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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1936
Page
4
The statement marks the Sikeston Missouri post office as second class matter since March 9 1908 under the 1879 act. It records USPS status for the publication and its mailing designation.
A Herald reader denounces a loud speaker used for advertising last Saturday as the worst nuisance ever. The letter urges city officials to find a method to muzzle such disturbances, arguing they have no place in a well regulated town.
Favorable prospects for crops stabilize the Sikeston district as farmers enjoy clover and strong yields. Wheat shows potential despite Colessian fly damage in early sown fields while corn and cotton thrive. Gardens look bright and most field crops exceed average prospects, with fields kept clean and well managed.
Monday evening Sikeston High School awarded diplomas to young men who seek summer work to fund further education. They volunteer to help construct Sikeston's new school building, believing their football and classroom discipline suit hod carrying and other labor. The Herald endorses these graduates to the contractor, praising their character and work ethic.
A Jefferson City News Tribune editorial accuses Cole county and city authorities of a biased enforcement system. It cites a case where a man with 1935 license plates was arrested but faced delayed action, while another offender was prosecuted swiftly. The piece calls state and local enforcement sporadic and unfair.
The condition of Mrs. R. T. Couey, who has been confined here on Front Street for several weeks by illness, is reported to be improving.
The Sikeston Herald is thanked by the Junior Chamber of Commerce on May 16 1936 for printing the softball schedule cards. Dr T L Chidester secretary signs the letter expressing appreciation for cooperation and time.
Raymond Pitcairn argues that Washington’s postwar population boom stems from a surge in federal job-holders. He contrasts this with frontier growth and asserts many bureaucrats merely consume, increasing the burden on productive workers nationwide.
Former President Herbert Hoover states he is not a candidate for the Republican White House bid. In a Q A style release through secretary Paul Sexton, Hoover says his focus is on the platform and addressing critical issues before the country as delegates prepare for the Republican national convention.
Miss Melba Joe Holley of New Madrid will wed Everett Grant Dixon of Shelbina Mo in a June 20 1936 ceremony at the New Madrid Methodist church. Rev W T Holley will officiate with assist from Rev H S Holley. The couple will live in Van Buren where Dixon works with the Farm Bureau and Melba Joe teaches at Bertrand High School.
Miss Audrey Reiss and Weldon McDonald were married in Wewoka Oklahoma on May 14. They return to Sikeston with McDonald’s mother and plan to live in Cape Girardeau area. Mrs Layton remains critically ill at home.
Miss Mignon Newton a Sikeston teacher and Wayne A Bess proprietor of the Bess Fruit and Produce Company were married Sunday afternoon May 17 at Hardin. Judge C C Campbell performed the ceremony in the presence of the groom's sister Mrs Viola Dickerson of Poplar Bluff and Roy Chrysler of St Louis. The couple will reside on Ruth street.
Neva Vickers of East Prairie and O M Arthur son of Mrs. Sarah E Arthur of Sikeston married at eight o'clock Saturday night at the Davey home with Rev. E H Crear officiating. Attendants Hazel Dillard and Harry Kerr. Out-of-town guests include Mrs. Arthur Hamill Claud Green Lucille Barker. Mrs Arthur employed at local Works office.
Progress Administration notes describe Mr. Arthur and his father the late E E Arthur operating the D X Service Station on North Kingshighway. The groom now manages the station and the couple reside with the groom's mother Mrs Sarah Arthur on Moore Avenue.
The Frisco Railroad starts a new fast freight service for perishables from Pensacola line. The train departs Yale Tennessee at 9 PM and arrives St. Louis at 7 AM. About twenty new workers join train and engine service. An additional train is added to the St Louis sub-division and one to the Charfee sub-division.
Forty five members met at Mrs Arch Russell's country home for the final meeting of the season. Mrs L M Hollenbeck was named social and program chair, with Mrs C S Tanner as assistant. A 75 library fund was approved for new books and improved rooms. A cook book project was launched to support the library building fund, with E C Matthews Jr guiding fundraising. The club also named chairs for kindergarten extension and library building site studies, noting support from local organizations and moral backing from other groups. The meeting included a Denmark paper by Mrs A H Reese and songs by Mrs E H Crear.
Lucille Hahs received the medal for home economics while Floyd Dillender earned the medal for the best work in manual training classes.
Mrs H L Harty travels to Annapolis Maryland to visit her son Harry Jr a midshipman at the U S Naval Academy for a week The group including Stokes Malden and Tisdact Caruthersville trains aboard the U S S Wyoming sails June 5 for an 82 day European cruise with London Stockholm Cherbourg Paris and other stops before returning to Hampton Roads and Annapolis
Mrs Chris L Francis received a Certificate of Recipe Endorsement from Better Homes and Gardens for her Angel Food Pie. The award honors recipes meeting the Tasting Test Kitchen standards of dependability and taste for the average family. She also received six stamped copies of her endorsed recipe.
Miss Emily Blanton, whose engagement to Larry Hatfield was announced recently, was honored with a surprise shower at Mrs. Gene Bowman home Wednesday night. Assistant hostesses were Mrs. Garwood Sharp and Mrs. B. J. Murback. Five tables of bridge filled the evening as she received many gifts. Several social events are planned for Miss Blanton in coming weeks.
Wallace Clippard of Blodgett escaped injury when his Tasty Bread truck was hit by a 1932 Ford with Arkansas plates at Miner Switch Wednesday morning. Both vehicles damaged but occupants unharmed. Clippard was backing from a filling station driveway as westbound car struck him. Arkansas drivers unnamed.
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