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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1945
Page
4
The Sikeston Herald lists Clint H. Denman as Publisher and Ward Denman as Assistant, identifying the newspaper leadership figures in the masthead.
Despite weeks of heavy rain submerging much cotton, Sikeston Compress and Warehouse plans a major enlargement. Owners bet on rising storage and pressing needs as Southeast Missouri remains a key cotton district. The adjacent cotton oil mill recently built a large seed house, signaling continued confidence in cotton’s future and suggesting farmers stay hopeful for a bountiful harvest next fall.
Kansas wheat growers facing the second largest crop in state history seek 20,000 harvest hands and 2,000 additional combines. They also need 2,000 more trucks and ration points to feed thousands of transient workers as the market moves south next week. F D Law remains in critical condition at Baines Hospital in St Louis, while Mrs Lin waits with her husband.
Frances Newman of Lumpkin Georgia celebrated a birthday dance with a new gown and an orchid from her elder brother Sgt James R Newman who was killed on Iwo Jima while serving as a naval gunfire spotter for the Fourth Marine Division The party was hosted by her employer and the orchid came from the general who led Newman's unit and fellow marines The brother had vowed to return on furlough at eighteen to escort her to a dance as if he were her suitor
Mrs Annie Beardslee aged 77 died at her Morley home Monday night from a complication of diseases Funeral services will be arranged after word from her son Ralph Beardslee of Sheridan Wyoming She is survived by three sons J C of St Louis Harry of Rector Ark and Ralph Beardslee of Wyoming a daughter Miss Emma Beardslee of Morley one brother Benjamin Gaither and two sisters Mrs G W Marshall and Mrs Bertie Davis of Commerce
Sammy Grahams great orchestra opens a three weeks engagement at the Cotton Club on highway 61 south of Sikeston. The Souths Sweetest Music from Orange Grove Texas follows a six weeks run and will return there after this engagement. At the Orange Grove two bands are featured each evening for dancing.
Marvin F. (Frank) Sneed has taken over as manager of the North Y Service Station this week. Sneed spent 20 years in Sikeston and came from Quincy, Illinois, where he worked at the International Shoe Company's factory. The station provides complete motor service and sells Sinclair products to motorists.
Mi and Mrs Oren Dani spent last weekend in Searcy engaging in business with Mrs J H Yount who has been visiting her sister Mrs J H Guleenen and family in Houston. Yount plans to arrive here next week as plans move forward in local affairs. George Washington vetoed only two acts during his presidency.
President Truman disclosed preparations for an early Big Three meeting to settle remaining differences. Rumors place the venue in Copenhagen Paris or Berlin. He spoke of progress on the Polish issue and hopes for a free democratic election after tomorrow’s conference to redraw the provisional Polish government. The president urged no actions that would complicate London terms, noting Russians also seek better ties with the United States.
Allied troops push through open rice paddies in central Okinawa with the 96th Infantry Division advancing about 400 yards toward Ozato. Meanwhile in Borneo, Australians seize Brunei Airfield north of Brunei capital and threaten Labuan Island. Brunei town reportedly abandoned as fall expected within 24 hours. Japanese scorched earth tactics burn Serra and Miri oil fields as rapid Allied advance continues.
Rev O T Bolding, pastor here for eight months, resigns to accept a pastorate in Mobile Alabama. He and his family will move soon to the new location.
Henry Meldrum Post of the American Legion will hold its regular meeting at 7:45 PM on Tuesday night June 19 at the Sikeston Armory announced by commander C F Eddie Mathis. All members urged to attend.
In Metter Georgia a Baptist church gathering drew 500 citizens praying for rain. About two hours later a timely shower fell over the town for nearly an hour, the heaviest rainfall since May 13. News also notes national politics, wartime events, and personal milestones in brief.
A collage of humorous notes about manners and spelling, a taxidermy quip, a local drugstore encounter with Missouri troopers, and a quiz about the Reichs. The piece blends light humor with brief local color and a historical clarification of the term Third Reich.
The Herald announces Lynn Waggener as a candidate for Sikeston mayor in the special election to be held June 28, 1945. Marvin Carroll also runs for mayor in the same special election, with voters casting ballots on June 28, 1915.
Sikeston voters head to a special election on June 28 to fill the mayor’s office after Dr G W H Presnell’s death. City council members Marvin Carroll and Lynn Wagener lead the race, with Carroll acting as mayor and Wagener a veteran councilman. Both pledge vigorous campaigns and have begun canvassing homes across Sikeston.
Today marks the flag’s birthday but at noon few flags were visible in downtown Sikes ton. The Legion Park flag also appeared missing.
Billy Keith assistant cashier at the Bank of Sikeston is in Memphis this week taking instruction in banking methods. The course is sponsored by Memphis banks.
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