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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1944

Page

12

Stubblefield Family Parties For Nieces Nephews

Miss Lucille Stubblefield hosted a Sunday afternoon party for her 9 year old niece Carolyn Groves at her grandmother Mrs Jennie Stubblefield's home on North New Madrid Street. On Tuesday afternoon Miss Stubblefield entertained a group of young friends for her nephew Leon Groves. The children and their mother Mrs Leon Groves will depart later this week for Galveston Texas where Mr Groves works for an engineering firm.

Lucille Stubblefield Carolyn Groves Jennie Stubblefield New Madrid Street Stubblefield Leon Groves Galveston Texas Groves

Shoes Available Amid War Ration Rules

The OPA announced that in emergencies persons needing shoes may apply to an OPA district office for special shoe stamps if no local ration board can be accessed. Pfc. Harry L. Waldman returned to his post at San Luis Obispo after visiting his parents, and Mrs. Waldman will stay. G. R Derby notes local visiting. A new oil source is reported from Brazil where alligators are processed to provide lubricants for motors. Pfc. Weldon E. Bucy, once reported missing, is now considered dead by the War Department. A chaplain’s letter said Bucy was on a boat that sank at night. Mrs. Mabel Cherem of near Poplar Bluff received three Japanese sabers and a wrist watch from her son, Pfc. Chester Cleveland Whiteaker, who serves in the Thirty Second Infantry in New Guinea, with these items taken from Japanese in combat.

OPA Pfc Harry L. Waldman E . Waldman San Luis Obispo Calif Weldon EB. Bucy E. B. Bucy Cape Girardeau Mediterranean War Department Pfc. Bucy Mabel Cherem Poplar Bluff Chester Cleveland Whiteaker Thirty Second Infantry New Guinea

Automobile industry cuts half production costs for light tanks

The automobile industry has reduced production costs of light tanks by fifty percent over the last two years, reflecting efficiency gains and new manufacturing practices that lower unit expenses. The shift suggests stronger defense supply chains and potential pricing impacts for military contracts.

Local Residents Visit Friends and Relatives Across Missouri

Commerce News lists numerous social visits as Benton residents Miss Flossie Hopper and Mr. and Mrs Hess Porter transact business nearby. Visitors include Mrs. Richard Crites from Miami Florida visiting grandmother Mrs J T Carlton while others travel between Benton St Louis Cape Girardeau Dexter Burfordville Morley Bell City and Powling Green Kentucky.

Flossie Hopper Benton Hess Porter Richard Crites Miami Fla J. T. Carlton Ira Wright Dorris Abernathy St Loms Bess Fesler Hawthorne Ranney Cape Girardeau Ed Johnson Sam Burford Burfordville Annie Beardslee Emma Morley G. W. Marshall Charles Darby Eugene Broils Dexter Grady Darby E. M. Laster Bobbie Laster Hayes Laster Arkansas John Lawrence John and Lee Bell City Alex Lawrence Jack Miller A T Bom Bom Herndon Powling Green Emma Mechen Daytona Beach

Morley Rural News Highlights Local Visits and Draft Notices

Morley residents host guests from nearby towns while several families travel to Cape Girardeau, Ste Genevieve and Hot Springs. Cpl John C Dennis returns west after a visit. Lum and Abner star Noras Goff faces draft deferment at 38. others attend church and school events as crops begin to plant despite recent rain.

Farmers urged to buy War Bonds all they can

The US Treasury urges farmers to invest as much as possible in War Bonds, arguing current war income, debt planning, and future needs justify maximum purchase. It stresses paying pressing debts, saving for machinery, home improvements, education, and old age, and warns against land speculation and keeping idle cash. Bonds are pitched as the safest, government-backed investment.

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