Sikeston Herald 1919 items span legion plan and town paving
We review notes from June 18 1919 including a Sikes ton branch of the American Legion to be organized by veterans, a telegraph strike’s limited impact, and Sikeston council approving paving South Kingshighway from Malone avenue to South Helen with work set for the near future. Frank Dye and Tanner Dye returned home. Frank served 16 months in the 370th Aero Squadron overseas.
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South Helen
Walpole
Frank Dye
Tanner
Frank
370Th Aero Squadron
Fourth Term Big Issue in CIO Campaign
Washington Star columnist Frank R. Kent reports the CIO Political Action Committee is mounting a nationwide drive to reelect Franklin D. Roosevelt to a fourth term. The piece argues the CIO and Roosevelt have long been allied, with the labor group backing his bid, funding, and influence in the administration and Democratic Party, while labeling the CIO as essential to any victory.
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Washington Star
Frank R. Kent
C. I. O. Political Action Committee
Roosevelt
Mr. Kent
United States
Co. I. 0
Committee On Political Action
Sydney Hillman
C. A. Baldwin
Mr. Roosevelt
Democratic National Committee
Mr Roosevelt
C. I O
Democratic Party
Ration calendar updates wartime food and fuel stamps
The notice lists new validity dates and allowances for red blue and sugar stamps in War Ration Book IV including A8 to V8, sugar stamps Nos 30 31 32 and No 40, gas coupons through June September periods, tire inspection changes, fuel oil coupons through September 30, and airplane shoe stamps in Book II. It also urges returning books of deceased or armed forces members and notes ration tokens with change.
Farmers urged to aid Sikeston crops this summer
Sikeston residents praised for good field conditions and hard work amid war times. With limited farm labor, youths idle while many fit young men are serving, prompting a call for boys and girls to volunteer and support farmers through the season.
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Sikeston
Blanton Urges St Louis Black Market Parole Reversals
United States District Attorney Harry Blanton denounces paroles for black market operators after prison terms and seeks revocation to return criminals to prison. The Herald hints Blanton should tackle similar riffraff in Southeast Missouri and questions rationing fuel for farm use versus weekend travels to the Ozarks.
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St Louis
United States
Harry Blanton
The
Herald
Blanton
St. Louis
Missouri
Ozarks
Benches Moved Between Sikeston Parks Sparks Debate
In Sikeston, a local dispute centers on benches relocated from Malone Park to Legion Square under donor Charles H Butler. Residents urge returning benches or funding new ones to restore Malone Park while keeping Legion Square usable, especially on Saturdays when crowds gather.
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Sikeston
Legion Square
Malone Park
Charles H Butler
Sikeston Qatizens
Aoiant Beautiful Park
Caruthersville Paper Celebrates 75th Anniversary
The Democrat Argus of Caruthersville marks 75 years since its forerunner Gayoso Democrat began in June 1869. Editor O W Chilton has led the paper 28 years since 1916. Pillsbury Mills sent a congratulatory letter and staff received a birthday cake last week.
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Democrat-Argus
Caruthersville
O. W. Chilton
Gayoso
Minister Discusses Community Needs at Sikeston Chamber
Rev W M Myers of Old McKendree Church in Jackson spoke on Community Needs at the Sikeston Chamber of Commerce meeting. He outlined seven essential elements including orderliness, economic well being, health, intellect, associations, recreation, and spiritual motivation, noting the role of hospitals, Red Cross, and churches in fostering a thriving community. The Dunn Hotel gathering was led by president T A Martin, with financials showing March 18 1944 balance of 375 27 and a Christmas street lighting fund of 349 19.
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Sikeston Chamber of Commerce
W. M. Myers
McKendree
Jackson
Missouri
Myers
Sikeston
Dunn Hotel
T. A. Martin
C. H. Denman
BE. D. Owen
Sikeston Baptist Church
Chamber of Commerce
Reunion Held Sunday by the Burt Rowes
A family reunion and dinner were hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Burt Rowe on Southwest street in honor of their nephew John P. Rowe of Charleston who will enter the Navy soon. Relatives present included Mrs. T. Catliph and daughter Miss Betty, Mr. and Mrs. Claude L. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. R. Rowe, Miss Claire Rose, Mrs. Maude Cain and Mr. and Mrs. Julian Thompson with daughter Miss Jane, all of Charleston, Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Wrecker of Portageville, Mr. and Mrs. Evin Burke of Vanclyser, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rowe of near Sikeston, and Elmer Grant and children Don and Mardyn of Sikeston. A financial report was noted. KE. H Berry, vice president of The army's first plane was the Chamber of Commerce, flown by Orville Wright in 1908.
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Burt Rowe
Southwest Street
John P. Rowe
Charleston
Navy
T. Catliph
Betty
Claude L. Moore
R. Rowe
Claire Rose
Maude Cain
Julian Thompson
KE. H Berry
Army
The
Chamber of Commerce
Orville Wright
Weekly Scores in Softball Games Reported
Thursday night games show Student Officers 4 State Police Instructors 7 Enlisted Men 14 Tuesday June 13 Cadets 4 Salcedo 6 Mechanics 9 Shoe Factory 10 Wednesday June 14 Student Officers 0 Salcedo 1.
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Salcedo
Methodists greet new youth worker
Members of the Methodist church met at the church last night to welcome Miss Marjorie Seaman as the new youth director and enjoyed a covered dish supper in her honor. Rev W Bartley presided and Miss Caroline Hess extended greetings. Peggy Lair played piano and Betty Deneke, Margaret Hatfield, and Elaine McNeely sang. Pvt. Jean Mayer, WAC recruiter, spoke on her work. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Myers and daughters Janice and Peggy, and Mrs. E. H. Percy of Canalea with sister-in-law Mrs. G. A. Washburn of Bloomington Ill., staying two weeks.
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Methodist Church
Marjorie Seaman
W. Bartley
Caroline Hess
Peggy Lair
Betty Deneke
Margaret Hatfield
Elaine McNeely
Jean Mayer
WAC
Marshall Myers
Janice
Peggy
E. H. Percy
Canalea
G. A. Washburn
Bloomington
Ill
Baptist Minister Was Kiwanis Speaker
Rev E D Owen pastor of Sikeston Baptist Church spoke at the Kiwanis Club dinner at the Dunn Hotel on America Past and Present. Kiwanis reports total war bonds and stamps purchased to date at 170000. New member Wm J DeKrick attended. Meredith Stewart was guest of Kiwanian Maurice Stewart.
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E. D. Owen
Sikeston Baptist Church
Kiwanis Club
Dunn Hotel
America
Wm. J. DeKrick
Meredith Stewart
Maurice Stewart
Bernie
Sikeston General Hospital News Briefs
Patients receiving medical attention at Sikeston General Hospital this past week included Mrs. R. H. Wise Mrs. Roberta Brown of Sikeston Mrs. T. M. Solomon James Hile Jackie Gentry Dan Staffey and Mrs J W Denning of Sikeston and Mrs Carl Rhodes of Kewanee Barbara Ann seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Odis Guiling near Sikeston and Jerry Crowley of Morehouse were surgical patients Clara Jane six week old daughter of Mr and Mrs Dan Staffey of New Madrid died last night at the hospital after pneumonia No funeral arrangements have been made.
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Sikeston General Hospital
R. H. Wise
Roberta Brown
Charleston
T. M. Solomon
James Hile
Jackie Gentry
Dan Staffey
J. W. Denning
Sikeston
Carl Rhodes
Kewanee
Barbara Ann
Odis Guiling
Near Sikeston
Jerry Crowley
Morehouse
Clara Jane
New Madrid
Fifty Four Children Attend Daily Vacation Bible School
Fifty four children aged four to eleven attend the Daily Vacation Bible school at the Methodist church. Miss Marjorie Seaman directs the program with help from seventeen young women. The sessions include worship, play, projects, songs, and games daily from 8 30 to 11 o'clock.
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Methodist Church
Marjorie Seaman
Sikeston Lions Club Attends State Meeting at St Louis
Thirty one members and three guests attended the Sikeston Lions Club dinner at the Dunn Hotel. Vice President Ed Berry reported on activities at the State Lions meeting in St Louis last week. Attendees included Paul Ferrell R H Guthrie Pinnell Hunter A M Jackson C C Scott T E Stallings J S Wallace Herb Walton Wm Woehlecke Ted Kirby Pleas Malcolm M E Montgomery John Powell Ralph Reid Monroe Randol and EK F Schorle. The group will meet again at the Dunn next Wednesday noon.
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Sikeston Lions Club
Dunn Hotel
Ed Berry
St. Louis
Paul Ferrell
R. H. Guthrie
Pinnell Hunter
A. M. Jackson
C. C. Scott
T. E. Stallings
J. S. Wallace
Herb Walton
Wm. Woehlecke
Ted Kirby
Pleas Malcolm
M. E. Montgomery
John Powell
Ralph Reid
Monroe Randol
Fschorle
Lions
Dunn
Auxiliary Meeting At Mrs Ben Welter Home
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a regular session next Tuesday night at Mrs C C Cummins home on Center street. President Mrs James Wallace and co hostess Mrs Marshall Myers will assist. The Herald notes the event.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Ben Welter
Center Street
C. C Cummins
James Wallace
Marshall Myers
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