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Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1944

Page

7

Salvation Army Serves All Armed Forces Across Fronts

The Salvation Army aids troops in Australia Iceland England New Guinea China and Africa with coffee and doughnuts from mobile canteens or Red Shield Clubs. They provide reading material writing supplies and religious services to lift morale and offer rest and recreation during wartime.

The Salvation Army Australia Iceland England New Guinea China Africa Red Shield

Georgia jail death ends Georgia fraud suspect saga

William H Langhorn also known as W Howard Lawson died in a Savannah city jail ward on April 27 after being picked up by Savannah police on April 6. He had operated as Lawson in Sikeston last winter, headed Lawson Business Service with a partner listed as W W Ralph, and was sought by the Missouri State Patrol for fraud and passing worthless checks. He claimed ties to Jim Savarly and Roosevelt era campaigns and to evangelists, but left Sikeston amid mounting creditor pressure, taking his wife with him.

William H Langhorn Sikeston W Howard Lawson Lawson Business Service Missouri State Patrol Savannah E L Campf Lawson Langhorn Lawson William H Morrison W H Lowden R B Carr W W Ralph J D Moore W H Langnor Missouri State Highway Patrol Dunn Hotel Jim Svarley Franklin D

Herbal laxative advertised as remedy at all drug stores

An old fashioned ad touts HERBINE as a reliable laxative and cathartic for relief from headaches biliousness and that sluggish feeling due to temporary constipation available at all drug stores. The copy emphasizes general wellness and urges readers to ask for the product by name.

US Women Overseas Seek Enlistment in WAC

More than 300 American women in England have requested enlistment in the Women's Army Air Corps. The War Department announced this week that the plan, authorized following a request by General Eisenhower, would offer those eligible an opportunity. Many civilian workers in the European theater or women in England with husbands already filed applications awaiting approval. About 300 meet the requirements.

England Army Air Corps War Department Eisenhower

Army rejects new rank above general amid war debate

Secretary of War Stimson said the Army will not create a rank higher than general. The Navy can have a higher rank than admiral. Marshall reportedly opposes a higher Army rank. Congress approved a fleet admiral provision for the Navy.

Stimson Army Navy Senate Batuns War Department General Marshall

Political Announcements For Scott County and state races

The Herald is authorized to announce George W Kirk as a Republican candidate for Congress subject to the August 1 1944 primary. Also named are CLAUDE ARNOLD for State Senator, MRS HULA SHANKS for Scott County Representative, LYNNA ANCELL for Assessor, S LEE LAWRENCE forLP Miller Sheriff, JOE ANDERSON for Sheriff, SAM FOLEY, LYMAN HARRISON for Surveyor, all subject to the August 1 1944 primary. Henry Grebe 71 farmer died after a skull fracture from a hayrack incident at St Francis Hospital Cape Girardeau. Funeral services were held Sunday Afternoon.

George W Kirk Congress Hula Shanks Scott County Lynna Ancell Lee Lawrence LHS Miller Sherff Lyman Harrison Whitewater Henry Grebe Farmer St Francis Hospital Cape Girardeau Hengatn

Primary Election Notices in Scott County Missouri 1944

County Clerk discloses details of the August 1944 primary in Scott County Missouri. Polls open 6 am to 7 pm and may stay until sunset. The list names candidates for coroner surveyor justice of the peace constables and committee members across townships with party designations and addresses.

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