Scouters Plan Wider Program For Sikeston District
Twenty scouters met at Palace Cafe with District Chairman J E Robinson presiding. Frank Chase outlined a five year plan to raise Cub and Scout membership from 1300 to 5000, noting 26 000 area boys aged 9 to 18 and 17 000 in rural districts. Nootz will train in New Jersey then operate from Sikeston, visiting Perryville Cape Girardeau Charleston and Sikeston districts. Camp Lewallen expects 403 scouts for a six week encampment June 9 to July 28 with low cost options for some leaders.
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Sikeston
Palace Cafe
J. E. Robinson
Frank Chase
Harold Nootz
Nootz
Chase
Mendham
New Jersey
Perryville
Cape Girardeau
Charleston
Camp Lewallen
St. Francis River
Wickham Named as New Supply Officer for 140th Infantry
Lieut H F Wickham of Sikeston was chosen to succeed Major Tanner C Dye as supply officer of the 140th Infantry Missouri National Guard at a regimental officers meeting last night. Dye recently promoted to plan and survey officer, Wickham longtime Sikeston resident and former Cape Girardeau police chief, is also a Troop E State Highway Patrol member. Col H E Dudley, Lieut Col H E Roper, Major W E G Graham, Major T C Dye, Capt Willard Russell, Lieut Francis Pfeffer and guest Col F M Armstrong attended with discussion on Sabine River maneuvers and other military matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Wickham
Sikeston
Tanner C. Dye
140Th Infantry
Missouri National Guard
Dye
Lieut. Wickham
State Highway Patrol
Cape Girardeau
H. E. Dudley
H. E. Roper
Bernie
W. E. G. Graham
Caruthersville
T. C. Dye
Willard Russell
Hayti
Francis Pfeffer
Large Volume Of Mail At Local Post Office
Sikeston post office reports a busy day on May 23 with 423 Sikestonians buying stamps 865 people at general delivery 123 parcel post packages and 102 money orders. First class mail 193 pounds received and 196 pounds dispatched. Officials seek an extra clerk and later hours to 11 pm. staff names listed.
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Randol Wilson
Pleas M. Malcolm
Mr. Wilson
C. C. Cummins
John Wood
Roy Wagner
Frank Sibley
Harry Young
Lewis Flewelling
John Edwards
Willard Mount
L. E. Ford
L. J. Langley
Robert Struwe
Jess Chapman
Eli Williams
Frank Dye
Chris L. Francis
Perfect Water Supplies Rated In Texas Cities
More than seventy Texas cities have water supplies rated as perfect by state inspectors. The designation reflects safety and quality levels across municipal systems, signaling strong public health protections and robust infrastructure.
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Texas
Memorial Day address honors fallen with enduring ideals
Rev. C H Morton of Cape Girardeau urged that the principles behind the nation’s fight endure, saying the dead earned a continuation of life. Sikeston’s Memorial Day event drew many, featuring a parade from Malone Park, veterans groups, high school bands, and a Civil War veteran's brief talk. Major Tanner Dye hosted ceremonies at the cemetery with invocations, music, a salute by Company K, and Taps by C C Cummins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Morton
First Presbyterian Church of
Cape Girardeau
Sikeston
Morton
Malone Park
Tanner Dye
Sikeston High School
Missouri National Guard
Henry Meldrum
American Legion
Sons of the Legion
Paul Slinkard
Billy” Briggs
Gettysburg
C. F. Transue
Church of the Nazarene
Company K
C. C. Cummins
Engineers Form Southeast Missouri Chapter Sunday
L F Beckett of Sikeston was elected secretary treasurer and Earl Schultz of Cape Girardeau was named president of the Southeast Missouri Chapter of the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers. C C Redman of Kennett as vice president. directors include Glenn Leutje, T E Moore, Guy B Fasken, Felix Robbins, Harl Johnson, Fred Williams. Seventy four engineers attended the district dinner with meetings monthly and the next gathering planned for June 22 in Poplar Bluff. L E Pettus of the St Louis Street and Sewer Department was the main speaker, joined by A H Baum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Beckett
Sikeston
Southeast Missouri
Missouri Society of Professional Engineers
Palace Cafe
Earl Schultz
Cape Girardeau
C. C. Redman
Kennett
Glenn Leutje
T. E. Moore
Guy B. Fasken
Delta
Felix Robbins
New Madrid
Harl Johnson
Farmington
Fred Williams
Poplar Bluff
L. E. Pettus
St. Louis
Red Cross Drives for Refugee Funds in Sikeston
Sikeston has raised about half of its 500 dollar quota for European war refugee relief. Harry Harty, Scott County Red Cross chairman, reported this morning. The drive, led by Mrs. Grover Baker, relies on voluntary contributions backed by solicitation letters. Ancell was first in Scott county to subscribe, with Benton next and over-subscribing by sixty percent.
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Sikeston
Harry Harty
Scott County Red Cross Committee
Grover Baker
Ancell
Scott County
Benton
Weather notes for Southeast Missouri in June
As June begins, cool nights require coats and blankets in Southeast Missouri. The past week saw a low of 49 degrees on Saturday and a high of 83 on Tuesday, with .97 inches of rain. Forecast calls for continued fair skies and rising temperatures into the weekend.
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Missouri
Sikeston Wins 1941 Southeast Drummers Convention
Sikeston was chosen as the 1941 meeting place for the Southeast Missouri Drummers Association after a close vote over Poplar Bluff. L. B. Heslop of St Louis became president, with L. M. Hollenbeck Sikeston as vice president and other officers elected. Sikeston’s float won third in the parade earning $10, and Miss Sikeston Betty Jane Taylor rode on the pink, white and blue float. The 1941 convention ends as Rolla and Cape Girardeau are noted contenders.
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Sikeston
Southeast Missouri Drummers’ Association
Cape Girardeau
C. H. Denman
Sikeston Herald
Milburn Arbaugh
R. A. Harper
James A. Mccabee
Lyman Gross
Poplar Bluff
Rolla
L. B. Heslop
St. Louis
Harry Putnam
L. M. Hollenbeck
B. M. Seidler
Oscar B. Hill
Webster Groves
Ernie C. Dunn
Chambers of Commerce
Betty Jane Taylor
Ozarks
Charleston
Judge Kel ly Bans Removal Of Stockpens In Sikeston
Judge Frank Kelly of Scott county circuit court issued a temporary writ preventing Sikeston city from removing stockpens on Highway 61 amid Ward Four residents claims of nuisance and health risk. A August term hearing will decide permanent disposition.
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Ward Four
Frank Kelly
Scott County Circuit Court
Sikeston
Highway 61
Scott County Court
Record of US auto production since 1900
About 78,000,000 motor cars have been produced in the United States since 1900, reflecting a century of industrial growth and consumer demand. The figure indicates the scale of the American automotive industry and its impact on economy and society over generations.
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United States
Memorial Services For Scott County Featured Speaker
Memorial service to honor Scott County veterans takes place Sunday at two o'clock in the Benton natural amphitheatre with Prof. True Taylor of State Teachers College as principal speaker. The 140th Infantry Band under Lieut. Oscar T. Honey will perform. a loudspeaker will aid attendees. In case of rain the event moves to the community building. Gold star mothers are especially invited.
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True Taylor
State Teachers College
Cape Girardeau
Benton
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Daughters of the American Revolution
140Th Infantry Band
Chaffee
Missouri
Crack Military Band
Oscar T. Honey
A. P. Haw
W. C. Craig
St. Ambrose Church
Chaffee Music
140Th Infantry
Reading
Viola Moore
Easter Wedding Announces Marriage in Paducah Ky
Mr and Mrs Randol Wilson announced their marriage solemnized in Paducah Kentucky March 17 at Rev Smiths residence. Mrs Wilson formerly Miss Della Jewell Sadler daughter of Clyde Sadler of near Benton. Mr Wilson serves as assistant postmaster in Sikeston.
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Randol Wilson
Paducah
Rev. Smith
Presbyterian Church
Market Prices in Sikeston for Farm Commodities
Sikeston markets list for wheat No 2 at 82 cents per bushel corn white No 2 at 70 cents per bushel corn yellow No 2 at 63 cents per bushel hens at 6 12 cents per pound ducks 6 cents per pound stag roosters leghorns and geese all at 6 cents per pound each.
Allied Armies Trapped by German Forces
A World War II era report details Allied forces losing the Battle of Flanders as Dunkerque is fortified as a last sea escape port. King Leopold surrenders, halving Allied troops on the front. Germans push toward Paris amid city fighting and burning Dunkerque. In the U S, a National Defense Commission begins public work with members from steel, auto, labor, farming, rail, finance, and consumer groups. Mrs G A Dempster travels to Sparta Illinois for graduation. returns with Mr and Robert Dempster.
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Flanders
Dunkerque
France
Leopold
England
Germany
Paris
British Isles
United States
Congress
National Defense Commission
Roosevelt
Edward R. Stettinius Jr
United States Steel
Wm. S. Knudsen
General Motors
Sidney Hillman
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Chester C. Davis
Federal Reserve Board
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Ralph Budd
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Leon Henderson
The
Securities Commission
Miss Harriet Elliott
University of Carolina
Sikeston Hosts Massive Army Troop Movement
Sikeston welcomed 1200 soldiers and 350 trucks from the Second U S Infantry and later 2000 more from the Eleventh U S Infantry as they bivouacked at the airport east of the city Memorial Day. The units traveling from Georgia Louisiana Texas and Mississippi camped overnight and will disperse to Fort Knox Chicago and Michigan after fueling and a regimental serenade. Local officers and National Guard leaders met their arrival and a two and a half hour conference followed.
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United States Army
Sikeston
U. S. Infantry
Georgia
Louisiana
Texas
Mississippi
Fort Benjamin
Harrison
Ind
Walnut Ridge
Ark
F. M. Armstrong
Sheridan
Fort Brady
Fort Wayne
Mich
Fort Sheridan
Ill
Mississippi River
Cairo
Little Rock
Poplar Bluff
Col. Armstrong
Farm Workers Confronted by Inadequate Wage Scale
A survey shows cotton choppers in Southeast Missouri offered 1.00 dollars per day plus board by large planters, 1.25 by smaller ones, with WPA and State Employment Service coordinating to supply Missouri labor. About 9000 certified WPA workers in seven counties may be reassigned to private work if fair wages and conditions prevail, as WPA employment remains low.
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Missouri
State Employment Service
Works Projects Administration
G. B. Snider
Farmington
WPA
Scott
Stoddard
Mississippi
New Mad
Rid
Butler
Pemiscot
Dunklin
Snider
WEA
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Scouters
Wickham
RED Cross Drive For Refugee Funds
Sikeston Markets
Defense Commission
G. A. Dempster
Sparta
Sparta High School
Baldwin
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