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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1945
Page
10
President Truman urges Congress that American soldiers are better and more successful than ever as he lays out war plans. He notes downsizing the Army to 6,968,000 and forecasts 7,000,000 a year later, with emphasis on Pacific blows and homeward moves for returning veterans.
The Missouri House passed Resolution No. 179 in memory of Dr. G. W. H. Presnell who died May 26 1945 at his Sikeston Missouri home. He served Sikeston as alderman and three terms as mayor and held leadership roles in Scott County Medical Society the State Medical Society and the American Medical Association. He was a World War II Army lieutenant and member of several fraternal orders. The resolution expresses sympathy to his family and directs copies to his widow and Sikeston’s newspapers.
City of Sikeston Missouri council mourns the death of Dr G W H Presnell a longtime physician and former mayor who served the needy without regard for self interest. The resolution expresses condolences and orders copies to the bereaved family and local newspapers dated June 4 1945 signed by Marvin Carroll chair and A C Barrett city clerk.
Navy officials urge careful selection of overseas gifts for sailors Marines and Coast Guardsmen. Letters with local news and personal photographs top the list while cakes cookies and fancy toilet kits are discouraged.
The Herald pledges 100 percent delivery for every Thursday issue. Readers missing their copy should notify the newspaper immediately so delivery can be made, whether by carrier or mail, as part of the paper’s delivery service.
Letters Testamentary were granted May 29 1915 by the Probate Court of Scott County Missouri to Pauline L Foley executrix. All claimants must exhibit claims within six months for allowance or be precluded. if not exhibited within one year from the letters they shall be forever barred. Witness QO L Spencer Probate Judge. Gov Dinwiddle of colonial Virginia had a soldier died and kept on payroll 28 days to pay for his coffin.
A wartime ration notice outlines valid dates for red blue and sugar stamps across foods and goods. It lists through dates June to August for various stamps, notes new validity through July 1, and directs return of ration books for deceased or service members.
Washington. Price Administrator Chester Bowles said rationing and price controls could be lifted within a reasonable time after Japan’s surrender. He noted timing depends on victory and supply demand. quick lifting if victory comes soon, but may endure longer otherwise. Bowles avoided predicting exact dates. The world irrigated land is about 200 million acres.
The St Louis Municipal Opera launches its 27th season with Jubilee at Morest Park on June 7, running 11 nights. Bertha Belmore, Jane Deering, and William Lynn lead a star cast with Cole Porter music and Moss Hart book. The show features exotic songs like Begin the Beguine and When Love Comes Your Way as the royal family retreats from palace life to a beach incognito.
The War Production Board lifts restrictions on metal use in plumbing fixtures including bathtubs sinks lavatories and drinking fountains and continues control of their manufacture and distribution. Restrictions end for clay sewer pipe and twenty six industrial items including rare welding machines and tans.
Roy Edwards, a former Sikeston resident, sent a bouquet for The Herald with his renewal subscription. He said after 25 years the Herald remains familiar, and that time marches on while he stays connected to old friends Ralph Williams, Murray Klein, Harry Dover, Lonnie Harrison, and Ivan Davenport.
At Langley Field Virginia Captain John L Morna an army engineer reveals an electric powered device that rolls along airstrips removing nails screws and bolts with a magnetized front bar. The lifting bar can pick up items up to 40 pounds preventing flats on vehicles and planes.
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