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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1940
Page
15
Mrs. Della Poe, school nurse, announced the yearly nine-point health award winners. Pins require a thorough exam covering vision to birth registration. the list includes numerous high, junior high, Bailey, and South grade school students with names across the districts.
The class of 1940 will initiate a new idea in their senior assembly on May 15. The Cane of Honor will be presented to the junior class by the seniors, with the aim of creating a lasting tradition. The hollow cane will hold the names of graduating seniors in their own handwriting, and be designed to fit fifty years of entrants, usable until 1990.
Garland Parker's speech class staged Not Quite Such a Goose as a one act play for tenth eleventh and twelfth graders Wednesday morning during home room. A separate cast presented the same play to seventh eighth and ninth grades Thursday morning.
Dr. Forrest Rose led a State College Cape Girardeau speech dept at the annual debate banquet held at Hudsons Cafe. The event featured a farce by C D Butler and Russell Wilson, a discussion of debates season tailing trips to Morley Jackson Sikeston Kennett Chaffee Poplar Bluff and State tournament, and the announcement of next year’s officers. A Red Pepper dance with Cotton Club orchestra followed the 6 30 gathering inviting high school girls and former Red Peppers.
Lair's announces a ten day floor covering sale beginning Saturday featuring discounts on carpets rugs and vinyl options. Retail staff urge customers to visit the store early for best selections and pricing.
Students named Ann Schulte Berna Dean Sikes Mary E Stevenson Billy Stotts Dean Stotts Ruth Sutter field Danny Taylor Betty Jean Waggoner Mildred Waggoner Betty Waldman Margaret White Billy Woeh lecke and John Richard Young received health award pins yesterday. Three eligible pupils Bully Swacker Sue Sikes and Dickie Givans have not yet received pins.
Morehouse edged Sikeston Millers 3 to 1 as both teams had seven hits. Crouch scored for Morehouse in the first, Bradshaw and Sexton added runs, while Tope crossed for Sikeston in the fourth. Pitchers Stinnett for Morehouse and the Sikeston tandem of Boyd and Salkis worked the mound.
Sikeston Lodge No. 310 A F and A M of Sikeston Missouri mourns the death of Brother John E Dover who died May 3 1940. The lodge drapes its charter for thirty days and sends condolences to the family. committee Walter E Rayburn Tanner C Dye Frank E Mount reports.
In St Louis on May 11 and 12 the National League champions Cincinnati Reds visit Sportsman Park for a Ladies Day game May 11 at 2 30 and a Sunday double header May 12 starting at 1 30. The series renews last year’s fierce Cardinal Reds rivalry.
Drain halves of boiled pears and place in a shallow baking pan. Fill each pear cavity with mayonnaise and sprinkle with paprika. Broil about five minutes until mayonnaise browns. Serve hot as an accompaniment to roast meat.
The Herald announces M E Montgomery as Democratic candidate for Circuit Judge of Cape Girardeau Scott and Mississippi Counties subject to the August 6 1940 primary. Frank Kelly seeks re election as Circuit Judge 28th Judicial Circuit also in August 1940. John Hobbs seeks Sheriff of Scott County. Joe Anderson to be elected August 6 1940. Lynn A Ancell seeks re nomination as Assessor of Scott County on Democratic ticket ahead of August 6 1940 primary.
Ted Kirby runs for constable in Richland township subject to the August 6 1940 primary election.
City of Sikeston invites bids per City Ordinance 1491 for building sidewalks in front of specified lots. Bids due May 13, 1940 at City Clerk’s office. Plans and specs on file with City Clerk. Done April 29, 1940 by order of the City Council.
County Clerk Harry C. Watkins Jr announces a primary election to be held August 6, 1940, at regular precinct polling places for numerous statewide and local offices plus township and committee positions. The notice is dated April 22, 1940, at Benton, Missouri, with official seal.
Letters of Testamentary on the estate of C C White were granted April 15 1910 to Allie White Executrix by the Probate Court of Scott County Missouri. Claims must be shown within six months or be barred within one year from letters. Also letters of Administration on the estate of Dan McCoy Jr issued May 8 1940 to Ruth McCoy Administratrix.
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