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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1941
Page
11
The Sikeston, Missouri paper published weekly on Thursdays at 119 West Malone Avenue. Ward Denman is publisher and P Denman is assistant. It is entered as second class matter March 9, 1908, at Sikeston post office under the 1879 act.
A Sikeston newspaper urges stronger support for Sikeston General Hospital noting steady patient intake and lifesaving care. It condemns dangerous Gladys Street traffic near the hospital and the existence of open toilets near the sanitary sewer, calling for immediate improvements and adherence to health standards.
The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously set aside fines and jail terms imposed by Circuit Judge T J Rowe Jr on two St. Louis Post-Dispatch staff members who had criticized his findings in a trial. The case, appealed by the newspaper workers, drew nationwide attention as an attack on press freedom. The Missouri Press Association joined the case when appealed to the high court.
A Herald editor appeared in Judge Rowe's court as Post-Dispatch staff were summoned. The piece condemns the judge's vengeance minded stance and lauds Missouri's high court for upholding a free press, calling on liberty lovers to share the support.
Last Sunday marked the completion and opening of Sikeston’s municipal swimming pool. Conly Purcell, a leading local attorney and civic figure, led the effort and is celebrated for making the project possible. The Herald congratulates him as the pool is dedicated and opened for public use.
The Missouri Legislature faces criticism for attempts to steal the governor’s office, a lengthy and costly election contest, and misallocation of funds to create political jobs. It has blocked essential court, education, and charitable support while snubbing Governor Donnell, risking a label as the state's worst legislature unless it heeds reforms.
The Sikeston Standard issued a booster edition Friday, expanding to 60 pages with 42 page biographical and historical sketches of Southeast Missouri business leaders and notable residents. The special edition, written in news style, will be mailed to states nationwide and to U S senators representatives and congressmen. Circulation was announced at 10 000 copies.
The Portageville Review issued its Third Annual Better Homes and Progress Edition on Thursday June 5. The twenty six page paper highlights new houses and businesses developed in Portageville over the past year and reflects town growth and publisher enterprise.
M. E. Montgomery and George L. Hale arrive in St. Louis as business visitors for meetings and site inspections today. They will review potential partnerships with local firms and meet with executives to discuss investment opportunities.
Twenty five years ago the Sikeston Herald reported Wilson’s renomination pending in St Louis while Hughes was nominated by the Republicans. A Haw family reunion occurred near Benton. Scott County Milling completes elevator foundation. Fourth of July events at Fair Grounds include races and entertainment. Sikeston post office groundbreaking set with speeches by Fulbright Lloyd Bailey Hollingsworth presiding.
Governor Arthur M. Hyde issues proclamation for the Missouri Centennial Exposition and State Fair to be held in Sedalia from August 20. Sikeston district threshing begins as G. B. Greer starts wheat harvest on a 500 acre farm managed by J. P. Files west of Sikeston. John Welter, former Clayton parish school attendee, expected home for summer with his parents.
Mrs. Murray Phillips, badly hurt in a Friday night auto crash, underwent surgery at St. Francis hospital Sunday and is slowly improving. The article notes temperatures rising above 90 during the week with cooler nights. Anita Winchester has accepted a reporting job for The Herald this week.
Ten years ago on June 1 1931 a corner stone laying ceremony took place marking a milestone for a local construction project. Officials and community members attended as the cornerstone was set to symbolize the building's planned future.
Five years ago on June 11, 1936 Miss Louise Tinder was crowned Miss Sikeston 1936 by retiring queen Miss Freda Lankford. The second annual Sikeston beauty contest was sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Construction began on Sikeston's new grade school to be ready by October.
Last June 138, 1941, one week after an inquiry began to establish an eleventh elementary flying school for Army pilots, initial steps were taken. Small buildings at Sikeston Municipal Airport were razed yesterday and construction for the air school will start at once. Major C L Malone will leave Sunday for St. Louis for active duty at Third Military Area headquarters and Jefferson Barracks.
Miss Maxine Seabaugh of near Millersville and Ruben Schade of Jackson will wed at the bride’s parents’ home near Patton on Sunday June 22. Schade, then sheriff of Cape Girardeau county, formerly worked for The Sikeston Herald and is brother of Ben Schade, purchasing agent at the Missouri Institute of Aeronautics. The couple will live in Jackson after the ceremony.
A reflective piece by Ralph Loomis from Columbia Missouri argues for leadership and tactics drawn from the Sermon on the Mount over flashy warfare. It emphasizes Truth, Acquaintance, Quietness, and Fair dealing as powerful tools for freedom and constructive progress, with discussion questions on alliances and economic factors.
In Torrid heat the city of Sikeston celebrates a new public pool praised as a modern utility serving general welfare. speakers thank civic groups and individuals, notably Frank Miller and John Sikes, for unselfish, voluntary efforts in completing the project.
David Lawrence laments the departure of a chief justice who led a Supreme Court seen by critics as packed with New Deal loyalists. The piece accuses the five Roosevelt appointees of politics over merit and warns that a ghost of character will haunt zealots who ignore justice.
Dunaway and Conly Purcell speak as the city dedicates a new swimming pool. The mayor expresses faith in Providence and community generosity to clear debt, promising lasting health and pleasure for Sikeston residents who are invited to enjoy the facility for years to come.
Bob Matthews son of Mr and Mrs Jos L Matthews leaves for Wisconsin to compete in motor boat races through June and July. He is joined by cousin Edward Matthews and guest Miss Bebe Wing who will return to Rockford. He has prior podium finishes and joins the Wisconsin Circuit after Grapefruit Circuit participation. Races span Chetek Woodruff Kaukauna Detroit Lake and Michigan events from mid June into July.
Arden Ellise, manager of the local funeral establishment, had his embalming license restored on Monday after a previous revocation.
The Walton family thanks friends and neighbors for aid and comfort during the illness and death of our beloved father H. A. Walton. The family expresses gratitude for support and sympathy received.
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