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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1944
Page
11
The Herald states workers may form unions and peacefully picket but condemns violence by any unionists during protests against non union painters. It urges unions to punish violent members and warns that public support hinges on proper behavior. It also endorses a teen age recreation program with a dark curfew, urging parental management of children after dark.
The piece argues Americans show financial discipline by not cashing War Bonds after the rally, holding bonds to secure a future worth more than today. It traces Defense Bonds to Baby Bonds starting in 1935 and notes investors will receive four dollars for every three in 1985, highlighting personal satisfaction in investing for the future.
May 16 1919 Sikeston Herald reports Sikeston high school diplomas awarded to Oscar Decker Russell Milem Clarence Scott Luella Abernathy Mary Blanton Ivan Critchlow Virgie Crutchfield Ethel Decker Nellie Hayden Eva Jones Ava Marshall Cecil Rayburn Zola Sellards Elsie Smart Orpha Zimmerman Clara Moore Christine Schutte Geneva Norrid. Com pany K veterans return from service. Malone avenue widening proposed. Miss Ann Beck second in May Day revue. Helen Virginia Keith third. Pageant participants listed. Heavy late season showers boost farmers incomes. Orvite Zimmerman of Kennett seeks Congress seat. May Queen crowned. World cruise guests land in New York. homeward bound. Shower hosts Mrs C D Matthews Jr and Mrs Matthews. Gov Donnell declares flood emergency. Missouri State Guard mobilized. Pipeline work resumes after strike. Mr and Mrs John Young celebrate Golden Wedding.
Twenty Years Ago-May 15 1924 reports the funeral of Joseph B Randol at his home with a note he was on duty as chief of police until Wednesday. It notes the creation of a Presbyterian church in Sikeston and Rev H L Saunders as acting pastor. Also mentions cotton farmers planting again after two weeks of rain and cold. Certificates awarded for penmanship to local elementary pupils including Mildred Arbaugh Louella Miller Lynn Swaim and others. Harold Lloyd in Girl Shy shown at Malone theater.
Final payment of a building and loan debt on the Sikeston Odd Fellows building celebrated by Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges with Attorney PR Bailey delivering the principal address to about 300 in attendance. Also notes river stages, rainfall, 1929 Sikeston high school graduates, cool week weather, and a beauty revue winner Miss Sikeston Mary Emma Powell.
At the U S O Center last night Mrs Chas Lindley was named Poppy Day chairwoman The meeting led by president Mrs Roy Wagner voted to back Sikeston Teen Age program and summer softball cold drink stand support Members were asked to assemble Fridays at 1 00 pm in the Surgical Dressing room to make Red Cross dressings A social hour followed hosted by Mrs E N Leech and Mrs Roy Wagner
The past week at Sikeston General Hospital saw several patients undergo tonsillectomies. Named individuals include Alva Jones Allen Leftler Hatcher Russell Alice Burt C H Peterson Robin Walker Marie Manus Thomas Brown Rufus Cherry Grover Wilson O B Nowell and Jerry Barber.
Miss Nancy Leslie of Alameda California employed by the Navy department arrived yesterday for a two week visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Leroy Leslie her brother Jos A Leslie and other relatives here in town
The Propwash is written and edited by the Cadets of the 309th A. A. F. F.T. D. of Sikeston Missouri. All articles and remarks appear herein are those of the cadets and do not necessarily reflect the views of this paper.
Editorial staff and assistants listed with roles including Editor-in-Chief James J. Cole Jr. and associates Jack C. Carmichael Eugene J. Cale J. J. Watson Howard Dale and Art Editor H. S. Wainwright with assistant art head.
Flight Officer Robert Gilmore of Dallas Texas is the youngest tactical officer at the base serving as assistant Commandant of Cadets and Flight Engineer. He joined the Air Corps February 1 1943 and completed training at Foster Field Texas class 44 C on March 12 1944. He gained notable experience flying A Y 6 aircraft and practicing gunnery on Matagora Island in the Gulf of Mexico and hopes to join a combat bombardment unit or the Air Transport Command. when asked his ship choice he said the bigger the better.
Aviation Cadet J P Sawyer asks readers about gloves, letters, pencils and notebooks found in nearby fields after items fluttered from pockets during inverted slow rolls. Cadet G W Cleveland seen with Worm 1, claiming it fell out. Graduation nears, field day planned for 44-1, and cadets recall Sikeston stay with spring weather and Carnival memories.
Sikeston Armory is chosen for the Gradua tion dance honoring Class 44 I this Saturday night. Mrs. Brewer arranges the event with Kassel Orchestra providing music and refreshments. Cadets may bring dates from Cairo or Charleston and should contact Mrs. Brewer soon.
The article recalls a definition of instinctive piloting skill from the Air Service Advanced Flying School at Kelly Field Texas. It notes a question posed to General Doolittle about naming this inherent aptitude for handling aircraft and achieving balance amid flight.
Rumors swirl around Squadron 2 about a prepared win in this week’s inspection possibly including window washing. Cadets boast of cleanliness while noting Class 44-A washed the windows six months ago. A light domestic note follows with a misread Mother’s Day card from Squadron Commander to Mrs Brewer. Nearby items mention Tokyo radio on war news and travel plans for Mrs Joe Dover to Fort Cotten to visit relatives with Col Van Buskirk overseas.
Mr and Mrs Johnny Cox of Jackson were guests of Mrs R C Finley, the latter's mother, on Mother's Day.
Miss Mary Louise Layton, daughter of Mr and Mrs H F Layton, married Leonard J Rehder, a Missouri Institute of Aeronautics flight instructor, in a Catholic rectory service. Rev A H Hoorman officiated. reception at Palace Cafe. bride employed at Woolworth. groom son of Mr and Mrs Harry D Rehder of Calumet Ta.
Henry Hart of Morehouse was elected president of the new Kiwanis club at Morehouse. L. B. Christofferson became vice-president and Fred Ledbetter secretary-treasurer. Directors include Rev. M. A. Massey Dr. S. M. Sarno Herbert Fox D. L. Fisher C. T. Jackson Charles Rauch and J. W. Joyner.
Billy Wagner will travel to Anna, Til., Friday night to play in a local night club orchestra noted for its evening entertainment.
A wartime appeal urges citizens to buy War Bonds to back military efforts and aid the country, highlighting how purchases bolster a soldier’s fight and help ensure a stable homecoming.
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