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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1940
Page
4
Mrs B B Conrad and Mrs W Zimmer shopped in Sikeston. Many residents visited relatives and attended events from Charleston to Arcadia. Governor Stark spoke at Oran. church activities included revival prep and Fifth Sunday Rally Day with baskets for noon. A Blackwell family reunion drew 93 members to Blodgett with plans for a Steele gathering.
Several attended communion services at Huricane Ridge Sunday afternoon. Janice and Alonzo Larcom Jr. visited St. Louis last week for a two week stay with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Grate of St. James Missouri were guests of Mrs. F. M. Forbis and family. Anna Allen J B Duncan and Lloyd Forbis visited E. M. Stanfill home at Bell City Sunday and attended the singing convention there. A poultry meeting at the Forbis farm Friday at 2 pm invites both men and women. Farmers are busy with grass, weeds, and last plowing before harvests. Wheat and rye are in full harvest, corn growing well. Howard Fain and daughter June of St. Louis Frank Seabaugh and son Jean Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Strawser Mr. and Mrs. Homer Humphrey and daughter of Sikeston spent…
Adjutant General Lewis M. Means announced Missouri Guardsmen must obtain official permission before leaving the state for more than 48 hours. He called the order precautionary amid reports Roosevelt might call the Guard to duty. The directive is state wide and could be amended or rescinded if a national call changes.
One of historys largest international gold transfers was checked in last Saturday at the New York Federal Reserve Bank. The shipment, valued at about 25 million dollars, arrived in 500 cases of coins and 15 million dollars in gold bars from the Bank of England.
The Herald reports on a citywide clash over economic policy with Mayor and opposition leaders trading proposals. Officials push tax relief while businesses warn of budget gaps. Residents seek clarity as timelines and potential layoffs loom. Local unions mobilize for hearings.
College of Agriculture MU studies show most Missouri hay improves if cut earlier. Korean lespedeza, alfalfa, red clover, timothy and other grasses favor earlier cuts for higher yields, richer hay, and better seed production. Delayed cutting beyond August 1 lowers seed and quality. harvest at indicated bloom stages to protect leaves and color.
Nutrition specialists say milk intake should be calculated as six milligrams per pound of body weight. For a 160 pound person, this yields 960 milligrams of calcium daily, illustrating a simple method families can use to determine milk needs.
Do you worry about cigaret burns on a leather bridge table top. A washable cover made from a large cotton sugar or flour bag hides the scar. Use bias tape to bind edges and ties to secure cloth. A touch of starch makes the cloth look like linen and resist soil. A free booklet from National Cotton Council or Textile Bags offers sewing ideas.
Nutritionists explain how to calculate calcium needs from milk. A 160 pound person should drink nearly two glasses of milk daily to obtain about 360 milligrams of calcium, since milk provides roughly 240 milligrams per glass. Calcium supports bone formation and tissue nourishment, and insufficient intake can lead to weakened bones and dental issues.
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