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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1949
Page
11
The Sikeston Herald lists Ward Denman as publisher and Clint H. Denman as contributing editor. Published every Thursday from 119 West Malone Avenue Sikeston Missouri with local telephone numbers 74 and 75.
The Sikeston Herald commends the Board of Public Works for refusing to fund a $20,000 switch from fuel oil to natural gas for the municipal electric plant. It notes rising costs, a new engine, and nearby hydro-electric expansion that may lower future energy costs, suggesting the city could later buy power cheaper than local generation. The paper also urges the gas company to share some conversion risk if possible.
Cape Girardeau Missouri faced a seven minute tornado that killed 23 and injured over 130, with millions in damage. The 140th Infantry Missouri National Guard mobilized within hours to police damaged zones, aid refugees, and protect property. They later assembled an Honor Guard for President Truman at the 35th Division reunion in Little Rock Arkansas.
Attorney Rush Limbaugh delivered a memorable Memorial Day address in Sikeston, but few veterans attended the parade and cemetery services. The local American Legion is praised for reviving observance, yet more veterans groups should share responsibility to boost turnout and participation.
The Junior Woman's Club gathered Tuesday evening at the public library with Mrs. Harold Lane presiding. Three guests attended: Mrs. J. E. Butler, Mrs. Miller Moll, and club sponsor Mrs. B. F. Blanton. Lane received a farewell gift as retiring president, Wm. Bess was elected president, and officers V in leadership roles were named for the year. Hostesses were Mrs. John Russell Felker, Miss Mary Ellen Bailey, and Mrs. Bryan Owen.
The regular meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary will be held this evening at the Legion Home with president Mrs. Carl Elam presiding.
The Newcomers Club holds its regular monthly meeting Monday evening at 7 o clock. President Mrs James Bonner will preside at the Rustic Rock Inn.
Officers to be elected tomorrow evening at 8 at Odd Fellow hall with Mrs Carl Vincent presiding. At last Friday’s meeting two new members were conferred the degree Mrs Joe William Howard and Mrs Carl Lepchenske.
Mesdames E. J. Nienstedt H G Cathey and M E Montgomery attend the Ninth District Missouri Women's Federated Clubs spring meeting in Hayti today.
Mrs A H Reese was elected president of the Women's Society of Christian Service at a church meeting. Other officers include Rex Johnson as vice president, W W Wilkinson recording secretary, A J Renner promotion secretary, and multiple secretaries and chairmen for social relations, youth work, children's work, spiritual life, and membership. Circles appoint eight chairmen. Girl Scout Troop 25 and leader Miss Margaret Mill attend Paducah Camp in Kentucky with several troop members and accompanying parents.
Miss Jo Ann Botter announced her engagement to Dick Inman at a dinner party hosted at her East Kathleen Avenue home last Thursday. The couple, both Sikeston High graduates, plan a July wedding.
Thirty seven Lions and two guests attended a lunch meeting at the Rustic Rock Inn. Guests were Dick Smith and Ronnie Owen. Vice-president Bremen Van Bibber chaired in Keith Collins’s absence. Six Lions will attend the State Convention in Kansas City June 5 6 and 7 including Keith Collins John G Powell E F Schorle Herb Walton Geo Hale Jr and Jack Lancaster. Next meeting is Wednesday June 9 at the Rustic Rock Inn.
Bremen officials will demonstrate the function of the newly purchased audiometer at the Rotary Club meeting in the Dunn Hotel Monday evening. Superintendent Bremen Van Bibber and school nurse Mrs George Faris will oversee the hearing test demonstration for local school children. The meeting was postponed Monday night due to Memorial Day celebrations.
Dr Samuel M Sarno of Morehouse was guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club meeting at the Dunn Hotel Tuesday evening. President Robert Dempster presided over the session.
The intermediate piano pupils of Miss Kathryn Clark will give a recital at the Church of the Nazarene this evening at 8 o clock. Participants include Anna Fox Jane Bowman Nan cy Bowman Carl Heusier Billy Burke Dorothy Cooley Jackie Sue Whitwell Barbara Cummins Shirley Seyers Kaye Miller Aretha Pitts Jean Ann Lee Berneda Crain Joan Clark Coral Whistle Joy Kindred Rita Faye Boardman Mary Alice Marshall.
Rev H T Guthrie pastor of the Perryville Presbyterian church will be guest speaker at the local church Sunday evening at 7 30 o clock. Sunday school class meets at 9 45 in the morning. Joe Hill went to Tulsa Oklahoma Tuesday to see his brother Louis who was injured in an automobile accident last Monday. Louis condition is improving. Mr Hill and Mrs Hill accompanied him to Tulsa and returned home last night.
The Knights of Columbus present six radio dramas on KSIM starting Monday at 6 30 p.m. The first program Freedom to Live explores state intrusion into private life, aiming to warn Americans about democracy’s future. Hosted by St Francis Xavier Council with Grand Knight P J Schlosser.
New Madrid council votes to fuel municipal diesel engines with natural gas once available, replacing oil to lower operating costs at the city electric plant. The move aims to cheaper operation and aligns with gas availability plans.
Mrs Walter Clymer and her sister Miss Alma Harris intend to move to St Louis around June 20. Harris bought a home in Richmond Heights, while their North Kingshighway Sikeston residence is for sale. Neighbors express regret at their departure after years in Sikeston.
Among Missouri Delta Community Hospital patients last week were Donald K. Lumsden Carolyn Sue Langley Essex C. C. Lumsden Canaloa Mrs Myrtle Welsh Ella Lee Jones Sikeston Mrs Nellie Russell Matthews Phillip Cruz Johnnie Martinez Ray Dacus Libourn Mrs Margaret Barnes Kennett. Surgical patients include Larry Heusier Mrs Ruby Brewer William Rister Sikeston Benson Yount Lilbourn Harry Masters Mrs Cora Poe Matthews Johnnie Edwards Catron Mrs Florence Leonard Kewanee Mrs Margaret Graham St. Louis Bryant Kennedy Morehouse Mrs Dillie Boyd Charleston.
Mr and Mrs W C Dysart of Sikeston welcome a daughter born May 27. Eddie Brewer of Matthews and wife greet a son born May 28. W C Reid and wife announce a daughter born May 29. Russell Anderson and wife of Painton report a daughter born May 30. Richard Hampton and wife of New Madrid are parents of a son born June 1. Bob Orr and wife of Sikeston celebrate a son born June 1. James Denton and wife of Sikeston welcome a son born June 1. Joe Goldstein and wife of Los Angeles are parents of a son born Wednesday evening May 26. Goldstein is son of Mollie Goldstein and brother of Mrs William Mariam of Sikeston.
Mrs. Robert Lillard and Mrs. Bess Campbell welcomed Mrs. Henry Collier and daughter Margaret along with Mr. and Mrs. Allen Collier from Catlettsburg Kentucky for a weekend visit, shared at Rustic Rock Inn. Moore Greer hosted a Sunday dinner for the Colliers, and C D Matthews honored them with a Dunn Hotel dinner Monday.
A board of directors was chosen by the Mississippi County Health Association at a recent organization meeting to supervise the activities of the new County Health Unit authorized by voters in a special election held in April.
Elmo O'Rourke, operator of O'Rourke's Store on Big Lake Road, was badly beaten and robbed of 300 dollars about a quarter mile from his residence. He lay unconscious until morning, then drove his truck home and was taken to the Cairo hospital for treatment.
A $1000 stolen from Luther A Farrell, Smelterville store proprietor, was recovered by police after an anonymous tip led officers to a chicken house near the store where the money was hidden.
Downtown Caruthersville installs parking meters with sixty more units expected soon. Existing meters will not operate until the new shipment is in place.
Kennett police report theft of watches and other jewelry valued at 3000 dollars from City Drug Store Monday night, a case now under investigation by the Highway Patrol.
Gideon district police report arresting a man and a woman in Jonesboro Arkansas last week on charges of stealing and cashing checks both locally and in Missouri. They identified themselves as Jess Lehman and Dixié Jean Killman also known as Dixie Johnson.
Mrs L T Denton and her daughter Miss Alfreda spent the weekend in St Louis with Mrs A R Halter, the sister of Mrs Denton, and joined relatives there.
For sale items include a double 30 gallon electric water heater and an iron fireman stoker. Contact by phone ending 42 percent. Listing reads as a brief classified提.
KSIM broadcasts June 2 to 9 with a rich mix of news updates, music, and local features. Programs include AP News, traffic, sports, devotionals, Missouri News, and signature shows like Dance Time, Morning Devotional, and The Story Book Lady, emphasizing local culture and community updates.
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