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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1945
Page
11
The Armyengineering Corps marked its 170th anniversary with a look back at a humble start at the Battle of Munker Tul where woodsmen built barricades. It notes its peak during current war, managing construction projects and flood control on the Mississippi River shaping the landscape.
Mrs. Anna Winchester spent Monday in Bernie on farm business near there. Capt. R O Whiteaker of Fort Benning and Mrs Whiteaker visit sister Mrs F L Sisson and family. Wade Sittes and niece Alfreda Denton race to St. Louis for grandson’s great illness, Green serves in Germany. Sgt J C Throop in Cham Germany promoted to first sergeant. wife Mrs Throop and daughter Regina Kaye reside with the Throops. Mrs Frank Eddie and Mich relatives visit Sikeston. Eddie is former Dale Newcomer. Arlen Porter returns from Wichita Falls to Sikeston. brother Pvt Chris A Porter now at Chanute Field.
The article reviews wartime events and postwar notes including the Nashville cruiser repair after December Philippines attack with 133 killed and 190 wounded, liberation counts of Bataan and Corregidor POWs, and remaining prisoners. It notes Missouri defense council closure, tulip bulb export resumption, and a Nazi-era treasure find at Bernterode with objects from Hindenburg to papal gifts.
Describes 160 acres of fertile black level land with a 6 room house, barn, and tenant house filled with labor. Priced at 50 dollars per acre with terms. Highlights artesian well, soft water district, mild climate, 54 inches annual rainfall, multiple crops including cotton and alfalfa, proximity to Macon, railroads, highways, and a hunting fishing district. 1945 rents included. home stead exemption and tax advantages noted. No overflows. see for details.
J. D. Small of the War Production Board told the Trade Executives Association that reconversion to civilian production will be gradual with no sudden cuts. He projected $46 billion of war product needs for March 1945 to March 1946 and reported textiles, lumber, pulp and paper, lead, tin, and crude rubber as in tight supply. He also estimated 1,000,000 tons of free steel could be available without priority in Q3 1945.
The City of Sikeston Missouri announces a special election on June 28 1945 to fill the mayoral vacancy caused by the death of Dr G W H Presnell. Polls open 6am to 7pm at ward sites including City Hall Maud Street Walton Williams Garage and B C Robinson Lumber Co office. Marvin L Carroll chairman.
The Sikeston Herald notes Lynn Waggener's candidacy for mayor in the June 28 1945 special election. Also listed are divorce proceedings in Scott County Missouri case No 6863 Leslae Evans Brown vs Robert O Brown with publication order for four weekly notices beginning May 31 1945. Letters Testamentary issued for J W Foley estate with six month claim period and one year bar. Pauline L Foley executrix.
The Presidents of the United States have occupied four executive mansions, two in New York City and one in Philadelphia where George Washington lived during his two terms, and the present White House. John Howard Payne, author of Home Sweet Home, was probably the first American actor to appear on the British stage.
Secretary of War Stimson states General George C. Marshall will remain army chief of staff and not resign now that the war with Germany is over. He confirms the Third and Seventh Armies designated as European occupation forces, notes Patton and Clark will return to commands, and says the change concerns headquarters only, not necessarily all corps and divisions. The piece ends with a note on the saxophone’s invention by Adolphe Sax.
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