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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1939
Page
7
Sikeston Herald lists publisher Ward Denman with assistant 1, published every Thursday at 119 West Malone Sikeston Missouri. Rates: $1.50 for Boot and adjoining counties, $2.00 elsewhere. Terms strictly in advance. Entered as second class matter March 9, 1905.
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Sikeston city officials discuss past practice of lending two thousand dollars from the light fund to cover unpaid city bills. The article notes recurring gifts, underassessed street paving costs, payroll overstaffing, and poll tax collection gaps as major issues. A local businessman praises The Herald for accurate reporting.
The piece defends real estate men amid a local assault by one dealer, praising Sikeston’s growth and E. J. Keith’s contributions, compares choosing a real estate agent to selecting a doctor, and questions tax driver rights and street conduct.
The Sikeston vote seeks to bar a return of saloons, a 25 year ban cited as growth for the town. Opponents warn the measure harms Sikeston, while backers question liquor sales and seek calm growth. The Herald also notes progress toward a city pool with Conly Purcell credited for fundraising and JCC leadership.
The Herald argues Sikeston churches oppose liquor sales by the drink and supports voting with church leaders on the saloon issue. It asserts church leaders are intelligent and financially successful and compares confidence in Lloyd Stark to belief in Penbergast’s past influence. It notes approval of parking on Malone avenue north side.
The senior assembly was held Wednesday afternoon in Sikeston. Sponsor Garland Parker led the event for the 1959 senior class. Catherine Ann Cook, Helen Fisher, Norman Schwab, and Billy Bess recounted the class history and notable activities. Myron Morrison read a class prophecy. Principal Wm. E. Mahen and Mr Parker spoke, with music by Gwendolyn Kirk John Dover and Dimples Patterson.
Senior girls of Sikes ton high school were entertained with a tea at the home economics cottage Tuesday afternoon. The event was organized by the home economics department under Miss Isabel Hess. Mrs. Garland Parker, wife of the senior class sponsor, poured at the tea.
Twenty years ago on May 16 1919 Sikeston High School awarded diplomas to valedictorian Clarence Scott and classmates including Nellie Hayden Mary Blanton and Oscar Decker. Eighth grade certificates went to a list of students. Also news of K Company 140th Infantry returning from France and a Lambert St Louis air mail flight from Sikeston. Ten years ago 1929 high school graduates named Kemp er Bruton Robert Dempster Earl Keller Ronald Lee Ruby Lewis Marie Marshall John A Moll Robert Mow Conly Purcell Carroll Sutton Dick Swaim Linn Swaim and Noland Write. Five years ago 1934 Miss Mary Emma Powell crowned Miss Sikester at Malone Theatre, Lilian Reiss daughter of Mr and Mrs John J Reiss married Lonnie Standley of St Louis. Orville Zimmerman pursuing Democratic Congress candidacy. Sikeston on air mail route with 500 letters shipped. Week of dampness and heat noted. Seventy one Sikeston seniors to receive diplomas at graduation with Dr W W Parker delivering address.
A class of 134 graduates from State Teachers College at Cape Girardeau received diplomas this week. Dr France L. McClear of Westminster College delivered the commencement address on The Teacher in a Democracy. Baccalaureate services were led by Dr George Tolley. Examinations followed, with the summer term set to begin May 29. Notable Southeast Missouri graduates include Robert J. Zillmer Morehouse, Lilian Derris Adagene Bowman Logan, Hattie Rice, Margaret Crosno, Mildred Crosno, Nancy Ponder, Othe Jane Saulsberry, Laura Barnes Sikeston, and many others from towns such as Sikeston, Oran, Morley, Kelso, Bell City, and Van Buren.
Twelve members gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs W O Scott's home for the Jolly Twelve Club meeting. Two visitors attended, Mrs C H Tansil of Memphis and Mrs Ernest Hedden. Mrs Judson Boardman received a gift for her birth anniversary, and the next meeting will be at Mrs Boardman's home.
Peck Auditing Company prepared a preliminary audit of C E Felker collector for Scott county covering March 1 1937 to February 29 1939 and March 1 1939 to May 13 1939. The report notes excess fees held in escrow at Bank of Sikeston and outlines bond filing plans set for May 20 and earlier bond attempts. The audit commends records as accurate and well maintained and confirms tax receipts and turnover checks with only minor post period entries. It names W J Peck and I D Bracey as examiners.
Miss Rebecca Pierce, a delegate from the local review, traveled to St Louis to attend a State meeting of the Woman's Benefit Association at the Gatesworth Hotel. She will partake in a banquet tonight and return home Friday. Mrs. Dean Marshall, chosen alternate, could not attend due to her son's illness. Additionally, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Marsh and Mr. and Mrs. R. A. McCord visited New Madrid Sunday. Betty Sue Elmore, employed locally, spent the weekend with her parents in Charleston.
A string of hostess events unfolds with Mrs. Jean Hirschberg hosting friends, Mrs. Earl Johnson the bridge luncheon at Hotel Marshall, and Mrs. A C Sikes planning an afternoon party on South Kingshighway. Other gatherings include Luncheons by Mrs Loomis Mayfield Center street and Mrs Lee Bowman West Gladys street, plus a marshmallow roast at a Scott County Milling Company picnic near Morley.
Mrs. John Wilson and Mrs. Edward Allard hosted a miscellaneous bridal shower for Mrs. E. R. Putnam Jr. at the Wilson home. Eighteen guests attended and games including bridge and bingo were played.
Members of the Eastern Star Birthday Club enjoyed a covered dish luncheon Wednesday at the Dexter clubhouse. Hostesses included Mesdames R A Harper M S Tomerlin L M Standley and Milburn Arbaugh. The afternoon featured a series of entertaining games.
At a Sikeston Woman's Junior Chamber of Commerce session on Tuesday May 23 Mrs John Reed reviews A Book of Americans by Stephen Vincent Benet and his wife Rosemary Miss Helen Virginia Keith presides over the business session The meeting will be held at the library.
The Womans Club will convene its final meeting until fall on Tuesday May 23 at the country home of Mrs Arch S Russell, south of Sikeston. President L M Hollenbeck oversees the luncheon and program on Good Neighbors and What Constitutes Good Neighbors with hostesses and transportation committee members listed.
At a short business session the Woman's Civic Club pledged $206 toward the swimming pool fund and voted to give $25 to the Parent-Teacher Association for the lunchroom next fall. Twenty-eight members attended the luncheon at Hotel Marshall at 1 pm. Mrs. Val Sharp, club president, led the meeting after a bridge party.
A number of friends gathered today at a West Glades Street home for an afternoon party hosted by the hostess. The feature was a book review by Mrs. M. M. Beck of Repecca by Daphne du Maurer, with Mrs. C. E. Pancoast of Los Angeles joining as a guest and sister of the host.
Keith's Real Estate News touts choice lots in Sikeston north and East Acres with a $50 two-lot discount for Chaney Addition buyers within 10 days. It notes water access, future sewers, FHA financing, and rapid expansion along U.S. Highways 61 and 60 toward Miner Switch, plus a plan for a 160 acre new subdivision.
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