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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1949

Page

11

Sikeston Herald Publisher and facts page data

The Sikeston Herald lists publisher Ward Denman and contributing editor Clint H. Denman. It notes weekly Thursday publication from 119 West Malone Avenue Sikeston Missouri. Subscription rates are $2.00 for Scott and adjoining counties and $2.50 elsewhere, with advance payment required. It was entered as second class matter March 9 1908 at Sikeston MO.

Malone Avenue Sikeston, Missouri Scott Adjoining Counties Sikeston Missouri

Quoted Reflections on Noise and Heat in Public and Private Life

A compact reflection notes how ideal conditions would ban noisy motorized announcements radios and barking dogs at night, suggesting such sounds raise blood pressure in hot weather and noting current conditions disturb sleep and peace.

Traffic safety upgrades at Sikeston intersections urged

The Herald notes safety devices installed by the State Highway Department at the Frisco rail crossing with Highway 60 in west Sikeston and at Highways 60 and 61 in the east. It argues a regulation traffic light is needed at the 60 61 crossing to reduce hazards, despite sodium vapor lights. The rail spur serving the International Shoe Company may require relocation to enable a light, a move the paper deems cost effective for greater safety.

Herald State Highway Department Frisco Sikeston International Shoe Company

Vote for city limits extension in special election

The Herald urges approving the extension of Sikes ton city limits to include adjacent districts east of current bounds. Residents within the proposed area gain city privileges and obligations as part of the municipality, with benefits to all. Vote for the city limits extension.

the Herald Sikeston

Why Not A Policy Of Safety Sikeston Urges Action

A Sikeston editorial argues for a no accident policy urging drivers to heed signals and curb recklessness after several near misses. It cites cab drivers failing to stop, a woman seriously hurt by a driver distracted with a child, and a red light violation at Malone Avenue and New Madrid Street, urging communal pledge by church groups and organizations to prevent crashes.

Sikeston Malone Avenue New Madnd Street Reckin Ies Heraco

Eight Births At Delta Community Hospital

Eight births reported at Missouri Delta Community Hospital this week six babies born to Sikeston families and two to other area couples. Parents listed include Batchelor Caldwell Russell Cunningham Bradshaw Killian Wise and Williams with birth dates ranging from July 1 to July 5.

Delta Community Hospital Missouri Delta Community Hospital James Batchelor Sikeston Carl Caldwell Clyde Russell James Cunningham Doil Bradshaw Carl Killian Morehouse George R. Wise Lilbourn Murry Williams Charleston

Admissions at Delta Community Hospital in Sikeston area

The Delta Community Hospital admitted multiple patients this week including Mrs Jew ell Trev Allen, Marshall Duncan, Miss Betty Dale of Sikeston, Mrs Waymon Copens of Lisbourn, infant Larry Fettus oo of Dexter, and Mrs Lews Caverno of Canalo. Also admitted for surgery were Mrs Avivia Atwill Henry Hazel, Mrs Grace Vanover, Mrs Minnie Hart, and Miss Mara Gunn. About 200 to 350 cars were admitted to the Delta Strive-In Theatre on Highway 61 north of Sikeston with seven nights a week showings and a Saturday matinee.

Missouri Delta Community Hospital Jewell Trev Allen Marshall Duncan Betty Dale Sikeston Waymon Copens Lisbourn Larry Fettus Oo Dexter Lews Caverno Canale Vivia Atwill Henry Hazel Grace Vanover Minnie Hart Meleaurn Mara Gunn Pavhre Clay Omer Wallis Morehouse Helen Morgan Helena Ark Virginia Porras S* Faves Raith Rice Harnsbure Fimna Tae Moor Canaloa Ebon McCallister Oran Veromoles

Golden wedding hosted near Bertrand by Hopper family

A large turnout of friends and relatives celebrated Mr and Mrs Theodore Hopper’s golden wedding at their farm two miles south of Bertrand last Sunday. A noonday lunch and long yard table accompanied gifts and warm wishes from many guests including local and distant relatives and friends.

MR. and Mrs. Hopper Theodore Hopper Bertrand

KSIM Radio Schedule July 7 14 Evening Programs

KSIM broadcasts feature a full daily lineup from 6:00 p.m. with Local News, The Sportsman, Twilight Reverie, Folk Tune Frolic, In the Background, Pin Up Parade, Nelson Eddy, Singing the Blues, Missouri News, and musical showcases. Evening includes AP News, Morning Wake Up, and daily variant segments such as The Sports Roundup and Parade of Stars, reflecting a lively, era-specific radio schedule.

the Sportsman Nelson Eddy Missouri News Tove Letters Carmen Cavallaro AP News Vernon Martha Yuttenfelder Ksim Caravan Dan Sammy Kay Dixie Colonel King Cole Perry Como Guy Lombardo Basan Richard Jack Finn Local & Mo The Anderson Ken Griffin World News Richards Martha Guttenfelder Mamie News Hollywood News Vusik Marine Story Markete

National Boy Scout Jamboree Planned for 1950

The National Office of the Boy Scouts of America announced a nationwide Jamboree to be held June 30 to July 6, 1950 at Valley Forge State Park Pennsylvania. About 40,000 Scouts are expected to attend. The 1947 event was in Washington DC. A Southeast Missouri Council delegation with distinguished campers and ranks is anticipated to participate. Details will follow.

The Boy Scouts of Ameriea Valley Forge State Park Pennsylvania George Washington Washington DC Southeast Missouri Council Boy Scouts

Kiwanis Club News Highlights Boy's State Experience

Sikeston Kiwanis hears Paul Holden describe his Boy's State experience at Boonville Missouri as nine Sikeston high school juniors attended via American Legion sponsorship. Guest Franklin Struwe, ex-Sikeston resident, joins program with civic work in Centrali a Kiwanis Club of Centrallia. July 12 program features Rev M G Joyce and George W Kirk on Kiwanis International convention in Atlantic City.

American Legion Sikeston High School Sikeston Paul Missouri Franklin Struwe Kiwanis Club of Mr. Struwe Centralia M. G. Joyce Geo. W. Kirk Kiwanis International Atlantic City

Memorial Tree for Sikeston Citizen E C Matthews

A pine oak donated by the late E C Matthews was planted on Division Ten grounds of the Missouri Highway Department in Sikeston. Ceremony on Monday November 30 1931 featured Hilliard Brewster who praised Matthews and quoted lines about friendship as a tree. The 40 ft tall tree now stands 67 inches in base circumference and 59 inches to branch point, transplanted 18 years ago from Florence Bones land.

Sikeston E. C. Matthews Division Ten Missouri Highway Department Matthews Highway Department Florence Bones Hilliard Brewster Brewster Mr. Matthews

Miss JoAnn Botter and Richard Inman Plan July Wedding

Miss Botter and Mr Inman have arranged a July 10 ceremony at First Methodist Church at 4:00 p.m. with Rev. M G Joyce officiating and Rev. E D Owen assisting. Music will be provided by Mrs Ralph Anderson and Keith Collins. A reception follows at Rustic Rock Inn.

JoAnn Botter Richard Inman M. G. Joyce E. D. Owen Ralph Anderson Keith Collins de Koven Wagner Mendelssohn Botter Suzanne Lindley East Prairie Sikeston Mary Ellen Sensenbaugh Janet Trousdale Betty Anderson Patsy Johnson Robert J. Lambert Inman Leroy Beal Bill Greer Charles Myers Jimmy Sexton Gerald Inman Bill Matthews Bob Lambert Bob Deneke Rustic Rock Inn Dorothy Matthews Peggy Lair Nadine Fox Phil Waldman Miss Botter Wayne Ables BE. L. Tongate Jr

Lions Club backs Hayti candidate for international post

Members of the Sikeston Lions Club wore solid color neckties at the Rustic Rock meeting to promote Hayti resident Ronnie Greenwell, the district candidate for International Director, who will depart July 17 for the New York City convention. Advertising on ties will be painted and distributed at the convention. At a Dunn Hotel meeting, Heinie Mays of Poplar Bluff was elected Deputy District Governor, replacing J. Ern est Harper. The Lions International President Dr. Eugene Briggs will attend a West Plains event on July 12 for a joint club meeting. Nat Snider Jr. attended Tuesday’s gathering.

Lions Club Rustic Rock Lion Ronnie Greenwell Hayti New York City Dunn Hotel Heinie Mays Poplar Bluff J. Ernest Harper Lions International Eugene Briggs West Plains Lions

Lair's Quality Merchandise Promises Low Prices

A storefront advertisement touts quality merchandise and low prices with a guarantee of satisfaction on every sale, signaling a general retail promotion aimed at attracting shoppers.

Lair’s

Officers Installed For Rebekah Lodge In Joint Ceremony

New officers for the Rebekah lodge were installed at a regular meeting in the Odd Fellows hall Tuesday evening. Mrs. Wayne Cummins became noble grand succeeding Mrs. Carl Vinson, with Mrs. Raymond Wright as vice grand and other listed officers. A joint installation with Odd Fellows followed, led by Bill Bryant and district staff, with Mrs. Hunter Albritton overseeing the Rebekahs installation. Refreshments were served after the ceremony.

Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Wayne Cummins Noble Grand Carl Vinson Raymond Wright Cleo Barnes Bettie Crowe Marguerite Wright Bert Shuffitt Ira Shuffitt Clyde Rewark Bill Bryant Morehouse Hunter Albritton Rebekahs Elvin Henson Carl Vincent Walter Boyd Crowell Lee Hodges Clifford Pinkstaff Linley Forbis Charles Hartzell

Radio canned foods quality varies with price

Radio canned foods claim good quality with the slogan good enough for any body. Some varieties may be fancier than Radio but cost a premium you may skip after trying Radio.

See your pictures first at the Air Conditioned Malone

A brief note promotes viewing photographs at the Air Conditioned Malone theater, inviting patrons to see images first in a seemingly old fashioned cinema setting.

Malone and Rex Malone

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