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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1938
Page
5
The Sikeston Herald notes CLINT H. DENMAN as Publisher and records its second class matter status dated March 9 1908 at Sikeston Missouri under the 1879 Act.
The Board of Public Works seeks a new call on light and power system funds to cover city debts. Critics warn it could raise light and power rates and shift taxes onto the utility. Sikeston faces financial strain with officials accused of planning to burden the light and power fund. Proponents say the plant must provide power at lowest cost, not pay unrelated city bills. The Southeast Missouri note ends with a stray reference to Secretary Wallace.
The sheriff’s office in Benton is seizing slot machines and gambling devices found in public places along Highway 61. County officials have removed machines in Cape Girardeau, and now seek help from good citizens to enforce the law in Scott County. They urge residents to aid investigators and prosecutors in apprehending and convicting offenders.
Wheat prices are seen to rise later as farmers are advised to hold grain. Analysts dispute the government crop estimate of a billion bushels, noting recent rust damage and declines in the Kameez crop. Selling now could expose farmers to losses from government interventions meant to aid them.
A critical view notes Congress passed a wage hour bill by presidential command, calling it a gesture to placate labor leaders. Exemptions for agricultural workers and many low wage earners limit impact. For factory and skilled labor, the bill may only shorten hours, with doubts it will add jobs or curb unemployment. Proponents cite protections for women and children as justification, while critics doubt full effectiveness until defects are fixed and coverage expands.
After five years as a home mortgage lender the Government owns nearly 80,000 dwellings. The Home Owners' Loan Corporation began in 1933 to save homes threatened by foreclosure and lent over $3 billion to about 1 million homeowners from June 1933 to June 1936.
Members of the Ben Jon Missionary Society of the Methodist church will have an outing and a wiener roast next Monday night at the home of Mrs Harold Pitman at Crowder. Twenty members and the president Miss Edith Elmore will attend.
From Sikeston, Mr and Mrs H Shainberg and Mr and Mrs Nathan Yoffie travel to the B Nai Brith and Women's Auxiliary convention in Denver Colorado this week. Also attending from Southeast Missouri are Mr and Mrs Louis Hecht and their children Cecelia Martin and Jacob of Cape Girardeau. Mrs Hecht is the state auxiliary first vice president.
Mrs James Kevil hosted the Russell-Bradley Missionary Society at her Gladys street home Tuesday night. Mrs C T Old helped entertain. The regular business program was led by Mrs L R Burns, followed by a pleasant social hour.
Mr and Mrs E B Putnam and daughter Miss Rosemary were guests of relatives at Charleston Sunday. Mitchell Roy is the name given the son born to Mr and Mrs Clif ford Russell of the Salcedo community on June 15. Mr and Mrs A C Barrett are in St Louis where the former is undergoing a medical examination at Barnes Hospital. Prosecuting Attorney W P Wilkerson and Mrs Wilkerson have been confined to their home the past week suffering with flu. Mr and Mrs W H Wimberly and two children of Springfield Mo were guests of Mr and Mrs Meredith Lee Wednesday and today. Rev and Mrs J W Critchlow and daughter Isabelle of Cape Girardeau and Rev and Mrs Jno L Taylor were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs J N Ross Wednesday evening. J N Walker Jr and mother went to Blytheville Wednesday to accompany home the latter's granddaughters who had been visiting their aunt Mrs Shelburn Brewer and husband. Mr and Mrs Art Ingold and daughter Jane Ann and Mrs Henry Murbach of Riga Mich will be guests of the latter's son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs B J Murbach over the week end. Elinor Sutterfield of Farmington who had been visiting Betty Shivel daughter of Mr and Mrs L H Shivel the past week returned home yesterday. On Monday night the Farmington visitor was complimented at a dance given for her at the Shivel home.
Rev John J ONeill pastor announces Sunday masses at 7:30 and 9:30 a m and daily masses at 7:30 a m for the parish, detailing the weekly schedule for worshippers.
Bible study at 9:45 a m and 11 am on Wednesday. Song service at 10:45 am and preaching at 11 am. Bible Study at 45 Wednesday night.
Rev H E Wheeler pastor leads regular services Tuesday Thursday Saturday and Sunday at 7 30 p m and Sunday morning at 9 30 Revival services nightly at 8 45 Evangelists Rev and Mrs Wm Pygett with Mrs Lucile Ford assist"}
A Sunday evening program at the Presbyterian church will feature pupils from the Daily Vacation Bible School. The primary department led by Mrs. John Reed will present recitations and scriptures on Ways of Knowing God Better. The junior department under Mrs. Ruby Hambley will recount an imaginary trip through the Holy Land, with the intermediate group contributing numbers under Rev. D. D. Ellis. Diplomas will be awarded to all children completing the course. Morning services at 9 30 will hear Rev. Ellis speak on The Scriptural Qualifications for Civic Leaders.
Sunday evening services at the Methodist church have been discontinued until fall, per pastor Rev John L. Taylor. Morning services proceed with Sunday school at 9:45 and worship at 10:50. next Sunday’s sermon is The Ring Spot by Rev Taylor. Epworth League meets at 6:30 after a sandwich supper for members. all young people invited.
Rev. E. W. Milner, pastor, will preach at 10:45 AM on The Unshaken Trust and at 7:45 PM on Gods Word. The Baptist Training Union for young people meets at 6:45 PM.
The Church of the Nazarene plans a morning sermon on Holiness with Rev. C F Transue as pastor. Evening evangelistic service begins at 7 30 with Transue in charge. Sunday school starts at 9 30 under George Porter with the young people meeting at 6 30.
Daily Vacation Bible School pupils at the Baptist church will stage a 7:30 p.m. Friday program. About 200 children will perform sword drill recitations and dramatizations of Biblical stories under Rev. and Mrs. E. W. Milner. Handwork made by the children will be on display.
St Francis Xavier parish to hold a picnic on church grounds in Sikeston on Saturday July 30 inviting all. Chicken dinners served 12 to 2 and supper 5 30 to 7 30. An inspection of the new church building will also be featured.
Members of the Gleaners Class of the Methodist church will be guests of the Men's Bible Class during Sunday services in the church basement. A Fathers Day themed program is being arranged by the men's class members.
The Little Vine Church south of Sikeston invites the public to a 7 30 p m program on Friday night June 17 by the General Baptist quartet of Cape Girardeau.
Members of Circles No 1 and 2 of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist church met today with Mrs V McDaniel at her home on Stoddard Street. They shared a covered dish luncheon at noon and a social hour. Plans were outlined for the coming years work.
Rev Martin L Cook of Sikeston attends the Lutheran Synod of Missouri Ohio and other states centennial in session at the Municipal Auditorium St Louis The event gathers about 1 305 000 members in 3021 congregations and may grow with a proposed merger bringing in another 900 000 from the American Lutheran Church The Saxon immigrants began the Lutheran body arriving in St Louis February 19 1839 after sailing from Bremen in 1838 on five ships the smallest wrecked at sea with all hands
Mrs Glenn Matthews was honored for twelve years as president of the Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church. She received a gift at a meeting held last week in the church basement. The group, including 24 members and eight guests, began an all day session on June 9 with a covered dish luncheon. A devotional was led by Mrs R S Rains and business was led by newly elected president Mrs J S Sutterfield. The society voted to hold a luncheon on the second Thursday of each month during the summer.
Rev. C. F. Transue of Sikeston Pastor of Church of the Nazarene Rev. B. L. Wilson of Cape Girardeau and Rev. W. E. Carleton of Charleston will depart Tuesday June 21 for Bethany Oklahoma to attend the national Sunday school convention running June 22 to 26. Transue will participate in the program presenting the topic The Superintendent and the School Period and discuss Planning Preparation and Pitfalls of the Opening and Closing Exercises.
Southern discusses the crucifixion as ultimate service, timeless lesson, and symbol of peace. He traces Jesus life from Nazareth through Golgotha, stressing selfless sacrifice, unselfish service, and the enduring meaning of the cross for humanity. He notes Jerusalem's Passover crowd, Roman trial, and the marvelling reactions of witnesses.
The Herald announces Walter Ancell for Constable, Scott County. John Hobbs for Sheriff. Leo J. Pfefferkorn seeks reelection as Clerk. BHF Kirkpatrick for Recorder of Deeds. C. White for Representative. O. L. Spencer for Judge of Probate Court. Conly L. Purcell for Prosecuting Attorney. Harry C. (Buzz) Watkins Jr for Clerk of the Scott County Court. Elmos Taylor for Collector of Revenue. Tom Scott for Collector. C. E. Felker for reelection as Collector. William Oliver for Treasurer. Primary on August 2, 1938.
Rebecca Pierce transacted business at East Prairie yesterday and today, reflecting routine local commerce activity in the town.
Mr and Mrs Eddie Mathis conducted business in St Louis on Wednesday.
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