Sikeston Herald Twenty Years Ago Highlights
The Sikeston Herald recounts June 20 1919 items: return of soldiers Frank Dye Clyde Richards Frank Smith Paul Riggs and Harry Dudley. Sikeston beats Charleston 6 to 2 at the Fairgrounds. J L Matthews notes hospital visit for son Joseph. Dixie Lee Sanders visiting grandparents in Sikeston. Ed Hollingsworth endorsed for Sikeston postmaster. Scout awardees include Harry Young John Denman David Keasler Ben Carroll Woodrow Hardin Charles Cook Ward Denman. five years ago July 17 1934 guests in Sikeston include pilots touring Missouri. Robert Dempster opens law office as Sikeston’s youngest attorney. Vernon Green oversees recreational program with nearly 300 registered. city council buys People's Bank Building for Board of Public Works offices.
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Sikeston Herald
Frank Dye
Clyde Richards
Frank Smith
Paul Riggs
Harry Dudley
Sikeston
Charleston
Fairgrounds
J. L. Matthews
Joseph
St. Louis
Dixie Lee Sanders
Poplar Bluff
A E Proffer
Scott County Republican Committee
Benton
Ed Hollingsworth
Wm. H Tanner
Harry Young
John Denman
David Keasler
Ben Carrol
Woodrow Hardin
Charles Cook
Ward Denman
George Pickens
Missouri Chamber of Commerce
the Herald
Skeston
Robert Dempster
McCoy-Tanner
Vernon Green
People’s Bank
Board of Public Works
Fifty Honorable Years of Editorial Service
Casper S. Yost completed fifty years with the St. Louis Globe Democrat and longer service as a newspaper writer. He authored religious works The Quest of God and The Carpenter of Nazareth and inspires readers devoted to spiritual cultivation. The Herald editor has long valued knowing Yost and owning one of his autographed books.
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Casper S. Yost
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Yost
God
Carpenter of
Nazareth
The
Herald
Mr. Yost
Kansas City corruption figures tied to Pendergast era
National Labor Relations Board expands employer rights while Congress trims relief programs and tax funding. Kansas City political machine ties surface as T J Pendergast sits in Leavenworth federal prison. Names like Emmett O Malley and Mont Reily appear alongside salary cuts and resignations in city and state offices amid reform talk.
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Missouri
Kansas City
T. J. Pendergast
Leavenworth
Kansas
R. Emmett O’malley
Pendergast
Mont Reily
Harding
Matt Murray
Works Progress Administration
Chain stores praised for community service awards
Public service notes from The Hierald describe two chain store managers honored for community work while in managerial roles. While defending such awards as good business practice, the piece also condemns self centered merchants and celebrates those who prioritize the town over profit, citing a Poplar Bluff festival committee headed by a store manager.
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Poplar Bluff
Trace Journal
News
Sikeston
Democrats Clash Over Relief Bill and 1940 Path
A Missouri manuscript commentary details Democratic in House battles over the next relief program, penalizing government workers who engage in politics, curbing white collar relief projects and theater funding, and a Hatch bill aimed at blocking relief use for elections. The piece notes internal party strife ahead of the 1940 convention and Republican unity efforts, with ALF Landon among those questioned for party harmony.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Roosevelt
House Committee
Congress
Hatch
Senate
House
Judiciary Committee
Theatre
Dies Committee
Communistic Workers Alliance
Alf Landon
Mr. Landon
Herald backs Murray Phillips in Southeast Missouri Jubilee
The Herald announces support for Mr Murray Phillips named as president of the Southeast Missouri Jubilee Association. It pledges aid to ensure a successful counting Jubilee and urges collective effort from the board of directors and community without requesting Herald input on management.
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Murray Phillips
Southeast Missouri Jubilee Association
Herald
Phillips
In Memoriam David Lumsden of Sikeston
David Lumsden, longtime public servant in Sikeston, is remembered as a quiet unassuming figure beloved by colleagues and residents who valued his faithful service over many years. His passing marks a respectful farewell to a dedicated community leader.
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David Lumsden
Sikeston
Mr Lumsden
No Dictation Here in Sikeston Herald Memo
A letter criticizes a rival who recently moved to Sikeston and boasts of intellect while dictation is rejected. The editor vows not to name the author publicly. The piece notes local editor turmoil and references Mrs. Lee Mc Dougal, a well regarded young matron, seriously ill in a northern hospital.
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The
Herald
Sikeston
Lee McDougal
Republicans Explain Vote On Kansas City Police Bill
Three Missouri Republican state senators Freeland Mabee and Rozier issued a statement after voting for the Kansas City police control bill. They argued the bill carried moral appeal yet contained errors and doubted chances for corrections, saying they refused to bow to party or boss influence and opposed Democratic tactics while defending the people of Missouri.
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Jefferson City
Kansas City
W. E. Freeland
Ray Mabee
George Rozier
House
Fansas City
Democratic Party
Missouri
Sikeston Woman's Club Elects Auten Chair of Ways and Means
At a Monday afternoon meeting at the public library Mrs. C R Auten was chosen chair of the ways and means committee to fill a vacancy from Mrs. E C Matthews resignation. The club announced a scholarship honoring Florence Wilson Rodes for her civic work and park conversion efforts.
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Woman's Club
Public Library
C. R. Auten
Ways and Means
E. C. Matthews
Federated Women’s Clubs
Sikeston Woman's Club
Florence Wilson Rodes
Eastern Star Birthday Luncheon Held by Club
Twenty four members of the Eastern Star Birthday Club enjoyed a covered dish luncheon at the American Legion hut on Wednesday at 12 30. Hostesses were Mesdames Steve Humphrey F E Mount W E Hollingsworth and Ben Ritter Two visitors Mrs O L Spencer of Benton and Mrs George Fennimore of Bertrand attended. After luncheon guests enjoyed games and a social hour.
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Eastern Star Birthday Club
American Legion Hut
Steve Humphrey
F E. Mount
W. E Hollingsworth
Ben Ritter
O. L. Spencer
Benton
George Fennimore
Bertrand
Mr and Mrs Mariam to Make Home Here Sikeston
Mr William Mariam and Mrs Sylvia Goldstein plan to reside in Sikeston. Mrs Mariam recently began work as receptionist at the Missouri State Employment Service in Sikeston after transferring from St Louis where she worked six months. Mr Mariam will join his brother in law Joe Goldstein in the scrap iron business.
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William Mariam
Jake Goldstein
Sylvia Goldstein
Sikeston
Mariam
Missouri State Employment Service
St. Louis
Lorene Wade
Cincinnati
Joe Goldstein
Legion Picnic Planned for Castor River near Fredericktown
The American Legion and Auxiliary announce a family picnic to be held Sunday July 9 on the Castor River near Fredericktown. Lunch will be prepared by Auxiliary members and others at the LeSieur hut with Mrs M E Montgomery presiding. The American Legion meets Monday June 26 at the Legion hut with Dr W A Anthony post commander presiding to finalize picnic plans. Other notes include visits from Mount Airy residents, a Cape Girardeau trip for a funeral, and local anecdotes about crafts and minor incidents.
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American Legion
Castor River
Fredericktown
American Legion Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Lesior Hut
M .E. Montgomery
Legion
W. A. Anthony
Bride to be Edith Hulsey honored with showers
Edith Hulsey, fiance of J N Walker Jr, receives a surprise miscellaneous shower at Miss Nina Ruth Vaughn's home after being praised by the Dorcas Class of the Baptist church. Earlier she was given a kitchen shower by Woolworth Store coworkers. Hulsey is the daughter of Lem and Mrs Hulsey. Walker is the son of J N Walker and also a local high school graduate.
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Edith Hulsey
J. N. Walker Jr
Dorcas
The
Baptist Church
Nina Ruth Vaughn
North Street
Miss Hulsey
Woolworth
Lem Hulsey
Mr. Walker
J. N. Walker
Supervised Playground Popular With Children
About 75 children aged two to eighteen participate in the WPA sponsored supervised play at South Grade School this summer. Mrs. J. S. Clare directs with morning and afternoon sessions and a story hour. Assistants Wallace Nelson Luther Little and Miss Virginia Ryan help. The program runs until fall opening.
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WPA
J. S. Clare
Wallace Nelson
Luther Little
Virginia Ryan
Clare
Eastern Stars To Have Vacation Tonight Meeting
The Eastern Star Chapter holds its final meeting before fall at the Odd Fellow Lodge hall with worthy matron Mrs. Ben Ritter presiding A member will seek admission as a candidate for membership in the chapter.
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Eastern Star Chapter
Odd Fellow Lodge
Ben Ritter
Kiwanis Club to Meet at Blodgett Friday Night
The Kiwanis Club of Sikeston will convene Friday at 6 30 p m in the Methodist church dining room at Blodgett. Wives and lady friends of members will attend as guests. Mrs H L Smith left Sunday for Denver to spend the summer at the Oakes Home Sanitarium with her husband Dr Smith and their son Lana accompanying her for a ten day visit.
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Kiwanis Club
Blodgett
Kiwanis Club of
Sikeston
Methodist Church
H. L. Smith
Denver
Colo
Oakes Home Sanitarium
32D Avenue
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National Labor Relations Board
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John Randall Page
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James K._ Hutsell
Shelbyville
Bethel
Stalin
Russia
Adam Shuele
David Wagner
Christian Pressen
Pennsylvania
Mississippi
Shelby County
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Doctor Keil
Shuele
Wagner
Harmony
Oregon
Portland
Archibald Farr
Natonal Safety Council
C. Old
Woman’s Club
T. A. Martin
R. A. Harper
G. A. Dempster
Malone Theatre
Mrs. Mariam
O. W. Kochiitzky
Mount Airy
N. C
J. A. Hess
Caroline
Isabel
Cape Girardeau
John S. Kochiitzky
George Reed
Caldwell County
Shackies
Second Street
Black River
Bailey & Bailey
Attorneys-at-Law
Room
McCoy-Tanner Bldg
Sikeston, MO
George W. Kirk
Applegate Bldg
Robert A. Dempster
McCoy-Tanner Building Telephone
J. H. Chunn
Stakkup Bidg
E. J. Menstedt
Front Street
Merlin G. Anderson
Derris-Malcolm
KH. B. Throgmorton
Keith
Center Street
Howard A. Dunaway
McCoy-Tanner Building
Scott County Milling Co
DE. Handy Smith
Applegate
Tom L. Chidester
Peoples Bank
B. L. McMullin
Colen
Trust Company
Optometry
DE. W. M. Sidwell
Undertakers
HL J. Welsh
Johnnbow
Muye
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