Thousands of World War II Veterans Demand Insurance Dividends
In Sikeston many veterans lined up for National Life Insurance dividend forms as 3000 copies ran out by noon. Postmaster Malcolm arranged restocks, with Red Cross help in filing. Forms require veteran details and service data, and eligible claimants who held WSLI for three months or more may receive dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sikeston
Red Cross
Malcolm
Margaret Donnell
The
Veterans Administration
Hie
Washington, D. C
Texas Youth Injured in Four Car Highway Collision
Two brothers Paul Strauss 19 and Andrew Strauss 17 from Corpus Christi Texas were injured in a four car crash on Highway 60 two miles east of here last Saturday afternoon. Paul suffered a compound left leg fracture a right wrist fractured collar bone and possible internal injuries. Andrew had deep lacerations and serious bruises but was discharged after treatment. Winchester driver of the west bound truck faces charges of reckless driving and undue negligence with court scheduled Friday Sept 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Strauss
Andrew Strauss
Corpus Christi
Texas
Here
Michigan
A. M. Strauss
Karl Prince
Paul
Delta Community Hospital
Strauss
Campbell
Andrew
Basil Coffman
Tulsa
Okla
Gilbert Winchester
Marion
Charles Moore
Winchester
Sikeston students head to colleges across Missouri and beyond
A local column notes the astonishing number of Sikeston youths leaving for schools nationwide. It highlights plans across fields from agriculture and engineering to home economics and education, and imagines future notable alumni in sports and academia. The writer bids farewell with Goodluck wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
United States
Sikeston
Westbrook Pegler
Drew Pearson
Joe Louis
Balanced Farming Association to reorganize in New Madrid
Herbert Rolf, New Madrid county extension agent, announced that the Balanced Farming Association will be reorganized next Tuesday afternoon in the circuit court room at New Madrid. Forty farmers have applied for membership from Sikeston Matthews Gideon Malden Parma Lilbourn and other areas. total membership capped at 50 families with ten more checks needed. A board of directors will be elected to supervise the agent and members will receive full-time extension service and a balanced farming plan to boost income, soil fertility, and living standards on the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Rolf
New Madrid
Balanced Farming Association
Rolf
Sikeston
Fred Moser
C. G. Scott
William Sikes
Arnold Heusser
Rufus Alsup
Matthews Estate
Lonzo Murphy
E. M. Thrash
Sikeston Ridge
Matthews
J. H. Calvin
Jim Cook
Donald Parker
Herschel Yates
W. L. Porter
Otis Seymour
J. A. Parker
D. L. Voss
Fred Dennis
L. B. Taber
Jackson Davis
Gideon
Sam Handley
S. E. McCulloch
William Shaffer
O. C. Ridings
H. L. Little
Roy Elam Jr
U.S. Holliman
Extension Service
University of Missouri
Portageville
Risco
Admitted to Delta Community Hospital Across Several Cases
W C Andrews, 58, admitted as emergency case for knife wound near home about 7 PM Saturday. Clarence McMullin, 26, admitted after nose injury from tree limb. John Hutchin, 11, treated for broken arm from truck fall. East of Sikeston area saw Mrs C C Talley and others injured in an east of Sikeston accident. Paul and Andries Strauss of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Judith Coffman also involved. Surgeries included Doris Schuerenberg Sikeston, Richard Cline Sikeston, and Mrs Lottie Byrd Sikeston. Other medical admits listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Andrews
Clarence McMullin
Bell City
John Hutchin
C. C. Talley
Sikeston
Paul
Andries Strauss
Corpus Christi
Texas
Judith Coffman
Delta Community Hospital
Doris Schuerenberg
Richard Cline
Lottie Byrd
Pearl Elmore
Bloomfield
Paul Strauss
Corpus Christ
Tulsa
Okla Billie Carroll
Sailbourn
C C Talley
Teague
Mke Carroll
Parma
Lidle
Shirley Evans
Tina Baggs
Wiliam Simpson
Frances Schumacher
Rachel Fant
Baseball report at Lions Club meeting agenda
Thirty seven members and two guests attended the Lions Club gathering at Rustic Rock Inn. Ken dall Sikes spoke on the Veterans of Foreign Wars baseball club’s success and progress, with Sikes serving as secretary treasurer of the baseball committee. Guest Lions included Donald R. Fitz Roy of Biloxi and Kendall Sikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Rustic Rock Inn
Lion Donald R. Fitzroy
Biloxi
Miss
Kendall Sikes
Clay A. Mitchell
Veterans of Foreign Wars Baseball Club
Sikes
Kiwanis hears Missouri Senate problems and slow work
Kiwanis Club of Sikeston heard D. W. Gilmore, state senator from the district, discuss legislature issues. He cited slow processing, demands for more services with less taxation, and topics including old age assistance, aid to dependent children, gasoline tax, school funding, and the veterans bonus. Guests included Blanton Jr, Andrews, Decker, Strauss, Kirk, and Peggy Thom. Z McAmis will host next Tuesday with speaker B J Bagwell, Midwest Products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartley R. Schwegler
Missouri Legislature
Senate
Kiwanis Club
Sikeston
D. W. Gilmore
Benton
Gilmore
Jefferson City
Missouri
State University
Lincoln University
State Highway Commission
Harry Blanton Jr
Jim Andrews
Atty
Harold Decker
St. Louis
Buddy Strauss
Corpus Christi
Texas
Geo. T. Kirk
Columbia
Peggy Thom
Poplar Bluff
Sikeston Soldier Promoted in Japan Under General MacArthur
James G. Lewis of Sikeston has been promoted to Sergeant First Class while serving with Occupation Forces in Tokyo. A former criminal investigation trainee from Carlisle Barracks he works in crime investigation in Japan’s capital. He previously served in the Pacific theater including eleven months on Luzon. Lewis and his wife Eleanor and children Jane Rochelle and Donald Thomas live in Chillicothe Ohio. his parents reside in Sikeston Missouri.
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GHQ
General MacArthur
Tokyo
Japan
James G. Lewis
Sikeston
Lewis
Army Criminal Investigation Division
Carlisle Barracks
Pennsylvania
General Headquarters
Pacific
Luzon Island
Sergeant Lewis
Eleanor
Jane Rochelle
Donald Thomas
Madiera Avenue
Chillicothe
Ohio
I. G. Lewis
Hunter Street
Blodgett News Highlights Local Notables and School News
Mrs E R Rister hosted the Extension Club. George Bess leased the Standard Oil station from Charles Stubbs. Families visit Kentucky and Commerce. John Wallace dies in Poplar Bluff hospital. School enrollment up with faculty listed. Several births reported in Sikeston area. Local residents welcome newborns from Morehouse and Morley.
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E. R. Rister
George Bess
Standard Oil
Charles Stubbs
Willis Reynolds
Kentucky
Ora Jolley
Bertha Dodson
Ned
Mack Dodson
Joe Dodson
Commerce
Ralph Scudder
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Rowlett Reynolds
John Wallace
G. B. Clippard
Poplar Bluff
J. C. Penney
Sikeston
Indiana
A. E. Davis
Bessie Scarbrough
Lennis James
Ruth Evelyn Walton
Wade Cochran
Opal Welker
Ro. Minner
Winifred Strayhorn
Charles Taylor
J. J. Richardson
Jimmy Evans
Clayton Carter
T. R. Galemore
Jimmy Mcintosh
Masonic Picnic Set for Next Wednesday September 7
The annual Masonic picnic will be held next Wednesday night September 7 at Marvin Carrolls farm one mile east of Morley. The Sikeaton Lodge No 310 will host starting at 6 00 PM and Masons in the district are invited per local officials. For sale 40 bushels Vigo wheat grain from certified seed cleaned and bagged price 2 75 Don Lumsden Essex MO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Carroll
Morley
Sikeaton Lodge
Essex
Don Lumsden
Tanner News: Social Notes from Sikeston and Surroundings
Mrs A D Deane and Darlene Fansler spent the weekend in Sikeston with friends. Miss Margaret Hodges of Sikeston visited Fay Guiling on Monday. Bill Dunn of Indiana stayed with his parents. Local families hosted visitors including the Fanslers, Newells, Utleys, Guilings, and Youngs. A cradle shower for Mrs Johnnie Coffee was held in Crowder with attendees from Sikeston Miner and Crowder areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlene Fansler
Sikeston
Margaret Hodges
Fay Guiling
Bill Dunn
Indiana
Fred Dunn
Lee Fansler
Orla Fansler
John Utley
Crowder
Hurley Guiling
Willard Guiling
Big Spring
van Buren
Curtis Guiling
Otis Guiling
Riley Young
Jimmy Young
G. W. Norman
Mary Ellen Bridges
Johnnie Coffee
Cletus Lemons
Bernard Johnson
Hayward Brewer
Near Miner
A. D. Hill
Bell City couple welcome baby boy Tuesday
Mr and Mrs Melvin McMackins of Bell City are parents of a baby boy born Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Burns
William Fulford
Gregor Hearing
Eugene Watson
Douglas Taylor
Sikeston
Frank Jones
Morehouse
Melvin McMackins
Bell City
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Sikeston Herald
Publisher
Ward Denman
Clint H. Denman
Malone Avenue
Tkeston
Missol Eee
Elbert Waide
Balanced Farming
Murray Klein
Daisy Crocker
James Flowers
Lilbourn
Beulah Duncan
Evelyn Pinnell
Lions Club Meeting
Kiwanis Club News
Sikeston Man
Truman
Defense
Johnson
Marx Leva
Wilfred 3. McNeil
Paul H. Griffith
Russia
Yugoslavia
Moscow
Tito
State Attorney General's Office
Chaney, Tanner and
Miner
Highway 61
Tanner Street
Applegate Drive
Lake Street
Airport
Linn Street
Dace Paint & Body Shop
Salcedo
Otner
McMullin
Brown Spur
Blodgett
Wm. Beggs Jr
Masonic
Burlin Newell
Earl Newell
Morse Lynn
Arnie Utley
Bartle’s
Carter
le Roi
Mercer's
Broadway
Cape Girardeau
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