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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1939
Page
13
The Sikeston Herald lists CLINT H. DENMAN as publisher and Ward Denman as assistant, with publication every Thursday at 119 West Malone Avenue Sikeston Missouri and contact by telephone 99.
The notice records second class matter status for Sikeston Missouri with mailing date March 9 1908 under the 1879 act.
One local women's organization chose to skip refreshments at two meetings this week and devote the saved funds to provide uniforms for the high school band. The act reflects commendable spirit and community support.
Sikeston residents debate how to widen Front Street. A proposed plan favors using city owned Railroad Park and Legion Square for two blocks. Another idea supports parking on the north side of Malone Avenue. The city council could widen Front Street with city land and permit parking on Malone Avenue’s north side.
State Highway Commissioner H G Simpson pushes to remove tolls at the Cape Girardeau and Cairo bridges to promote Highway 61 traffic. He argues tolls hinder Missouri's tourism gateways and hinder access to the Ozarks vacation lands. The effort targets gateways at the Mississippi River border to boost travel via eastern Missouri.
Mrs. F. T. Couey plans to enter a Cape Girardeau hospital tomorrow for a tonsillectomy. Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Stevenson were host to guests Sunday Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Pilaut of Cape Girardeau.
Twenty years ago on March 28 1919 Sikeston chose C C White for mayor at a mass meeting of business and professional men. Fire destroyed most of the south business block in Bertrand except the Commercial Bank building. Ten years ago March 28 1929 Sikeston Chamber of Commerce re elected Major C L Malone president with a slate of officers. Highway beautification advice came from Huward Brewster state horticulturist who visited Sikeston. Bank of Sikeston prepared to start a new building and Sikeston Municipal Airport planned for completion by May 1 with Tanner Street paving to begin soon.
Robert A. Dempster city attorney and civic leader was chosen president of the Sikeston Junior Chamber of Commerce at Tuesday night’s regular meeting. Wade G. Anderson, Scott County sheriff, died Sunday after a brief illness. Sikeston endured a torrential rainstorm with 4.25 inches falling on Wednesday and 7.37 inches for the week.
Gifts announced by Miss Blair Law add new titles to Sikeston public library from the Woman's Civic Club and the Junior Progress Club. Books include Jim and Judy Down Our Street We Grow Up Wide Wings and editions by Gates, Aldrich, Webster, Pyle, Lofting, and Grinnell with primers readers and classics.
Roscoe Foster is building a new house on the corner of School and William streets. The 24 by 46 foot dwelling will have five rooms and a bath, with the roof currently being placed.
Mrs A A Mayfield and her daughter Mrs Murray Klein visited St Louis today with Evelyn and Jean Klein for a day of shopping.
A writer recalls a frightening scene as four boys cry out and urge violence while playing marbles, only to reveal it was a harmless April Fool prank. The note ends with spring being here and signed by Mrs. W. C. E.
A long list of Scott County real estate transfers names buyers and sellers such as A M Jackson to J A Hayden in Sikeston for 1 dollar and H L Smith to Ray Palmer for 100 dollars. Other entries show parcels in Chaffee Formfelt Ulmo and Park additions with prices ranging from 1 to 6500 dollars. In social items Margaret Anthony hosts a Park avenue dinner for 25. a child named Michael joins the Hipes family. a new oyster serving idea is shared.
A playful comparison of March weather scenes through lamb and Leo symbols predicts a sharp reversal as warm spells fade. The article notes daffodils and bonnet fashions returning to winter's bite, with winter coats reentering as a test of the season’s lead.
During lent the season of lions and lambs, readers are urged to brighten menus with simple to prepare seafood dishes. The three timely recipes emphasize affordable ingredients and family appeal, aiming to whet appetites while staying budget friendly.
A vintage recipe collection describes Salmon Savory Roll-Ups with a stuffing of flaked salmon lemon juice and spice wrapped in dough strips baked until golden, served with a lemony sauce. It also covers a Tuna Fish Salad Sandwich with hard cooked egg, tuna, celery, parsley butter and mayonnaise on buttered bread, assembled and wrapped for serving.
Ella Fikuart, Scott county home demonstration agent, notes omelets work as a backdrop for leftovers. Add finely chopped ham or bacon and cooked vegetables for color and variety. Some spread jelly on top. others scent with fresh herbs or dried seasoning for flavor.
Jefferson City Mo State Administrator Matthew S Murray rushed WPA workers to patrol the St Francois River in Dunklin county during its recent rise marking the sixth flood response in three years for Missouri WPA with 233 to 400 workers deployed at leveelies and ditches. The force later exceeded 500 as water rose again earlier.
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