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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1940
Page
11
The Sikeston Herald lists Clint H. Denman as publisher and Ward Denman as assistant publisher, with publication every Thursday at 219 West Malone Avenue Sikeston Missouri. It provides old telephones 99 and 900 for contact.
As the November election nears, partisan figures push for straight-ticket voting. Some even claim they would vote for a yellow dog over candidates from the opposing ticket. The Herald questions such rhetoric and its appeal among voters.
The notice sets yearly rates of $1.50 for Scott and neighboring counties and $2.00 elsewhere with terms strictly in advance. It records entry as second class matter March 9, 1908, at Sikeston Missouri post office under the March 3, 1879 act.
Sikeston residents press the Scott county court to add two voting sites to ease general elections. Ward Two saw about a thousand ballots in the recent primary, signaling overburdened boards. Democrats and Republicans jointly back establishing two new precincts west and east of major routes to serve all voters.
The Herald reports ongoing late delivery for Matthews rural route subscribers with papers arriving Saturday or Monday in recent weeks. Appeals to readers to report missed deliveries while investigators seek the postal worker responsible and aim to fix service and assign blame.
A letter from Mr Moore Haw of Charleston, a leading attorney and lifelong Democrat, defends party loyalty and opposes a third term for any U S president. The editor notes Haw places good citizenship above party dictation and remains loyal to his party while criticizing partisan prejudice. Read Haw's letter in full.
The Sikeston Herald notes Franklin D Roosevelt Democratic vice presidential candidate was the principal speaker at a Cape Girardeau rally Monday night with many locals in attendance. Congressman Tom Connally of Texas spoke at Sikeston City Hall on Tuesday afternoon supporting the Democratic campaign. The Southeast Missouri District Fair closed last Saturday evening with ideal weather.
Fifteen years ago on Oct 8 1925 the Hotel Del Rey owner Mr Lawrence said the hotel would not be ready before Nov 1 yet three first floor storerooms would be occupied next week. Civic organization representatives met in the Chamber of Commerce to discuss the sewer hand issue proposal to inform and mobilize for the Oct 20 special election.
The Sunday motion picture prohibition became law this week after Mayor Felker returned the ordinance to the council without his signature. The council had passed it four weeks prior.
The city council awaits engineer plans and approval before inviting bids to construct the municipal light and power plant building in Sikeston. In Miner, a second annual fair showcased products of what was left after the drought, drawing community participation. Supt Roy V Hilise named an all star football team for 1921 to 1920 period including Alfred Joseph Moore Joe Haw Jim Baker Clarence Weekley Carroll Sutton Neal Gilbert Joe Albright Bill Bowman Byron Crain Louis Scott and Dick Swaim.
Five years ago on October 10 1935 the Malone Theatre fully remodeled and enlarged over three months will be formally opened Tuesday night announced by owners Mr and Mrs O W McCutchen and manager Duree Medley The first frosts of the year were recorded this week on nights of the fourth fifth and sixth.
The local gins have produced 737 bales of cotton to date as the season progresses and the crop moves to market at a slow pace.
The city council on Monday night passed an ordinance empowering Mayor Presnell to negotiate an agreement with Missouri Pacific to obtain a ten foot easement off the railroad right of way, enabling the widening of Malone Avenue.
Frank Dye was installed as commander of the American Legion Post during a joint meeting with the American Legion Auxiliary at the clubhouse. Mrs M E Montgomery became Auxiliary president. About 5000 bales of cotton have been ginned, 65 percent of the 1939 crop, with the Sikeston compress running full and 1100 additional bales stored on grounds beyond the 25000 bale capacity.
An open letter from MOORE HAW argues for home rule in Missouri liquor laws and endorses Willkie while chastising Roosevelt for a potential third term. It cites figures such as Wendell Willkie and references to Churchill, Chamberlain, and postwar leadership, urging voters to back Willkie in November.
A six state political school stops at the Marquette Hotel in Cape Girardeau on Tuesday October 15. The event begins at 10 AM with a luncheon at noon honoring Miss Cleta Smith State vice chairwoman and Mrs Charles Ferguson and Mrs Barak Mattingly of St Louis. Afternoon round table discussions follow with several Sikeston Republicans attending.
A clipped editorial suggests that in voting for yellow dogs on any ticket, it is wiser to back a yellow dog from the rival party than to elect one from your own. The piece argues for bipartisanship over partisan advantage and highlights political pragmatism in governance.
A promotional line praising The Herald as a reliable paper that presents all news accurately and without misrepresentation, encouraging readers to trust its reporting and view of events.
The Co Workers of the Methodist church will gather at 207 South Kingshighway on Tuesday October 15. President Mrs Roy V Billise will preside over the meeting at the home of Mrs Nora Grabendike.
Republicans schedule 26 precinct meetings before the November 5 general election. County chairman W. E H. Hollings worth of Sikeston says the first meetings occurred this week at McMullin Crowder and Vancuser, with numerous schools and towns hosting subsequent sessions including Sikeston Blodgett Oran Chaffee and Diehlstadt. All events start at 7 30 p m and feature county candidates and guest speakers such as U S Senate candidate Manville Davis.
A group of 300 women, editors of a magazine, designed and built a California home. They voiced strong preferences for a level lot, easy garden access, two bathrooms, first floor laundry, ample closets, an attached garage, and a package delivery door while rejecting steep driveways, high doors, dark halls, and noisy plumbing.
The Missouri Committee of Democrats for Willkie reports anti third term Democrats active in about ninety of Missouri’s 114 counties. Willkie clubs exist in fifteen counties with more forming. The state committee, now enlarged, meets October 17 in St Louis where Wendell Willkie will appear.
Funeral services for Frank Newman prominent Canalou farmer were held at Canalou Baptist Church with Rev. A C Patrick officiating. Interment in Sikeston Memorial Park. Died Sept 30 at St Francis Hospital Cape Girardeau after two week illness, age nearly 50. Survived by wife Dell two sons Aymon James, daughter Mrs Wess Gentry, foster daughter Mrs Edith Hilton.
Republican John Waddill charges Democratic nominee Lawrence McDaniel with exploiting needy voters by promising a $40 a month old age pension, says the indorsement from the Missouri Old Age Pension Society is a publicity front, and blasts plans to revise the law to federal standards as fiscally impossible for Missouri. He warns the state risks losing federal aid and banks on the idea of a political machine backing McDaniel.
A Missouri explanation prepared by the Missouri Institute for the Administration of Justice outlines the Non-Partisan Court Plan. It covers how the plan aims to reduce political influence, the statewide ballot for Amendments 3 and 4, nomination by nonpartisan commissions, governor appointments from three nominees, a 12 month trial, and a final vote by the people on retention. It notes applicability to major courts and an optional expansion to other circuits, plus implications for taxes and ballot procedures.
The Woman's Division of the Willkie for President club met at Mrs. R. A. Bailey's home on West Gladys street and outlined a pre campaign program. Twenty two women attended including Mrs. Christa Grace vice chairwoman of the Scott County Republican committee and her sister Mrs. Roark of Chaffee. All Sikeston women interested in joining were invited to meet again at 7 30 pm on Monday October 14.
The Herald offers engraved and printed wedding announcements for readers. Service highlights include custom design, quality paper, and timely delivery to commemorate nuptials. Additional details available upon request at the Herald office.
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