Notable Sikeston Obituaries and Local News From Then
Do You Remember Thirty-five years ago this week in Sikeston Missouri notable events occurred. Charles D Matthews banker and land owner died after brief illness at his home. He founded the Bank of Sikeston and helped organize the Scott County Willing Company. Major C L Malone left his command as guard regiments merged into the 140th Infantry. Former Congressman Joseph J Russell of Charleston died after a short illness. Sikeston Guardsmen escorted shopmen during a strike. Local youths attended Missouri University at Columbia. Francis M Wuson Democratic candidate for Missouri governor died in Kansas City. J A Clippard elder father of Mrs Jack Johnson died suddenly. Meredith Lee and Ruth McDaniel wed in Sikeston. Missouri planned park land around the Big Oak, possibly the state’s largest tree at about 380 years old. Roosevelt called a special session beginning Nov 15. Books arrived at Sikeston library from Mrs Mutton Haas. Carl O Lupe named to the Mississippi Agricultural Conservation Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Matthews
Sikeston
Matthews
Southeast Missouri
Lang
Bank of Sikeston
Scott County Willing Company
Duey Hatcher
Vancuser
Mussoull
C L Malone
Josep J. Russell
Charleston
E. E. Arteburn
Franklin Smith
Sikeston National Guardsmen
Ford
Maussour
University At Columbia- Foster
Albert Bruton
Lewis Emory Baker
Price Crowe
Henry Hunter Skillman
Francis M Wuson
Moussour
Kansas City
J A. Clippard Tiearold
Jack Johnson
Meredith Lee
Ruth McDaniel
Mussouri
Mississippi County
Roosevelt
Congress
Sikeston Public
Mutton Haas
St Louis
Fof
Sikeston City Council names clerk and church hires
P H Stevenson selected city clerk by Sikeston council. Rev Jno O Ensor becomes pastor at Sikeston Methodist Church. Gene Potasinick and Joe Albright bought Star Cafe on Front Street. Eda Holligsworth and Harry Dudley bought Arcade Confectionery at East Prairie with Jack Lancaster placed in charge. Missouri Supreme Court awards Mrs Dola Vowels 17000 damages against Missouri Pacific for injuries from a five years earlier auto train collision near Sikeston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Stevenson
Sikeston
Jno O Ensor
Gene Potasinick
Joe Albright
Star Cafe
Front Street
Eda Holligsworth
Harry Dudley
East Prairie
Jack Lancaster
Missouri Supreme Court
Dola
Missouri Pacific
Marriages and civic notes from Sikeston ten years ago
Ten years ago in Sikeston the week featured marriages of Atty. Robert Dempster and Beatrice Dobbins, Miriam Decker and Dr Chester Bradley, and Mary Lou Chamter with Dean Owen among others. Also reported were library personnel changes, job transfers, deaths including former sheriff Tom Scott, Boy Scout awards, KSIM radio construction, an Odd Fellows encampment, and 4 H club winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dempster
Beatrice Dobbins
Keith Collins
Sikeston Public
Kansas C's
Sikeston
Mary Lou Chamter
Moberly
Martha Schuchart
P. Schuchart
Morehouse
Women’s Army Corps
Schuchart
Tom Scott
Scott County
Missouri State Penitentiary
State winner Betty Loflin tops g1600mine contest at 4-H Round-Up
Glinda Beck reports County Home Agent Betty Loflin won the state g1600mine contest at the Missouri 4-H Round-Up in Columbia, after earlier blue ribbon success at the District Round-Up in Clarkton. Betty wore a black and red striped rayon sem-tailored dress, earned top blue ribbon, and attended a 4-H Recognition Banquet at the University of Missouri with leaders Mrs. Charles Loflin and others, meeting J C Penny and hearing his talk on youth and farming progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glinda Beck
Betty Loflin
Columbia
Betty
Clarkton
Peter Pancella
Betts
Mussour
Charles Loflin
Guesbey
James Reeves
D MecCormick
Student Memorial Union
Missouri University
Chain Stores of Missouri
J C Penny
Local News From Sikeston Area Community Ties Focus
Mr J F Nunnelee fell seriously ill en route to St Louis, hospitalized in Cape Girardeau. School resumed after cotton vacation. several local residents visited kin in Sikeston and Cape Girardeau. Women’s Society of Christian Service held a rummage sale at Sikeston. club events included a musical program led by Mrs J F Nunnelee and a biography reading by Mrs E R Ruister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Nunnelee
St. Louis
St. Francis Hospital
Cape Girardeau
Haugh School
Hugh Fuqua
Harold Patterson
S. Peal
Maurice Armstrong
Sikeston
Jim Mcintosh
Chaffee
Jim
B. F. Marshal
Jack
B. F. Marshall
Sikestom
Sterling Marshall
Advance
Cae*ona Mo
Bellevue Collegiate Institute
Ellen Meoney
Pml
Margaret Rodgers
St Lou’s
Woman's Society of Christian Service
S. A Fowler
W O. Graham
J. S Peal
Bessie Scarbrough
I. H Marshall
M S Winfred Strayhorn
John Taylor
J. F Wnunrelee
E R. Rister
A. E. Davis
Might Advertise Hibbs Companionship Marriage Inquiry
An item notes an exchange about a companionate marriage with Gibbs replying the arrangement is failing and he fears losing his wife's address amid mentions of budget terms and credit, set in a clipped, early 20th century tone. The fragment suggests a public or satirical notice style.
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Hibbs
Gibbs
Fantty Crosby Hosts Musical Night At Club Meeting
Mrs A L Davis presented the history of orchestra instruments while piano solos by Carol Sue Walton Martha Jean Graham and Mrs B F Marshall TIT and Mrs R O Minner entertained guests. Mrs Robert Davis sang two solos with piano accompaniment by Mrs J F Nunthelee. Yearbooks were handed out by Mrs W A Beggs as new club year opens. Other members included Mrs John Taylor A E Davis B F Marshall Jr Winfred Strayhorn Wesley Strayhorn W O Graham S H Marshall and guests Mrs Jess Walton Mrs Alfred Walton and children Judy and Jerry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fantty Crosby
A. L. Davis
Carol Sue Walton
Martha Jean Graham
B. F. Marshall Tit
R .O. Minner
Robert Davis
J. F. Nunthelee
W. A. Beggs
John Taylor
A. E. Davis
B. F. Marshall, Jr
Winfred Strayhorn
Wesley Strayhorn
W. O. Graham
S. H. Marshall
Suitor Seeks Daughter’s Hand in Auction Like Drama
A playful scene unfolds as a suitor asks permission to marry, but the auctioneer father declares the daughter will go in one lot or not at all, turning nuptial hopes into a humorous high stakes moment.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Citizens For
Fisenhower
Nixon
Locust Street
St. Louis, Missouri
Sikeston, Missouri
U.S
Sikeston Steel Building Company
Hiway
Rewspaper
Jack Bowman
John Kendig
Fingle
KSIM
Odd Fellows
Rosalie Powell
Frank Stanley
Jo Beck
L H Rector
Margaret Mill
Charles O Oliver
Illina
Ruth Ann LeGrand
Oran
Rmaivin Uinahn
Benton
Roberta Jewel Cantrell
Skeston
Robert Burns Pitchford Jr
Scottsville
Rhoda York
Wiliham Tippy
Willis Walton
J F. Nunnelee
E.R Ruister
LAIR
Jess Walton
Alfred Walton
Judy
Jerry
Skesten
Ler Chamberdl Commerce
Allard-Matthews Insurance Agency
East Center Street
Fey
American Red Cross Local Welfare Service
American Cancer Society
American Hiart Association
National Foundation
Children's Home Society
Crippled Children’s Society
Salvation Army
Missouri Delta Community Hospital
National Tuberculosis Association
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