locally with free entry.
A Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary district meeting will be held at the Legion Hut in Kennett Saturday night and Sunday. A Saturday dance at the Hut precedes a Sunday noon banquet at the Armory. District Commander Prost of Perryville will preside over Sunday’s business session. Local VFW Post members and Auxiliary plan to attend.
The National Park Service will provide 300000 dollars for the coming fiscal year to lift the statue and upgrade surrounding grounds in New York harbor. The plan includes a seawall to protect the statue and improve adjacent areas as part of the long-delayed project.
The Post Office Department announced December air mail volume hit a new record. A total of 13,000,000 pounds were flown, up over 4,000,000 pounds from the previous December.
Fireman Johnny Mayfield aged 28 from Jackson Tennessee died when his Illinois Central train jumped the track four miles east of Cairo Illinois yesterday. The engineer and brakeman were injured as they jumped from the train.
The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved a rate increase for the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Company officials say rising wages will lead them to request another rate hike in the near future.
Read the ads from Lair's for January deals on furniture and home decor. Special prices apply to sofas, tables, beds, and accented pieces while supplies last.
The body of Howard L. Whitfield has been returned from a foreign military cemetery to the United States for re interment in his home cemetery.
Thomas P. Martin 73 a Charleston resident died at his home Sunday Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Nunnelee Funeral Home with Rev C E Garner of the Assembly of God Church officiating Burial followed in Mainard cemetery at Diehlstadt where he was born Survivors include a foster daughter Mrs Maxine McClelland Sikeston
Mrs Martha Ann Ryker aged 83 died at her home here last Sunday A native of Indiana she spent most of her long life in this community Two daughters a sister and a brother survive
Earl Greer, 37, a farmer from the Millar community, died at his home last Sunday from a personal safety related gun shot wound. He is survived by his wife and three sons, his parents, three sisters and three brothers.
Chaffee hosted a safety meeting last Thursday night sponsored by the Frisco railroad with about 400 attendees. Kennett Chamber plans welcome signs, pamphlet, speakers bureau, and exhibits for fairs to promote the city. Caruthersville attorney Roy W. Harper is renominated as a roving Federal Judge for Missouri, currently serving under a recess appointment.
Funeral services for 72 year old Leroy M Wilkinson, a retired farmer living three miles west of this place, were held this afternoon at Biplinghoff Funeral Home in Illmo by Rev L F Bain. Burial was in Oakdale cemetery. He died in a Cape Girardeau hospital on Tuesday and is survived by his wife and two sons.
Letters of Administration on the estate of Leenza Calvin deceased were granted to Guy Calvin on January 5 1949 by the Probate Court of Scott County Missouri. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them for allowance within six months after the date of letters or be precluded from benefits. if not exhibited within one year from the date of letters, they shall be forever barred. Administrator Guy Calvin.
National Stock Yards Illinois Hog and cattle prices fell sharply during the first two days of the week under heavy bar marketings. A Wednesday relief lifted hog quotes by 50 to 75 cents and steadied cattle markets. Hog sales ranged from about 18 to 22 dollars per cwt with highs near 21.75, while cattle noon prices fell but rebounded modestly by midweek with steers at 22.75 to 24.00 dollars and yearlings up to 25.50 for select lots. Market activity remained brisk with large Monday receipts and much smaller midweek volumes.
The Scott County Circuit Court orders service by publication on Thomas J. Sanders who cannot be found in Missouri. The action seeks a final divorce decree for Virginia Sanders. Defendant must appear within 45 days after January 20, 1949. publication in The Sikeston Herald. Attorney: Robert A. Dempster, Sikeston.
The Latter Rain Tabernacle lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. and a Sunday preaching service at 11 o clock with the pastor delivering the sermon. Evening services feature a sermon by the pastor. An Undenominational Bible School meets Tuesday night, and regular services occur Tuesday Thursday and Sunday nights.
The city council approves a plan to pave Trotter Street from South Kingshighway to New Madrid Street with five inch concrete, lip curb, and gutter. Costs and engineering will be funded by benefiting property via a special assessment. publication in The Sikeston Herald is authorized.
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