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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1938
Page
4
Sikeston praises R D Sorrells for outstanding service as high school music instructor. In one year he led the band orchestra and choir, donating time and energy to local organizations and earning recognition as a valuable citizen.
Dr W W Parker president of State College Cape Girardeau told Sikeston high school graduates that about 6000 other youths started school with them and did not finish. He cited national averages that 63 of 100 start first grade reach eighth grade, 31 enter high school, and 13 of 34 freshmen graduate.
The death of Mrs A J Matthews removes an honored Sikeston resident who contributed to the city’s moral fabric. A quiet, modest figure, she uplifted the community through family devotion and active involvement in social and church life, leaving a lasting blessing.
Bright red paper poppies will be distributed by the American Legion Auxiliary and helpers on Saturday. Meet the workers on the street with a smile and pin on poppies to honor the war dead and support those bearing wartime suffering and privation.
Southeast Missouri voters oppose crop allotments and a wage hour bill supported by Congressman Zimmerman. A Herald reporter witnessed his district meetings where he pledged not to harm the district, yet critics say his votes contradict those promises and reflect a disconnect with constituent will.
Southeast Missouri officials fear losing their posts as Missouri Democrats split over the Douglas Billings controversy. Appointees want to back Judge Billings due to residence and Boss Pendergast endorsement, but Governor Stark pressures for support for Judge Douglas, creating tension and uncertainty about how to act while keeping state jobs.
The Sikeston Board of Public Works preserves municipal plant independence amid efforts by selfish interests to gain power from outside patronage. Despite attempts to exploit the plant, officials maintain vigilant management and keep electric rates among the state’s lowest, denying gains to those who would profit personally.
Mr Charles VanBeek of Batesville Ark visited Sikeston this week to discuss a possible permanent position with James F Ballard Inc of St Louis manufacturers of proprietary medicines. He has represented the company for forty one years and renewed an advertising contract with The Herald that has lasted twenty two years under current management. He suggested making his role permanent based on long-standing service and trusted results.
State officers seeking re election found it easy to attend the editors meeting at Frederictown last Friday. A rally of Judge Douglas supporters occurred in Jefferson City that day, giving many cap i tol occupants a chance to join the Frederictown event.
Hardin Crowe of Dexter was elected president of the Southeast Missouri Press Association at the 46th annual meeting in Fredericktown on May 20. Reuben Schade and Alden Pinney also named to key posts as officers. Cape Girardeau chosen as 1939 convention city. The banquet at the Methodist church drew about 140 attendees with speakers including State Senator Rozier and Dwight Brown.
The Sikeston Herald recalls May 24 1918 with the remodeled Malone Theatre praised as a beautiful steam heated playhouse in Southeast Missouri. Musson penitentiary inmates raised over $100 for Red Cross, Gov Gardner commended their effort, and Corporal Harry H. Harrison spoke at the Malone Theatre after returning from France. The piece notes a push to locate loyal Americans for the yeNow list and counts the era’s wartime mobilization.
On May 27, 1937, the annual Jaycee beauty contest will choose Miss Sikeston to represent the city at the State pageant in Sedalia. Eleanor Harty and Marvin Rayburn tied for top honors in Sikeston High School's 1937 graduating class announced by Supt. Roy V. Ellise after commencement exercises Monday night.
Clayton C Castleberry 60 year old Sikeston district farmer died at his home after a month long heart ailment. Funeral at 2 30 p m Friday at Church of Christ South Kings Highway with Memorial Park cemetery interment and Dempster service. He was born September 18 1877 in White County Arkansas and leaves his wives Viola King and Claudie Smith plus children Carroll Paul J D Wandell Elwood Charles Ruby Josie Ray Jewell Gage Mildred Hamilton and others. Surviving sister Stella Jenkins Pangburn and brother Riley Castleberry Hot Springs. Relatives from a distance expected for last rites. He came to Southeast Missouri in 1923 and farmed for J M Klein the past nine years.
Mr and Mrs Jos L Matthews and their sons Jos L Jr and Bob with Mrs Bettie Matthews and James Corrigan of Poplar Bluff expect to depart mid next month for a vacation in Honolulu.
Cotton Bishop, 17, son of Mrs. Gohelia Bishop, traveled to St Louis Wednesday night for medical care to his right eye. He was injured last Friday while working at the Rolaway Skating Rink when a piece of metal reportedly penetrated the eye bell.
The Christian Conscience is the sermon topic for the morning worship by Rev. John L. Taylor, pastor of the Methodist church. In the evening he speaks on An Appetite for Good News. Sunday school and Epworth League meet as usual.
Rev C F Transue of the Church of the Nazarene will preach Sunday morning May 29. Evangelistic services will be led by the pastor at evening services. Friends and church members are invited to attend these services.
Rev D D Ellis of the Presbyterian church will preach Sunday morning May 29 on Balshazzar's Feast. The evening worship hour will feature a sermon titled Post-Resurrection Power by Ellis.
Rev Milner of the Baptist church preaches Sunday morning on All Things Are Yours and in the evening on The Gospel of Christ. Sunday school and Baptist Training Union services will be held as usual.
Bishop Wm. Scarlett, Episcopal Bishop of the St. Louis district, will preach at the Methodist church here at 3 30 o'clock Sunday afternoon. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend the services.
Memorial services will be held Sunday in all departments of the Christian church under Rev. R. S. Rains. The Lord's Supper will be observed at morning worship as the greatest memorial. A minister Roll Call led by Ray Duncan will feature incidents from ministers' lives. The evening service after the Christian Endeavor meeting will be patriotic with a sermon on "Freedom" for all soldiers of all Wars.
St Francis Xavier Catholic Church announces Sunday masses at 7:30 and 9:30 a m and daily masses at 7:30 a m led by Pastor Rev John J ONeill.
The Church of Christ offers Bible study at 9 45 a m and 11 a m preaching. A song service precedes the 10 45 a m sermon and a Bible study is scheduled for 45 Wednesday night.
Church of God announces Sunday school at 9:30 a m preaching at 11 a m and 730 p m prayer service at 730 Friday night V L B meets Tuesday and Friday evenings led by Pastor E R Pulliam at 17 West Kendall Street.
The Ebert Kready Missionary Society of the Methodist church will gather only on the third Thursday in June July and August. The next meeting is announced for June 16.
Mrs. I W Sidwell and children Miss Alma and Dr Wm Sidwell depart this afternoon for St Louis to spend several days. Dr Sidwell's office in the McCoy Tanner building will be closed while he is away.
Vacation Church School at the Presbyterian church will begin Monday June 6 announced by Rev D D Ellis pastor. Registration date will be announced soon.
Young people may register Monday morning May 30 at 8 45 for Daily Vacation Bible School at the Church of the Nazarene. Sessions run each morning for two weeks from 8 45 to 10 43. Superintendent Mrs C F Transue is assisted by Mesdames Carroll Johnson Irwin Poe Bartholomew and Miss Transue.
The Co-Workers Society of the Methodist church will hold a social meeting next Tuesday May 31 at Mrs E J Keith’s home. A covered dish luncheon will be served on the lawn before the social hour. This will be the last meeting of the society until fall.
The L A W Class of the Christian church will meet Tuesday night May 31 at the home of Mrs Jim Turner on South Kingshighway. Mrs Claude Turner will assist in entertaining the group.
Mrs. A J Matthews dies after two week illness of dysentery in Boone County Hospital Columbia Mo. She resided near Portageville and was 76. Funeral in Sikeston with Rev John L Taylor. interment Sikeston City Cemetery. Survived by husband A J Matthews and children including Mabel Baker, Leonard McMullin, and Mary Payne.
Southern's Sunday lesson for May 29 1938 uses Daniel 1 8 16 19 20 and 1 Corinthians 9 24 27 to argue self control and temperance. The author contrasts Nebuchadnezzar and Hitler, praises Daniel's diet reform and diplomacy, and urges readers to apply self discipline in speed filled modern life.
A fragment argues that neither a drinker nor a powerful automobile operator can be trusted to exercise self control on crowded highways. It reflects concern over the dangers of alcohol consumption and reckless driving on public roads.
Rev E W Milner returned from the Southern Baptist Convention annual session in Richmond with next year’s meeting set for Oklahoma City. Dr L R Scarbrough of Fort Worth was elected president. Sixteen Young Woman's Auxiliary members met at Miss Freda Lankford's to hear Edna Hedden read Following in His Train.
The Herald announces Walter Ancell as a candidate for Constable of Richland Township Scott County and John Hobbs as a candidate for Sheriff of Scott County, both subject to the Primary Election on August 2, 1938.
Leo J. Pfefferkorn runs for re election as clerk of the Scott County Circuit Court and H F Kirkpatrick seeks the Recorder of Deeds post, both subject to the August 2 1938 primary election.
The Sikeston Herald announces Co. C. White as Representative in the Missouri General Assembly for Scott County and Co. S. Spencer for Judge of the Probate Court, both subject to the August 2 primary election. Conly L. Purcell also seeks the position of Prosecuting Attorney of Scott County in the same Primary.
Harry C. Watkins Jr. runs as candidate for Clerk of the Scott County Court on August 2 1938. Elmo Taylor is listed as Collector of the Revenue for Scott.
TOM SCOTT runs for the office of Collector of the Revenue in Scott County in the August 1 1838 primary election. FELKER from Company E is listed in the same notice as a candidate or member in the election context.
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