Millers Edge Illmo 1 0 In Tight Sunday Bout
Sikeston Millers defeated Illmo 1 to 0 in a close game at Imo Sunday. Smith pitched the full game for Sikeston allowing 6 Illmo hits while P. Bray did the same for Illmo. Marshall singled and Bandy homered in the sixth for the Millers lone run as Mino collected two hits in the fourth fifth and sixth.
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Imo
Sikeston Millers
Smith
Sikeston
Illmo
P. Bray
Millers
Marshall
Raymond Bandy
Mino
Millers Tire
Reno
Ark
Dexter
Hamilton
Mack
Tope
Williams
Wagner
Bandy
Eaton
I Puckett
Crane
Eda
Oi Barber
FHA Sets Standards for Defense Center Homes
The FHA demands new defense center housing meet minimum standards to protect future homeowners while not delaying construction during emergency needs. Builders nationwide have long observed these rules, with over 40 percent of privately financed new single homes under them for more than two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FHA
Browns in Series With Red Sox in St Louis
The New York Yankees visit St Louis for three games against the Browns over the weekend a ladies day game Saturday June 7 a double header Sunday June 8 and a Tuesday night June 10 game against the Boston Red Sox at Sportsman's Park a second night game this season. The Browns then host a double header with the Red Sox on Thursday June 12.
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ST. Louis
New York Yankees
Browns
Boston Red Sox
Sportsman’s Park
Brownies
Red Sox
Matthews Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Sunday
Thirty five family members gathered Sunday to surprise Mr. and Mrs. J M Hill on their fiftieth wedding anniversary at the Christian Church basement. The couple, married June 1 1891 by Squire J N Mills, have four children and twenty four grandchildren with four great grandchildren. Out of town guests included Claude Mize and Claude Allen of Parma, W E Shupe of St Louis, Sherman Hill of Havti, Alfred Hill and family near Sikeston, and Ernest Kellett with sons Donald and Gerald of Sikeston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hill
Christian Church
Mrs. Hill
New Madrid County
Squire J. N. Mills
West Plains
Counle
Vernon Tully
Chicago
Hill
L. D. Waters
C. A. Critchlow
W. Be, Shupe
Waters
Alfred Hill
Argils
Donald
Gerald Kellett
Sikeston
Bonnie Ruth Conrad
Claude Mize
Claude Allen
Parma
W. E. Shupe
St Louis
Sherman Hill
Havti
Near Sikeston
Ernest Kellett
Donald and
Cgerald
Calling All Missourians! A Missourian’s plea for fiscal restraint
An editorial by Ed ward W. Sowers in the Excelsior Springs Daily Standard urges Missouri Democrats to oppose state spending increases. The author warns of a “spending spree” by the legislature, calls for writing to senators and representatives, and argues for economy in appropriations to protect the party’s future amid wartime pressures. It names Donnell as a machine government target and appeals to Clay Ray and other counties to act now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Missouri
Democratic Club
Clay County
Edward W. Sowers
Excelsior Springs Daily Standard
Ella Jean Flanders
House
John
Ray County
Missour
Donnell
Massouri Treasury
State Senate
John Q. Democrat
Miss Marjorie Burke Weds Cline Carter in Princeton Ky
Announcement from a luncheon by Mrs Maurice Armstrong states Miss Marjorie Burke daughter of Evin Burke Vanduser to Cline Carter of Cape Girardeau were married July 31 1940 in Princeton Kentucky The bride taught five years in Blodgett grade school and studied at Vandyser and State College Cape Girardeau The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Frank Carter of Cape Girardeau and works at a service station They will reside in Cape Girardeau Several local women attended the luncheon in Havana Mo Charleston and Vanduser.
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Maurice Armstrong
Marjorie Burke
Evin Burke
Vanduser
Cline Carter
Cape Girardeau
Princeton
Carter
Blodgett
Vandyser
State College, Cape Girardeau
Frank Carter
Marshall Jackson
Havana
Edmund Burke
Harry Guilt
Richard Logan
Pauline Stanfill
Harleston
Bessie Peal
Lyman Evans
Janett Graham
Bessie Scarbrough
Bloisett
Leonard Dodson
Helen Iotes
Sikeston Couple Keeps Marriage Secret
Mr and Mrs A C Stephen announce their marriage which occurred May 17 at the home of Rev J T Self in Sikeston. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs T J Stephen and the bride is the former Miss Vivian Johnson, daughter of Mr and Mrs C F Johnson of Sikeston. They now reside in St Louis where the groom is employed.
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A. C. Stephen
J. T. Self
Sikeston
T. J Stephen
Vivian Johnson
C. F. Johnson
St. Louis
Sikeston Women Attend Auxiliary Meeting
Sikeston members of the American Legion Auxiliary attended the district meeting in Jackson at 1:00 PM with 14th district president Mrs C L Malone and 14th district junior chairman Mrs Sid Schilhe. Fourteen state chairmen were present with main speakers Mrs Ada Carmachel Mrs Harry Compton and Ludie Long Smith. The session opened with a covered dish luncheon and business. The next meeting will be the annual joint Legion and Auxiliary gathering at Chaffee on August 3. Officers for the coming year will be elected.
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Sikeston
American Legion Auxiliary
Jackson
C. L Malone
Sid Schilhe
the Legion Auxiliary
Ada Carmachel
Détforsurt City State Auxiliary
Harry Compton
Montgomery City
Ludie Long Smith
Kansas City
American Legion
Letter from London describes wartime Britain and resolve
John A. O'Hara recounts a British Navy officer cousin's May 5 London letter praising British women for bravery and resolve amid blitzes. The message notes wartime losses, steadfast citizens, and determination to win, with reflections on training and the tough road ahead.
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John A. O’hara
J. J. Bonn O'Hara
London
Mr. O'Hara
Chicago
Europe
German ex Kaiser Wilhelm II dies at Doorn estate
The 82 year old former emperor died yesterday morning at his exile estate Doorn after a relapse. He will be buried there next Monday with a military funeral under Adolf Hitler's orders.
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Kaiser Wilhelm II
Germany
Doorn
Amsterdam
Adolf Hitler
Holiday Death Toll Feels Nationwide Record Loss
An Associated Press dispatch reports a three day memorial holiday tragedy across the nation claiming at least 459 lives. Traffic crashes account for about 300 deaths and train wrecks for 13. The text also includes a violent anti German remark, reflecting era sentiment. Birth announcements fade in the closing line.
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Associated Press
Europe
Junior Auxiliary Meeting Planned for June 12
The Junior Auxiliary of the American Legion will meet Thursday afternoon June 12 at 2 00 o'clock at the home of Miss Elizabeth Wagner with Mrs L J Langley as sponsor. After the business session the girls will enjoy refreshments picnic style.
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the American Legion
Elizabeth Wagner
L. J. Langley
Covered Dish Supper For Postmen And Wives
Mr and Mrs L J Langley hosted a covered dish supper for Sikeston post office employees and their wives last night at 6:00 at their home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Robert Struwe Mr and Mrs John Edwards Mr and Mrs Jesse Chapman Mr and Mrs Willard Mount and Mr and Mrs Lewis Flewelling.
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L. J. Langley
Sikeston Post Office
Robert Struwe
John Edwards
Jesse Chapman
Willard Mount
Lewis Flewelling
Dinner Meeting for Women's Jaycees in Commerce
The Women's Junior Chamber of Commerce holds its regular dinner meeting at Hunsons regions with attendees including Mrs H B Bashore presiding. Postmaster Randol notes an area not served by city delivery. The group plans to buy a water cooler for Sikeston General Hospital and reports about 125 dollars from a poppy sale. A future auxiliary meeting is set for June 17 at Canalou with a covered dish lunch. Guests included Mr and Mrs W O Scott and their visitors from Portageville.
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Women's Junior Chamber of Commerce
Hunson
Geng Tagaday
Wignt
Junctional
E. H. Randol
Commerce
H. A. Burkhart
Burkhart
H. Wagner
R. L. Koffer
Charles Hahn
Dexter
H. B. Bashore
Sikeston General Hospital
Marshall Myers
Canalou
Local notices and obituaries from scattered Missouri towns
Fragmentary notices report deaths, school honors, and civic events across counties. Details include a boy crushed by a gate near Broseley, a child finishing school with perfect attendance in Purlico, and honors for Dean Wilhelm and Rose Chaney. Plus Broadway receipts for Tobacco Road in New York and Missouri State Letter Carriers election results in Sedalia with Joplin chosen for 1942 meeting. Lou Gehrig death announcement noted as spinal condition at his New York home.
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Roy A Watkins
Kansas City
Missouri State Letter Carriers’ Association
Sedalia
Joplin
Lou Gehrig
New York Yankees
New York
Gehrig
Carlisle
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Reno, Ark
Herald Office
Ll New Homes
FHA Loans
Dellar Mott
Elmer Poage
Swanagan
Southeast Missouri Telephone Company
Swanagon
Sam Baines
Newport
S. E. Swanagon
Harvey Parks
Newport, Ark
Dale Tinder
Jackson, Tenn
Max Tinder
Collinsville
Marie Walker
Fornfelt
ST. Louis Browns
The
Herald
Matthews
Mrs
Jefferson City
NA DM
Sikreston
Likestonian
England
Scotland
Wales
Charles Evans Hughes
Supreme Court
Justice Hughes
Roosevelt
Miami
Jacksonville
Florida
Scott County
Purlico
Dean Wilhelm
John Wilhelm
Rose Marie Chaney
Flora Chaney
Poplar Bluff
Henry James
Harmon James
Near Broseley
Bain
Chaffee
Eloise Bond
Emmett Bond
Alvin E. Reihl
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Tobacco Road
Broadway
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