Weaving Room WPA Curtain Ends Sikeston Armory Project
Expert weavers in the Sikeston WPA sewing room, active since November 1935, complete a burlap curtain for the Sikeston Armory stage. The 555 square yard piece, woven from burlap bags and finished with pleated over-drapes, valued around 600, reflects skill growth and community donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
Sikeston Armory
Loomis Mayfield
Pete Medico
Armory
Fort Leonard Wood
Army
University of Missouri
Benton
State Hospital No. 4
Farmington
2 Herald Reporter
Alaska
Armory Curtain
Dan McCoy, Seed Co
Putnam's Market
Butter’s Grocery
City of Sikeston
Farmers Grain
Feed Company
Willa Pierce
Steve Humphrey
Ann Random
U. S
Sikeston
Cadet Injured In Unprovoked At Rustic Rock Inn
Aviation Cadet Thomas Gurrey of the Missouri Institute of Aeronautics is recovering after being struck on the head by a bottle at the Rustic Rock Inn following an Air Corps dance. Kenneth Gurrey of Sikeston was fined 17 dollars on common assault charges. Deputy Constable John Skelton arrested him on orders from Prosecuting Attorney David C. Blanton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Gurrey
Missouri
Areonautics
Rustic Rock
Kenneth Gurrey
Sikeston
Justice of the Peace Brown Jewels
John Skelton
David C. Blanton
Air Corps
Gilroy
Belkhing
Streck
Arperi Ers
Doctors Discuss Paralysis Prevention Meeting at Dunn Hotel
Scott county doctors and others met at the Dunn Hotel to plan safeguards against an infantile paralysis epidemic. Dr W O Finney presided, Dr G W H Presnell welcomed delegates, with Edgar D Davis of New York as the lead speaker on Why We Are Here. Other speakers included Dr Herbert S Miller and FE D Smith among Missouri health officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott County
Dunn Hotel
W. O. Finney of
Chaffee
Scott County Medical Society
G. W. H. Presnell
Sikeston
Society
Edgar D. Davis
New York
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Herbert S. Miller
FE. D. Smith
Missouri Department of Education
M. L. Gentry
Missouri State Pearce of Health
Sikeston General Hospital Admissions and Dismissals
Admissions at Sikeston General Hospital this past week include James Rodgers 10 of Charter Oak medical James Pollack East Prairie major surgery Esther Deaton 13 of Lilbourn medical Lynes Baker near Sikeston medical Dismissals cover Mrs Rufus Alsup Puxico surgery Mrs S N Hughes and infant Sikeston Mrs Roy Duke and infant son Matthews Mrs Bert Olson and infant son Lilbourn Frank Dial near Sikeston medical Gary Couch 7 disjointed elbow injury from fall Admissions this week include James Pollock Charleston appendectomy and James H Johns near Sikeston minor surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sikeston General Hospital
James Rodgers
Jim Rodgers
Charter Oak
James Pollack
East Prairie
Esther Deaton
Brant Deaton
Lilbourn
Lynes Baker
Near Sikeston
Rufus Alsup
Puxico
S. N. Hughes
Sikeston
Roy Duke
Matthews
Bert Olson
G9on
Frank Dial
Alva Evans
L. E Brauer
Gary
Caville Couch
James Pollock
Charleston
James H. Johnns
Petit Jurors Named for Circuit Court
Scott county circuit court jurors for the July term begin Monday July 6 with Richland township Regulars E B Moore Grady Davis N G Kindred Joe Ryan Will Werneck Willard Parks Gus Martin Chas Bethune Ray Marshall Alternates Ralph Potashnick K E Rafferty C C Scott Val Sharp Cyrus Marshall B B Tatum Stephen Humphrey H L Smith Jr Otis Chapman Kelso Regulars T J Pearson Lee Mabrey T F Miller Frank Arnold Jr J R Limbaugh Henry Millering John Simpson Alternates Henry Sanders Otto Ressel Albert Bailey Wm Walter Paul Welter John H Reinage Mike Witt Sylvania Regulars Joe Asmus George Stehr Alternates Raymond Heisserer Harold Mercer Moriey Regulars John Louis Watkins Wm Zimmerman Alternates C F Porter Otto Bugg Sandywoodls Regular Harry Warren Alternate J C Duncan Moreland Regular Wm LeGrand Alternate Arthur Vetter Commerce Regular Lawrence Pobst Alternate Otto Bles Tywappity Regular Wille Elkins Alternate George Sands
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Township
E. B. Moore
Grady Davis
N. G. Kindred
Joe Ryan
Will Werneck
Willard Parks
Gus Martin
Chas. Bethune
Ray Marshall
Ralph Potashnick
K. E. Rafferty
C. C. Scott
Val Sharp
Cyrus Marshall
B. B. Tatum
Stephen Humphrey
H. L. Smith Jr
Otis Chapman
Kelso Township
T. J. Pearson
Lee Mabrey
T. F.miller
Frank Arnold Jr
J. R. Limbaugh
Henry Millering
John Simpson
Henry Sanders
Otto Ressel
Albert Bailey
Wm. Walter
Paul Welter
John H. Reinage
Mike Witt
Sylvania Township
Joe Asmus
George Stehr
Raymond Heisserer
Harold Mercer
Moriey Township
John Louis Watkins
Wm. Zimmerman
C. F. Porter
Otto Bugg
Sandywoodls
Harry Warren
J. C. Duncan
New Arrivals: Daughters and Sons Born in Local Hospitals
Mr and Mrs Rue Henley announce a daughter born at Sikeston General Hospital on June 14. John Franklin named for Mr and Mrs C T George of near Matthews born June 15. Carolyn Louise born to Mr and Mrs F F Gray near Sikeston June 16. Regina Faye born to Mr and Mrs J D Campbell near Matthews June 17. Trooper and Mrs John A Tandy welcome two sons, John Austin Jr born June 16 at Sikeston Hospital. Desmore Crone and wife near Morley report a daughter born at Sikeston Hospital June 1v. I A Myers and wife of Sikeston announce a daughter born at Sikeston Hospital June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rue Henley
Anniston
Bor
Sikeston General Hospital
John Franklin
C. T. George
Near Matthews
Carolyn Louise
F. F. Gray
Near Sikeston
Regina Faye
J. D. Campbell
Trooper
Patrol cracked down on careless drivers this week
State Highway Patrolmen filed four cases of careless and reckless driving in Justice of the Peace Brown Jewels court. Henry LaRue and Elijah Downs, the latter a Negro, were fined 14.85 after arrest by Sergeant Melvin Dace. Sherry Winford and Ira Dodd requested continuances. Sikestun police court fines by Jewell, the police judge, included Joe Kilgore, drunk. Jake Hood, drunk. M C Abernathy, careless and reckless driving. Jake Stanfield, drunk. W. B. Crowe. May Herron. Elizabeth Pryor for disturbing the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Justice of the Peace
Brown Jewels
Henry LaRue
Elijah Downs
Melvin Dace
Sherry Winford
Ira Dodd
Sikestun
Jewell
Joe Kilgore
Jake Hood. Com
M. C. Abernathy
Jake Stanfield
W. B. Crowe
May Herron
Elizabeth Pryor
If the World Followed You A Letter
A verse meditation from The British Weekly asks if the world would be nobler if it mirrored the reader in purity, truth, faith, and deeds. It imagines removing deceit, malice, and corruption from society and centers on moral personal conduct as the measure of global virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
British Weekly
Border prints brighten summer skirts in bold border styles
Treasury officials proposed sharp levies targeting individuals earning over 25 000 and married couples above 850 000 to curb luxury spending as a nation at wear cannot afford extravagance.
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Treasury
Use More Fruit To Sweeten Diet During Sugar Rationing
Wartime sugar rationing is framed as a health boon. Experts urge replacing refined sugar with more fruit and natural sweeteners like dried fruit molasses and sorghum. Emphasis on fresh produce and careful use of maple sugar and honey to stretch limited supplies.
Dickey Dress for Office Wear Stays in Style
The classic dickey dress remains a year round choice with black shantung fabric for summer versions. It features a deep V neck, short sleeves, and tailored lines. The dickey comes in solid white or white with large black coin dot patterns.
Pack Your Lunch Box With Energy Food Plan
Wartime guidance on building a nourishing lunch for workers. Emphasizes energy foods like starches, meats, cheese, milk, eggs, and baked beans to support heavy work. Highlights iron from molasses and liver, calcium from milk and greens, and suggests tasty, varied sandwiches, gingerbread, vegetables, juice, and a thermos for hydration.
Scallop edged plate joins glass pieware line
A well known glass firm begins producing a scalloped edged glass pie plate to guarantee a professional looking edge for pies. The item highlights quality finish and ready availability for bakers seeking showcase presentation.
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MIAN
Bor Attacer
Sikreston General Hospital News
Moreland Township
Wm. LeGrand
Arthur Vetter
Commerce Township
Lawrence Pobst
Otto Bles
Tywappity Township
Wille Elkins
George Sands
Fenniweve
Dad
Penney’s
Statis
Comforttable
Oxfords
Patriots
Sanfor
Islub Poplin
U. S. Pat
Dickey Dress
War Workers
National Defense
Juanita
Scott County Milling Company
Oran, Dexter and Sikeston
ARCA
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