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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1949
Page
15
A brief local notice states publication occurs every Thursday at 119 West Malone Avenue Sikeston Missouri with telephone contacts 74 and 75 for inquiries or submissions.
Sikeston and Southeast Missouri mourn with Cape Girardeau as twenty two people died and many injured or left homeless by last Saturday's devastating storm. Officials urge aid, but warn against sightseers and emphasize bringing material assistance.
Missouri Public Expenditure Survey analysis warns Senate Bill 45 to relax eligibility would raise state costs far beyond $1.5 million to $1.7 million, threaten other services, and likely increase taxes. The report estimates 12,500 more recipients and higher payments, with broader fiscal impacts and a need for a larger budget. Also notes storm reports from Woodriver to Sikeston, and Shanghat falls to Chinese Communists.
Andrew Jackson Gimlin born May 8 1878 near Peach Orchard Arkansas died May 20 1949 at 71 in Sikeston married Effie Welker July 30 1899 member of General Baptist church about 1910 survived by wife son Ivan Gimlin six grandchildren sister Mrs S A Niswonger Parma brother Eugene Gimlin Neelyville funeral Sunday at Tanner Street Church of God with Rev Vernon Guttenfelder burial in Doniphan brief service led by Rev Harold Williams relatives from out of town listed many others attended prior he lived in Doniphan and Sikeston area farmed years
A severe storm battered New Madrid County destroying 21 houses on the Lorwood Plantation owned by the Spitzer family and damaging Parma and Risco. Willie Washington and family escaped with minor injuries. Parma High School suffered extensive damage estimated at 35,000 dollars. The storm disrupted printing at Parma Tribune, damaged local businesses and livestock, including 100 rabbits lost at Avery Brothers’ Marston rabbitry. Total losses projected around 350,000 dollars as residents begin repairs and cleanup. Funeral for Mrs. Katie Boyette noted in Crowder services.
Weekly KSIM on air guide lists daily programs from 6:15 to 11:00 PM with news, music, talks, and highlights. Includes Cards vs Pittsburgh and Cards vs New York games, AP News updates, various musical programs, and a broad roster of local and national show names across morning, afternoon, and evening slots.
Cape Girardeau shifts to cleanup after a severe storm. Red Cross units from St. Louis arrive with blood, plasma, supplies, and a canteen to feed workers. Major Clyde Cox leads the relief effort as National Guardsmen, highway patrol, and utility crews assist. Federal and state officials explore funds for debris removal and municipal repairs while utilities restore service.
A storm that struck New Madrid county last Thursday afternoon hit Fisk first, damaging nearly every house in the eastern Butler county town of 700. Total property loss is about 100000 dollars. About 300 students sheltered in Fisk school basement. no injuries reported, though the school building suffered 20000 dollars in damages including a torn roof and smashed windows.
The Herald notes appeals for clothing and other supplies for Cape Girardeau residents who lost homes and belongings in last Saturday’s storm. R D Clayton offers his auction barn and office to secure help, with Dr. Sample donating an electric kitchen stove bought for 40 dollars from Sikeston General Hospital to replace a lost stove.
A reconsolidated blast across ten central states left 46 dead and 229 injured. Damaged property runs into millions with over 900 houses destroyed. Cape Girardeau suffered 21 deaths and many injuries, while Indiana towns Terre Haute Shelburn and Clay City reported 11 deaths and 47 injuries. Red Cross allocated 500000 for relief.
Ninety seniors are listed as graduates with Barbara Canedy Jay Dowden Richard Lewis Bobbie Scobey Carolyn Wilkinson and Leonard Vaughan among the names. American Legion awards go to Carolyn Wilkinson and John Kendig while Lillian Ancell Hugh Garrison Bobby Crawford and others receive auxiliary and DAR honors. The Rev Vernon Guttenfelder led baccalaureate urging good health habits and godly association as graduates head into life journeys with community involvement and worthy goals. Musical selections included Marche Pontificale Ava Maria and Largo as part of the evening program.
Mr and Mrs Paul Trotter and others will attend the Missouri Military Academy commencement in Mexico next Tuesday. Paul Trotter Jr and Herbert Cathey will graduate. Other Sikeston attendees include Gerald Kellett and Don and Bill Baker, sons of local residents.
A hospital bulletin details patients who underwent surgery last week at Missouri Delta Community Hospital including Kenneth Bird Kewanee Florence Grisham Charleston Travis Ellis Matthews Elizabeth Owens Nellie Winchester George Raymond Tope John D Hux Jr Sikeston Emma Jean Kelley Alice Watson New Madrid Ab Chapel Bell City Milene Edwards Kennett Beatriz Gonzalez Essex Haley Sims Catron Dorothy Parrish Lardyce Smith Morehouse and medical patients this week such as Betty Henderson James W Eisner Lilbourn Mae Council Mary At Will Mary E Little Sikes ton Johnnie McVey Matthews Virginia Carpenter New Madrid Ruth Wigdor Charleston Joseph Hammonds Malden.
Mr and Mrs Mose Davis Bell City have a daughter born May 20. A son born May 20 to Mr and Mrs Royce Weaver Sikes. Mr and Mrs Amos French Point Pleasant Mo have a son born May 20. Born May 21 to Mr and Mrs Pat Yeargain Sikeston a son. Mr and Mrs John Evans Essex are parents of a daughter born May 21. Mr and Mrs J R Reynolds Sikeston have a son born May 22. A son born May 23 to Mr and Mrs Therriel Martin Morley. Mr and Mrs George Worley of ? born May 24. A son born May 24 to Mr and Mrs Russell Jones Sikes. Mr and Mrs Robert Jones Gray Ridge have a daughter born May 25. A daughter born May 26 to Mr and Mrs Don Whistle Sikeston.
Rioting in West Berlin ends with a 45 year old man and a 16 year old youth dead as Brig. Gen. Frank L. Howley demands Soviet railway police withdraw from all American sector stations in Berlin. Police work to quell unrest following ultimatum.
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