Farmers Told Crop Allotments Will Be Voluntary
The USDA announced allotments will be voluntary for farmers with a penalty for noncompliance. Farmers receive payment if they follow the allotment and face consequences if they refuse.
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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1938
Page
7
Sikeston Proposed Hospital Draws Physician Support
Doctors from Scott Stoddard Mississippi and New Madrid counties back building a hospital in Sikeston noting a large population lacks local care. They see Sikeston as central to four counties and pledge cooperation to make the project attainable for over 100000 residents in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Stoddard
Mississippi
New Madrid
Sikeston
Beire
Stark breaks with Pendergast as liquor dept purge widens rift
Governor Stark moves against Pendergast influence by dismissing the director and several assistants at the Missouri State Department of Liquor Control, amid the upcoming Democratic nomination fight for Judge Josh Billings to the Missouri Supreme Court. The purge alarms Pendergast supporters and reshapes party loyalty in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh” Billings
Kennett
Missouri Supreme Court
Stark
Kansas City
Pendergast
State Department of Liquor Control
Farm leaders face tough sell on crop allotments
In Southeast Missouri the Department of Agriculture leaders promote new crop allotments despite cold weather rain shortages and army worm incursions. The piece questions how reducing corn cotton and wheat plantings to fifty percent or more will bring prosperity to farmers including five hundred former tenants and sharecroppers in Mississippi County who have sought relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Southeast Missouri
Missouri
Mississippi County
Farmers Pay for Being Told How It Works
Frank Ridgway reports on the federal crop control program and the AAA network of committees across the country. The piece notes 25,000 committees with 75,000 to 100,000 people, concerns about political influence, representation of nonparticipants, and per diem pay for county and township AAA members. It discusses how acreage allotments and marketing quotas are set and implemented down to individual farms, with participants and nonparticipants affected alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Agricultural Adjustment Administration Office
Washington
AAA
Roosevelt
Agricultural Colleges
Secretary of Agriculture
County Aaa
Government
AAA County
Woman's Club Hosts Meeting in Sikeston Home
The Woman's Club met at the new Coleman residence in Sikeston with about forty members. Mrs J E Riley of Cape Girardeau reviewed "You Can't Take It With You" as part of a book discussion. officers reported fund gains, medals for students, and kindergarten outreach plans. new member Mrs C M Smith welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Coleman
Sikeston
Europe
Italy
France
Switzerland
Coleman
H E. Hetherington
T. C. McClure
L. Harty
J. E. Riley
Cape Girardeau
M. Hart
G Kaufman
Riley
Beulah Henson
C. A Cook
Indranan
Barney Forrester
Sikeston High School
Sikeston DAR to Meet in Dexter May 14
The Sikeston chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at Mrs. Ed Crowe's home in Dexter on Saturday, May 14. Mrs. Kate Harms of Sikeston will lead the program, addressing the topic Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sikeston
the Daughters of the American Revolution
Ed Crowe
Dexter
Kate Harms
Tennessee
Past Matron's Club Meeting at Chaffee Luncheon
Members of the Past Matron's Club of the fiftieth district of Eastern Star chapters will be guests at a luncheon at 1 o'clock Monday at the Methodist church in Chaffee. Mrs. Cooper of Cape Girardeau, president, will preside with several from the Sikeston chapter expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Chaffee
Cooper
Cape Girardear
Sikeston
Bride-to-be Ella Shuppert Honored at Shower
A surprise shower for Miss Ella Louise Shuppert, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Shuppert, was hosted by Mrs Norman Clack at the bride-to-be’s home. Attendees presented many useful gifts as she prepares to wed Richard Lutz of Charleston on June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Louise Shuppert
Jack Shuppert
Richard Lutz
Charleston
Norman Clack
Fowler Installed as P T A President in Sikeston
Mrs. G. M. Fowler was installed as president of the Sikeston Parent Teacher Association for the year at the south grade school. She succeeds Mrs. T. A. Martin. Principal Wm. E. Maher spoke on adolescent needs during vacations, with M. M. Duncan addressing after commencement. The summer committee, led by L. E. Hatfield, plans May visits to entering students and a free health check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Fowler
Sikeston
Parent-Teacher Association
Fowler
T. A. Martin
Wm. E Mahew
Sikes To High School
M. M. Duncan
L. E. Hatfield
Sikeston P.T A
Wilma Ragrains
Della Poe
Shirley Jean Smart
Marianne Tomerlin
Lucille Finley
Last Meeting of Apollo Group Set for June 3
The Apollo Group will hold its final spring meeting at Hotel Marshall on June 3 directed by Mrs. W L Bowles with the program titled Wedding Music. Mrs Leo Beckett leads general arrangements and Mrs J W Foley handles decorations. The gathering, at Miss Kathrin Clark’s home, featured readings by Marry Emma Allen and performances by a host of guests including Alice Van Horne and Wootson Hollingsworth with various vocal, piano, cello, and string numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apollo Group
Hotel Marshall
W. L Bowles
Leo Beckett
J Wm. Foley
Kathrin Clark
C D Matthews Sd
Emma Allen
Antone Camule
Alice van Horne
Junior Progress Club Social Meets In Sikeston
Fifteen members of the Junior Progress Club enjoyed a steak fry Monday at the T A Slack club house in Sikeston. Hosts Mr and Mrs Slack provided hospitality and entertainment. The next meeting is set for May 23 at Mrs E F Weidemann’s home with Miss Edna Pinnell presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Progress Club
T A Slack
Sikeston
New Secretary Named for Woman's Jaycees
Miss Margaret Fisher was appointed secretary of the Woman's Junior Chamber of Commerce at a May 9 meeting hosted by new president Mrs Meredith Lee on Gladys street. Ruth Powell was named to represent the group on a civic organizations committee planning Founder's Day, with a $25 donation to buy archery equipment for a summer recreation project. A scavenger hunt is set for the first week of June at Miss Helen Virginia Keith's home as the first summer activity. next meeting is May 23 at the Palace Cafe, with summer meetings on June 13, July 11 and August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Fisher
Woman's Junior Chamber of Commerce
Meredith Lee
Gladys Street
Ruth Powell
Helen Virginia Keith
Palace Cafe
Former Sheriff 18 Enters Dem Candidacy for Collector
Tom Scott, once sheriff of Scott county from 1928 to 1932, announces his candidacy for county collector on the Democratic ticket, subject to the August primary. He recently resigned as deputy warden of the Missouri Penitentiary, returning to Scott county and making his home at Chaffee. Scott has long been known in the county, having served as deputy sheriff from 1921 to 1924 and living in the area since 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Scott
Scott County
Scott
Missour Penitentiary
Chaffee
HGH School Instructor to Address Jaycees
Vernon Green Sikeston high school basketball coach will address Jaycees next Tuesday night on The Lowdown on Softball. After the meeting those interested in forming a men’s glee club met with music instructor R D Sorrels. G G Dawson New Madrid Jaycees president attended as a guest. The Jaycees will ask civic groups to sponsor the float and queen for Sikeston’s Poplar Bluff Mardi Gras this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Green
Sikeston
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Palace Cafe
R D Sorrels
G. G. Dawson
New Madrid Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
Poplar Bluff
Library board appoints new terms at Friday meeting
At the library board session Friday night last week, Mrs H L Harty, Mrs C H Denman and A W Swacker drew one year terms. Mrs L Rodes, Mrs H E Reuber and R A Harper drew two year terms. Mrs C Blanton, Mrs C D Matthews Jr and R E Bailey drew three year terms. A W Swacker presided. The board voted unanimously against using the library for any purpose not aligned with operating a public library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Board
H .L. Harty
C H. Denman
A. W. Swacker
L . Rodes
H. E Reuber
R. A. Harper
C . Blanton
C. D. Matthews Jr
R. E Bailey
A. W Swacker
County Candidates The Herald Announces Four Scott County Races
The Herald declares Walter Ancell for Constable Richland Township and John Hobbs for Sheriff, both in the August 2 1938 primary. Leo J Pfefferkorn seeks reelection as Clerk of the Scott County Circuit Court and H F Kirkpatrick runs for Recorder of Deeds in the same primary.
Local candidates announced for Scott County races
The Sikeston Herald reports on candidates for the August 2 primary. C. C. White seeks Representative in the Missouri General Assembly for Scott County. Co. L. Spencer runs for Judge of the Probate Court. Conly L. Purcell is a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney.
Harry C Watkins Jr Seeks Scott County Clerk Post
Harry C. Watkins Jr known as Buzzy announces candidacy for Clerk of the Scott County Court. He sails in local race aiming to modernize records, streamline filings, and improve public access to courts. Additional supporters and campaign events are expected in the coming weeks.
Elmos Taylor Collector of the Revenue for Scott
Elmos Taylor serves as collector of the revenue for Scott County handling local tax collection duties. Holdings include property assessments and municipal records, with Taylor overseeing tax receipts and related financial compliance for the county.
Sikeston Talent on Malden Program
Mrs Tom Allen and her daughter Mary Emma aided a Malden tea program by the Woman's Club on Wednesday. Allen, an accomplished pianist, played D-Flat Concert Etude by Liszt and The Butterfly by Rosenthal. Mary Emma read The Life of Antone Camilo, her prize winning piece from Educational Music Magazine last fall. Mrs W L Bowles sang a solo Giannina Mis from the Firefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Allen
Mary Emma
Woman’s Club
Malden
Allen
Liszt
Rosenthal
Antone Camilo
Educational Music Magazine
Chicago
W. L. Bowles
Giannina Mis
Firefly
Herald Editor And Son Attend Journal Meet In Missouri
Clint H. Denman editor and Ward assistant editor of The Herald will join hundreds of editors at the twenty-ninth annual Journalism Week in Columbia Missouri. They will attend the Made In Texas Banquet at Rothwell gymnasium with speakers Robert Ripley Harry Hansen Frederick A Middlebush and Governor Lloyd C Stark among the event lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clint H. Denman
Ward
The
Herald
Columbia
Rothwell Gymnasium
Robert L. Ripley
Believe It Or
Harry Hansen
New York World-Telegram
Harper’s Magazine
Frederick A. Middlebush
Missouri University
Lloyd C. Stark
Missouri
Card of Thanks for Baby Alice Marie
The Morrison family thanks friends and neighbors for support during the illness and death of baby Alice Marie. They specifically name Rev. Pulliam for his consoling words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Marie
Pulliam
Roy Morrison
Tom Scott Seeks Revenue Collector Post in August Primary
Local candidate Tom Scott announces his bid for the office of Collector of the Revenue with a primary election scheduled for August 1. Scott outlines platform priorities and vows fiscal accountability.
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Sikeston Herald
Ward Denman
West Malone Avenue
Sikeston, Missouri
Telephone
Mussoon
Queer Freedom
United States Department of Agriculture
Anaicus
Frank Ridgway
Chicago Tribune
NES
C C White
R. A Harper
E J. Malone Sr. Long
Woman's Club
P.T. A. President
Mesdames Carroll Sutton
Walter Ancell Alse
Robi Mow Jr
Prince
C. D. Matthews 3d
Woman's Jaycees
Walter Ancell
Richland Township
John Hobbs
Leo J. Pfefferkorn
H. F. Kirkpatrick
Recorder of Deeds
C. C. White
Missouri General Assembly
Probate Court
Conly L. Purcell
Harry C. (“Buzzy’’) Watkins JR
Elmos Taylor
Journal
Rollins
Rollins Hosiery Club
Norton Shoe Store
New Madrid Street
Sikeston, Mo
Tiny Beauty Salon
Sanitary Barber Shop
Illinois
Taylorville
Alfred Z. Williams
Success Oil Company
Highway 60
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