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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1941
Page
11
The Sikeston Herald names Clint H. Denman as publisher and Ward Denman as assistant, noting publication details and the paper’s ongoing production cadence.
Beott and adjoining counties priced at 150 dollars yearly, elsewhere 200 dollars. Terms stated as strictly in advance. Notice of second class matter entered March 9, 1908 at Sikeston Missouri post office under 1879 Act.
The Herald congratulates Scott New Madrid Mississippi Cooperative Association officials for rural electrification progress in three counties. Manager H M Zarkor and district citizens formed a cooperative to supply electricity to farmers. In about three years since organization and two since first lines energized, over 500 miles of lines are energized and 1300 farm families benefit. The group is praised as benefactors improving farm living with strong growth prospects.
The Sikeston General Hospital opened last September and has already exceeded expectations. Among its many valued services, it has aided more than fifty mothers and babies, offering care that prevents unnecessary suffering and long term effects. The hospital’s contribution to Sikeston and nearby communities is incalculable.
A Memphis visitor notes minimal horn use in the city, praising its quiet driving ethic. The piece argues many drivers honk needlessly after lights turn green and urges other cities to adopt Memphis’s restraint for safer roads.
Local growers warn that transient truck buyers damaged Southeast Missouri melons by neglecting grading and quality, leading to consumer dissatisfaction and reputational loss for Sikeston district producers both last year and this year.
The Sikeston Herald notes a strong building year with new residences rising and plans for more this fall. Major project is the Scott County Milling Company concrete elevator, with the new high school and several business structures nearing completion. Locals Una Vowells Vivian Ferrell Nina Mitchell Sayers Tanner Paul Stone and Harry Vowells took a Sunday trip to Cape Girardeau and Commerce.
About 75 men from the Methodist church attended a Tuesday night meeting and dinner in honor of the new pastor Rev. Thos. B. Mather. The Sikeston Concert Band planned a concert in Malone Park that evening. On Saturday, August 6, Sikeston Company EE of the Sixth Missouri Regiment will entrain for Sedalia for two weeks at the Centennial Exposition and Missouri State Fair.
Fifteen years ago on July 29 1926 Rouse Construction Company moved onto the final segment of Highway 16 between Sikeston and Poplar Bluff improving the stretch between Morehouse and Buffington.
Ten years ago on July 28, 1931 Leonard MecMulin and Hubert Boyer announced they would soon have two self built airplanes in the air. They are constructing the planes from the hub up, showcasing hands on aviation effort by local hobbyists.
Miss Maxine Husher and Gus Swanagan, visitors in Jonesboro Arkansas for two weeks, are expected to return home Sunday.
Five years ago on July 18 the week peaked at 99 degrees with the maximum temperature recorded. The note recalls the heat wave and the high July temperatures for the period in question.
A new sound system has been installed at the Malone theater, completing a modernization effort to make it the most advanced venue in southeast Missouri.
The long dream of Sikeston residents for the Southeast Missouri Jubilee will be resolved at a meeting in the Scott County Milling Company offices tonight. One unqualified success and one less favorable season will be weighed as part of the decision.
WOL Shuters, superintendent of the International Shoe Company factory, told The Herald yesterday that the warehouse destroyed by lightning last Sunday will be rebuilt soon. Local officials investigated the blaze and assess the damages, with workers preparing new materials for rapid reconstruction.
A Dearborn report details Henry Ford's expanding industrial education system at the River Rouge plant. The new aircraft apprenticeship unit adds capacity for 3000, bringing total student mechanics to 10,000 across Ford's largest Apprentice School and other programs.
The St Louis Star Times argues that government scrutiny of oil company advertising threatens thousands of livelihoods. It warns Thurman Arnold’s information request targets media and advertising, framing it as a broader attack on an institution and urges against a witch-hunt in the New Deal era.
The patient, J W Baker Sr, has been in St Fran cis Hospital in Cape Girardeau for a week. He was able to sit up for several hours yesterday and is reported much improved today.
Mr and Mrs W H Sikes and their son Billy will travel to St Louis next Tuesday for several days. Their daughter Miss Mary Jane will also depart that day for Oglesby Illinois to sing at the wedding of her schoolmate Miss Barbara Moyle and stay several days.
Dean Frank Martin of the Missouri School of Journalism in Columbia died suddenly last Friday afternoon at his home after a brief illness. He was 60, born July 7, a Benedict, Nebraska native and Nebraska graduate. Funeral services were held Sunday. burial Monday in York, Nebraska. He began as a reporter for the Kansas City Star before joining Missouri journalism in 1909, later serving as acting dean in 1931 and dean in 1935. He also did stints in Asia including Japan Advertiser in Tokyo and Yenching University as exchange professor.
Gerald J. Edward, longtime MU journalism professor and former Missouri Press Association manager, is appointed Acting Dean of the Peiping China School of Journalism to succeed the late Dean Martin who is survived by Mrs. Martin and two children.
Rev D Rosselli, advance man, producer, and press agent for the Cole Brothers Circus, died of a heart attack aged 65. His funeral was planned in Bloomington, Illinois, where he had lived, with the circus continuing to perform elsewhere. Roselli was a veteran trooper noted for introducing fireworks in circus acts.
Motor Magazine offers strategies to conserve fuel for national defense. Shift to second gear at 5 mph and to high at 15 mph. Drive at moderate speed and keep a steady accelerator to avoid throttle waste. Slow down by easing throttle rather than braking. Inflate tires to manufacturer specs and ensure wheels are properly aligned to reduce fuel use.
The aluminum drive expands across Sikeston and other county towns with chairman and publicity roles named for each locale. Sorting will be done by Joe Goldstein, households urged to limit nonaluminum items, and all material will be sold to smelters at a government fixed price.
Mrs John P Jones entertains as guest this week Miss Miuldred Wathen of St Joseph Missouri visiting from there for a spell at the Jones household with social chatter and hospitality noted.
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