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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1940
Page
11
The Sikeston Herald lists Clint H. Denman as publisher and Ward Denman as assistant. Published every Thursday from 119 West Malone Avenue Sikeston Missouri with telephone numbers 99 and 900.
The notice states subscription rates of $1.50 for Scott and adjoining counties and $2.00 elsewhere, with terms strictly in advance. It notes the publication is entered as second class matter on March 9, 1908 at Sikeston Missouri post office under the 1879 act.
The piece argues libraries must curate reading material, favoring wholesome, fact-based works over trashy modern fiction. It cites parental concern and asks whether women as readers bear the responsibility for what shelves hold, urging trust and standards in library choices.
A Missouri writer questions importing foreign labor for farm work while noting government leasing of thousands of acres for “Grapes of Wrath” colonies to provide homes and jobs for unemployed farmers. The piece asks why more laborers are needed amid a surplus.
In Sikeston district a woman dresses the hardship of sleeping on straw ticks and cotton mattresses. The piece argues for receiving Uncle Sam’s mattresses, noting women can learn to make or repair them and save surplus cotton, a move ahead of wasteful projects like unraveling tow sacks for draperies.
Twenty years ago the Sikeston High School graduated thirty students led by Melvin Bowman Addie Dover Paul Denman Maggie Matthews Ruth McCoy and Reginald Potashnick. Harry and Mrs Dudley returned from a ten day honeymoon to New Orleans and southern points and started housekeeping on Ruth Street.
A House Appropriations subcommittee report on WPA administration in 13 states paints a stark picture of misused funds and irregular practices. It cites extravagantly claimed expenses, a New Orleans rat project, unused equipment in Washington State, political pressure in Pennsylvania, and a California race track link to Bing Crosby, while the panel nonetheless backs a large WPA appropriation for the year.
In a May 26 1940 lesson Southern argues Jeremiah 31 shows individual responsibility over legalism. He cites the phrase sour grapes and notes Mosaic laws failed to save a nation. The heart writes God's law, not books, and true character makes one just. The talk links Jeremiah and Jesus on a new inward covenant.
Voters saw officers from Scott county and Sikeston falter in two weeks while others served quietly and efficiently. The piece urges voters to elect capable men who can uphold law and order, reminding that officers are elected to serve the welfare of the people and uphold their oath.
The Warrensburg Standard-Herald and the Raleigh News and Observer issued diamond anniversary editions. Warrensburg’s 36 page weekly highlights local businesses and Central Missouri history under Mrs C M Jaqua and Mr A G Taubert. The News and Observer’s 204 page paper covers North Carolina counties and history. owner is Josephus Daniels, former Navy secretary and U S ambassador to Great Britain.
The Sikeston Baptist church trustees plan to sell the current parsonage on Kathleen Avenue and erect a new home for the pastor. Location for the new residence has not yet been decided.
John P. Neal celebrated his fiftieth year with the Frisco Railroad Company and his 68th birthday with a tribute dinner at the Alvarado hosted by the Traffic Club in Cape Girardeau.
Reverend Joseph P Read of Sikeston Christian Church will preach Sunday May 26 morning on Conversion of the World to Christ. Evening sermon titled Christ's Transforming Influence. Sunday school and Christian Endeavor services as usual.
Rev G C Schramm, pastor of the Sikeston Lutheran church, will preach Sunday morning May 26 on the subject The Cleansing Christ. Communion will be celebrated. Sunday school at 10. Confirmation class to meet at 2 Saturday afternoon.
Rev. John L. Taylor will preach Sunday morning May 26 on Take Heed What Ye Hear at Sikeston Methodist Church. In the evening he leads the Wesley Fellowship Forum for young people. Church school meets 9:45 and Epworth League at 6:30 Sunday night.
The Dry Brook is the subject of the sermon Rev. E. W. Milner, pastor of Sikeston Baptist Church, will preach Sunday morning May 26. At the evening hour Milner's subject will be The Fool's Vineyard. Sunday school and Baptist Training Union services will be held as usual.
Members of the Sikeston Christian church plan revival services by home forces starting June 20, marking the churchs 25th anniversary of dedication. Further details will be announced, said Pastor Rev Joseph P Read this week.
Rev. C. F. Transue, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene, is in Olivet, TI, this week attending Olivet College trustees meetings. He will return to Sikeston in time for Sunday services. Sunday school, young people's and missionary groups will meet as usual this week.
Members of the Business Women's Circle of the Baptist church will host a picnic tomorrow night. They will meet at the church at six o'clock and provide cars to take attendees to the picnic grounds.
Rev A S Compere of Hayti pastor of the Baptist church delivered the principal talk at the Baptist Brotherhood monthly dinner at the local church Tuesday night. He is known for formerly pastoring Charleston Baptist church. Mrs Compere attended with him and socialized with the ladies. Alva Vaughn, Brotherhood president, led the meeting and routine business was handled.
More than 200 children are expected for the third Daly Vacation Bible School at Sikeston Baptist Church. Sessions run May 27 for two weeks from 8:30 to 11:30 each morning. Rev E W Milner and Mrs Milner lead, with numerous department workers assisting.
Mrs E G Tipp leads the Methodist Daily Vacation Bible School at the church starting Monday June 3 for two weeks. Children ages five to sixteen may attend with sessions from 9 to 11 30 daily. Departmental superintendents include Mrs Neil C Larimer intermediate Mrs Charles Boyce junior Miss Caroline Hess primary and Mrs G M Fowler beginners.
A white elephant party for members of the Ben-Jon Society of the Methodist church will be held on Monday night May 27 at the home of Mrs Pleas Malcolm. Mrs Gene Potashnick will assist Mrs Malcolm in entertaining the group.
The Church of God at 17 West Kendall Street, led by Pastor R. Pulliam, reads Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Sunday preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. V. L. B. meets Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Rev J J O Neil Pastor announces Sunday masses at 7 00 and 9 00 daily masses 7 00 communion at 7 00 on first Fridays confessions 330 545 pm and 700 830 pm and any time on request baptisms after last mass on Sunday Poppy Day reminder.
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