Sikeston Herald masthead note and staff
The Sikeston Herald lists CLINT H. DENMAN as publisher and Ward Denman as assistant. Published every Thursday.
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Clint H. Denman
Ward Denman
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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1940
Page
11
False stories harm others and mindful truth matters
A reflection on how repeating untrue tales about someone can be as harmful as creating them, emphasizing responsibility in sharing information and the moral weight of words.
Something to Think About
A quotation notes that if each person sweeps in front of his own doorway the world would be clean. The saying emphasizes personal responsibility and neighborhood improvement. The brief statement reflects a practical, civic-minded ethos.
First ham from Southeast Missouri Packing Company praised
The editor's family received the first ham from the Southeast Missouri Packing Company. It proved tender and delicious, suggesting all Sunny South meats from the plant will be high quality for consumers.
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New Southeast Missouri Packing Company
Southeast Missouri Packing Company
Sikeston Building Boom Yields New Homes for Residents
The Herald reports on pages nine to eleven Sikeston’s ongoing construction with numerous new houses for local residents. The growth highlights young couples choosing Sikeston for permanent homes, reinforcing that home ownership correlates with stable, devoted citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sikeston
The
Herald
Withrow Announces Candidacy for Scott County Assessor
Fred Withrow of Blodgett has announced his candidacy for Scott county assessor. A native of Scott county and part of a pioneer Southeast Missouri family, Withrow is the first in his lineage to seek public office. Since high school graduation nine years ago he and his father have run a Blodgett mercantile business, shaping his understanding of property and qualification for the role. He plans an active campaign and aims to meet all voters in the county personally.
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Fred Withrow
Blodgett
Scott County
Withrow
Missouri
Blodgett High School
F. M. Withrow
Sheriff revokes deputy commission of Claud McManus
Sheriff John Hobbs told The Herald that Claud Mc Manus deputy commission was revoked after he asked for the commission to be turned in. Hobbs announced that McManus no longer works on the campaign to nominate him in the Scott County Democratic primary in August. The commission had been held for about a year to aid Mc Manus in his duties.
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John Hobbs
the Herald
Claud McManus
McManus
Hobbs
Scott County
Sikeston History Key Dates from 1920 to 1939 Highlights
The Sikeston Herald recalls events from 1920 to 1939 including national political nominations for president and VP in 1920, local marriage notices, the formal presentation of Sikeston’s new Frisco station in 1925, population revisions in 1930, local radio concerts, beauty pageants in 1935, a new swimming pool site in 1939, Lions Club leadership, and two Sikeston youths gaining entry to service academies.
Tentative Plans for Training Flyers in Missouri
The Civil Aeronautics Authority outlines a tentative plan to train 400 Missouri youths in ground school and flight classes this summer at 13 colleges as part of a national program. With a proposed $32 million appropriation to train 45,000 more civilians next year, initial work has begun. Missouri schools include Drury College Joplin Junior College Kansas City Junior College Missouri School of Mines Rockhurst College St Louis University Southwest Missouri State Teachers College Tarkio College University of Missouri Washington University Wentworth Military Academy Jefferson City Junior College and assignments cap 60 at MU and 60 at Washington U with other colleges contributing smaller quotas. Local officer John T Morris to finalize lists within two weeks.
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Missouri
CAA
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Associated Press
Congress
St. Louis
Kansas City
United States
Drury College
Springfield
Joplin Junior College
Joplin
Kansas City Junior College
Missouri School of Mines
Rolla
Rockhurst College
St. Joseph Junior College
St. Joseph
St. Louis University
Southwest Missouri State Teachers College
Tarkio College
Tarkio
University of Missouri
Columbia
Washington University
Wentworth Military Academy
Lexington
Jefferson City Junior College
Jefferson City
John T. Morris
Birthday Club Luncheon Held at Morehouse Home
Members of the Birthday Club of the Eastern Star Chapter enjoyed a luncheon Wednesday at the home of Mrs. W. T. Wofford in Morehouse, with members in attendance for fellowship and entertainment.
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Birthday Club
Eastern Star Chapter
W. T. Wofford
Morehouse
Paralytic Stroke Patient Ernest Kellett Slightly Improves
Ernest Kellett, who suffered a paralytic stroke Monday, shows slight improvement. He was returned to his Dempster home after treatment at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. His brother Bascom Kellett will oversee the Kellett Motor Company during his illness.
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Ernest Kellett
Mr. Kellett
Dempster
Barnes Hospital
St. Louis
Bascom Kellett
Kellett Motor Company
First Day of Summer Arrives With Longest Day Breach
Tomorrow marks the formal start of summer 1940 with hot, clear weather expected. The daylight span will reach 14 hours and 51 minutes, among the nine longest days of the year, beginning Monday and ending next Wednesday as days shorten.
Visitors Ina Head and Selma Robbins Return Home
Miss Ina Head and Mrs Selma Robbins have been visiting the World’s Fair in New York this week and will return home tomorrow.
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Ina Head
Selma Robbins
New York
Land of Killings Had No Appeal
A reminiscence recalls Sikeston in or near chaotic days when crime was common. C. D. Matthews Jr., banker and landowner, praised drainage efforts and recounts a Kansas City judge calling Southeast Missouri a moral pest hole, prompting the famed remark about living where so many need killing.
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Sikeston
Missouri
The
Herald
Cc, D. Matthews Jr
Bank of Sikeston
Country Gentleman
C. D. Matthews
Kansas City
C. D
Work Rush at New Air School
Construction rush continues for a new air school with a 46 by 100 foot dormitory a 60 by 100 foot school building a 35 by 80 foot cafeteria and a 100 by 168 foot steel hangar to house 25 airplanes. The hangar arrival is slated for July 1 with erection in under three weeks. Wimmer Contracting Company of East St Louis MI handles the build and A F Lindsay of Cape Girardeau is architect.
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Wimmer
Missouri Wants Peace, Truman Says
U S Senator Truman declares Missouri does not want war but peace and will back national defense and preparedness. He explains he will remain in Washington during the European crisis and return only for recess or when major legislation is not under consideration.
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Missouri
United States
Harry S. Truman
Washington
Congress
America
Drug Store Owner Stabbed By Robbers In Caruthersville
A. Hayden, a Caruthersville drug store owner, was stabbed by two robbers Tuesday night after he refused to reveal the safe combination. They entered before closing, demanded the combination, and fled with about $90. Hayden suffered multiple wounds in the back but is reported to be improving.
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A. Hayden
Caruthersville
Hayden
Two Ocean Navy in 7 Years Planned
Washington Chairman Vinson said a four billion dollar naval expansion bill has President Roosevelt's approval. He stated the bill aims to create a two ocean navy with fleets in the Atlantic and Pacific, aligning with the President's financial program. The plan was presented before the Rules Committee as it moves to the House floor.
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Washington
Vinson
Georgia
House Naval Committee
Roosevelt
Rules Committee
House
Atlantic
Pacific
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