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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1949
Page
15
The Sikeston Herald lists publisher Ward Denman and contributing editor Clint H. Denman. It publishes every Thursday at 119 West Malone Avenue Sikeston Missouri with telephone numbers 74 and 75 for contact.
The Sikeston Business and Professional Woman's Club met at the Rustic Rock Inn with 19 members and 1 guest Miss Lucille Pfaff attending. President Mrs. Van Strickland led as the group approved by laws for federation and set dues, changed meeting to the fourth Wednesday, and outlined year programs including a November program on International Public Affairs with speaker Mrs. Irene Kemp of Charleston.
St Louis papers last Thursday announced the approaching marriage of Mrs Elizabeth Stallcup Setz and Atty Thomas C Hennings Jr both of St Louis Mrs Setz daughter of Mrs Lynn M Stallcup and her late husband She has two daughters Sue 13 and Carla 10 Hennings is a former circuit attorney of St Louis and former Congressman from Missouri Eleventh District No exact marriage date announced.
Sikeston residents commend Miss Carolyn Corten for being named Soybean Queen at Portageville festival. Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsored her candidacy. Park Board earns praise for improving parks. Postmaster Malcolm announces new postage meter at the post office. Congress adjournment celebrated by all, including congressmen.
A light political comment questions Vice-President Barkley’s appearances with admirers this week and whether his public image is weakening. The note hints at missing pictures and shifts in media focus around the Veep’s personal interactions.
The article recalls Juliette Gordon Low starting Girl Scouting in Savannah with twelve girls. By 12 March, over a million girls nationwide celebrate the movement. It highlights Low as both educator and administrator, her deafness, and her call for volunteer leaders and advisers to sustain growth and community service through the Girl Scouts of Sikeston.
The Rose Gate Garden Club held its regular meeting at the public library last Monday afternoon and enjoyed a luncheon at the Rustic Rock Inn. Guest speaker Mrs. J. W. Ray of Hayti presented a talk and demonstration on Flower Arrangement before about 50 members and one out of town guest, Mrs. Joe Kahn of Hayti. Three new members were enrolled, and the club accepted an invitation to a tea and book review at Cape Girardeau on October 24. A regional garden clubs meeting will be held at Kennett next Tuesday, October 25.
Circle No. 8 of the Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. C. T. Howard's home. President Mrs. Bob Sitzes led the business session as devotionals were given and a program presented. A rummage sale netted 38.10 for Epworth School for Girls. a white elephant sale is planned for November at Mrs. Charles Conn's home.
Pupils of Mrs Ralph Anderson and Miss Betty Anderson performed in a library recital last Thursday evening. The event drew many relatives and friends and featured a long list of attendees and participating students.
72 year old Bloomfield resident Mrs Evalena Sorrell broke her hip after a slip and fall. She received emergency surgical care at Delta Community Hospital. The report also lists past week surgical and medical patients from Sikeston Bloomfield Morehouse Corona and East Prairie along with payment option notes.
The Lions Club at Rustic Rock Inn with 34 members and one guest discussed future events. A Halloween dance October 31 at the Armory with Bruce Hampton’s Orchestra, a November turkey shoot, and fundraising for a Girl Scouts camp site were detailed, with volunteers urged to contribute.
Rev Charles Stuart spoke at the Dunn Hotel on The Building of Men emphasizing youth guidance and religious influence. Club president H A Dempster named co chairs for Pancake Day plans as Girl Scouts announce a $50 million camp drive with a Sikeston campaign the week of October 31.
Congress passes a farm bill directing the Agriculture Secretary to support six basic crops at 90 percent of parity next year with planting restrictions. It uses two parity formulas until 1954, then a single formula. Other crops face varied supports 0 to 90 percent. dairy attracts 75 to 90 percent, some items 60 to 80 percent, and certain products may be zero. President Truman opposes the plan and will press for Brannan-style subsidies in next year’s campaign.
Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Shain Jr. and their son Dennis returned from Northway Alaska where he served two and a half years with the Signal Corps. They traveled home by automobile in ten days via the Alaskan Highway through Canada. Mrs. Shain joined him at Northway 14 months ago. They may consider returning, but have no plans yet. Aubrey is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Shain Sr. Mrs. Shain was Maxine Oliver.
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Missouri 4-H Foundation trustees gathered in Columbia for their first meeting naming D Howard Doane as chairman and B C Denman as vice chair. Additional trustees to reach 11 were to be chosen, with advisory members later announced. A leaflet outlining purposes and nonprofit, perpetual aims to support 4-H club work and leadership training was planned. Sikeston’s A J Renner noted for long 4-H involvement and regional farm service.
After a compromise bill passed Congress and awaits President Truman's signature the federal minimum wage rises from 40 to 75 cents per hour with effect in 90 days. About 1.5 million workers expected to gain though exact totals vary. Newspaper employees in small papers and delivery boys receive exemptions from wage hour and child labor rules.
Delta Community Hospital lists births from Sikeston and nearby towns. A daughter was born to Hawkins on Oct 13 and a son to Hogan on Oct 14, with several other newborns reported in Essex Dexter Lilbourn Oran Matthews Canalou Morehouse and Caney areas between Oct 13 and Oct 19.
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