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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1948
Page
15
The notice lists yearly subscription rates for Scott and adjoining counties at $2.00 and elsewhere at $2.50, with payment strictly in advance. It also states the publication is entered as second class matter on March 9, 1908, at Sikeston Missouri post office under the March 3 1879 act.
Sikeston Special Road District commissioners J. W. Baker Jr., W. H. Sikes, and Jos L. Matthews leveraged the King Milk Route Bill to build about eight miles of gravel roads at an estimated cost of 11500, with the state covering half the expense under the new law. The mileage spans eastern and western sections, aiding residents and users of the routes.
The county faces a Tuesday ballot on liquidating the capital school fund and distributing proceeds to school districts. Officials showed lethargy in informing voters, yet the paper urges participation, calling voting a sacred duty and stressing the need for informed turnout.
From Caruthersville Democrat Argus Caruthersville will stay a hick town in the eyes of visitors until city authorities regulate loudspeaker equipment used to tout businesses Ballyhoo wagons play execrable music and annoy residents Many people share the same view and recall ordinance regulation on similar applications
Washington reports President Truman will vote in Missouri primary in Independence while fierce clashes in Gov race unfold. Smith denial of Capone ties contrasts with McKittrick attacks as Barak Mattingly joins Republicans. Southern States Rights Democrats push a full ticket as Wallace backed by Shaw gains boost.
A letter argues for abolishing unregulated theaters if not properly controlled to curb noise. The writer says the issue harms Caruthersville’s image as a plain, quiet town and cites only local concerns, not advertiser influence on The Democrat-Argus.
A Brooklyn boy named Lloyd, recovering from an accident, avoids vigorous play but enjoys some games and fishing. He studies with a tutor in high school third year, tests well, attends Presbyterian Sunday school, and loves his shepherd dog. A Missouri trip to see grandmother and uncle Adramn enriches life as his father and mother plan a two week visit.
Funeral services were held at Morehouse gymnasium at one o clock Monday for Floy May Murphy 67 longtime switchboard operator for Southeast Missouri Telephone Co. She died Friday at Booth Memorial hospital St Louis survived by husband Ed Murphy two daughters Mrs Clyde Gregory and Mrs Harv Richardson all of Morehouse three brothers Willard Vernon and Elbert Simmons and three grandchildren Interment in Oak Grove cemetery Charleston with Albritton service
A double funeral was conducted at Sikeston Methodist Church for EF M Woodyard aged 70 and his two year old grandson Frederick Lee Keith. The boy was son of Mr and Mrs William Keith of North Ranney street. The Rev M G Joyce led the service with assistance from Rev R M Talbert. Interment followed at Memorial Park cemetery with Welsh service.
Medical patients at Sikeston General Hospital this past week include Carl Lindquist Galva Kansas Hazel Bryant Morley Leon Brucker Oran Mrs John Sitzes Dexter and Dee Uthoff Sikeston.
Summer motorists are reminded that speed is the greatest killer of the highway. With more vacationing drivers on the road this month than ever before, the need for safe driving is essential. If your vacation is a fast one, it may be your last one.
A Washington report notes the FDA warns Nasco Brand Castor Oil bottles may contain turpentine due to label mixups by a Nashville firm, with shipments to southern states and several midwestern states. The week also covers peace efforts with Russia, Missouri river planning, gang feuds, Russian satellite treaties, a sheriff closure over embezzlement charges, and notable political and economic items from 1948.
The article outlines four gravel surfaced roads in Sikeston Special Road District with one two mile southward extension to Highway 60 at Miner, costing $3000. It also covers King Bill road programs for 1948 across 109 counties and 1256 projects, state fund requests totaling $1,565,313, and 87 counties finishing 697 projects by June 30. For 1949, 45 counties with 497 projects totaling 1225 miles have submitted, with a $2,000,000 state appropriation.
Sikeston Veterans Administration office will be closed Saturday July 31 as an itinerant office. All regular VA offices stay open until 4 pm Saturday including Cape Girardeau to help veterans reinstate lapsed National Service Life Insurance policies. Cape Girardeau hours are 7:30 am to noon and 12:30 pm to 4 pm. Veterans should bring policy numbers. Sikeston office will open next week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, changing from the previous half day Wednesday schedule.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the First Baptist church for Lieut. Carol E. Davis whose body arrived in Sikeston from overseas. He was buried first in Cambridge England after recovery from the North Sea. A military burial followed with AMVETS in charge and many relatives attending from multiple states.
Corporal Ernest L. Smith died in a hospital in Italy from yellow fever on July 29, 1944. He received a military funeral with American Legion in charge at Morley Cemetery. Rev A C Sullivan officiated. Rev R M Talbert served as chaplain. Stores in Sikeston closed 2 to 3:30 pm. flags on downtown streets. Survivors include his father and mother, siblings, and several relatives from Chaffee Sikeston St. Louis and Los Angeles. Attendants from distance listed.
Mr Stone and Mr Wood stroll along when a passing maiden leads to a playful exchange. Wood turns to Stone and Stone to Wood and both suddenly become rubber. The verse ends with a cheeky line about advertising value.
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