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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1948
Page
15
Southeast Missouri farmers especially in Sikeston expect good crops for fall harvesting. Cotton faces poor prospects due to planting and weather conditions, but corn and soybean yields look strong. If weather remains favorable next month, profits are likely and a profitable harvest is anticipated.
Southeast Missouri motorists are commended for a three day Fourth of July period with no fatalities and few injuries. Officials credit careful driving and urge continued safe behavior to maintain the record.
The Herald highlights direct and immediate results from Sikeston high school on the on the farm training program. Directors and instructors oversee effective teaching while students gain profitable skills. The report is praised as accurate and informative.
Thirty one members of the Cates family gathered at Mr and Mrs W J Cates home in Bertrand for a reunion with games singing and a noon meal. Present were six Cates children with spouses and several grandchildren and relatives from Sikeston La Valle Kennett Marmaduke and Clinton Ark. A sister of Mrs Cates and other relatives from LaForge and Clinton Ark attended as guests.
A Navy applicant faced disqualification due to right hand little finger paralysis. He had the finger amputated and re applied, and was admitted to enlist.
Two former Missouri Republican rivals Bradley and Ferguson endorsed Manuel H. Davis for the GOP governor nomination. Other notes include Walter Reuther backing William O Douglas for president on the Democratic ticket, Eisenhower denying party ties, and local party rifts and appointments shaping the 1952 race.
Webster County residents endorse Murray Thompson as a good governor candidate. They cite his public service, business background, and integrity, urging Republicans to vote in the August 3 primary to help secure his statewide leadership. The ad urges Webster County unity and vigilance against hostile votes in other areas. Drive Slow Children Move Fast.
The week covers a record state income tax total of 35 million for 1946 47 and 47 48 ending June 30. Wheat shipments reach 4 578 carloads totaling about 7.5 million bushels into Kansas City Santa Fe yards Turner Kansas. A power strike in St Louis is averted after wage and pension package settlement. Ernest Aston Scott of Douglas County Missouri convicted of murdering his wife and sentenced to death. A St Louis case sees two men held for beating a Black painter to death over lacking a union card.
A group of four teen publishers representing fifteen million of the fifty million monthly US comics agreed to ban future issues with sexiness crime glorification or religious or racial prejudice. Other items note VA funding cuts for veteran training, Japan gift goals for a Christian university, World Council of Churches assembly details, a shoe drive plan for China, 14 new stamps, and a record summer Bible school attendance of five million children.
Seventy five heat prostrations marked the Bolivar Missouri dedication of the Simon Bolivar statue on a 110 degree day. Governor Phil M. Donnelly was among the heat sufferers. About 15,000 to 20,000 attended as President Truman delivered the principal address and unveiled the statue with Venezuela’s President Gallegos, who gifted the statue to honor Bolivar.
Judge M E B Montgomery revoked six months parole for non support. Edward Dod son of Sikeston was committed to Benton County Jail to complete the sentence from last April.
The Herald is authorized to announce political notices and nominations this week. Officials and campaigns may file statements, with schedules and contact details available upon request.
Ralph Tucker entered the race for the Democratic nomination for Associate Judge of First District in Scott County, with the primary set for August 3, 1948. He is campaigning as a candidate in the forthcoming general election.
Early Malcolm runs again for Sheriff of Scott County on the Democratic ticket pending voter will in the general primary on August 3, 1948.
Joe Anderson seeks the Sheriff nomination in the Scott County primary dated August 3, 1948. Orville Taylor seeks the Coroner nomination in the Scott County general primary on August 3, 1948.
Voters in Clyde county prepare for the general primary election on August 3 1948 with residents casting ballots to select nominees and decide party-affiliated contests. Local polling places and turnout expectations shape the election day plans.
D W Gilmore seeks the Senate nomination in Missouri's 27th district on the voters' will in the upcoming August 3 primary election.
Joseph H. Allen has been nominated as a candidate for Representative in Congress in the Tenth District, subject to the general primary. The notice records a formal party nomination for the upcoming election.
Co Be Daddy Felker appears as a Democratic candidate for State Representative from Scott County subject to voter will at the primary on August 3 1948.
A reader notes that Marshall Arnold of Benton was omitted from last week’s list of district Congressmen. Arnold served 1890 to 1894 and was nicknamed “The Little Giant” for his congressional speeches. The caller is a Scott countian by origin now living in another state.
Alfred A Halter files nomination for the Scott County Assessor position. The filing outlines candidacy to oversee property valuation, tax assessment processes, and county records. Supporters note experience in local government and public administration.
James 8 Wallace runs for re election as State Representative for Scott County on the Democratic ticket. He seeks the voters support in the upcoming primary election.
Six barns eleven poultry houses and five farm shops were built along with seven other farm buildings. Forty six miles of permanent fence were erected and farm equipment purchases included thirty six tractors and thirty one harvesters plus about thirty five thousand dollars of other machinery. Ninety three veterans bought nine purebred bulls four boars and four sows while soil conservation efforts covered twenty six hundred forty acres of improved pasture and seven thousand seven hundred fifty acres of legume crops turned under. Contour tillage covered one hundred five acres and terraces lengthening to four hundred eighty rods are planned in the north end. Five thousand six hundred twenty one tons of lime were spread on farms compared with twenty four thousand six hundred twenty eight acres under cultivation. Seventy three veterans manage their full programs with many sharing decisions with operators or landlords. One hundred thirty two members use certified seed. Sixty nine home orchards were established or improved. To keep family living costs down the veterans and wives canned twenty two thousand seven hundred ninety quarts of fruit and vegetables and butchered or cured forty two thousand one hundred ninety four pounds of meat. Veterans attend four hours weekly group study and receive yearly individual farm guidance. Of the 137 trainees, one hundred twenty one plan to continue training after GI Bill entitlement ends.
The Christian church announces sermons for Sunday July 1 by Rev. B H Cleaver at 11 am and 8 pm titled Am I an American and A Peculiar Prophecy. The Crusade study class final lesson will be at 7 pm.
Under administrative control of the Office of Naval Research, 29 scientific agencies not affiliated with government will allocate a total of 1,300,000 dollars for coordinated research efforts. The move signals expanded collaboration across private and nonprofit science entities under naval research oversight.
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