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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1945
Page
8
Dr G H Presnell, Sikeston physician and long serving mayor, died leaving a legacy of public service. He balanced medicine with civic duty, shaping local politics and district affairs, and set a model of active citizenship for the community.
A Cape Girardeau meeting promotes a plan to form a nine state super region controlled from Washington to replace home state government. Protests voiced in Sikeston by District Attorney Harry Blanton and editor John W. Wolpers oppose federal overreach and urge Missourians to resist moves toward a centralized authority.
The piece urges the Sikes ton city council to call a special election to replace Mayor G. Will Presner who died last Saturday and to allow voters to choose a successor as soon as permitted by law. It also asks the school board to seek a replacement for J. Wm. Foley who recently died.
A column argues European nations resume warfare by intervening in Syria and Lebanon after World War I and French forces return to enforce rule. It notes Syria and Lebanon previously formed independent governments under mandates, with De Gaulle’s troops firing to assert control.
A mother and five children in a western state were killed when a Japanese balloon bomb exploded during a fishing trip. Undersecretary Patterson said the device was found by a child. A warning urged vigilance for home controlled balloons.
The War Production Board raised annual construction and alteration limits for civilian work, allowing five times more activity without special approval. One family homes rise from 200 to 1000 dollars, factories from 6000 to 25000, with new caps for two and three family houses and farm barns. Irrigation or drainage schemes serving multiple farms now capped at 1000 dollars. Lumber and materials restrictions remain.
Ontario's Dionne quintuplets Annette Cecile Emille Marie and Yvonne marked their eleventh birthday May 28. for the first time they wore long evening gowns at a concert party attended by the Olive Dionne family. The twelve Dionnes appeared in a concert and gifts included three bicycles due to rationing.
The City of London council voted to award General Eisenhower a sword of honor and the freedom of the city in appreciation of his role in defeating Germany. The gesture reflects high esteem for his wartime leadership and contributions.
A wartime column recalls Theodore Roosevelt urging unity as roving danger tests democracy. The piece honors torchbearers at home and abroad, noting how families, mothers, fathers, wives, and sweethearts keep faith with front-line soldiers while Roosevelt and Grant-like resolve drive collective effort.
In a 50 minute White House meeting President Truman and former president Herbert Hoover talked about European relief. Hoover, who chaired a 1914 relief commission, urged UN and War Department action to ship food to Europe within two weeks. This was Hoover’s first White House visit since 1933.
The Daily Vacation Bible School at the Baptist church began Monday morning with 130 pupils enrolled. Mrs Jewel Allen leads as principal with 25 assistants including superintendents Mrs L M Standley for Beginners Mrs Ed Seymour for Primary and Mrs Duke Weideman for Juniors. Miss Georgia Houchens plays the piano. Classes run 8 30 to 9 45 each morning and the two week session will continue.
The Selective Service announced a limited number of men under 26 will be inducted even if they fail Army physical requirements. Inductees will perform policing detail or clerical work as physicians select minor defects allow. Calls will be separate from general monthly drafts, with local boards reviewing 4-F cases 18 through 25 for re examination.
In Aachen Germany classes start June 4 the first since Allied occupation with Capt Edmund J Cannon former NYC education board member stating about 700 children ages 6 to 10 will attend four grades higher levels await approval by Allied headquarters Twenty two teachers all non Nazis chosen Subjects include reading arithmetic history and political sciences Textbooks approved by SHAEE are German authored and published before the Nazi rise to power Teachers may not teach Nazi doctrines or militaristic physical culture.
A Mother's Day poem written by Pfe James Hodge Jr while serving with the U S Marine Air Wing since May 1914 is read here as he expresses love and memories from across the ocean to his mother Mrs James Hodge north of Sikeston. The piece also notes War Production Board chairman J A Krug predicting unemployment and reconversion impacts after the war.
Pictures and facts about Scott county men who died in the present World War. Information arrived too late for last week's Herald casualty list.
Action in Italy July 18 1944 reports Sergeant Carter of Oran survived by parents Mr and Mrs Dave Carter and siblings Orville and Lloyd with five Carter sisters. Also listed are P Pershing Hopper killed in New Guinea December 2 1942 after enlisting January 6 1942. Buster Perry died of injuries on Luzon December 27 1944 after enlisting August 3 1945. Vincent Howen Stein killed in action on Iwo Jima March 4 1945, in service since September 1 1942.
Circle No. 2 hosted a May 23 chicken dinner at the local church for members and families. Mrs Horace Coats oversaw arrangements. A 50th anniversary program featured Mrs A R Puckett presenting on Foreign Missions and Mrs B Poage recalling the group's origins. A Congo Station letter was read by Mrs B R Schwegler. Birthday offerings fund Home and Foreign missions, this year sent to Congo.
The annual Cub-Parent picnic will be held next Monday June 4 in the Morley hills. All parents and the thirty-one Cubs in this Pack are requested to attend. T. M. Travelstead is the Cubmaster.
The V V F W Auxiliary will hold a meeting Wednesday evening May 6 at 7 30 at the Odd Fellows hall All members are urged to attend.
The following were admitted to Sikeston General Hospital for medical attention this week: Mrs. John Twitty, Bernice Christopher, Dale Yarbrough, William Deane, and L. Z. Alsup of Sikeston. Glenda Alley, Marehouse, Patsy Presson of Charleston. Mrs. Laverne Doniphon of Kewanee. and Mrs. Dewell Wise of Crowder.
Mr. and Mrs Ned Lowrey of New Madrid welcome a son born May 27 at Sikeston hospital. Mr. and Mrs James New of Lilbourn report a son born May 27 at the local hospital. Mary Lee joins the family of Mr. and Mrs Leo Schade in a Cape Girardeau hospital on May 18. Schade is co publisher of the Jackson Post. Mrs Schade is the former Miss Hontas Lee of Sikeston.
Mrs R. B. Vickrey a former Sikeston resident aged 51 died at her Indianapolis home last Saturday after cancer. Body arrived in Sikeston Tuesday lay in state at Taylor Funeral Chapel then moved to Kennett for Oak Grove cemetery services and burial. Funeral services were held in Indianapolis Baptist church before the body was brought to Sikeston. Survivors include her husband a son Lieut. W. A. Vickrey in the Pacific her parents Mr and Mrs W C Marshall of Riodesot a sister Mrs M C Cope of Sikeston and two brothers J W Marshall of Sikeston and Raymond Marshall of Charleston.
Rev E D Owen at Sikeston City Cemetery Memorial Day address recalls May 1945 as banner month with Mussolini death surrender of Germany battles in Europe and Pacific. He urges remembrance of loved ones, resolve to defend liberty, and honors local veterans in parade and ceremonies. Local groups join including American Legion Veterans groups and Scouts. graves decorated. taps by Betty Cummins.
Miss Betty Jo Heath and Pvt. Robert Mitchell have their engagement announced by the Heath family. Heath, a 1945 graduate active in school activities, and Mitchell, a 1944 high school graduate who attended Washington University and Brookings, is with the Army Air Forces at Sheppard Field Texas. No wedding plans have been set.
Mrs Carne Petifurd announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Laverne Petifurd to James Marey Jr son of Mr and Mrs James Marey of Memphis. The ceremony occurred in Memphis last Sunday night. The newlyweds reside in Memphis where both are employed in defense work.
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