Sikeston Herald masthead and publication details
The Sikeston Herald lists CLINT H DENMAN as Publisher and Ward Denman as Assistant. It is published every Thursday at 119 West Malone Avenue Sikeston Missouri with a 99 year subscription rate of $1.50 in Moott and adjoining counties and $2.60 elsewhere, all strictly in advance. It was entered as second class matter March 2 1905 at Sikeston post office under the March 3 1879 act.
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Malone Avenue
Sikeston, Missouri
Telephone
Moott
Sikeston
Missouri
Sikeston Chamber Chooses Scott for Next Year Leader
The Sikeston Chamber of Commerce elected Mr Scott as president for the upcoming year with high hopes for his leadership. The article notes his enterprise and community support, and mentions a campaign to involve women’s organizations in advancing the Girl Scout program led by Mrs John Wilson and Miss Luce Mount.
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Sikeston
Youre Eeris
Webo
Hiere
Advance
John Wilson
Mass Luce
Does Scouting Pay in Sikeston Honors Scout Winners
Two Sikeston youths Jasper J. Wilson and Harry L. Young Jr earned appointments to West Point and the Naval Academy after four years in Scouts. Joe Dover and John Bowman also received appointments, with all four noted as Eagle Scouts. Families credit Boy Scout discipline and home training for shaping their future military officers.
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Sikeston
United States Military Academy
West Point
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Jasper J. Wilson
A. Wilson
Harry Harry Jr
H L Harry
Joe Dover
Harry Dover
John Webster Bowman
Lee Bowman
Dover
Bouman
Will Bing
Faithful Library Board Members Honored
Two library board members whose terms expired June 1 are commended for their diligent work on the public library project. A W Swacher served as president, aiding building efforts, while Mrs H L Harty, secretary, actively secured approval of the bond issue and tax levy. Their dedication helped bring the library to its present status and will influence Sikeston for years.
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W Swacher
H L Harty
Sikeston
Brewers Benefit and Missouri Beer Tax Debate
The Brewers Foundation cites that Missouri paid 1 374 647 40 to the Federal Government for beer revenue in 1938. But Missouri residents contributed 6 247 492 20 as part of the nation’s beer bill, a share of 2 156 574 960, based on federal reports and public figures.
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Brewers’ Foundation
Missouri
Missoun
Twenty Years Ago Origin and History Of United States Flag
Sikeston Herald notes on June 15 1919 cover Flag Day origins including the Cross of St Andrew and St George influences on US colors the 1777 stars and stripes birth, Betsy Ross legend, Old Glory, and the Star Spangled Banner. It details flag etiquette, half mast rules, display norms, and the 32 by 28 foot Star Spangled Banner restoration by Mrs Amelia Fowler.
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United States
Myra Tanner
Kiwanis Club
Sikeston
Scotland
America
Great Enitian
St George
Edward I
England
North America
John Cabot
James VI
James I
Jacques
James
Cornwallis
Yorktown
Dutch Republic
Netherlands
Dutch West India Company
Continental Congress
New England
New
Vermont
Kentucky
Fort McHenry
Francis Scott Key
Wnte
Union
Betsy Ross
George Washington
George Ross
Robert Morris
Congress
William Driver
Old Glory
Wilson
Washington
Flanders Fields
Versailles
Frank Crane
Commonwealths
National Museum
Polecat editor’s fit over election and rumors in Sikeston
A polecat editor rants about last week’s six to one vote and hints at taking over assignation houses as manager or patron. The piece mentions a reported government run‑in, a defense by Senator Reed years ago, and notes cars parked on the north side of Malone avenue as another trigger for his outburst.
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Polecat
Sikeston
Ana
Herald
Reed
Uncle Sam
Malone Avenue
Police Bill Sparks Byron-esque Confidence Parade
With the passage of the Kansas City police bill another "mighty Casey" fanned out illustrating renewed faith in reform efforts and civic resilience as supporters hailed the measure's potential to curb crime and restore trust across the city.
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Kansas City
Casey
Ebert Kready Society Meets at Mrs Keith Home
Members of the Ebert Kready Society of the Methodist church gathered this afternoon at Mrs E Keith's home. Assistants were Mrs T F Henry and Mrs A H Reese. Mrs O N Watts gave devotionals, with Mrs Joe Mathis leading the program. Society president Mrs Arch Russell directed the meeting.
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Ebert-Kready Society
the Methodist Church
E. Keith
T. F. Henry
A H. Reese
O. N. Watts
Joe Mathis
Arch Russell
Eastern Star Chapter Plans June Meetings and Birthdays Party
The Eastern Star Chapter will hold its regular meeting on Thursday night June 22 at the I.O.F. hall with Mrs Ben Ritter presiding. A Birthday Party is set for Wednesday night June 23 at the American Legion to honor all June birthday members.
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Eastern Star
I. O . F. Hall
Ben Ritter
Eastern Star Chapter
Amerian Legion
Bowman Slated for Annapolis Visit and Naval Academy Entry
John Webster Bowman oldest son of Mr and Mrs Lee Bowman is expected home today from Virginia Military Institute in Lexington for a visit with his parents and brother before medical and physical examinations for entrance to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. He will take the entrance physical about July 1 after being excused from further metal examination. Bowman, a Sikeston high school graduate, was selected as first alternate for the academy and earned the school’s top award for outstanding achievement in five extracurricular areas. He also won a major football letter as a member of the 1937 grid team.
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John Webster Bowman
Lee Bowman
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Young Bowman
Lynchburg
John Webster
Bowman
Woman's Bene fit Association Sets June Picnic Date
Members of the Woman's Benefit Association plan their annual picnic for Wednesday June 28. Location to be announced later. The notice came at a regular meeting led by president Mrs Dean Marshall at the Elks Lodge. A meeting to appoint committees and finalize plans will be held Monday June 26. all members urged to attend.
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Woman's Benefit Association
Dean Marshall
EL O. F
Hardwick Home From West Point Graduation
S B Hardwick returned home from West Point New York after attending the graduation of his son S B Hardwick Jr from the United States Military Academy on Monday President Roosevelt spoke at the ceremony and presented diplomas to 450 cadets Thousands watched the Sunday parade with about 50 000 spectators The Hardwicks traveled back by rail to Poplar Bluff and by car to Bertrand arriving 25 hours after leaving New York City
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S. B. Hardwick
West Point
N. Y
S. B. Hardwick Jr
United States Military Academy
Hardwick
Roosevelt
Poplar Bluff
Bertrand
New York City
Royal Neighbors Meet Tonight at Mrs Shankle Home
Members of the Royal Neigh bor Camp will hold their regular meeting tonight at 506 Fast Center street. Mrs Walter Ant, Oracle of the camp, will direct the meeting. AL members are urged to attend. Telephone news items to 99.
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Royal Neighbor Camp
Edna Shankle
Fast Center Street
Walter Ant
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Sikeston Herald
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Ward Denman
Sikeston Chamber of Commerce
Scott
C Lo Malone
Egnen
Girl Scout
NADAN
Anthony
Madison County
North Kings Hghway
Walter Kendall
Kendall
Anril
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Innstall
Dudler Confectionery
WF Hollingsworth
Sikeston Auction and Loan Co Ine
A. McCord
Rear Turschberg
Chrisian
Sikeston Church
Amelia Fowler
Boston
Smithsonian Institution
A& Driver
Fastern Stark Chapter
W. B.A
Morgan's One-Horse Coal Company
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