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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1944

Page

8

Naughty Marietta at Muny Opera July 10

Naughty Marietta revived at St. Louis Municipal Opera on July 10 with Rosemarie Brancato and Mary Hopple. The seven night run begins at 8 30 with Eric Mattson and Edward Boecker in the male leads and a star cast including Taylor Holmes Patsy Abbott Leroi Operti and Mary Wicks. Dance solos by William Dollar and Marie Jeanne highlight the Forest Park production.

Victor Herbert New Orleans St. Louis America Taylor Holmes Patsy Abbott Leroi Operti Earle MacVeigh John Brooke McCormack Mary Wicks Marietta Lizette Miss Hopple Forest Park William Dollar Marie Jeanne Dollar New York Metropolitan Opera Company East St. Louis George Balanchine American Ballet Company

State Executive Department reforms move toward cabinet model

Missouri Constitutional Convention completes eight days of debate on Article 5, shifting executive power toward a cabinet form. The Governor retains broad control while departments consolidate under five core bodies, with elections kept for Attorney General, Secretary of State, and State Treasurer. A merit based hiring system is adopted for many state employees, with expansion by the General Assembly.

Committee Executive Department State of Missouri United States General Assembly Assembly Gener Assembly Department of Revenue Department of Education Department of Highways Department of Conservation Department of Agriculture Department of Personnel Secretary of State Senate General Armed Services of Armed Services

Flag waves over Cherbourg from American soldier

War Correspondent Larry LeSueur reports a six inch flag hanging from a Cherbourg flag pole. He says it was placed by American soldier Roy Fishstuecker of Gastonia North Carolina who shined the pole during fighting, tore down a Nazi swastika and removed a small American flag from his shoulder. The flag reportedly continues to wave over Cherbourg.

Cherbourg Larry LeSueur LeSueur Roy Fishstuecker Gastonia N. C

Uniform seersucker nurse outfit issued for overseas and stateside use

Washington announces the brown and white pin striped seersucker field service uniform designed by the Quartermaster Corps for Army Nurses overseas is now issued to nurses on duty in the United States. The wray-around dress has no buttons or slide fasteners and fastens with a hook and side tie. No starching or ironing is required. A matching tailored jacket converts the uniform to a daytime suit and a one piece cap accompanies the set.

Washington, D. C Quartermaster Corps United States War Department

Victory Volunteer Calls for Extra War Bond Gifts

A community volunteer urges neighbors to double or more their investments in the 5th War Loan Drive. The speaker emphasizes urgency as fighting men face massive battles and appeals for generous gifts to honor their sacrifice and secure the nation's future.

America Hitler Tojo Pearl Harbor

Shell Cape R. D. Clayton Muliel Ralphs

Cut rate White's Drug Store F and M Oil Company appear in a compact newspaper item listing local businesses and promotions in a late edition.

R. D. Clayton—Muliel Ralph's White's F. & M. Oil Company

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