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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1948
Page
11
A reflective essay frames a boy as the repository of society's treasures wisdom dreams and future power. It argues he guards invests and will inherit and shape Congress business and towns with the future determining the present. It urges giving him more attention as tomorrow may place him in leadership.
Missouri Senate debates a resolution to authorize a rapid survey of tax assessments and valuations. Senator C R Hawkins notes broader impact on school funding and state aid, citing earlier findings of widespread inequalities and calls for equalization and up to date assessments by next legislative session.
Library news notes adult fiction title Whistle Daughter Whistle by Herbert Best author of Young’un. Gramma Truttle appears plain but hides dynamite beneath calm exterior. Therza visits and stirs trouble while Gramma proves resourceful. Juvenile titles The Year Without 4 Summer Spots on the Sun Trouble's Begun now on rental shelf.
The Friendship Circle of the Woman's Benefit Association elected officers for the year at a Thursday luncheon hosted by Mrs. Eliza Inman. Officers chosen were resident Mrs. Eliza Inman, vice-president Mrs. Frank Moody, secretary Mrs. Leslie Rister, treasurer Mrs. A. R. Puckett, and correspondent Miss Rebecca Pierce. A bingo game followed the business session.
The Rebekah Lodge will meet at the Odd Fellows Hall tomorrow night at 7 30 oclock. All members are urged to attend.
The Sikeston Herald outlines plans for 1948 including completing the new hospital with remaining funds from Commonwealth Trust, reassessing real estate for taxation to enable sewer bonds and new school buildings, and expanding city planning. It urges relocation of the municipal light plant, street light rebuilding, extending city limits, a proposed western highway, park and cemetery improvements, and supporting agriculture, 4-H clubs, rural churches, and school consolidation to boost the district.
The Herald reflects on its 1947 civic efforts including leading the push for Sikeston real estate re valuation. After years of urging and coalition building with the Chamber of Commerce and civic groups, officials finally aided a city council backed re valuation, with appointed volunteers completing the new assessments. The publishers credit the newspaper’s role in advancing the cause over more than two years.
J F McGinnis 84 a retired contractor died at his home in Smith Addition after ill health. He lived in Sikeston twelve years born December 1868 in Missouri. He married Norah B Howard in 1889 at Myrtle. Funeral in Myrtle with Welsh service. Survived by widow a Sikeston daughter Mrs Charles H Butler two grandsons Rev C D Butler Sikeston and J E Butler Washington D C foster son Clyde McGinnis Des Moines Iowa brother John McGinnis Clinton Ala two sisters Mrs Elizabeth Young and Mrs Jennie Brewer Myrtle. One child died earlier.
Mrs W T Malone expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for support after a house fire. She especially thanks the Fire Department for their work and those who offered apartments and rooms, stating the kindness will not be forgotten.
Hazel Henderson, longtime Sikeston public schools teacher, died suddenly of a heart attack in Los Angeles last Friday. Her body arrived in St. Louis Tuesday for funeral rites at McCombs Funeral Home. Rev. T. A. Jaeger Jr. led services at the Presbyterian church. Burial was in Jackson Cemetery. Survivors include two sisters and two brothers. Attendees from Sikeston included Mrs. Wayne B. Ely.
Mr and Mrs Edgar Williams of near Dexter were killed three hours after their wedding when their car veered into a ditch near Kennett Arkansas. The couple were returning from Piggot Arkansas. Elmer Caldwell the driver escaped injury. His wife and sister Mrs Emma Myers suffered broken hips. Mrs R W Green riding in the other car was critically injured. Mr Green and their 15 month old son escaped serious injuries. The Greens live in Malden and were en route to Kennett for a funeral.
I express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for assisting with my wife who has been bedfast for 13 weeks.
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Mrs E F Weidermann and others hosted bridge at homes on Monday Tuesday and last week. Many events included Mrs Harry Dudley on Dorothy street, Mrs W R Lair on Park Avenue, Mrs Tharon Stallings on East Gladys street, and Mr and Mrs George Hale Jr hosting a bridge party last Friday. A pinochle party at Daniel street and a dessert bridge at Rustic Rock Inn were noted along with church classes social and dinners at the Country Club. Mrs Loren Cates honored with a miscellaneous household shower.
The piano pupils of Miss Kath ryn Clark will present a mid winter recital Friday evening at her Worth Stoddard street home. Participants include Carol Keller, Judy Alexander, Carl and Weymuth Heusser, Mary Catherine French, Peggy and Beverly Butler, and many others.
Sikeston Jaycees hold regular meeting at the Country Club with 26 members present, including three new members Fred Tope Charles Porter and Jake Couch. Discussion continues on a summer children's playground project with an estimated first year cost of 600 to 1000 dollars and seeks aid from other groups. A letter invites Jaycees to the Senior Chamber annual meeting to hear wildlife columnist Leonard Hall.
Rev. E. D. Owen, Baptist Church pastor, spoke at the Woman's Club meeting in the Public Library on education. Twenty three members attended. an auction at the Library was announced for February 24 with a Friends of the Library drive and a per-member donation goal. The next meeting is February 10 with a book review by Mrs. Beck.
Kiwanis Club meets tomorrow to hear Dr W O Finney chairman of Scott County March of Dimes chapter outline the Foundation work and current fundraising campaign. Last Friday the club hosted Plant-to-Prosper winners with county agents detailing farm improvements and income gains by the Frank Altom Jr and R P Schuchart families and home improvements by the Evans Harrison family.
S F Duckworth of Brown and Bigelow Advertising Company of St Paul Minn spoke to the Rotary Club at the Dunn Hotel. Dr F L Sisson Jr presided as president and the club decided to form a bowling team with names to be announced next week at the Dunn Hotel.
Lions Club members enjoyed a dinner at the Armory. Winners in a recent attendance contest were guests of the losing team. A luncheon meeting is planned for next Wednesday at the Dunn Hotel.
Sikeston delegates Mrs Clinton Scott and Mrs Clyde Poe attended an all day institute by the Missouri Society at Elias Michael School in St Louis on Tuesday January 27. Society President J Archer O Rielly led the program with district officials detailing services and a noon tour of the Michael School. A film on Cerebral Palsy rehabilitation and talks on publicity and county features closed the session.
New arrivals at Sikeston Hospital include several newborns: a daughter born January 23 to Mr. and Mrs. Bud Curtis of Bell City. a daughter born January 24 to Mr. and Mrs. John Delk of Bertrand. a son born January 24 to Mr. and Mrs. John Mick of Charter Oak. a daughter born January 25 to Mr. and Mrs. Therman Moraty of East Prairie. a daughter born January 25 to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Wyatt of Sikeston. and a daughter born January 26 to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cope of Charleston.
Susan Allenstein daughter of Dr and Mrs B J Allenstein of New Madrid is a medical patient this week Maude Mick of Charter Oak admitted January 23 for medical treatment Pearl McCoy of Matthews is under medical care Carlton Smith 18 son of Mr and Mrs F E Smith of Matthews underwent surgery on January 24 Miss Imogene Chism of Sikeston is a surgical patient this week
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Home with sixteen members and two guests. Mrs. Sid Schillig led a discussion on the revised constitution and by laws while Mrs. J S Wallace reported on Universal Military Training. The Junior Auxiliary will meet February 2 and a library book was chosen in memory of C L Blanton. Mrs. Elam urged attendance at the 14th district meeting in Bernie on February 8.
A general meeting of the Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church will be at the church on Wednesday February 4 with a luncheon at 1230. Hostesses are Ben Jon Circle No 2 members. A business session led by president Mrs Arch Russell precedes the program.
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