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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1940
Page
11
The Sikeston Herald lists CLINT H. DENMAN as Publisher and Ward Denman as Assistant. The newspaper states it is published every Thursday.
Bids for a new concrete street in East Acres were rejected as higher than the estimated cost. Citizens are urged to push for a concrete pavement, with the Herald backing owners along the street to demand the best quality.
The statement argues that city councils and legislatures must not suspend laws to meet emergencies or unreasonable requests. Sikeston's growth necessitates forward-looking plans such as zoning, fire-proofing, public health provisions, and strict safety compliance. The council should not abandon past provisions meant to encourage growth, safeguard health, and promote safety.
An editorial condemns the shooting of Wade Tucker last Saturday in Pemiscot County as unwarranted. It criticizes bond set at $500 for the charged shooter, states Tucker’s advocacy for better ginning charges and farm labor conditions, and argues the act was unjust regardless of Tucker's views.
The Herald urges Sikeston business leaders to back another Southeast Missouri Jubilee at a meeting tonight. Past jubilees drew crowds and strong goodwill. the paper pledges support if festivities stay wholesome. It warns against gambling or immoral shows and vows opposition to any such changes.
A non stop auto journey from Jersey City to Oakland completed in 86 hours and 20 minutes, setting a remarkable cross country time. The feat highlights endurance, road conditions, and vehicle reliability as the driver navigated multiple states.
A local feature highlights generous Sikeston residents quietly helping others. Descriptions include a couple hosting a lonely crippled woman weekly, a civic worker funding August library work for a young girl, entertainments for shut-ins, daily calls to check the ill, and an 80 year old who has made hundreds of jars of jelly for those in need.
A lighthearted column from Fredericktown Democrat News extols the American way as Democrats and Republicans trade sharp rhetoric about Willkie and Roosevelt while promising peaceful voting in November. The piece emphasizes free speech, political satire, and national unity despite partisan sparring.
Enlistment figures detail 1222 men in the 140th Infantry with Col H E Dudley of Sikeston as commanding officer and Lt Col Henry Roper as executive officer. The roster lists staff, detachment duties, camp setup plans, and mail instructions for Little Falls Minnesota Camp Riley maneuvers under Maj Gen P P Bishop with strict ammunition, vehicle, and sanitation regulations.
Robert L. Harrison, 76, Scott County surveyor since 1888, remains grave after a paralytic stroke at his Benton home Sunday. Left side paralysis, semi conscious, occasional recognition of family. He also served as highway engineer and eight years as presiding judge of the Scott County court since 1918. A highly respected longtime public official.
The federal debt jumped overnight by 652 million dollars to 43.713 billion, as the Treasury sold bonds to replenish cash after recent deficits. The figure approaches the $45 billion limit that was raised to 49 billion for the defense program.
Senator Charles L. McNary of Oregon the Republican vice presidential nominee will make his formal nomination acceptance speech in Salem at the State Fairgrounds late in August.
New arrivals include Clyde Reed and spouse welcoming a son on July 22 at St Mary's Infirmary Cairo named Michael David born to Dr and Mrs Co W Limbaugh also July 22. Cecil Hyatt family greets Betty Lou born July 21. Arnold Heusser couple announce Weynuth Ann born July 22 near Sikeston. Edgar Bird and wife celebrate a daughter born July 18 in Sikeston home.
Miss Eddie Loud daughter of Mrs Irene Loud of New Madrid married Howard Kinzer of Chicago last Saturday at the New Madrid Methodist church. Rev Fred Wood officiated in the presence of relatives and close friends. Ma tron of honor was Mrs A J Renner of Sikeston. The couple will make their home in Chicago where Kinzer works for the Burlington Railroad. Relatives from Sikeston attended including Ed Dan Renner and the Donnell, Baker, Henry and Mill families.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Felker Jr expected home today from a brief wedding trip following their marriage Sunday July 21 at the Dierking home in Lexington Missouri Miss Geraldine Dierking is the bride The couple are Central College Fayette alumni Felker operates the Bijou confectionery and will resume duties upon return to Sikeston
September 1 set for the reopening of the Graber Department Store after a recent fire. Contractor Arthur Latham directs complete remodeling with a modern black structural glass front and plate glass windows. Interior rebuilt with refinished floors celetex ceiling and new fixtures, stock arriving for business.
Mrs J L Tanner and daughter hosted a Tuesday dinner for guests from New York City and Detroit including Mr and Mrs J C Marshall and daughter Virginia. Additional attendees were Mrs C L Welch and Carolyn, Mesdames Florence Marshall, Wm Northington, Jennie Stubblefield, Ted Kirby, John Wilson, and Mrs Lee Welman with Martha of Cape Girardeau. A. C. Barrett also attended.
A Sikeston Herald recap notes the 1920 swearing in of the Sikeston Company of National Guards, upcoming federal inspection, city council talks on street lighting rates with Missouri Utilities, and Dr H E Reuber settling in Sikeston. It also mentions Laura Ruhl's visit to Poplar Bluff, a Memphis business tour, and local theater plans.
Detroit resident D. M. Freeland and his daughter visited Sikes ton en route from Essex to attend Sunday’s unveiling of a monument to their grandfather Seburn Gay a United States soldier in the Cherokee Indian War. Gay born January 7 1821 served with Captain R S Hill and helped Tennessee earn the nickname Volunteer State.
Farmers report a growing need for rain as July remains unusually oppressive. The State Highway Patrol notes a nearly 50 percent rise in highway accidents over the past six months, according to Capt. A. D. Sheppard.
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