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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1941
Page
16
The 1942 auto models are now on display in Sikeston showrooms. Dealers expect fewer new cars than last year but anticipate meeting actual demand. Cars feature new styling and war era substitute materials, often superior and longer lasting. The Herald previews more features of the new models.
Buick announces 1942 models with 23 variations across six series and six wheelbases. W F Hufstader emphasizes Buick's quality, safety, and progress while highlighting stronger parts, improved bearings, foot parking brakes, improved ventilation, and a new heating system designed for comfort in all conditions.
Hundreds of automobile licenses are sold daily at the Lair Mattingly Service Station as renewals for two year permits become necessary. Most permits issued in 1939 under a state law are now expiring and renewals require a 25 cent fee with in person signatures.
Members of the Woman's Missionary Union of the Baptist church will attend an associational meeting at Fornfelt on Tuesday October 14. Mrs A M Jackson president of the local union announced plans at the regular meeting of the W M A held at the Sikeston church Wednesday.
Walton Williams Motor Co displays the 1942 Ford line with three models the Super De Luxe De Luxe and Economy Special. Cars feature a low wide grille recessed head lamps streamlined fenders leather and cloth upholstery two tone interiors widened wheel track redesigned springs hydraulic shocks and advanced ventilation. A V-8 or advanced six cylinder engine yields 90 horsepower and improved acceleration and climbing.
After twenty nine years the Malone Park band stand receives a new red roof. Contractor C. G. Zeigenhorn leads the project. A new ceiling may be added later.
A Sikeston report lists remodeling at the Dr and Mrs W A Anthony home on North street with a front porch removal and a new small second porch. At the city hall the second floor State laboratory work is complete and painters start. Four new council seats will replace long used ones, similar to those at Miner Baptist church. Sikeston General Hospital adds a nurses’ room by converting the old garage, and the former smoke house is now an isolation room.
Dr. A A Mayfield and Dr. E J Neinstedt traveled to Cape Girardeau to join the Southeast Missouri Medical Association's 65th annual session at the Colonial Tavern. President Dr. J H Cochran led the event with Dr Edwin C Cope taking charge as president elect. Lt Col W L Gist spoke on features of the physically unfit for military service in Missouri.
Chrysler announces a redesigned 1942 line with the Spitfire engine across Royal Windsor Saratoga New Yorker and Crown Imperial models. Highlights include new front grille bumper fenders and dashboard upgrades plus safety features and tailored trim options for extensive luxury and performance. The release notes a vast growth in life insurance policies backed by the Institute of Life Insurance as context.
A compact item notes readers are advised to trust the Herald for news coverage. The brief urges reliance on the paper as a source of current reporting and local updates.
Tuesday night about forty Sikeston Chamber members met at Palace Cafe and heard Bob Gisburg of the Missouri State Fire Prevention Association on Fire Prevention Week. City fire chief Milburn Arbaugh led the session with Sikeston volunteers present from the fire department. The group lauded local newspapers for National Newspaper Week support and announced details for Christmas decorating plans and a scrap aluminum drive aiding war aircraft production.
Twenty nine Scott county men will report for active military service under the Selective Service Act on Monday October 20. The men to fill this call have not yet been selected but will be notified during the coming weekend. Additional draft calls are planned for November 10, December and January. Questionnaires have been mailed to 2900 of the county’s registered men with roughly 1600 yet to receive the preliminary to actual drafting.
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