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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1940

Page

7

Political Announcements for August 6 1940 Primary

The Herald lists candidates for the August 6 1940 primary across Scott County and neighboring townships. Frank Kelly seeks Democratic nomination for Circuit Judge 28th Judicial Circuit. John Hobbs seeks Sheriff Scott County. R L Harrison seeks reelection as Scott County surveyor. Joe Anderson seeks election August 6 1940. Lynn A Ancell seeks re nomination as Scott County Assessor. Fred Withrow seeks Scott County Assessor. Ted Kirby seeks Richland Township Constable.

28Th Judicial Circuit Scott County R. L. Harrison Joe Anderson Lynn A. Ancell Fred Withrow Richland Township

Springfield judge seeks second term for court of appeals

Republican candidate Judge Smith seeks re election to the Springfield Court of Appeals after a full first term. A law school graduate with 25 years in general practice, he was Dunklin county Prosecuting Attorney, the county’s only Republican elected, and served as Assistant Attorney General. He has not missed a sitting and wrote over a third of opinions, with lawyers praising his writing. He resides in Springfield, Missouri.

Smith Dunklin County Springfield

Americanism Is Campaign Issue

Robert Kratky, St. Louis attorney and Republican leader, told a Fernfelt Young Republican meeting that Americanism is the campaign issue. He urged all true Americans to unite against the New Deal, defend American industry, and prepare soberly for world tensions. Fred Jones Jr. of Sikeston presided.

Robert Kratky St. Louis Fernfelt Fred Jones Jr Sikeston The Scott County Young Republican Club

New Madrid Man Denounces Wallace at Democratic Convention

J. W. Conran the prosecuting attorney of New Madrid County and Missouri delegate denounced Henry A. Wallace on the Chicago Democratic convention floor. He backed Speaker Bankhead and urged a Democrat for a Democrat running mate, stressing Missouri's grassroots vote and opposition to Wallace. The Missouri delegation alternated support between Wallace and Bankhead during caucuses as leaders urged Wallace.

J. W. Conran New Madrid Missouri Chicago Henry A. Wallace Conran Bankhead Wallace

Sun flares leap outward at 20000 miles a minute

A California scientist reports that solar flames extend from the sun’s surface at about 20000 miles each minute, sometimes reaching heights near 500000 miles, indicating intense solar activity.

California

Willkie notification rally planned in Elwood Indiana

Homer Capehart announces a Willkie nomination ceremony in Elwood Indiana for August 17. A shaded park will host Wendell L. Willkie as he is formally notified. Parking for at least 50,000 cars across 600 acres, with 150 tents for food sales, and a city of tents surrounding the park will be set up for the event.

Homer Capehart Willkie Elwood Ind Wendell L. Willkie Republican Party United States Capehart

Death of Missouri Senator Ends Famous Triumvirate

Joseph H. Brogan eight-term senator from the Thirty-third District died at DePaul Hospital St Louis from cancer. His passing ends the Casey Kinney Brogan triumvirate that dominated Missouri Senate politics since 1923, dictating key committee posts and backing Tom Pendergast’s influence. Brogan had 33 years on the Democratic City Committee in St Louis.

Joseph H. Brogan DePaul Hospital St. Louis Senator Brogan Casey-Kinney-Brogan Missouri Senate Stark Kansas City Police Mike Casey Kansas City Michael Kinney House of Representatives Tom Pendergast Brogan Democratic City Committee

President signs new Hatch bill expands political limits

President Roosevelt signs legislation extending restrictions on political activity to state and local government workers and capping campaign contributions. The law applies to officials on projects with federal funds and takes effect immediately. Senator Hatch, author of the original act, targets use of official position for political ends and coercion of colleagues.

Roosevelt White House Associated Press Hatch Dem

WPA Worker Has Good Production Record

Mrs Mary Perry 26 wife of James Perry of Kansas City a WPA worker has given birth to her fifth child in less than a year Twin boys were born to the Perrys Monday Eleven months ago triplet girls were born to them They also have two other children It is estimated that a total of 404700 new passenger cars and trucks factory sales were made during May 1940 This figure is a 25 per cent increase above the first five months of 1939.

Mary Perry James Perry Kansas City WPA Perrys

Primary Election Notice for Scott County Missouri 1940

County clerk announces a state and county primary election on August 6 1940 at all precincts from 6 am to 7 pm or sunset if later. It lists Democratic candidates for numerous offices with names and addresses including Maurice Milligan Lloyd Stark Harry Truman and others across Missouri counties cities and townships. The notice also names election officials and various township positions including constables assessors and committeemen with corresponding locales.

Scott Missouri State of Harry

Notice of sale under trust deed in Sikeston Missouri

J M Keller and Nar nie E Keller by deed of trust dated 1939 convey to R E Bailey trustee all rights in Sikeston real estate parcels 1 and 2 to secure a note now past due. Keller is deceased. Trustee to sell at Benton courthouse on July 20, 1940 to satisfy the note plus interest costs and expenses.

J. M. Keller Narnie E. Keller Recorder’s Office Scott County Missouri R. E. Bailey Sikeston Togethe Delmar Street William Street Benton R. EE. Bailey

Calcium Sulphurate Solution for itching relief

A calcium suilphurate solution advertised to relieve itching from minor skin irritations prickly heat and non poisonous insect bites. It claims to ease eczema itching with a local price of 50 per bottle at AR Drugists.

AR Drugeists

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M. E. Montgomery Democratic Cape, Scott and Mississippi Counties Frank Kelly John Hobbs Ted Kirby Court OF Appeals Springfield Court of Appeals Irehive Robert J. Smith Legislator Vodrel State of Missouri Democratic Party Congress Maurice M. Milligan Shaw St Richmond Lloyd Crow Stark Georgia St Louisiana Harry S. Truman Independence Ferd J. Frankenhoff Douglas St. Joseph Lawrence McDaniel Waterman Boulevard Allen John G. Christy Festus Frank G. Harris West Broadway Columbia Dan Porter Marshall Dwight H. Brown Robert E Bob) Holliway Jackson St Jefferson City Forrest Smith Wilson Bell Potosi T. BE TEX) Roberts Diamond Roy McKittrick Salisbury John D. Taylor Keytesville James L. Williams Kenwood Supreme Court Division No George Robb Ellison Linville Hotel Maryville Robert J. Cope William D. Tatlow Louis N. Wolf Oakridge Drive Joplin Orville Zimmerman Kennett Tillman W. Anderson Milo G. Gresham N. Stoddard St L. D. Joslyn N. Main St Charleston Twenty-eighth Judicial Circuit Frank Kelly Cape Girardeau James C. McDowell Hunter St M. E Monty) Montgomery Sikeston J. S. Wallace Sikeston O. M Icy Arthur Sikeston W.N Bill Carroll Sikeston T. F. Henry Sikeston Joe Anderson Benton John Hobbs Benton Claud O'Connor Sikeston Fred Withrow Blodgett R. L. Harrison Benton W. L. McDonald Benton John Albritton Sikeston Clyde Poe Oran Orville Taylor H. J. Welsh Kelso Township J. W. B Chaffee Amos Brazeal Chaffee James H. Buck Tmo Walter Burgess Chaffee Ras Moreland Emily Bertrand Benton W.W. C. Porter Constable Walter C. Ancell Sikeston Smokey Joe Cowgar Sikeston Walter Hughes Ted Kirby Sikeston Wodrell Kirby Sikeston Sylvania Township C. Myers Oran Sandywoods Township Columbus W. Lum Miller Route J. S. Peal Blodgett Norval F. Anderson Commerce Commerce Township Susie Moore Edgar J. Barber Timo. E. Bowers Time W. O. Finney Chaffee Frances Klughart Fornfelt Morley Township Fred EF. Black Vanduser Clarence Beardslee Morley C. A. Stallings Morley H. D. Rodgers Benton Kelso Moreland Moreland Township Mamie Dirnberger Oran Route 1 Judson Boardman SR E. P. Coleman JR Richland C. L. Blanton SR George J. Vogel Oran Sylvania Cathleen Baty Oran Otis Bryeans Oran Mark C. Dunn Oran Peter Gosche Chaffee Roy L. Kneezle Benton David E. Blanton Sandywoods W. W. Lemons Blodgett J. F. Nunneler Woods Township Alma Gope Biodgett Sandy Harry Warren Sikeston Tywappity Township Dora Bush Diehlstadt John Michael Diehlstadt William BE Byers West 59Th Street Manuel H Cap) Davis H. G. Crosby Southwood Avenue Clayton Harold H. Milligan Shirley Drive Ewing Young Mitchell E. Walnut Paul O. Peters Thurman Avenue David M. Proctor Mercier Street Fred A. Bottger Farlin Avenue Forrest C. Donnell Joy Avenue Webster Groves J. Grant Frye Himo Claude L. Lambert East 50Th Street Geo. Bartholomaeus Loyd (Boots) Miller Delmar Hillard Selce Boonville J. T. Waddill Buchanan Street Kirksville Henry C. Asel Louis L. Hicks Clayton Scott Peters Fairmont Blvd Ray Mabee Unionville Frank E. Atwood Horace A. Gardner Monett Normal Street David E. Blair Joplin A. B. Lovan Springfield C. E. Davenport Poplar Bluff Eugene N. Potashnick Circuit Court Tweny-eighth Judicial Circuit Stephen Barton Benton Gene Bertrand Morley Route 2 Ww. C. Pattengill Gord Dill Sikeston Owen Alexander Joe Hawkins W. L. Tomlinson Fornfelt Christa Grace Chalfree Morley H. B. Tomlinson Morley Maude Daugherty Morley Leona Tirmenstein Benton E. J. Bush Diehlstadt J. Malone Sikeston Paul PP. Halter Harry Gleason Oran Goldie Pearman Blodgett Bentor Harry C. Watkins Jr Great Britain Germany Littell
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