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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1949
Page
15
The Sikeston Herald is published every Thursday by Ward Denman with Clint H. Denman as contributing editor. It operates from 119 West Malone Avenue Sikeston Missouri and can be reached by telephone at 74 and 75.
Yearly subscription is $2.00 for Scott and adjoining counties and $2.50 elsewhere. Payments must be in advance. The notice notes second class matter status dated March 9, 1908, at Sikeston Missouri post office under the 1879 act.
The Sikeston Chamber of Commerce and the Kiwanis Club back extending Sikeston’s city limits, sending the plan to a city vote. Leaders say many outside residents would gain city membership and a shared community of about twelve thousand people. The Herald sees little opposition and notes a push to keep the area closed to gambling.
Kansas City Star discusses the two thirds vote barrier for school tax increases in Missouri. It argues the rule hampers funding for schools, notes costs since 1944, and supports a state wide constitutional amendment allowing majority votes for limited periods. It highlights how tax limits threaten routine operation and education.
Medical patients at Delta Community Hospital include Dorothy Frazier Nadine Qualls Eva Jane Miller Roy Kaiser Lydia Chaney Stephen Harmon Willa Lois Burch and others from Sikeston Bloomfield Matthews Benton Huffman Ark Gray Ridge Bertrand San Mateo Calif Essex and Matthews. Surgical patients listed include Melford Hart Roy Chaney Gordon Dill James Prince and others from Sikeston Benton Arkansas and California. Several births were reported: a baby boy to Mr and Mrs James Hart of Sikeston on June 9. a daughter to Mr and Mrs William Shoulders of Morehouse on June 9. a girl to Mr and Mrs Robert Lewis of Blodgett on June 11. a girl to Mr and Mrs William Chism of Kewanee on June 11. a daughter to Mr and Mrs Merlin Nickell of Sikeston on June 12. a son to Mr and Mrs John Richardson of Caruthersville. a girl to Mr and Mrs Charles Day of Matthews on June 14.
State and Butler county authorities investigated a dynamiting of a section of the Inter River Drainage District levee on the St Francs river near Quinn. The blast occurred between 8 and 10 pm last Saturday night, leaving a 15 foot top lap and a three foot bottom gap in the 14 foot high embankment. Investigators believe the act was deliberate to let standing rain water flow back into the river channel under Missouri law, with penalties of 2 to 15 years in the penitentiary for dynamiting a levee.
Workmen install a 4500 Tb unit with 20 ton capacity at Blum's Department Store and expect operation next weekend. Mrs Thomas B Allen was taken to Barnes hospital in St Lews with her husband yesterday and will undergo surgery there. For sale a used 4 door Buick in fine condition at a low price, call 21.
A roving Sikeston reporter reveals who flips the town’s street lights and who blows the Cotton Oil Mill whistle at dawn. Claude Ragsdale, 60s, has long blown the mill’s whistle, while winter hours vary. A Naval Academy traveler praises the Delta Courts stop on Highway 61 as a fine local feature.
Governor Forrest Smith backs expanding pension eligibility in Missouri, with lawmakers debating amendments. Sen Yewell Lawrence defended the bill. Sen Kinney proposed two changes. One would require willing children to support parents, another would delay estate distributions until the state recovers pension costs.
Sikeston Veterans of Foreign Wars Post held a 7:00 p.m. dinner at Odd Fellows Hall honoring members with April and May birthdays with about 35 people present. Plans were made for a Fourth of July citywide picnic in Malone Park chaired by E N Leech, the last such event in the park due to Park Commission efforts to keep grounds uncluttered.
SikestonHigh School class of 1909 celebrated its 40th reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Kirk. Attendees included Beulah Kornegger Kirk Caroline Hess Dora Carter Florence Hartle Ethel Stearns and others from classes 1908 through 1913. A class scrapbook compiled by Caroline Hess was presented and songs were performed by Mrs. Frank Van Horne with piano accompaniment. Refreshments followed with Mrs. E C Matthews Jr. at the punch bowl. guests came from Poplar Bluff Charleston Portageville and Charleston Ill.
Miss June Daugherty celebrated her fifteenth birthday with a party at her home on Dorothy Street last Thursday evening. Guests included Pat Hazel Florence Hendley Wanda Hendley Norman Jean Robbs Lena Mae Daugherty Jean Castleberry Carmen Cook Tommy Watson Billy Ralph Vaughn J L Bohannon Tommy Kindred Rudy Kem Corky Caldwell Donald Castleberry Ann Keller Joe Kem Irma Harris Bill Anderson Dora Sue Watson Warren Grant Betty Harris Barbara Taylor Ernest Grey Charles Grey Waldo Nelson. Prizes in games went to Tommy Kindred Pat Hazel Irma Harris Waldo Nelson and Joe Kem. Dancing was part of the entertainment.
Mrs Ewart Taylor hosted a birthday party for her four year old son Jeffrey Neal at the Taylor home on Monday afternoon. Guests included Dale Allen Lewis Jim and Bob Kellett Ronnie and Johnny Cook Beverly and Nancy George Beverly Ann Butler Virginia Ann Malcolm and Nela Hodfield. An out of town guest Freddie tty of Sheboygan Wisconsin attended with his mother. Mrs Kenneth Otto is visiting in the Taylor home this week.
Mrs Anna Davis was honored by her children at a dinner hosted at her Ruth street home yesterday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Carl B Davis and Betty and Carl Jr of Omaha. Cistle & Davis and Sandy of Detroit. Mrs J J West and Ann of Carterville. Mrs James Stearns and Jim of Lilbourn. and Miss Madge Davis of Sikeson.
Miss Mary Ellen Sensenbaugh hosted at her home a farewell bridge party for Mrs Bill York Jr as she prepares to move to Osceola Arkansas next week. Guests included Mrs Bob Lambert Mrs Charles Myers Miss Jo Ann Botter Miss Betty Anderson Miss Janet Trousdale and Miss Peggy Lair.
A cradle shower was held at 315 Benton Street at 8 pm in honor of Mrs Bennie Joe Morrison. Mrs Ray Clinton hosted with assistance from Mrs Tommy Raidt. Eighteen ladies attended the lawn party including Edith Phillips Eleanor Dah n Blanche Stubblefield Maxine Husher and others. Many gifts came from nonattendees.
Camille Stone and D A Reese hosted a stork shower for Mrs Sidney Wilson at the Rustic Rock Inn Tuesday night at 7 30. Attending were Mesdames Proffer Stern Vancleave Carroll Ashbury Scarbrough Stout Switala Bennett Doccuss Roberts Taylor Edwards Howard Coots Alfreda Denton Kathryn Clark and out of town guests Mrs A B Buchanan and Mrs Richard Brandt of Cape Girardeau.
Mass Sally Swank Mrs Dorothy Garnett Mrs Van Strickland Jr and Mrs Della Foe attended a Charleston Business and Professional Women's Club meeting at the Charlestonian to learn the club functions and plan forming a Sikeston sister club The Charleston club supports projects such as libraries and book donations and has supplied hospital equipment for borrowing by Red Cross and other groups.
Mrs Miller Moll and Mrs Hi ran Williams hosted a stork shower for Mrs Glenn Gurley of Oran last week. Guests included Mrs Carl Banks Wallace and others. The group played bridge and pinochle with prizes awarded to Mrs Waters, Mrs McCord, Mrs Watkins, and Mrs Stallings.
Jane Terrell hosted a birthday party last night at Mr and Mrs Joe Bakers home with friends in attendance. Guests included Patsy Moore Mary Jane Faris Billy Suchman Pat Letsinger and a group from Mattoon Illinois plus Jim Thrash from Hot Springs Arkansas and other locals. Cakes sandwiches cake and ice cream were served.
Mrs. William W. Bess entertained her two year old daughter Ann Ashley at Rustic Rock on Monday afternoon at 4. Dee Hutchison of Fort Collins Colorado and numerous friends attended. Steven Bowman won the candy hunt prize. Favors were small sand buckets labeled with each guest name.
Scout Troop 44 led by Glen Keller spent the weekend at the Senior Scout Base on Lake Wappapella. They traveled Saturday and returned Sunday, passing various Scouting tests, using a portable radio to communicate with Sikeston, and enjoying boating swimming and exploring the wooded hills. James Cochran led Sunday religious service. attending scouts included Pat Nickens Larry Latham Icky Brown Jimmie Jones Billy Crowell Jim Keller Dick Keller Paul Holden Garland Castleberry Bobby Suchman Eddie Suchman Jim mie Bennett Billy Suchman Fred Stone James Cochran. Helpers Homer Suchman Bill Suchman Roy Noll and Bartley R Schwegler aided camp transportation.
Miss Kathryne Clark closed her piano classes until August with a senior recital Monday night. Participants included Sarah Fotashmek Marcia Williams Marjane Malcolm Myra June Propst Laquitta Branum June Finley Janice Scott Carrol Fox Marilyn Baker Billy Jean Larker Mona Lee Scott Ruth Ann Strine Joe Fox Margaret Alice Marshall Billy Dale Burke and Berneda Crain. Clark departs today to study at the St Louis Institute of Music for six weeks and will resume classes afterward.
Miss Elizabeth Thompson supervisor of the Children's Welfare Agency in Scott County spoke to the Rotary Club at the Snack Bar last Monday. She outlined agency services, funding, and family aid statistics, noting increased eligibility and higher aid numbers. The next Rotary meeting at Dunn Hotel on June 20 will feature S F Duckworth. visiting clubs from New Madrid Dexter Advance and Charleston will attend and participate along four lanes of service.
The Sikeston Lions Club gathered Wednesday noon at Rustic Rock Inn with 41 members and 5 guests. Lion Ewart Taylor led the program featuring a baseball picture shown by Dick Smith, with guests Ed Coleman, D B Dewey, Dick Smith, Ted Wayland, and Milford Estes attending.
Percy Hodgson of Pawtucket Rhode Island was chosen president of Rotary International at its 40th annual convention in New York City. Hodgson heads Parkin Yarn Mill and serves as director of St Andrew's School for Boys the Pawtucket Y M C A and the Salvation Army, with prior roles in the U S Chamber of Commerce and Rhode Island Development Association.
Kiwanis Club of Cape Girardeau heard Albert Spradling Jr on It's Fun to Live in America and warned of communist infiltration of teaching and public life. He cited a university survey and 1945 directives, with Harvey Looney present, as Bob Schane attended, and the club approved two new flags and endorsed Scar Sikes ton city limits extension. Next meeting is Tuesday June 21 with John A. Sutterfield leading the program.
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