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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1948
Page
15
The federal seizure of railroads to avert a threatened strike is praised by many yet criticized as a move toward socialism. It postpones the wage dispute, but did not settle it, and raises questions about democracy, elective politics, and comparisons to Soviet confiscation of private property.
Sikeston Kiwanis members, chosen from fifty five peers, defeated a St Louis group in a radio quiz last Sunday night, proving Sikeston and Southeast Missouri are not ignorant or lawless. Their victory shows the town in a favorable light and earns them a good hand.
Ward Denman co publisher of The Herald traveled to Columbia to accept a Blue Ribbon award designating The Herald as one of 25 Missouri weekly newspapers. The ceremony was tied to Journalism Week at the Missouri School of Journalism. Denman accompanied by his father attended related events including the Past Presidents meeting of the Missouri Press Association.
The Herald announces Ralph Tucker as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Associate Judge of the First District in Scott County, subject to the general primary on August 3, 1948.
Early Malcolm seeks re nomination as Sheriff on the Democratic ticket subject to voter will in the general primary election set for August 3 1948 in Scott County.
Political notice announces Orville Taylor as the coroner candidate for Scott County subject to voters in the general primary on August 3 1948. The filing emphasizes the nomination is contingent on the votes of party members in the August primary.
Voters in Clyde cast ballots in the August 3 1942 general primary election. Ballot measures and candidate names reflected local political contests as residents sought party nominations and policy direction.
D. W. Gilmore runs in the primary on August 3 seeking the voters’ support for nomination to the Missouri State Senate representing the 27th district. His candidacy is presented as the will of the voters in the contest.
Joseph H. Allen seeks the Republican nomination for Representative in Congress in the Tenth District subject to the general primary, aiming to compete in the upcoming election.
C E Daddy Felker is the Democratic candidate for State Representative from Scott County. Voters will determine the nomination at the primary on August 3, 1948.
Alfred A Halter is nominated for Assessor of Scott County subject to the primary on August 3 1948. Charles Baker is noted in association with the nomination.
James S. Wallace runs for re election as State Representative from Scott County on the Democratic ticket subject to voters in the primary. He campaigns on prior service and calls for continued support from party voters in the upcoming election.
Advertises a caretaker position at Memorial Park Cemetery with a $100 monthly salary plus commission on lot sales. Applicants are to apply at the cemetery or contact A. J. Kuhs at the Homestead Hotel with stated age and qualifications.
Tuesday afternoon at the Dunn Hotel the board of directors of the South east Missouri Division of the Missouri Association for Social Welfare met with Herschel Yates of Matthews presiding. Plans discussed include a regional conference in Sikeston during the second or third week of November with Clarence Keathley named program chairman and Miss Margaret Donnell appointed publicity chair. The meeting stressed expanding membership among lay and professional social welfare supporters and Rev. A J Ettling outlined a civil rights survey. Attendees included Mary E Brooks, Virginia Crenshaw, Catherine Harleman, Edna Price, Margaret Donnell and Ettling.
Ralph Williams of Walton Williams Tractor Co will attend a Dearborn Motors meeting with top executives in Oklahoma City on May 15 1948. About 500 dealers from Illinois Missouri Oklahoma and Texas will join, part of a nationwide series for Ford Tractor Dearborn Farm Equipment.
Lee Bowman of the Scott County Milling Co returned from the Millers National Federation meeting in Chicago this week. He traveled with Lee Austin Bowman and Ben Bowman, fellow members accompanying him on the trip.
Atlanta General Distribution Depot in Georgia reports that the Ordnance Automotive School produced over 50 000 trained technicians during the war. Private First Class Maurice F Righter son of Mrs W L Righter of 203 West Gladys recently graduated May 7 after completing the Wheel Vehicle Automotive Mechanics Course.
Margaret Alice Marshall hosted a hayride for junior high and area juniors at her north Sikeston home after meeting at Malone Park. A group including Aletha Pitts Jimmy Keasler Armetha Ray Jimmy Pinkstaff and many others rode to the event, enjoyed games refreshments and dancing with Mrs. Marshall assisted by Sterling Marshall and Douglas Taylor.
Mary Jane Terrell and Mary Nel Van Bibber of Sikeston high school will represent Scott county at a Junior Red Cross Training Center at Camp Clear Fork near Crystal Springs Arkansas from June 1 to 11. Their selection cites scholastic record and leadership. enrollment fees will be paid from Junior Red Cross funds. About 100 junior and senior high girls are expected to attend, gaining training for Red Cross assistance at home schools and general usefulness.
Dr. Joseph H. Cohen of Los Angeles will address Church of the Nazarene next Sunday May 16 at 10 45 am and 3 50 pm. He recently returned from his fifth trip to Palestine and spent 27 months in Russia during the war. Morning topic The Muddle Over the Partition of Palestine. Afternoon topic Will Stalin Succeed Where Hitler Failed. Pastor Rev J W Hoffert invites the public.
The Philathea Sunday school class and Wesleyan Service Guild hosted a Mother-Daughter banquet Monday evening for 80 attendees. Pink and white spring flowers decorated tables. Mrs. Robert Dempster gave the welcome, Mrs. M. C. Mill the reply, and Mrs. B. D. Blackburn offered a tribute to mothers. A "Passing Parade of Mothers" program and a girls' quartet provided entertainment.
Mr and Mrs Robert Holloway Sikeston welcomed a daughter born April 8. A daughter arrived April 9 to Mr and Mrs Wesley Smith of Canaloa. Twin daughters were born April 12 to Mr and Mrs Harold Johnson of Matthews. Mr and Mrs C D Dodson of Morley welcomed a daughter born April 12. At St Francis Hospital Cape Girardeau Tuesday a daughter named Elizabeth Anne was born to Mr and Mrs Loomis Mayfield Jr this is their second child and second daughter.
Medical patients at Sikeston General Hospital include Calvin Essary of Steele William Hulen of Tamms Sr Goldie F Meyer of Catron Charles Kaiser of Sikeston Mrs Vivian Burch of Essex and James Uthoff of St Louis.
The Lions Club met at noon at the Dunn Hotel with Herb Walton presiding. Forty members attended as plans were made for a Memorial Day dance May 29 at the Armory to aid underprivileged children and the Mobile X-ray unit was endorsed. A June 24 meeting at the Dunn Hotel will feature Dr. Middlebush of the University of Missouri in Columbia speaking. A nominating committee was named consisting of George Hale Jr, Dr. W. A. Anthony, Jos. A. Leslie and J. E. Harper.
The regular meeting of the Rebekah Lodge will be held tomorrow evening at the Odd Fellows hall with president Mrs. Hester Forbis presiding.
Members of the Cotton Carnival committee met after the regular program at the American Legion and again at the 40 and 8 meeting Monday night. General discussion focused on the annual event with further preliminary plans being laid.
The Herald published that Ernest Cox was among four to visit Memphis on the following Sunday. Cox states he did not plan to go to Memphis or travel with the others. He says a correction is due for the erroneous report.
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