Miss Dorothy Webster to Wed Lieut Clay Mitchell Jr
Miss Dorothy Draughon Webster of Memphis will wed Lieut Clay A Mitchell Jr in a St Anne Catholic Church ceremony in Memphis on Monday morning July 10 at 1130. Mitchell, son of Mr and Mrs Clay A Mitchell, is an instructor with the U S Naval Air Corps stationed in Deland Fla and a 1941 Naval Academy graduate who has served from Guadalcanal to the Gilberts and Marshalls. The couple will reside in Daytona Beach Fla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Draughon Webster
Memphis
Clay A. Mitchell Jr
St. Anne Catholic Church
Miss Webster
William Arthur Webster
William A. Webster
Fla
Ward- Belmont
Osiron
Sigma Keppa Sigma
We Moderns
Lieut
Mitchell
Clay A. Mitchell
Deland, Fla
U. S. Naval Air Corps
Sikeston
State Teachers College
Cape Girardeau
Lveut
Tom Lett Jr
J. G
Naval Air Corps
Tom Lett
Morley
Lett
New York
War Department informs Kennett parents of son killed in action
Mr and Mrs L C Gruggett of Kennett were notified their son Private Set L C Gruggett Jr 24 was killed in action on Blak Island May 27. Last letters dated May 12 and May 15 arrived. Other notes mention Lieut J M Sitzes in overseas armored division and Cpl Joe Arbaugh on secret mission on the west coast. Pvt Dick Taff in Nashville returned home briefly. Private Glen R Jones promoted to corporal with the 8rd Marne Division in Italy. John W Red Davis now listed at Care Postmaster San Francisco. Billy Foley in V-12 training at Central College Fayette Mo visiting family until July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Gruggett
Kennett
War Department
Set. L. C. Gruggett Jr
Blak Island
Cpl
Joe Arbaugh
Milburn Arbaugh
U. S. Marines
Santa Barbara
Cal
Pvt
Dick Taff
Nashville, Tenn
Mrs. Taff
John Sellards
Glen R. Jones
R. N. Jones
Sikeston
Cpl Jones
Marne
Fifth Army
Italy
John W
Red) Davis
Care
San Francisco
Tinker Field
Oklahoma City
Okla
Dewey
Billy Foley
Central College
Fayette
J. Wm. Foley
Bob
Young Foley
Beta Mu Chapter Sinfonia Fraternity
Thomas Dewey
New York
Frank Mount A Good Man Of Sikeston Passes
Sikeston lost a good man last week with the death of Frank Mount a lifelong educator churchgoer and civic worker. He served on the Sikeston Board of Education supported education aided charitable efforts and inspired many friends with his ready counsel and generous spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mount
Sikeston
Mr. Mount
Sikeston Board of Education
Pvt
Willard Mount
Frank E. Mount
Camp Lae
Bonds Drive Exceeds Scott County Quota in War Bond Sale
Scott County residents purchased their full share of war bonds, reflecting national pride and support for the war effort. Officials and war bonds committees deserve praise for extensive preparation and work driving the successful drive, while rumors about low life and high society are common but unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott County
War Bones
Ain
National debt reaches new high figure
The United States public debt rose to 190.057 billion dollars by June 19, with the figure excluding certain government corporation guarantees at 188.414 billion. The debt is contrasted with 140.014 billion a year earlier, as the legal limit was boosted from 210 billion to 260.6 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Treasury
The Black Market Thief and Gasoline Rationing
A wartime editorial argues the gasoline black market harms honest motorists and warns that war consumption strains supplies. It urges citizens to use lawful coupons, record license numbers, and support punishment of traffickers to curb the racket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Sikeston Man Honored With Navy Cross Award
Commander Andrew J. Hill, a Poplar Bluff native and Sikeston resident, returned from 14 months in the South and Central Pacific to receive the Navy Cross with a Gold Star, the Legion of Merit, Presidential Unit Citation, and campaign ribbons. He led the destroyer Nicholas in key actions from Guadalcanal to Kolombangara, with his unit rescuing 700 Helena survivors and suffering no direct hits in five major surface engagements. Hill is officer in charge of the indoctrination school in the Pacific Fleet’s Operational Training Command, and he commanded Lieut. Clay A. Mitchell, son of Sikeston residents, during major campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Hill
Poplar Bluff
South
Central Pacific
Hill
Operational Training Command
Pacific Fleet
Clay A. Mitchell
Clay Mitchell
Sikeston
Mitchell
Guadalcanal
Gilberts
Marshalls
Nicholas
Kolombangara Island
Helena
Commander Hill
Lieut
Andy Will
Andy Hill
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Charleston
Young Sailor Speaks at Sikeston Lions Club Luncheon
Wilbur Myers of the United States Navy spoke at the Sikeston Lions Club luncheon at the Duna Hotel. He described the V-h program and the Navy V-12 education program. Twenty-two members and one guest attended. Jamest Harper presided in the president's absence. Club officers will be elected next Wednesday, June 28. all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Myers
United States Navy
W. A. Myers
Sikeston
Sikeston Lions Club
Duna Hotel
Navy
Myers
Jamest Harper
Joe Griffith
Prosperity Street Cabin Burned Friday
A cabin at the rear of the residence on Prosperity Street belonging to Bill Baker was destroyed by fire last Friday. The flames, said to have been caused by an oil stove, destroyed the cabin and its furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prosperity Street
Bill Baker
Faces liquor charge in Sikeston case
Sam Henson of Sikeston faces charges of possessing and selling illegal liquor following action by United States liquor inspectors on Sunday. A preliminary hearing on the case has not yet been held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Henson
Sikeston
United States
Miss Keith to Wed James Howle in Charleston Ceremony
Miss Helen Virginia Keith will wed James L. Howle of Charleston on July 1 at 5 pm in the Methodist church. Rev. W. Bartley to officiate with Mrs. J. F. Cox Jr. and Boone Howle as attendants. The couple plan to reside in Charleston after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Virginia Keith
James L. Howle
Charleston
Sikeston High School
State Highway Department
Howle
James Polk Howle
Sinclair Refining Company
June 3 wedding announced for Edith Matthews and J W Little
Miss Edith Matthews of Chaffee and J W Little of Sikeston were married June 3 at the home of Justice of the Peace Annabel Fill in Blytheville Arkansas. Attendants were Mrs Edwin Matthews and Mwaine Crowe. The couple reside in Sikeston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Matthews
Chaffee
J. W. Little
Sikeston
Justice of the Peace
Annabel Fill
Blytheville
Ark
Elizabeth Matthews
Edwin Matthews
Mwaine Crowe
Little
Ocean Cola Bottling Co
Methodist Bible School to Close Tomorrow
Closing exercises for the Daily Vacation Bible School at the Methodist church will be held at 1 o'clock Friday morning, June 28, with parents and friends invited. The two week sessions were led by Marjorie Seaman, educational director, and about 60 children attended daily supported by Miss Lillian Putnam and Mrs. R. A. Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Marjorie Seaman
Birthday Club to Meet June 28
The Eastern Star Birthday club will meet at Mrs. Buel Sizemore’s home 217 Ruth Street on Wednesday June 28. Mrs Ben Carrell and Mrs BIN Harder will assist as co hosts. Wanted girls and boys at least 12 to 14 years old with bicycles to serve as carriers for The Herald. Apply in person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star Birthday Club
Buel Sizemore
Ruth Street
Ben Carrell
bin Harder
Herald
Auxiliary recites year's accomplishments report
At a regular Auxiliary of the American Legion meeting held at Mrs. Ben Welter’s home, officers summarized the year’s work. Highlights include Americanism award efforts in Sikeston schools, poppy sales raising 238.37 for veterans and families, extensive Red Cross sewing, library gifts, and strong membership nearing 129. The next meeting moves to July 18 due to July 4 scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auxiliary of the American Legion
Ben Welter
Center Street
M. E. Montgomery
Sikeston
Sikeston Public Library
U S. C
Sikes- Teen-Town
Red Cross
Edna Johnson
C.L. Blanton
Charman
C. C. Cummins
J. A. Wallace
Marshall Myers
Family News From Sikeston Area War Stages
Letters from servicemen and relatives across the Sikeston region detail safe arrivals, furloughs, and visits. Doyle Ray Hency reports safe arrival in New York while on Merchant Marine duty. Several others including Frank Orr, Melvin Hudson, Helen Gilmore, John C. Huls, Charles A Stubbs, Lacy Johnson, and Edward Matthews are noted with trains, training assignments, and overseas service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Hency
Oran
Doyle Ray Hency
Merchant Marines
New York
Sikeston Soldiers Reach Overseas and Local Parades
Sikeston area service members are noted in overseas arrivals and home visits. Staff Sergeant Charles I. Sturgeon is stationed at a Control Depot in the Air Service Command. Pfc George F Bartlett reports care of Postmaster San Francisco after duty at McClellan Field. Pvt Elmer C Gruen graduates at Camp Grant Illinois. Clay V Wood asks his mother to restore Herald deliveries. Lieutenant Sonny Waggener names his plane Tse after his mother Isebell. Warren R Kem returns to Page Field Fort Myers after furlough. Other notes include Capt Harry Young Jr visiting Missouri, Lieut John S Smith visiting Benton, and corporal promotions for Norman E Yount. Additional mentions cover M L Maynard visiting Sikeston, Lieut Jean Klein’s travels, civilian pilot V P Boisac Klein’s transfers, and a former highway patrol member in training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonny Waggener
Air Corps
South Pacific
Tse
Set
Warren R Kem
Louis Kem
Sikeston
Page Field
Fort Myers
Fla
Sgt
Kem
Army Air Corps
Harry Young Jr
Blackland Air Field
Waco
Texas
Missouri
V. P. Boisac Klein
Love Field
Dallas
Randolph Field
Air Transport Command
Bassaubin
State Highway Patrol
Family Dedicates Members in Wartime Service
R P Schuchart and family report two children serving the country. Martha Schuchart with the Women’s Army Corps in Des Moines Iowa has served two years. R P Schuchart Jr in the Italian theater with a tank division for over two years. Ada Schuchart prepares nurse training at DePaul in St Louis and signs for overseas duty. Wilford A Myers Jr in V 12 Naval training at Marshall Missouri visited family before resuming training in St Louis. Jackson B Carter in Navy V 12 training at Cape Girardeau visits mother and grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Schuchart
Morehouse Dairyman
Schuchart
Martha Schuchart
Women’s Army Corps
Des Moines
R. P. Schuchart Jr
5Th Army
Italy
Ada Schuchart
DePaul Hospital
St. Louis
Wilford A. Myers Jr
Marshall
W. A. Myers
Jackson B. Carter
Navy
State Teachers College
Cape Girardeau
Pansy Limbaugh
L. W. Ables
Also Mentioned on This Page
Malone Avenue
Sikeston, Mo
Gilberts and
Daytona Beach, Fla
Clay A Mitchell
J. M. Sitzes
Armored Division
Army
Thomas
Scott
the Herald
WSPAT
Sailor
Lions Club
Miss Keith
Methodist Bible School
The
Frank Orr
Camp McCain, Miss
Myrtle Orr
Melvin Hudson
Shelby Hudson
Helen C. Gilmore
Charles Gilmore
Army Air Field Hospital
Pueblo
Colo
Gilmore
Davis-Monthan Field
Tucson
Ariz
Weingarten
John C. Huls
Naval Aviation Center
University of Iowa
Iowa City
J. T. Hull
Matthews
Charles A. Stubbs
Chas. A. Stubbs Sr
Blodgett
Lacy Johnson
Zeness Johnson
Hast Prairie
George C. Stewart
Tunisia
Sicily
BE. C. Matthews
Edward Matthews
Hawaii
Virgil McKenzie
Herman Poe
Camp Lee
Deloma
Hildred
Petersburg
Assembly of God
Lester Eugene Seabaugh
Frank A. Seabaugh
States
Sgt. Seabaugh
Kroger Grocery and Baking Company
Arch S. Russell Jr
Medical Corps
U.S. Navy
Arch
Maxilean Baugher
Ivan Baugher
Waves
Bronx
Charles I. Sturgeon
S. T. Sturgeon
Air Service Command
George F. Bartlett
McClellan Field
Sacramento
Calif
Elmer C. Gruen
Sanitary Technician
Army Service Forces Training ,Center
Camp Grant, IL
Frank S. Matlack
Clay V. Wood
Ida Wood
Wood
M. C
Jack) Johnson
Camp Phillips
Salina
Kansas
Penny Johnson
John S. Smith
Majors
Army Air Field
Norman E. Yount
Opal Yount
Col
C. B. Root
Aar
Dodge City
Ella Louise
Lutz
Mabel C. Merriam
Doroléthy Shestak
C Aviation
Lambert Field
Ella Shuppert
Norman
M. L. Maynard
Alaska
Lindsey Maynard
Sgt. Maynard
Camp Barkeley
Jean Klein
Camp Polk
U. S. Army
Murray Klein
Detroit
East Coast
Wikon Bell
Wilson Bell
Potosi
Bell
Swspapera RD Hive
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