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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1944

Page

6

News of Our Men and Women in Uniform

Promotion of Walter M. Swan in the 217th Chemical Company at Camp Libert Alabama to Technician Fifth Grade is announced for his duty and soldierly conduct. Swan, a former Holcomb teacher, is the son of Mrs Rose Proffer of Sikeston. Willard Davis, brother of Leonard Davis of Morehouse, becomes Chief Engineer on a Liberty ship, earning the Merchant Marine War Service Bar with a Silver Star previously. The report lists Pvt. Hiram Williams transferred from Augusta Army Air Base to Jackson Mississippi, serving in Maintenance Ordnance. From England Pvt Albert F. Lowe writes of safety and good cheer as he adapts to local living and English money. The bulletin notes missing in action: Bon Boswell Jr, son of Mrs Bon Boswell, reported by sister Mrs Nicholson as missing after a raid over Germany. Further notes cover Shankle, Diehl, Taylor families, a newborn, and service updates from Sikeston and surrounding areas.

Walter M. Swan 217Th Chemical Company Camp Libert Alabama Tis Swan Holcomb Rose Proffer Sikeston Willard &. Davis Leonard Davis Morehouse Davis Merchant Marine War Service Russia Italy Hiram Williams E. Williams Army Air Base Augusta Jackson Miss Pvt Williams Army Air Gorps H M Nicholson Bon Boswell Manion Ind Bon Boswell Jr Boswell Germany Ms Country

Waves Recruiter to Interview Local Women on Thursday

Donna Miller Yoeman Second Class of the Waves will visit Sikeston on Thursday April 6 to interview women aged 20 to 36 interested in enlisting The interview aims to explain opportunities in the Waves and answer questions about enlistment for young women seeking naval service.

Donna Miller Yoeman The Waves Sikeston Yoeman Miller

Urgent call for Army Nurses Aides in Oklahoma and Arkansas

The US Civil Service announces an urgent need for two hundred Nurses Aides for Army hospitals in Oklahoma and Arkansas. Applicants who completed the Red Cross course and have 150 hours hospital service may qualify. Salaries are 1400 dollars per year including overtime if not in war work. Apply through U S Civil Service Representative at the United States Employment Service or nearest post office.

Oklahoma Arkansas US Civil Service Red Cross U. S Civil Service United States Employment Service

Five Million Men to Overseas by July First

President Roosevelt disclosed at a news conference that five million American men will be overseas by July 1. He tied this to expanding agricultural machinery exports, noting less than two percent of available farm equipment has been sent abroad under lend-lease. Britain Australia and New Zealand are supplying food to American troops under reverse lend-lease.

Roosevelt United States Ins Britain Australia New Zealand

Col Dudley and Son Visit Sikeston Friends

Col Harry F. E. Dudley Sikeston’s top Army officer left for Crossville Tennessee to command a POW camp for German officers after spending days here with Mrs Dudley Their son Billy Dudley who attends the Baylor School near Chattanooga Tenn returned to school after a brief visit Col Dudley known as Dud spoke to the Methodist church Men’s Bible Class about experiences with captured German officers He has led the camp since last August.

Harry FE. Dudley Sikeston Crossville Tenn Dudley Billy Dudley Baylor School For Chattanooga Col Dudley Dud The Methodist Church

Draft Deferments Tightened as 22 to 25 Group Targeted

War and defense officials push to mobilize the 22 to 25 age group while extending duties for older workers. McNutt’s Interagency Committee eyes removing many occupational deferments, with March 29 as a deadline for agencies to map needs. Local boards will favor younger men, but some 25 plus workers may lose deferments when their status expires. Lieutenant James N Hunt of Caruthersville is listed as KIA in the Mediterranean theater.

Washington Selective Service Paul V. McNutt Nelson War Production Board Army Navy Office of Defense Transportation McNutt Interagency Committee

Sikeston High School Honor Roll Lists Large Class Roster

Principal Tharon Stallings announces Sikeston High School honor and proficiency rolls for the quarter. Senior class includes Mary Ellen Bailey and John Boardman among others. junior and sophomore sections list numerous students. eighth grade also appears with names and proficiency rosters. The article notes a shift since 1917-18, with women increasing in shipyard work to seven percent.

Sikeston S Tharon Stallings Mary Ellen Bailey John Boardman Phil Bowman Eloise Coots Irena Gimlin Jeanne Jackson Glenda Keller Dorothy Marshall Pauline Shepherd Grace Sittes Louise Skelton LaVerne Yoffie Rometta Bugbee Shirley Dillon Billy Dunn Nadine Greenlee Dale Ham Tessie Ingram Louise Jackson Laura Jo Latham Miller Moll Bennie Joe Morrison Margaret Anne Niswonger Betty Shivel Charlotte Strain Ruth Stru

Amputations Given 1194 U S Soldiers Report

Washington reports 1194 American soldiers have had major amputations in the war, per Brig Gen Fred W Rankin. Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers released the figures to counter rumors of larger basket cases, noting 68 lost two limbs and no triple or quadruple amputations.

Washington Edith Nourse Rogers Massachusetts House

British Auxiliary Service collects spider webs for instruments

One of the British Auxiliary Service women gathers spider webs to support precision instruments. The effort highlights civilian wartime contributions and the unusual methods used to boost technical accuracy.

British Auxiliary Service

Clean Plate Contest Ends Tomorrow Noon

Sikeston grade school children are making posters and limericks for the Clean Plate Campaign contest led by the Woman's Civic Club. Mrs. L. M. Standley chairs the committee. Judging panels for limericks and posters are named, and winning entries will be displayed in a J. C. Penney Store window.

Sikeston Woman's Civic Club L. M. Standley M. M. Beck C. T. Old Keith Collins Donna Lee Tanner Betty Shiver J. C. Penney

Farmers Aid In Paper Collection War Effort

Farmers may help the war effort by taking unneeded paper to Goldstein Salvage Company and selling it. Troops involved include Troop 40 at the Baptist church, Troop 41 and Pack 41 with Kiwanis Club, Troop 42, Junior Chamber of Commerce, Troop 43 and Pack 43 with Lions Club, and Troop 44 at the Presbyterian church.

Goldstein Salvage Company Boy Scout Baptist Church Kiwanis Club Junior Chamber of Commerce Lions ' Club Presbyterian Church

Fredericktown Jury Selections Include Claude Millsap

Claude Millsap, a former Fredericktown resident and California shirt company representative, has been chosen to serve on the jury in the Mann Act case against Charles Chaplin.

Fredericktown Claude Millsap Charles Chaplin Millsap California

Methodist youth gathering draws regional reps in Chaffee

About 300 Methodist youths attended a Monday night meeting in Chaffee with representatives from Scott Cape Girardeau Mississippi New Madrid and Stoddard counties. Rev. W L Meyer of Jackson is district director and Mrs Wm Sapp of Chaffee is district young people's director. Local church youth led devotionals.

Chaffee Scott Cape Girardeau Mississippi New Madrid Stoddard W. L. Meyer Jackson Wm. Sapp

Sermon Visits Sikeston In Missouri Governor Bid

Roger T. Sermon of Independence Missouri visited Sikeston yesterday to campaign for the Democratic nomination for Missouri governor. He has chaired Independence as mayor since 1924 and is a World War I veteran who led the 129th Field Artillery in the 35th Division with service in France including Alsace St Mihiel Meuse Argonne Sommedieu and Verdun sectors.

Roger T. Sermon Independence Sikeston Missouri Sermon 129Th Field Artillery United States Army France Alsace St. Mihiel Meuse-Argonne Sommedieu Verdun First Baptist Church of Independence

Pearl Harbor Leased as U.S. Naval Base in 1887

The document notes Pearl Harbor was leased to the United States for use as a naval base in 1887. The milestone marks a key shift in regional defense and imperial relations during the late 19th century. The lease underscores early strategic ties between Hawaii and the United States, setting the stage for later military developments in the Pacific.

Pearl Harbor U. S

Also Mentioned on This Page

NEWS OF OUR _ MEN Cwomen England Albert F. Lowe Vyas Wm R. Shankle Edna Shankle Californi Southwest Pacific Area Young Shankle Werald F. Diehl Jr Mr. C & Diehl States Raster Set Diehl WY. Taylor San Antonio Hondo Texas Mny CM Taylor Merlyn ‘Taylor Advanced Navigation School Pie Bynum Puckett FL Puckett North Africa Pfc Puckett Medical Corps Army Robert Leslie Gien L Joyner Joyner Sikeston Senceral Hospital San Diego Cal U. S. Marines Gene Rabb Navy Pensacola Fla Washington, D. C Rabb Was Sharp U. S. Army Camp Lee Richmond Virginia Quartermasters Set Bob Nicholson H. M. Nicholson Sgt. Nicholson Air Corps Corsica WAVE Col. Dudley and Son Caruthersville James N Hunt War Department Hunt Mediterranean Martha M Hunt Sikeston High School Yvonne Bugbee Gwendolyn Coots Ann Hatfield Betty Hirschberg Eleanor McClure Slane McNeeley Lenna Vee Mitchell Parker Rowe Frank Schulte Gene Stephens Martha Stevens Jane Wilkerson Betty Bacon Bettie Bolden Sue Chapman Maryuis Coats Betty Deneke John Ensor Martha Jane Greer Dorothy Krone Betty Murdock Christine Neal Rosemary Proffer Wanda Richards Marjorie Spivey Freda Andres Betty Cummins Bob Foley Charles French Elva Johnson Earl Martin David Rowe Bill Woehlecke Lorraine Ables Judy Baker Helen Jean Chapman Barbara Comstock Mary Gray Jean Hartzel Delva Johnson Joan Kerr Antone Lanier Dorothy Lewis Martha Jane Lewis Doris McClellan Geraldine McDonough Betty Ann Northington Lois Phillips Debra Poe Tamara Rohald Joan Schroff Harold Simmons John Bizzell Martha Ann Booth Dick Dement Nadine Fox Peggy Harris Frances Husher Ardeth Kirby G H Lewis Suzanne Lindley Geneva Murphy Phil Sadler Jane Wood Betty Jean Wright Virgina Nell Allen Billy Calhoun Meldon Freeman Billy Haters Bertha Joyce Dale Lackey Peggy Lair Virginia Latham Dorothy Matthews Emma June Moore Emma Lee Nicholson Joyce Sadler LaVerne Wernecke Gertrude Alexander Albert Keith Bess Lee Walton Jack Bowman Howard Branum John Caverno Barbara Guthrie Gene Hirschberg John Kendig Richard Lewis Jane Eloise Nix Billy Northington Hildred Poe Patsy Rafferty Shirley Jean Reed Bobby Doris Scobey Margaret Thrower Leonard Vaughn Pat Yeargain Dick Young Proficiency Roli Glenda Ashcraft Lucy Aufdenberg Lewanda Calhoun Glenda Cox Pat Davis Billy Hailey Barbara Harwell Mary Ann Hitchcock Charlene Holifield Jerry Jones Wanda King Wallace Lee Marylin Mayfield Margaret Neal Geraldine Newman Gene Nicholson Glenetta O'Dell Corndell Parks Billy Pratt Graham Sadler Bobby Schaeffer J. D. Schaeffer Betty Stone Ned Tanner Marilyn Yoffie Scott County Milling Co Sikeston, Mo Aetna Casualty and Surety CO Sikeston Laundry North and South Carolina Charem Inreem Lewis & Matthews Mena Sherwin-Williams Screen Enamel U.S. Paton America Sherwin Williams Sikeston Paint and Wallpaper Company Kem-Tone Center Street Ahoy
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