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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1938

Page

6

Oil Dealers to Meet in Sikeston

Scott county oil men plan a meeting at the L O O F hall in Sikeston at 8 p m Friday to discuss oil industry tax issues and to organize a county group. A G Lewellen announced officers will be elected and sub committees named to push tax relief and regulate industry practices while keeping prices low for motorists.

Scott County L O. O. F. Hall Sikeston A. G. Lewellen St. Lows Missouri Petroleum Industries Committee Lewellen Missouri

Miss Daisy Evans Resigns to Marry H D Bashore

Miss Daisy Evans head of the commercial department at Sikes ton high school for several years received a silver tray cream pitcher and sugar bowl from the second year shorthand class last week Her resignation is announced and she will marry H D Bashore this summer.

Daisy Evans Sikeston High School Miss Evans H. D. Bashore

Public schools to reopen September 5 in Sikeston

Sikeston schools will reopen for the 1938 1939 term on Monday September 5. A. R. Harper announces. Preliminary enrollment papers have been filled out by high school pupils indicating their subject choices for next year. Papers will be checked and schedules arranged during the summer months.

Sikeston A. Harper

Additional Work for Sikester High School Home Economics

About 50 pupils at Sikester High School will continue a tenth month home economics program supervised by Miss Isabelle Hess. Students will work at home on child care, cooking, sewing summer clothes, and housekeeping, with reports due at month end. Hess will monitor progress via visits, telephone calls, and conferences at the home economics cottage.

Sikester High School Isabelle Hess Miss Hess

Nine-Point Health Buttons Awarded to Sikes Pupil Group

Physical examination of Sikes ton grade school pupils led to awarding 78 of 1018 children the Nine-Point Health Buttons. Phyliss Harrison received a special award for five consecutive years. birth registration issues kept some from the honor, with many lacking proper state registration. Names listed include Clara Auten, Betty Anderson, Anna Baasch, Charles Berthe, Eugenia Blanton, Jackie Bowman, and Phyllis Harrison among 78 named pupils.

Sikeston Della Poe Phyliss Harrison Poe Jefferson City Clara Dale Auten Betty Anderson Anna Baasch Charles Berthe Eugenia Blanton Jackie Bowman Mary Ellen Bailey Roger Bailey Jr Paul Brewer Jr Robert Burns Peter Burns Barbara Canedy Bernadine Comstock Jean Cummins Ann Draughan Billy Dudley Donald Duncan Marian Duncan Billy Foley Bobby Foley Ruth Ann Forrester Lauriene Fowler Charles French Betty Gaston Bobby Gaston Lorraine Graber Patsy Gentles Phillis Harnson Betty Hirschberg Eugene Murschberg Billy Haters Jimmy Johnson Mary Anne Johnson Mary Louise Jones Sara Sue Keller John Kendig Evelyn Klein Alice Martin Earl Martin Billy Gene Matthews Dorothy Matthews Mary Frances Malcolm Marilyn Mayfield Eleanor McClure Tommy McClure Bob McCord Eugene Mulner Frances Ann Newsom Betty Northington Billy Worthington Charles Randolph Jackie Richard Tommy Roberts Ramara Rocard Raymond Shamberg Shirley Shainberg Betty Shankle Wade Shankle Jr Billy Sikes Grace Marie Sittes George Simmons Billy Swacker Anne Schulte Jr

Freshman Holiday Rewarded for Citizenship Project

Members of the freshman class received a holiday Friday as a reward for their time and effort in completing the school enumeration. The event was planned as a citizenship project.

Sikeston Teachers Plan Summer Vacations Across Colleges Lords

Sikeston public school staffers report three month break with plans to study at Columbia University Missouri Bowling Green and Cape Girardeau State Teachers College among others. Principal William Mahen will pursue a Master of Arts in Columbia while Electa O'Hara and several others seek study or stay at home in Sikeston or nearby towns.

Sikeston Public The Herald Wm. E. Mahen Sikeston High School Columbia Electa O'Hara Bowling Green Business College Bowling Green Joe Spudi Sikeston Lawrence Knepper Knepper Tarkic Daisy Evans H. Bayshore South Grade Thiron Stallings Missouri University Jewell Mouser Georgia Houenens Irma _ Allen Lydia Chaney Lucille Mount Lucille Finley Ruth Bateman Elizabeth Fmory Pauline Meredith Cape Girardeau Wilma Ragains Morley E. Wo de Indianapolis Hinchey Evanston Helen Baker

Siath Grade Pupils Entertain At Lunch

Sixth graders taught by Miss Lucille Finner entertained at a lunch in the library of the South Grade School building. The pink and green color scheme carried through decorations and refreshments. Guests included Tharon Stallings, principal, and Mrs Stallings. Mrs S A Brent from the PTA was given a gift in appreciation of her kindness to the room.

Lucille Finner South Grade Tharon Stallings South Stallings S A. Brent Parent-Teacher Association

Teachers honored at Sikeston dinner for leaving system

Sikeston public school teachers honored guests Monday at Palace Cafe. Honorees include Daisy Evans Marian Sample Nellie Goodman Mary Kirkendoll and Mary Jane Barnett. Evans to marry Sample to study in St Louis Goodman to Clarksville Kirkendoll and Barnett to teach elsewhere. Boys in manual training display Sunday at the high school.

Sikeston Palace Cafe Daisy Evans Marian Sample Nellie Goodman Mary Kirkendoll Mary Jane Barnett

Cape College to Graduate 145 Seniors

Graduation exercises at State College Cape Girardeau will honor 145 seniors for the sixty fourth annual commencement. Dr Henry J Gerling superintendent of St Louis schools will deliver the address Sociological Determinants of Educational Programs. Baccalaureate services were led by Dr H G Harmon president of William Wood College.

State College Cape Garardeau Henry J. Gerling St. Louis H. G. Harmon William Wood College Fulton Demna Parker Sikeston Eloise Flavia Bond Merle Marie Briggs Charlies Arthur Goddard Chaffee Fred Potter Woods Helen Marie Hawkins Commerce Albert Johnson Rushing Jr Bertrand Elizabeth Peal Spencer Leslie Mae Allen Benton Lois Margaret Bray Eva Charlotta Sheffield Fornfelt Paul Harris Roberts Jane Elizabeth Thompson Charleston John Marvin Hobbs New Madrid Lloyd Edward Revelle Advance Ruby Tope Lilbourn

Miss Brewer to Receive Nurse's Diploma Tonight

Miss Mildred Edna Brewer daughter of Mr and Mrs Lane Brewer of Bertrand is in the Massouri Baptist Hospital senior class set to receive diplomas tonight at graduat ing exercises at Euclid Baptist church in St Louis She is one of 46 graduating nurses Attending are her parents brother Frank Brewer of Cape Girardeau and sister Mrs Jim Baker of Columbia Mo The Brewers will return to Bertrand tomorrow with Mrs Baker who will visit for several days

Mildred Edna Brewer Lane Brewer Bertrand Massouri Baptist Hospital Euclid Baptist Church St Loui Miss Brewer Frank Brewer Cape Girardeau Jim Baker Columbia

Senior Tea Held Monday Afternoon At Sikeston High

About 80 guests attended the senior tea for Sikeston High School graduates at the home economics cottage. Faculty members were invited, and the event was planned by the home economics department with Miss Isabelle Hess and students hosting. Mrs Joe Spudich, wife of the class sponsor, poured drinks and simple refreshments were served.

Sikeston High School Isabelle Hess Joe Spudich

Bulldog Barker staff page lists editors and reporters

The Sikeston High School weekly Bulldog Barker published 31 issues this school year. Editor Perry Donnell leads the staff which includes associate editor Billy Van Arsdale sports editor Clyde Long local editor Bob Matthews feature editor Martha Jane Myers typist Cleo Wright sophomore reporter Nannette Gross freshman reporter Art Swacker and sponsor Miss Uriel Haw.

Bulldog Barker Sikeston Perry Donnell Billy van Arsdale Clyde Long Bob Matthews Martha Jane Myers Cleo Wright Nannette Gross Art Swacker Uriel Haw

Truckers and Shoe Men Win Softball Finale 10 to 6

In a close Monday night doubleheader at the local athletic field the International Shoe team edged Hollingsworth 10 to 6 after a shaky first game where Potashnick men won 19 to 8 over Jack's Yo. The Shoes scored steadily with three in the third and fourth, overcoming a early Hollingsworth push. Tonight the Highway team faces Flower Basket and IOOF plays Guards.

International Shoe Hollingsworth Potashnick Men Jack Truckers Truckmen Shoemen Hollingsworth Aggregation Highway Flower Basket IOOF

Sikeston Falls 9 3 to Poplar Bluff in Sunday Game

The Sikeston baseball team lost 9 to 3 to the Poplar Bluff All-Stars at Sportsman's Park. Sikeston scored in the fourth inning for a lone point and added one run in the seventh and one in the eighth. The Sikeston club will face the Cape Girardeau Capahas next at Cape Girardeau.

Sikeston Poplar Bluff All-Stars Sportsman's Park Poplar Bluff Cape Girardeau Capahas Cape Sunday

It Is Dangerous to Sell a Substitute for Extra Profit

A warning states it is dangerous to sell a SUBSTITUTE for a small extra gain. It emphasizes customers as assets and warns that losing customers harms the business. The note claims 666 is worth multiple times a SUBSTITUTE.

Sikeston Golfers Defeat Charleston Club in Season Opener

The Sikeston golfers defeated the Charleston club 30 to 11 on Sunday afternoon in the first game of the season. Sikeston players led each pairing, with the final score 30 to 11 after pairs results.

Sikeston Charleston Club Te Sikeston

Guaranteed shoe repair and chiropractic ads in one notice

An old classifieds snippet combines an ad for guarantee shoe repair by experienced men at Feltners Shoe Shop 311 North New Madrid Street, a chiropractor Dr F L Sissort Jr at 138 A Front Street offering quick health relief, and a for sale listing for a four for a dime photo stop machine and booth plus chemicals and equipment at 121 North Handy Street Likester Mo 207.

Feltners Shoe Shop North New Madrid Street F. L. Sissort Jr Chiropractor Front Street North Handy St. Likester

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