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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1941
Page
11
The Sikeston Herald names CLINT H. DENMAN as Publisher and Ward Denman as Assistant. The paper states publication weekly on Thursdays at 119 West Malone Avenue Sikeston Missouri with telephone numbers 99 and 900 for contact.
The record marks Sikeston Missouri as a second class matter post office entry dated March 9 1908 under the 1879 act.
Poem excerpt urging less greed and strife and more kindness and neighborliness. It contrasts acts of service with harsh behavior and calls for better treatment of others, especially those suffering, ending with a hopeful note from The American Christian Review.
A humorous exchange headline proclaims June is here and wryly notes the shift with a playful line about blame if it isn’t ready. The compact item reflects a light editorial mood marking the month.
Timely rains revived pastures and meadows in Southeast Mussour, rescuing corn and cotton from dry weather damage and greatly benefiting other crops. In parts of the district rainfall last week exceeded any similar period this year, making the area resemble a modern promised land.
As German forces press, Britain faces repeated losses in Syria and jeopardy to Suez. The article notes Colonel Lindbergh’s view on Britain’s war prospects, with English positions shattered and sympathy with Axis powers shaping opposition in the region.
Stevenson argues President Roosevelt should replace Florence Perkins with a standout citizen as Secretary of Labor to avert strikes hampering defense material production. He urges a leader who earns broad respect from both employers and workers and cautions that the cabinet’s weakest link risks national unity and labor peace.
The Sikeston Herald’s Fifteen, Twenty, and Ten Years Ago notes recount a deadly Southeast Missouri tornado with extensive damage and casualties, a Republican convention in Chicago likely Hughes nomination, Bowman seeking re election, parking ordinance in Sikeston, new college president, a birthday party, census showing Sikeston at 1893 residents, Lions Club leadership, post office cornerstone set for June 13, and a miniature golf tournament with winners Orville Lumsden and Billy Walker.
Five years ago on June 4 1986 a Wednesday meeting at the home of Mrs Ralph Anderson outlined plans to form a Point-Teacher Association in the coming fall. Mr and Mrs A Martin will occupy a Park Avenue residence owned by Mrs T B Dudley later this week. Mr and Mrs Harry Hardy will move into their new Park Avenue home then, after living there for several years.
Unseasonably low Southeast Missouri temperatures exceeded norms as a heat burst pushed the day to 97 degrees in early June, marking one of the region's hottest days. Reports note ongoing European warfare with German advances met by English and French resistance as Paris and other towns face bombing by Nazi forces.
California, Missouri editors Mr and Mrs Marvin Crawford and family visited Sikeston last Saturday with their son daughter and a niece. Crawford edits the Calhoun Democrat and praised Sikeston's agricultural district and growth. Mrs Morie Miles hosted weekend guests including Milem family from Los Angeles Sidney and Kansas City.
The Sikeston High School 1941 commencement program features speeches and honors. Notable elements include medals for citizenship dramatics and athletic excellence, presented by local organizations D A R Junior Chamber Kiwanis and Rex Wyatt honored as top athlete. Baccalaureate sermons emphasize life purpose, faith and national duty, urging graduates to persevere, serve America, and value lifelong influence.
A historical reflection argues that true heroism lies beyond military service and defends core American values. It critiques fascism as anti moral and religiously wrong, urges readiness to fight for freedom, and underscores the duty to preserve liberty, religious liberty, free speech, and democratic institutions for future generations.
A line in the poem calls for men of strong minds and ready hands who will stand against demagogues and public corruption. It urges tall, moral leaders who act in public duty while thoughtful private conscience guides them.
Greenery and candlelight set the stage for the wedding of Miss Henrietta Moore to Captain Charles Berton Root in the Park Avenue home music room. Rev. John L. Taylor officiated with vows before an improvised altar of huckleberry and promosa fern as family and friends watched, with bridal party in coordinated yellow white and green.
Mrs Charles Berton Root appeared in a bridal costume as a small member of the wedding party after the ceremony an informal reception followed. The bride cut the three tiered wedding cake with her husband’s father and the couple plan to live in Park Avenue Apartments after a southern honeymoon. Captain Root commands the Air Corps Training Detachment at Harvey Parks Airport.
The Sikeston school faculty announced summer plans including Mr Ray Palm and Mr Edwin Hartford in Columbia to pursue Master’s degrees in Industrial Education and related fields at the University of Missouri. James Sims heads to Camp Lewallen in Sam Baker State Park, while Miss Lucille Stubblefield and Miss Sarah Ann Michel will undertake graduate work at Missouri University in Columbia.
Theodore Roosevelt’s message calls Americans to oppose complacency and choose a life of strenuous endeavor to safeguard liberty and uphold upright ideals. CWH. Butler and son CNn plan a brief trip to Hot Springs Arkansas for rheumatism relief, joined by Morris Linn of Tanner.
Brad y Aldridge of Sikeston was fined 3500 and costs totaling 1685 after arrest by City Police Officer Harold Wallace for damaging Sikeston National Guard Armory during a May 22 dance. He faced charges of malicious destruction of property and must replace broken items. Additional armory damages billed the city between 10 and 50 dollars.
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