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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1939

Page

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Sikeston Real Estate Dealer Cleared But Faces Felony Charge

Herschel Randolph was acquitted of assault with intent to kill after a four hour hearing in Sikeston with defense by M G Gresham and Steve Barton. A new felonious assault complaint was filed by Prosecuting Attorney David Blanton in Benton over an alleged May 15 attack on Alfons Descamp in the McCoy Tanner building.

Justice of the Peace W. R. Griffin M. G. Gresham Steve Barton Benton Randolph Griffin David Blanton Tom Hodgkiss Alfons Descamp McCoy-Tanner Descamp Brown Jewell G. W. H. Presrell Mr. Descamp Franklin Moore Charles Blanton Jr Ralph Carroll Heisserer McCoy-Tanner Building H BE Wood Mr. Gresham Frances Ann Sitzes Atty. J. H Chunn FE. M. Crooks Salcedo Jake Hart John Green Blanton Robert A. Dempster

Rural Carriers Convene in Portageville Missouri

Rural letter carriers of the eighth district of Missouri will hold their annual convention on Tuesday May 30 at Portageville. The one day event features morning music and entertainment, a noon basket dinner, and an afternoon business session. About three hundred members and their families are expected.

Missour Portageville

Mass Meeting Sunday Night in Sikeston to Oppose Liquor Vote

The Ministerial Alliance calls a mass meeting at Sikeston High School auditorium Sunday night May 28 to rally against the law allowing sale of liquor by the drink. Miss Rowena Shaner of Jackson will speak, with Rev C F Transue leading prayer and city ministers coordinating the effort ahead of the June 6 special election.

Sikeston Ministerial Alliance Sikeston High School Rowena Shaner Jackson C. F. Transue Church of the Nazarene E. W. Milner The Baptist Church

Bond Filed to Fix Scott County Collector Felker’s Bond

The Scott County Court accepted a new 75 000 surety bond for the term from March 1 1939 to March 1 1943 for Scott County Collector C E Felker of Sikeston. The Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co bond covers drainage funds totaling 318 500 with annual premiums 70 250. Felker’s attorneys filed the bond and a court report on bond signers qualifications was filed. Felker had not yet been sworn in as county collector as of yesterday.

Scott County C. E. Felker Sikeston Felker St. Louis Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company of Connecticut Mr. Felker Steve Barton Benton Danforth Joslyn Charleston John A. Young A. W. Swacker H. D. Rodgers

Auxiliary plans to decorate graves in Sikeston cemeteries

At a regular American Legion Auxiliary meeting in the Legion club house, plans were made to decorate veterans graves in Sikeston cemeteries. All graves will be decorated with flowers early Sunday morning May 28. Mrs Kathryn Johnson and Mrs Marion Jewell hosted the meeting.

Sikeston American Legion Auxiliary Legion Club Kathryn Johnson Marion Jewell

Memorial Day Memorial Service Plans In Henry Meldrum Post

Plans for Memorial Day services were completed by the Henry Meldrum Post of the American Legion for Sunday May 28. The program lists assemble at Malone Park at 1 30, parade at 1 45 led by Company K National Guard, Sikeston high school band, ex service men and scouts, service members and auxiliaries. Services at cemetery at 2 00 with invocation by Rev E W Milner, band selections, mayoral introduction of speaker Ralph E Bailey, benediction, firing salute and taps by C C Cummins. Major C L Malone is parade marshal. If rain the service moves to the armory auditorium. Lt Col F W Bowley of Leavenworth was to speak but is ill and cannot attend.

Henry Meldrum American Legion Tanner C. Doe Ben J. Welter M. E. Montgomery The Legion Malone Park Company K National Guard Skeston High School American Legion Auxiliary E. W. Milner Sikeston High School R D Sorrells G. W. H. Presnell Ralph E. Bailey C. F C. C Cummins C L Malone Tanner C. Dye F. W Bowley Leavenworth Kansas

Parochial Kindergarten to Graduate Eighteen

Eighteen children will graduate from the St. Francis Xavier parochial school kindergarten at commencement tomorrow morning. Graduates include Paul DeGuire John Middleton Patsy Sims Gerald Edwards Pat Schaefer John David Hayden Jene Johnson Dotty Lou Haters Janet Sue Stewart Charles Robert Bethune Joey Scott Dick Conrad Mary Lou Largent Billy Joe Rogers Rex Lutes Sue Sikes George Waters and John Harper. Students learned rhythmic games more than 40 poems and songs to recognize the alphabet and to read stories from picture books under Sister Mary Peter. The Major Bowes program featured Mary Lou Largent Patsy Sims Dotty Lou Haters Charles Bethune Carolyn Gross Tommy Dunaway Jimmy Middleton and Charles Bethune as participants.

St. Francis Xavier Parochial School Paul DeGuire John Middleton Patsy Sims Gerald Edwards Pat Schaefer John David Hayden Jene Johnson Dotty Lou Haters Janet Sue Stewart Charles Robert Bethune Joey Scott Dick Conrad Mary Lou Largent Billy Joe Rogers Rex Lutes Sue Sikes George Waters John Harper Mary Peter Bowes Herald Reporter Charles Beth

Poppy Day Saturday Aids Veterans in Sikeston

One thousand poppies will be sold in Sikeston on Saturday May 27 as Poppy Day nationwide. Mrs James S Kevil chairs the sale with Sons and Daughters of the American Legion aiding in the downtown area and residential solicitations. Governor Stark proclaims the day and highlights the veterans rehabilitation work behind poppy manufacture and sales across forty states.

Sikeston James S. Kevil Sons and Daughters of the American Legion Stark Missounans United States The Union

Sikeston High Band Seeks Cars for Poplar Bluff Trip

Sikeston high school band needs cars to transport members to Poplar Bluff for Ozarks Jubilee events. Director R D Sorrells asks volunteers to furnish vehicles for Saturday parade and mass band concert, contact Mr Sorrells.

Sikeston Poplar Bluff Ozarks R. D. Sorrells Bluff Sorrells

Enumeration rises in Sikeston 1939 school census

Sikeston public schools report 1939 counts totaling 988 boys and 908 girls, up 159 from 1938, with 2187 children under twenty used for free textbook aid. Colored school enrollment drops by 11, and 1939 average per-child aid is expected near 1.25. Freshman class volunteers compiled names ages grades and addresses.

R. A. Harper Sikeston Public Sikeston Harper Sikeston High School

Memphis Woman Judge Speaker For High School Graduates

Col Harry Dudley and W H Sikes members of the school board presented diplomas to the seniors. The event featured brief remarks by the judge and board members. Seventy three graduates received diplomas with Bully Vanaarsdale named valedictorian and Mary Louise Montgomery salutatorian.

Memphis Harry Dudley W H Sikes

Sikeston Seniors to Return From Southern Trip Saturday

Sikeston high school seniors, escorted by teachers and residents, complete a week touring the South and are due home Saturday. A Greyhound charter and Principal Wm. E. Mahen's car provided transport. They visited New Orleans, Vicksburg, Memphis and other points, marking Sikeston pupils third Southern trip after Muscle Shoals and Tennessee towns.

South Sikeston High School Greyhound Wm. E. Mahen New Orleans Vicksburg Memphis Muscle Shoals Ala Washville Tennessee

Senior Luncheon Honoring Miss Mary Jane Sikes Held

Miss Mary Jane Sikes was honored at a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Jos L Matthews last Saturday afternoon. Guests included Betty Oberheide, Mary Elizabeth Gladish, and Mary Lou Robertson of Cape Girardeau. Sarah Lou McCuchen and Pat Wise of Blytheville. Geraldine Moll of Poplar Bluff.

Mary Jane Sikes Jos. L. Matthews

Summer School Dates Announced for Music Program

Announcement of a music summer school under RTD direction notes Sorrells will be made in the second week of June. Mr. Sorrells said definite plans are not yet set but officials hope daily sessions for student music. Watch papers for the official opening date.

RTD Sorrells Studvor Music

Term ended Monday night at Sikeston High School

Judge Camille Kelley of Memphis Juvenile Court addressed Sikeston High School’s 1939 graduating class. She spoke about choice between men and women, urged continued education, and warned against speed overpowering judgment. Kelley praised progress yet urged responsible contribution to society.

Camille Kelley Juvenile Court of Memphis, Tenn Sikeston High School

Parking on North Side of Malone Avenue Approved

A city council special meeting last Friday approved parking on the north side of Malone Avenue to ease congestion. The plan removes No Parking signs, and a three block section from Wallace to Grove will be paved. City Attorney Demaster to draft an ordinance removing stand tents and two officials Miller and Zacher to review insurance matters and suggest changes.

Malone Avenue Sikeston Park Avenue Wallace Grove Comne Robert Demaster Frank S Miller Gust Zacher

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