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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1949
Page
15
The Sikeston Herald lists Publisher Ward Denman and Contributing Editor Clint H. Denman in the masthead, noting editorial leadership and staff roles for the publication.
A historical note lists publishing schedule at 119 West Malone Sikeston Missouri with Thursday issues and contact numbers. It shows yearly subscriptions for Scott and adjoining counties at $2.00 and $2.50 elsewhere, all strictly in advance. It also records second class matter status entered March 9 1908 at Sikeston post office under the 1879 Act.
A district gathering of the Missouri Press Association was held in Cape Girardeau with 32 attendees, hosted by Mr and Mrs Fred Naeter at the Marquette Hotel. President Stanley Fike and John Hogg led discussions with guest speakers Dean Frank L. Mott and six former presidents. Several editor sons accompanied their fathers, marking the year's first regional meeting with many father son transitions in the industry.
President Truman urges reactivating the wartime USO program to support 242 clubs and service centers. Today USO sustains 150 facilities, funds hospital shows for 700,000 veterans, and seeks public contributions announced via national radio. Scott County USO committee forms with Thomas L. Arnold and M. W. Hamil as co chairs.
Admissions to Delta Community Hospital include Patsy Spurling Levinia Hicks Nina Simmons Otis Robinson and Dennie Bishop from Sikeston plus others from San Antonio Bell City Matthews Morley and Dallas Texas. Births reported over the past week list Alfred Ozment Harold Edwards Emlys Greer Jerry Eakins Don Murchison Harvey Edwards Vance Ingram from Sikeston and additional births to Jones Casmon Dudiey Hedley Hedley Nunn Chariton and Lilbourn residents.
Thirty five men were selected by Col. David E. Harrison for final testing as State Highway Patrol troopers. Six weeks of field training at the State Fair grounds Sedalia Oct 14 to Nov 23. Thirty three will be probationary troopers joining experienced officers. Mrs L S Tickell 89 died September 28 at Morehouse. Funeral in Sikeston Saint Francis Xavier Sat Oct 1. Interment City Cemetery. She was born May 14 1860 in New Madrid County.
The Woman's Civic Club met at the Country Club with about fifty members. President Mrs Keith Collins led a brief business session followed by a program by Mrs Charles Hicks Girl Scout Executive for Cotton Bell Area. Hicks urged leaders for Girl Scout and Brownie troops and the club planned to adopt a troop. Past presidents reviewed club activities since its 12 year origin as the Junior Woman's Club.
Judge M E Montgomery presided over a busy magistrate session at city hall. Many defendants were fined, given jail terms, or both, with several cases moved to circuit court. Notable actions include bond set for Rosie Hays at 1000 and Ivan Stropp's case dismissed.
Forty two Canalou 4-H members leaders and parents attended the achievement program in the high school gym. Maxine Harrison demonstrated ironing a blouse correctly and Wanda Caney showed how to turn a corner seam. A clothing project revue featured Marilyn Mitchell Willie Jean Landers Margie Bixter Alyce Harrison Gertrude Landers and Maxine Harrison. Certificates and pins were awarded to Joan Summers Joan Newman Johnny Hopper Larry Lumsden Nancy Lucy Marilyn Mitchell Willie Landers Betty Jo Smith Peggy Kirtley Manon Powell Helen Jackson Carolyn Drake Betty Newman Mable Wilkerson Shelby Newton Louise Landers Marjorie Bixler Fay Strickland Norman Harrison Wilma Catlett and Wanda Caney. Second year certificates went to Betty Elderbrook and Willie Jean Landers. Third year Silver pins were received by Maxine Harrison and Dovie Jo Kochel.
The Southeast Missouri Teachers Association will honor Lydia Chaney of Sikeston at its annual Cape Girardeau meeting next Friday along with two other district teachers for long service. Chaney, born July 26 1880 in Sikeston, spent most of her life there with three years in Denver and Boulder. She taught forty years in Missouri public schools, thirty-nine in Sikeston, and one year at Webster Groves, and is active in Daughters of the American Revolution Eastern Star Sikeston Methodist Church and local education groups.
A Sikeston Herald piece previews an October 25 performance at the Sikeston Armory by the Eastern Star. William Marsh directs a local cast in Pure As the Driven Snow or A Working Girl's Secret, a stage thriller aimed to evoke the old theatre era. Proceeds fund a proposed new Masonic Temple, staying in Sikeston for the community.
The Newcomers Club met at the Rustic Rock Inn with 35 members. Four new members were admitted: Mrs. James Duke, Mrs. B. M. Schaffer, Mrs. Jim Andrews, and Mrs. John Sentiman. President Mrs. J. W. Bonner led plans for a Christmas party replacing the December meeting, and a rummage sale was tentatively set for Oct 8 with a backup date if rain. Bridge and pinochle followed, with prizes won by Mrs. Lee Proffer and Mrs. Jim Andrews.
At a regular Rotary club meeting Mrs. Callie Burkett speech correctionist for Sikeston schools spoke on speech habits and her work to correct improper speech. Lowell Webb led the program. New member Jim Hoover was welcomed. Next Monday L A Harris will host and present Dr Edward Milligan of Santa Ana who will discuss Coins Used in Biblical Days.
The Beta Sigma Phi Sorority held an International and Get Together day meeting at the Rustic Rock Inn Tuesday evening. Edith Phillips, president, reviewed past presidents and club history while Mrs. Wayne Smith led the history segment. Entertainment was arranged by Mrs. W. O. Dysart and Miss Claise Gimlin with prizes awarded to Mrs. Ramsey Garner, Jeanie Summers, Clais Gimlin, and Carolyn Ray. Guests included Mrs. Ramsey Garner, Mrs. James N. Andrews, Mrs. B. C. Compton, Mrs. Leonard Colley, Imogene Sutton, Katheryn Clark, Geneva Schwab, Jeanie Summers, Carolyn Ray, Mrs. W. C. Reed, Pauline Peopplemeyer and Mrs. Vernon Guttenfelder.
Mr and Mrs Jim Reeves of Morehouse celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with open house at home on Saturday. Ruth Ann Cook Reeves and Jim Reeves, natives of Randolph County Arkansas, married October 1 1899 near Doniphan Missouri. They lived in Suc cess Arkansas and Supply Arkansas before moving to Morehouse 26 years ago. They have two daughters, three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Many relatives attended and gifts were received from relatives unable to attend.
Fire records show Sikeston’s annual calls trending with population growth from 1922’s 27 calls to 1949’s 70 this year. The worst fires include the 1930 Mill A elevator blaze and 1942 Shainberg Store fire. Gross Hotel fire of April 11 this year is being rebuilt as a one story permastone structure. Ernest Dick Tongate dominates fire runs since 1921 and became fire chief in 1947, now assisted by L D Ramsey. equipment upgrades include 300-gallon 1921 pumper, 500-gallon 1935 pumper, and a 500-gallon unit acquired with the airport.
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