Electric cooperative wins Rural Electrification funds
Washington allocates 850000 dollars to the Scott New Madrid Mississippi Electric Cooperative enabling about 3000 of 4000 applicants in Southeast Missouri to receive electricity. Manager H M Zarkor and district officials campaigned in Washington for the funds, aiming to improve farm homes barns and yards with better lighting and reduced toil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Scott-New Madrid-Mississippi Electric Cooperative
Rural Electrification Administration
H. M. Zarkor
District Electric Cooperative
Scott
Special election on park levy in Sikeston
The Sikeston Chamber of Commerce sponsors a special election next Tuesday to approve a small tax for maintaining and improving city parks and parkways. It covers election expenses, urges voter support, and notes the city treasury cannot cover these park needs now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sikeston
Sikeston Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
A Good Investment in Sikeston Public Playgrounds
Public playgrounds in Sikeston offer supervised play for children this summer, promising dividends in better conduct and safer, constructive activity. The piece argues every community benefits when youths have access to supervised spaces and support from civic leaders and citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sikeston
Kansas City Sets Its Own Driver License Rules
Kansas City officials act to require familiarity with local traffic laws for applicants. The move arises from Missouri’s absence of statewide license prerequisites. Officials aim to ensure drivers in the city understand local regulations and drive safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Kansas City
Judge Bowman Injured in Car Crash Near Jackson
Judge W C Bowman sustained severe facial bruising after his Ford collided with a truck at the Highways 25 and 61 intersection on the south edge of Jackson. He was briefly unconscious, treated locally in Jackson, then returned home to Sikeston. Bowman plans to quit driving aged about 89, noting a long motor-vehicle career since 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Bowman
Jackson
Wilbur Bowman
Bowman
Sikeston
Judge Bowman
Eula Shanks
Wayne Bess
Highway 61
Keith Bess
Margie Riley
New Madrid
Keith
Matthews Lane
North Street
Charles Simpson
Northwest Street
Jack Turner
Final Preparations for Mobile X Ray
Surveys abroad reveal many chest diseases and cancers detectable only by X ray. About 1 percent of people have chest conditions needing attention, so early screening could save lives and prevent long illnesses. Tuberculosis risks, spread to families, and the need for X rays to confirm presence are stressed. early detection and treatment improve outcomes. tuberculosis deaths are high, with modern treatment reducing work time lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
K-ray
Kansas City Drivers Praised as Safe Guides
City residents could become good teachers for learner drivers, as those who can safely operate a car in Kansas City should be able to drive it anywhere. The passage emphasizes responsible driving and sharing skills with others learning to guide motor vehicles.
Death of former Sikeston businessman James E Smith Sr
James Emory Smith Sr a former Sikeston businessman and city official died this morning in Barnes Hospital St Louis after a long illness from carcinoma He was 78 His body will arrive in Sikeston tomorrow and lie in state at Albritton Funeral Home until Saturday afternoon funeral services will be held there and interment in City Cemetery He was born in Sikeston educated there and at Christian Brothers College He married Julia Collier in 1902 and had four children William Rex Emory Collier of St Louis Evelyn Cook of Oklahoma City and a son in law Mr Don Cook He survived by three nephews a niece and several grandchildren. He worked in real estate with his brother C M Smith for over 25 years and helped develop drainage systems in Southeast Missouri He served many years on the Sikeston city council The family later moved to St Louis
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Emory Smith
Sikeston
Barnes Hospital
St. Louis
Albritton
Mr. Smith
Charles and
Elizabeth Smith
Christian Brothers College
St Louis
Julia Collier
J. H. Collier
Bertrand
William Rex
Emory and Collier
St.Louis
Don
Evelyn) Cook
Oklahoma City
Okla
Charles
Caleb
Alfred
Morehouse
Marjorie Sheppard
Memphis
Smith
C. M. Smith
Missouri
Smith Real Estate
Davey Plumbing Company
Center and
Stoddard Streets
Catholic Parochial School
Death of Former Sikeston Resident T W Hoskins
News comes of the death of T W Hoskins of Slater Missouri a former Sikeston resident thirty years ago He worked in the Scott County Milling Company office before moving to Slater Hoskins died at his Slater home yesterday Funeral services are set for tomorrow afternoon He is survived by a daughter Mrs L E Mitchell of Slater
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Hoskins
Slater
Sikeston
Scott County Milling Company
Hoskins
L. E. Mitchell
Rites Held Sunday for Morehouse Man Walter C Crawford
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Baptist church in Gray Ridge for Walter C. Crawford 75 who died at his Morehouse home the prior Friday Rev Jones officiated with interment in Essex cemetery Taylor service The Kentucky born Crawford born April 22 1873 had lived in Morehouse nine years after moving from Oregon He is survived by his widow Flora May Crawford two sons Freeman Crawford of Riverdale North Dakota and Forrest P Crawford of Arvada California and two step sons
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Gray Ridge
Walter C. Crawford
Morehouse
Jones
Essex
Taylor
Mr. Crawford
Kentucky
Oregon
Flora May Crawford
Freeman Crawford
Riverdale
N. D
Forrest P. Crawford
Arvada
Calif
Sikeston Kiwanis News Presents Mobile X-ray Clinic Plan
Kenneth Grubb of Missouri Public Health discusses statewide chest disease diagnosis via a traveling X-ray laboratory, set to visit Scott county soon. Anyone over 15 urged to clinic for X rays. results sent to individuals with physician referrals if infection is indicated. George W. Kirk outlines a proposed mill tax to fund parks, cemeteries, and playgrounds, urging Sikeston citizens to vote in the June 1 special election, city costs covered with aid from other groups. A Memorial Day service is planned for tomorrow’s Hotel Dunn meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Grubb
Division of Public Health
Missouri
Scott County
George W. Kirk
Sikeston
Hotel Dunn
Springlike temperatures persist with mild week
This week saw higher temperatures than the prior week with a springlike pattern. The high reached 83 degrees last Sunday and the low 52 degrees last Saturday. This morning’s reading was 53 degrees. The forecast calls for generally fair conditions and little temperature change in the near term.
Died At Miner Was Sikeston Real Estate Agent C B Watson
Sikeston real estate agent C B Watson aged 63 died at his Miner home after weeks of illness. He had recently left Missouri Baptist Hospital Memphis and had lived in Sikeston for 25 years after moving from Villa Ridge Illinois. He is survived by his widow Grace and two stepsons, plus siblings and four sisters. Funeral services were held at the Miner Baptist church with Rev. Midfield and Rev. Chastaine officiating. interment Memorial Park cemetery. Active pallbearers listed. honorary pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland B. Watson
Sikeston
Miner
Mr. Watson
Missouri Baptist Hospital
Memphis
Watson
Villa Ridge
Grace Watson
Ralph Moore
L. H. Moore
C. W. Smoot
Thos. Aldrich
Beulah
Himara Watson
Lakeland
Fla
Roy Masterson
Raymond Ford
Harold Lewis
Byron Wyman
Charles Krauss
A. B. Bailey
Ben O. Matthews
M. C. Mill
Jesse Downs
Robert Dempster
J. S. Wallace
EB. R. Jarvis
Funeral for Mrs Fadler Held in Sikeston
Funeral services were held at Concordia Lutheran church in Sikeston for Mrs Etta Robinson Fadler 70 wife of J F Fadler of Diehlstadt following a several months illness Rev Earl Weis led the rites Interment was in Patton cemetery Albritton service She was born January 12 1878 at Patton and moved with her husband to Sikeston in 1920 later living near De Soto and Diehlstadt Survived by her husband three sons two daughters two brothers and eight grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concordia Lutheran Church
Sikeston
Etta Robinson Fadler
J. F. Fadler
Diehlstadt
McMullin
de Soto
Fadler
Luther Fadler
Alliance
Lawrence Fadler
Flint
Mich
Lester Fadler
Fisk
Funeral Held Tuesday for Matthews Farmer Albert I Stobaugh
Albert I Stobaugh 64 a Matthews area farmer died Sunday at home after a illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Christian church in Matthews with Rev. Hercel Yates officiating. Interment followed in Matthews cemetery. He was born December 1883 in Polk county Arkansas and lived in Matthews 20 years. Survived by widow Nora a son Olen seven daughters and two brothers and two sisters with several relatives listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert I
Stobaugh
Matthews
Christian Church
Hercel Yates
Mr. Stobaugh
Polk County
Ark
Nora Stobaugh
Olen Stobaugh
Ethel Kennedy
Parma
Bertha Gipson
Sikeston
Geraldine Montgomery
Aledo
Til
Alene Givens
O. C. Calbert
Little Rock
Betty June McCall
Canaloa
Ola Parrish
Appleton, Ark
John Stobaugh
Connie Stobaugh
Oxnard
Calif
Jerusalem, Ark
Rites Held for Mrs Anna Quirey In Black Ford Ky
Mrs Anna Belle Quirey 83 died at her sister Emma Crowell’s home 122 Trotter St Sikeston after infirmities. Born Aug 31 1865 Marion Ky she resided Sikeston four years. Survived by sisters W R Heath Sikeston Frances Gass M A Truitt Marion Ky and brother G B Ritch Blytheville Ark. Funeral held yesterday at Black Ford Baptist Church Rev John King officiating. Interment Black Ford cemetery with Welsh service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Belle Quirey
Emma Crowell
Trotter Street
Quirey
Marion, Ky
Sikeston
Crowell
W. R. Heath
Frances Gass
M. A. Truitt
G. B. Ritch
Blytheville, Ark
Baptist Church
Black Ford
John King
Sike s Ton Boy Graduates From Chattanooga School
William L. Dudley son of Col and Mrs Harry E Dudley received his high school diploma at Baylor Military School Chattanooga Tenn He was cadet major of the military unit and played on the undefeated 1947 football squad He earned the Hubert Stagmaier Military Trophy Senior Short Story Trophy Headmasters Award and led the Senior Honor Council His parents and sister attended graduation and planned a brief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Dudley
Harry E. Dudley
Baylor Military School
Chattanooga
Tenn
Hubert Stagmaier
Round Table
Kliff Klan
Billy
Harry Dudley
Sikeston
Leslie T. White
Wilmington
N. C
Col
Dudley
White
New Supervisor for Training Establishments Named
Ray Evans of Rolla has taken duties as supervisor for establishments in this district employing veterans for on the job training. He joins the Missouri Board of Education and succeeds Melvin Miller who resigned. Evans will be at the headquarters in the postoffice building each Friday. Territory includes New Madrid, Mississippi and Scott counties. Evans previously worked for the Veterans Administration in Rolla as training officer for three years before May 15. Miller will move to Colorado with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Evans
Rolla
Evans
Board of Education
State of
Seybold Reports 20 Vet Contacts Here
George E. Seybold veteran contact representative cites an average of 20 daily contacts during the full Tuesday and half Wednesday service for Sikeston area veterans via the Cape Girardeau office. He notes few visits to the local office since closure, but mail inquiries rise with a growing case load for hospitalization and outpatient treatment. World War I veteran inquiries are increasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Seybold
Sikeston
Cape Girardeau
Seybold
Softball Fans to Be Well Seated at SEMO Invitational
Softball fans attending the five day Southeast Missouri invitational tournament opening Monday night will find ample seating. Paul Cannon, general chairman, says new bleachers with about 10000 seats have been built to solve the usual crowded seating issue for this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Cannon
Cannon
Ford Truck Preview Attended by Walton and Williams
Walton and Williams Motor Co. owners Herb Walton and Ralph Williams attended a dealers preview of the new 1949 Ford trucks in Chicago on Tuesday. They were accompanied by Ford dealer Albert Goodin of East Prairie and returned home last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Walton
Ralph Williams
Walton and Williams Motor Co
Chicago
Albert Goodin
Ford
East Prairie
Delegates Named for Ninth District Federated Club Meeting
At a special meeting of the Woman's Club executive board held at Mrs. E J Nien stedts home delegates were chosen to represent the club at the Ninth District Federated Women's Clubs meeting in Jackson on June 9. Delegates are Mrs B F Blanton Mrs Arch Russell and Mrs Joe Munger with alternates Mrs R D Mow Mrs J M Pitman and Mrs T J McNeely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
E. J. Nienstedt
Federated Women's Clubs
Jackson
B. F. Blanton
Arch §. Russell
Joe Munger
R. D. Mow
J. M. Pitman
T. J. McNeely
Legion Auxiliary Poppy Sale Planned By Post 114
The Auxiliary to American Legion Post 114 will conduct poppy sales tomorrow and Saturday under Mrs. Herb Walton. Girl and Boy Scouts assist from the same headquarters in distributing Legion poppies made by hospitalized veterans injured in service, similar to VFW poppies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Post 114
Herb Walton
Legion
County hospital project to get federal grant
Kennett Dunklin county will receive 200000 dollars from the Federal Government to aid the construction of a new 600000 dollar county hospital here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennett — Dunklin County
Births in Sikeston April list of newborns and parents
Sikeston district records list April births with parent names including Rita Lee daughter of Charles and Betty Arbaugh and Joyce Elaine daughter of Hoytt and Hazel Berry among many others. The notice invites physicians to report additional births to the local registrar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Health Department
Births
Sikeston
Rita Lee
Charles
Betty Arbaugh
Joyce Elaine
Hoytt
Hazel Berry
Willard Thurman
Willard
Clara Beeson
Troy
Walter
Hegiale Bowden
Milton Alen
Henry
Aloreda Brashears
Bonnie Carrol
Carroll
Bonnie Clements
Carolyn Sue
Paul
Delores Cravens
Bonnie Sue
Bond
Winona Griffin
Katherine Anne
William
Mary Hahs
Willie Joe
Willie
Carleen Harrington
Lonnie Allen
John
Virginia Harris
Margaret Ann
George
Charlene Hubbard
Wayne Adramn
Horace
Deioma Hulehan
Marion
Frances Johnson
Bradley “Ay
Argel
Freddie Kellett
Linda Jo
Rose Lett
Howard Rulin
Elisha
Bunny McGee
Linda Faye
James
Hazel Manley
Donna Sue
Claud
Evelyn Mast
Charlotte Ann
Grady
Mary Mills
Lee Andrew
Lottie Nabors
Michael DeWayne
Francis
LaVern Norman
John Edward
Donald
Joy Ann Pasaka
Karen Sue
Jewell Price
Reba Faye
Audis
Vaudie Roberts
Sherry Ann
Malinda Smith
Marvin Ray
Lena Thomas
Dorella
Nathaniel
Lucille Tounsell
Linda Sue
Ollie
Grace White
Margie Sue
Alvie
Mary Williams
Obituary list of several residents and relatives
A list of names including Odie Mae Bell Nellie Jane Estes Donald Melvin Parks Dorzala Townsend John Black Chaffee Josephine Brenneisen Fornfelt George Wesley Nunn Chaffee Loomes Elden Pirtle Jr Pain ton Lucy Katherine Roberts Van cuser Robert Valentine Verhoff Illinois Leon Warfield Cape Girardeau David Washington Wheeler Morley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odie Mae Bell
Nellie Jane Estes
Donald Melvin Parks
Dorzala Townsend
Others
John Black
Chaffee
Josephine Brenneisen
Fornfelt
George Wesley Nunn
Loomes Elden Pirtle Jr
Painton
Lucy Katherine Roberts
Vancuser
Robert Valentine Verhoff
Illino
Leon Warfield
Cape Girardeau
David Washington Wheeler
Morley
Lions Club Meeting At Dunn Hotel
Thirty six members attended the luncheon meeting of the Sikes ton Lions Club held at the Dunn Hotel yesterday. Keith Collins, vice president, presided during the brief business meeting in the absence of president Herb Walton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sikeston Lions Club
Dunn Hotel
Keith Collins
Herb Walton
State Seed and Grain Show To Be Staged
The State Seed and Grain Show will be staged with attendance from several counties. Balanced farming agents W. B. Lee and Leon M. Lane, plus Extension staff H. C. Decker and John E. Brown, were present with observers from New Madrid, Mississippi, and Stoddard counties. Officers and directors for the next year will be elected during the annual meeting, with J. S. Kevil of the C. F. McMullin Estate noted as a current director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Lee
Leon M. Lane
Scott County Farm Bureau
H. C. Decker
John E. Brown
Herbert Rolf
Dola York
Fred Geske
Carl QO. Luper
New Madrid County
W. H. Haslauer
Wendell Choate
R. Q. Brown
Mississippi County
Stoddard County
C. C. Rannells
Bert Robbins
Clard Quick
Harold Lemar
James Taylor
G. I
Association
J. S. Kevil
C. F
Ralph Tucker Declared Democratic Candidate for Associate Judge
The Herald announces Ralph Tucker as a Democratic nominee for Associate Judge of the First District in Scot County, subject to the August 3 1948 general primary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Tucker
Scot County
L. H
Les) Sexton
Scott County
Lawsuit Filed Against L H Sexton in Scott County
A brief legal docket item lists L H Les Sexton from the First District of Scott County as a party in a civil action. Details on the suit, including the court and nature of claims, are not provided in the fragment.
Early Malcolm and Joe Anderson Seek Scott County Sheriff Nomination
Two Democratic candidates for Scott County sheriff announce primary bids. Early Malcolm seeks renomination subject to the August 3 1948 primary. Joe Anderson also runs for the Democratic nomination in the same race.
Orville Taylor Nominated for Scott County Coroner
Orville Taylor is nominated for coroner of Scott County and runs subject to voter will in the general primary on August 3 1948.
Clyde Poe in General Primary Election August 3 1948
Voters in Clyde Po e participate in the general primary on August 3 1948. The notice outlines election timing and local polling procedures for residents in the district.
Gilmore Nominated for Missouri Senate District 27
D. W. Gilmore stands as a candidate for nomination in the primary election on August 3 for the 27th Missouri State Senatorial District. Voters are urged to support him as the preferred choice in the upcoming ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Joseph H. Allen Nomination for Congress Tenth District
Joseph H. Allen appears as a candidate nomination for Representative in Congress in the Tenth District subject to the general primary election set for August 3, 1948. The notice lists Allen as a contender in the upcoming party primary and marks the district designation and election date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Allen
Congress
Candidate FELEKER for State Representative in Scott County
Co E. Daddy Feleker seeks the Democratic nomination for State Representative from Scott County subject to the voters at the primary on August 3, 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. E
Daddy) Feleker
Scott County
Alfred A. Halter Nominated for Scott Assessor
The Herald announces Alfred A. Halter as the authorized candidate for Assessor in Scott County. The nomination marks his bid to lead the county assessment office, with details on eligibility and forthcoming formalities.
James S Wallace Seeks Re election as State Representative
James S Wallace runs for re election as State Representative from Scott County on the Democratic ticket subject to voters will at the primary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Wallace
Scott County
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Ward Denman
Clint IL. Denman JR
Clint H. Denman
Malone Avenue
Sikeston, Missouri
Ralaiye
Morehouse Man
Kiwanis Club News
By Bartley R. Schwegiler
C. B. Watson
Mrs. Fadler
Ivy Hentuchky
Anna Quirey
Legion Auxiliary
Sikeston District
Stanley Rudolph
Odin
Myrtle Bain
Perkins
James Ivan
Vera Biggs
Illio
Brenda Sue
Milton
Victoria Bowles
Jenice Ann
Sam
Vergia Branson
Helen Louise
Edith Brown
Betty Sue
Leander
Velma Buckley
Linda Lou
Leroy
Scyvilla Buell
Oran
Brenda Aline
Junior
Altha _Burton
Kewanee
Judith Ann
Madrene Cope
Benton
Fern Ellen
Wayne
Oma Diamond
Dorothy Ann
Herman
Antoinette Dirnberger
Larry Gene
Maud Elfrank
Julian Robert
Bernard
Esther Hann
Larry Dale
Layman
Hattie Hinkle
Vicki Rae
Mary
Lions Club Meeting
Malcolm
Joe Anderson
Orville Taylor
Clyde Poe
D. W. Gilmore
Alfred A. Halter
Charles Baker
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