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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1945
Page
11
The Sikeston Herald contemplates if lives lost in the global conflict were in vain. It argues a lasting peace justifies sacrifices and urges hope that those who govern seek durable harmony to honor the dead.
Local readers praise Young Charles Tanner for Navy duty bravery and fearless rescue of fliers. His courageous actions excite pride across Sikeston and are hailed as a hallmark of the community spirit.
The Interstate Commerce Commission's decision to standardize freight rates across North South East and West is praised as a long overdue freedom benefiting the South and West. The ruling treats all regions equally, seen as a Fifth or Four Freedoms related boon. Mr and Mrs E Newhouse of Dexter were business visitors here today.
Two former Scott County residents were ordered to prison on a charge of participating in what the Federal Government calls the nation s most extensive and vicious marijuana distribution ring. The sentence ranged from three months to three years, a punishment seen as fitting by many locals considering the alleged crimes and justice system flaws.
The Herald remembers Bull Foley known as The happy Warrior and a neighbor of the office. He fought illness with cheer, endured a frail body, and left a positive mark by living bravely and helping his community.
A wartime appeal stresses the high cost of total victory over Japan with bonds needed now. It urges rapid, committed investment in war bonds, citing minute by minute costs and the need to avoid complacency. The message calls for two drives this year, urging dollars to fund equipment, earn interest, and build a postwar reserve.
The Young People's Missionary Society of the Methodist church met with Mrs Roy Johnson last Friday afternoon. A report on the annual missionary convention in St Louis was given by Mrs J M Pitman, a delegate, with a list of attendees including Mesdames Ranney Applegate Lacy Allard Carl Bess A H Barnes C E Felker J M Pitman Rufus Olive Birch Moll Margaret Harper and Miss Florence Baker Burnice Tanner Gladys Kendall Mayme and Nina Marshall.
Weeklong docket begins in New Madrid Circuit Court featuring ninety three criminal cases including two charges of serious crime. Canalou to dedicate its new school building today with eighth grade graduation ceremonies for promoted students.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Stallings of Sikeston welcomed a daughter at the local hospital on May 19. Mr and Mrs H L Trammell near Sikeston welcomed a son at the local hospital on May 22. President Truman plans to travel to San Francisco to address the final session of the United Nations World Organization Conference.
A brief, personal expression seeks guidance and return home, mentioning faith and obedience to God.
Supt Tharon Stallings of Sikeston public schools kept a long standing promise to graduating seniors by distributing 60 sticks of gum after the baccalaureate and commencement. The gum was stored safely, and the poised graduates checked in wearing caps and gowns with gum in place, a quiet symbol of a tradition that may end with May storms and changing times.
Pfc. Seymour, missing since July, reports release from Stalag 7-A near Munich. In a May 5 letter he says he is a happy man to see his guard and notes minimal rations but Red Cross packages helped. He has served nearly two years and been overseas since March 1944.
Solon Sandran of Catron died at Sikeston General Hospital on May 17 from a heart ailment. The body was moved to Catron for mass and burial. A 48 inch attic exhaust fan was installed at the hospital during the past week for patient comfort. Mrs N Presson of Charleston received treatment for an infected finger. Jacqueline Clark, 19 months, daughter of Mrs Lillian Clark of Morehouse, received medical care after severe burns. John Wilson, 10, Gray Ridge, was also treated as a patient during the week.
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