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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1938
Page
7
The Sikeston Herald lists publisher Clinton H. Denman with Ward Denman as assistant. Yearly subscriptions cost Ecott and adjoining counties 1.50, elsewhere 22.00. Terms strictly in advance. Entered as second class matter March 9, 190S at Sikeston Missouri post office under the act of March 5 1872.
Mother's Day will be observed Sunday as a fitting memorial to mothers, honoring their enduring love and sacrifices. The day aims to increase love in the world, temper pursuits, and remind daughters of a mother's guiding sacrifices, whether in palace or cottage.
The Tierald congratulates Sikeston native Dr. James Baker on recognition from the University of Missouri. It notes his achievements reflect his honorable parents and the support of a fine Southeast Missouri wife who became his spouse.
The Missouri Herald describes cases where crop allotments punish farmers in Stoddard and surrounding counties. A Sikeston man with forty acres faces penalties and a free allotment despite clearing land, while a Scott Stoddard and Mississippi county organization with about four thousand acres sees only 47 percent suitable for soil depleting crops for 5 families reliant on landowners for work. The system, likened to the Bankhead era, targets those least able to bear the burden.
The Herald praises high school graduates in Scott and nearby counties. It extols public education, urging continued studies and condemning actions that would threaten a free school system and a free nation.
The Herald reports on Democratic candidate Conly Purcell for Scott county prosecuting attorney facing David Blanton. It argues Blanton’s family already receives large public salaries, suggesting young David should secure a post to place the entire Blanton clan on the public payroll. The piece notes several Blanton relatives hold state and federal positions with salaries and praises Blanton as a Harvard educated, promising young attorney.
Twenty years ago Sikeston Herald notes new homes on Gladys street Franklin street and Park avenue. Sophomore picnic in Morley hills by Madge Davis Ruth McCoy Miles Limbaugh and Paul Groundwork. Groundwork for H J Welsh building on Center street begun. New teachers Miss Miller Miss Ragains Miss Bateman elected. A stone bench and flag pole to honor Sikeston High School graduating class.
Mrs. Ray Simpson of Sikeston earned second place in a Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce contest to design a cadet emblem for the city. Her entry features the State Teachers College dome, a church steeple, a bridge and Mississippi River outline forming rose petals. First prize went to Mrs. O A Knehans of Cape, with a skyline silhouette and a "Home Church and School" motif.
A new four room frame residence with bath and full basement is being erected for Clyde W Bean at the corner of Vernon and Hunter streets. Bean is an employee of Division 10 of the State Highway Department.
A Russell family reunion will be held in Arcadia Missouri on May 30 with attendees from across the United States. Distinguished participants include Prof. A. E. Pease of Harvard, Dr. J. R. Smith of Warsaw, and numerous Russell descendants from Missouri, California, New York, and beyond, sharing history of the Arcadia Valley and Missouri Giles Russell lineage.
The degree team from Anna trail and Mrs Birdie Scott district manager of the Woodmen Circle in Tinois assisted L M Hilton district manager of Southeast Missouri in class adoptions held in J O O F hall at Charleston last night. Twelve girls were initiated and taught the floor work. Hilton will coach a ball team in Sikeston to be used in a Charleston meeting in June and later in towns of Southeast Missouri. After lodge work refreshments were served. Reporter. Mrs H L Boaz of Parma has been patient at Barnes Hospital St Louis for several weeks and is expected to be released early next week as condition improves.
Elmos Taylor, a native of Scott County and former Sikeston city collector, announces candidacy for county collector. He cites eight years of honest service and asks voters to review his official record as proof of qualification and public spirit.
The Herald announces candidates for Scott County offices subject to the August 2 primary. Walter Ancell for Constable Richland Township, Walter Ancell and others listed for Sheriff, Clerk, Recorder of Deeds, Representative, Judge of the Probate Court, Prosecuting Attorney, and Clerk of the Scott County Court. The slate includes Leo J Pfefferkorn, H F Kirkpatrick, C C White, Conly L Purcell, Harry C Watkins Jr, Elmos Taylor, and others.
The Herald reports Harry C. Watkins Jr. announces his bid for county clerk of Scott County. He has served since last summer filling an unexpired term and previously worked as deputy clerk, with strong qualifications and wide local support.
Conly Purcell, a young Sikeston attorney, has announced as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for prosecuting attorney. He has practiced in Sikeston since graduating from Missouri University Law School in 1935 and has spent nearly his life in Sikeston, active in civic improvement efforts.
Members of the citizenship classes at Sikeston High School began the school enumeration project on Wednesday. Ward captains include John R. Felker, Robert Finley, James Martin, and Elmer Crowe for the rural group. Miss Electa O'Hara leads the overall project with teachers Miss Adilda McCord, Mrs. Geraldine Young, and Miss Uriel Haw assisting.
Mrs. Alice Weber of Dexter will host a Monday breakfast for officers of the Ninth District Federation of Music Clubs. Attending are Mrs. James Finch Miss Clara Drew Miller Mrs. R R Hill Miss Naomi Pott Cape Girardeau Miss Hallie Swank Mrs L L Edwards Kennett Mrs B F Blanton Sikeston and Mrs Harry Shaw Farmington.
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