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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1939
Page
7
The Sikeston Herald shows its weekly publication cadence with office at 119 West Malone Sikeston Missouri and contact by telephone 99 Avenue. It notes second class matter status entered March 9 1908 at Sikeston post office under the 1879 act.
The Herald highlights many local graduates from Southeston and nearby communities. The note extends congratulations and urges continued study in higher education or other learning paths. It emphasizes civic duty and hopes the young people pursue success as good citizens.
The article praises farmers planting in faith amid uncertain demand and prices. It commends their faith and faithfulness, noting that without planting the world cannot eat or clothe itself, and urges thanks to farmers for their sacrifice even as they hope for higher prices and stronger demand.
The Henry Meldrum Post of the American Legion has beautified Legion Square at the center of Sikeston business district. Local volunteers spent time and money to enhance the park and honor Captain E T Wheatley, a former Sikeston National Guard instructor, who helped with the project. Wheatley remains ill and is a patient in a western army hospital.
The Pendergast crowd denounces Governor Stark for proposing to place Kansas City police under State control claiming it strips local self rule. They argue state oversight harms Kansas City and weakens home rule, asserting Stark’s plan would transfer police powers away from local control. The protest centers on governance and state authority over city law enforcement.
The Herald reports the sixty-fifth annual commencement at State College Cape Girardeau will run May 12 to 15. Activities include senior class day May 12 alumni picnic May 13 baccalaureate May 14 with Dr George H Tolley of Second Baptist St Louis delivering the sermon and commencement May 15 with Dr Franc L McCluer of Westminster College Fulton Mo giving the address.
The Sikeston Herald notes Company K to return home next week signaling joy in Sikeston. Thirty-fifth Division landed at Newport News VA. Victory Loan Bonds worth 52000 sold around Malone Park Whippet tank. M Q Tanner and Miss Lora Stoner rode in army plane from bond show. Teachers elected for next year include Miles C Thomas Gretchen Dunawey Lydia Charey Eva Hess Margaret Harms Helen Hess.
Five years back reports note Owen Watts as Frisco agent at West Memphis may take over Sikeston station duties. Rev Dorsey Ellis of Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Louisville has accepted a call to Sikeston Presbyterian Church and will likely preach this Sunday. John Powell and L D Gemeiner, after visiting Memphis airport, say Sikeston's field compares favorably.
Washington D C Elmer F Andrews wage hour administrator issued an interpretive bulletin defining hours of work as the time on duty on the employer premises and all time workers are allowed or required to work not limited to active labor. He noted meal breaks, machine downtime, loading waits, and messenger or chauffeur waiting count as work time. He credited enforcement success to public conscience, employer support, and trade associations.
Mrs N M Sims entertained at her Sikeston home with a birthday party for her daughter Patsy Carroll celebrating her sixth birthday. Fourteen children attended to play games and enjoy refreshments in the afternoon.
May 23 marks the 1938 Sikeston High School commencement with Dr W W Parker president of the State College Cape Girardeau delivering the commencement address to the graduating class. The week includes a 90 degree high as May arrives and temperatures peak on Monday.
Mrs C R Auten was formally installed as third president of the Sikeston Parent-Teacher Association at the last meeting for the year. Mrs G W Fowler, outgoing president, was the installing officer. Other officers installed were Miss Adilda McCord and Mrs T A Martin.
Mrs T A Martin gave a review of the book Daniel Boone at the American Legion unit meeting held Tuesday night at the Legion Hut. The book was among titles presented to the public library by the Auxiliary. Seventeen members attended with Mrs WA Smith presiding.
Sarah Potashnick, two, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gene Potashnick, and her great uncle John G Russell, sixty two, marked birthdays last Saturday at Russell’s country home. Attendees included Mrs Potashnick, Fugenia Fielding, Sarah, Morton Potashnick, and Mr and Mrs Russell.
Public Health Service estimates that loss of earning power and treatment costs for 21 609 American syphilis blindness cases exceed 10 million dollars yearly.
Mrs Z E McAnis entertained guests with a luncheon Wednesday at her residence on Daniel Street. The event showcased local hospitality and social customs of the period, reflecting informal gatherings among residents.
President Roosevelt signed a bill providing 153 million dollars in immediate appropriations and contract authorizations for defense items. The army will acquire 110 million dollars of tanks anti-tank guns semiautomatic rifles gas masks anti-aircraft guns artillery and ammunition. The Navy ship construction program receives 56.5 million dollars and 6.54 million is set for continental seacoast defenses including the Panama Canal Zone and insular possessions.
An official report warned the Massachusetts electric chair was obsolete and could kill the executioner rather than the condemned. Governor Saltonstall sought a respite from the state executive council to delay executions for two murderers, Walter St Sauveur and Wallace Green, until early July to allow repairs. A governor staff member said a faulty switch could unleash lethal voltage with a 20 to 50 percent risk of killing everyone in the death chamber.
Mrs M. R Rowland of Caruthersville and Mrs. Bert Newman of Hayti visited Mrs Y. T. Rabb and family Wednesday, staying with the Rabb household for the afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs Ben Carroll marked their twenty sixth wedding anniversary with a dinner at their Kendall street home on Saturday April 29. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Lee and daughter Miss Hontas Mr and Mrs Marvin Carroll Mrs W S Carroll Miss Laura Marshall and Mrs H S Hulen of St Louis. After dinner the group enjoyed an evening of games.
Government ends ten months of fiscal year with expenditures of 7.55 billion dollars and receipts of 1.66 billion. The April daily statement shows a year deficit of about 2.89 billion, vs 1.09 billion a year earlier. Public debt reaches 40.06 billion. President Roosevelt had projected receipts of 5.52 billion and outlays over 9.5 billion for 1939.
A united Methodist conference in Kansas City created a single Board of Temperance with headquarters in Washington to coordinate efforts against liquor and drug traffic, corrupt literature, gambling, and degrading amusements. The board includes bishops, lay and ministerial members, and 10 at large members, with 21 as the minimum voting age.
Col Charles A. Lindbergh warned officials aboard a Potomac River steamer that the United States must immediately expand aviation research facilities or fall five years behind Europe. He ranked Germany first, Britain second, with Italy and France tied for third, and noted Soviet Russia as a minor factor in aeronautics. He urged two to three more U S research centers, mentioning Sunnyvale California as a proposed site. A separate city council dispute over mayoral pay followed, with Councilman Woodbury calling for resignation and Clark defending the mayor’s value.
Matthew S. Murray, federal WPA director for Missouri, retained his post as Kansas City director of public works this week after the city council’s Democratic majority had referred the matter to further review amid protests and political pressure.
Americus divided on daylight saving and Central Standard Time with the courthouse clock stopped. City council recently voted to adopt daylight time amid protests from farmers, housewives, and ministers. Post office and city workers now run on daylight time. Some stores open and close an hour earlier. A visitor from Los Angeles arrived to stay with relatives here.
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