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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1942
Page
1
Admiral Nimitz reported that a Japanese invasion fleet of over 30 vessels fought at Midway, with likely thousands of enemy casualties. Allied losses were heavy, and the fleet's salvage of survivors was limited as battles continued.
B T Bartmess of Cairo, manager of the Sikeston Cotton Oil Mill, buys the Dellar Mott residence on North Kingshighway. The brick concrete house has seven rooms, sits on an acre in a prime Sikeston area, and the Motts plan to move to Memphis for work.
Paul Brown former Sikeston J C Penney store manager leaves for Maryville Tennessee to lead the larger Penney store there after 15 years with the company. Mrs Brown and Shirley Anne will visit Kennett relatives before joining him. Frank Mortier to run local store during vacancy. Store renovations include a basement for departments and a modernized main floor.
A rear end collision on Highway 61, four miles north of Sikeston, injured six people including Elmer Oliver, 16, of Sikeston, who remained hospitalized at Sikeston General Hospital. The crash involved a Chrysler sedan driven by Glenn Stevens of Cape Girardeau and a Ford roadster driven by Richard Milburn, 16, of Sikeston. Stevens was unhurt. his sister Mrs. Cal Hames sustained an injured arm. Also hurt were Bernadean Comstock 16 Dora Ann Hunot 15 Harrietta Lewis 17 and J E Lewis 15. all were treated for cuts and bruises.
The $5 federal automobile tax stamps are on sale at post offices and Internal Revenue offices nationwide. Possessing the stamp will be required to obtain new gasoline cards in rationed areas, replacing the $2.09 stamp used earlier. The stamp covers the fiscal year starting July 1 and is serial numbered with spaces for vehicle details, to be placed on the windshield per bureau guidance.
Mr and Mrs J Wm Foley hosted Tuesday dinner with the host's sister Miss Esther Foley, Miss Mess Astholz, and Mrs BurneH Fox of Cape Girardeau attending.
Six property owners are to be summoned to appear before the city council to show cause why Negro cabins and outdoor toilets on their premises should not be declared a nuisance and abated. City Attorney Wilkerson will act after property files are checked following a June 5 called meeting prompted by a shooting incident and Herald reports.
At a Tuesday night Board of Education meeting three teachers were elected to fill spring vacancies in the grade school. The new hires are Miss Eugenia Andrews of St. Louis, Miss Ruby Marie Turner of Linn, Missouri, and Miss Betty Jane Ward of Columbia, Missouri. Several vacancies remain to be filled.
Russell Heath, son of Mr and Mrs Buri Heath, earns second class rank with the U S Marine Corps. He is stationed on a Pacific island lacking modern conveniences including electricity.
Bartley R. Schwegler in charge of sugar rationing for canning in Sikeston announces certificates will be issued at City Hall every Tuesday and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. A total of 400 certificates were issued last week. Difficulty securing enough certificates to meet demand.
Scott county surpassed its Navy Relief Fund goal with nearly $1600 raised from a $1500 target. County chairman Mrs H ln Harty credited Gene Aldrich for early public support and noted widespread county success with percentages like 195 in Sequense, 152 in New Andria, 162 in Bollinger, 132 in Mississippi, and 125 in Stoddard.
Red Cross rooms at the W. S. Smith residence will be open on Wednesdays only during the summer. Mrs. Roy V. Ellise announced the hours for sewing and knitting from 1 to 5 Wednesday afternoons.
Rain continues to delay harvest across Scott county as wheat remains uncut and barley yields lag. County Agent Leon Lane notes winter oats ripe while spring oats lag, corn, watermelon, and cantaloupes look good, cotton needs dry spells, and farm labor is stretched with more family help due to wartime shortages.
The week opened with a high of 94 degrees on Friday, June 5, then cooled to 87 by yesterday. The lowest reading was 68, with frequent rains keeping temperatures mild. Unsettled conditions are forecast for the next day.
Rev John J ONeill pastor of St Francis Xaviers Catholic church marks 25 years since ordination with a Special Jubilee Mass at 9 Sunday morning June 1. Sermon by Rev Thos ONeill of St Patrick's Pana Ill. ONeill born in Limerick Ireland ordained June 14 1917 by Archbishop Glennon in St Louis Kenrick Seminary.
Murray Phillips returned to Sikeston hopeful after a Washington and New York trip on priority arrangements for the Missouri Delta Community Hospital. The Commonwealth Fund will provide at least 250000 for building with Sikeston's share 50000 and a first year operating expense guarantee of 90. The campaign goal was 75000, and recent donations included 100 from A P Tea Company and small gifts from local doctors and residents.
Paulina Fink arrived from Colorado Springs to spend several weeks with her grandparents Mr and Mrs R E Bailey and other relatives in the area.
Sikeston's International Shoe Company plant will reopen Monday morning June 15 after a week shut down due to sole leather shortage. Superintendent W. L. Huiters paid the non work week to employees who had not yet received paid vacation this year. No definite information on war contracts yet.
Harrison Tanner, long associated with Z W. Killgore at the Center Street Standard Service Station, will begin work Monday as a substitute letter carrier at the Sikeston post office. He will replace Ewart Taylor, who plans to enter the United States Navy, while Killgore maintains full ownership of the station.
Wheat No 2 per bu 1 05. Corn white No 2 per bu 90c. Corn yellow No 2 per bu 7 9c. Oats per bu 41c. Barley per bu 46c. Hens heavy breed per lb 16c. Leghorn Hens 13c. Roosters 2 for 1.00.
Ninety nine candidates filed for Scott County offices as dawn deadline passed. Tom Scott of Benton, ex-sheriff and penitentiary warden, leads a field seeking county recorder against H F Kirkpatrick and others. Several incumbents seek renomination in crowded Democratic races for prosecuting attorney treasurer surveyor judge and clerk, with numerous local names across Benton Sikeston Kelso Richland and Moreland. The Republican slate is led by George W Kirk with other county and judicial hopefuls.
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