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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1940
Page
9
The notice lists CLINT H. DENMAN as publisher and Ward Denman as assistant, with publication every Thursday at 119 West Malone Avenue Sikeston Missouri. It notes subscription rates 1.50 for Scott and adjoining counties and 2.00 elsewhere, with advance payment terms and the 1908 post office entry date.
The Herald notes Sikeston alley cabins in white zones are rented to Negro families as a business venture despite local objections. It reports the city council working on a plan to end this practice and imagines publishing pictures of the cabins’ poor condition near orderly homes. May the council succeed in stopping this forced neighbor issue.
A Morley prominent citizen told The Gerald illegal votes were cast in the August primary in Sikeston and from Portageville and Sylvania township. He offered to name the voters to officials or a grand jury. He claimed all the voters were Negroes amid persistent charges of vote selling to white men.
The piece urges extending Sikeston city limits to include Lillian A. Smith and Eastern additions to raise population from about 8,000 to 10,000 and compel voter registration. Opponents warn of immediate street, water, and lighting burdens. others favor registration but doubt compulsory schemes if election laws are not enforced.
A large circle of friends in Southeast Missouri mourn the death of Mrs. Fred Naeter of Cape Girardeau. She was a devoted Christian, gracious hostess, and beloved by all who knew her, leaving a bright heritage for her loved ones and many friends.
A four room house for rent includes water and lights with bath. Contact phone number 719 for details and availability.
The Sikeston Herald recaps 1920 notes including Missouri Public Utilities plans to supply electric light to Sikeston from Cape Girardeau and a proposed line to Essex, plus local items such as a 25 cent market price and a car crank injury to John J Reiss. Fifteen years earlier the Sikeston Presbyterian congregation prepares to occupy a new church building while the district endures hot dry weather with temperatures above 100 degrees.
Ten years ago on Sept 4 1930 construction of Sikestons new Federal Building was expected to start soon at an estimated cost of 70000. It would be on the government site on North New Madrid street. Mrs J W Baker Sr and daughters Mrs Margaret Harper and Miss Florence Baker returned from Nashville where they had been visiting since Friday. Mrs J H Yount and son Jack who visited here for weeks will return to St Louis Monday. Jack to reenter Western Military Academy in Alton IL for his second year.
Mrs E P Coleman has returned home after a two month visit with her mother Mrs J E Hetherington in Cody New Brunswick Canada.
Five years ago on Sept. 5 1935 enrollment at the high school and grades reached a new high with 1314 pupils. Fall weather prevails in Southeast Missouri with a 51 degree morning. The 59th Charleston Baptist Association session gathers about 200 messengers from 23 churches in Scott and Mississippi counties at the local church.
Mr and Mrs Wm E Mahen welcome a daughter born on Saturday August 31 this is the family's second child, the first being a son named Jimmy. The marriage of Miss Ella Lee Evans and James McClellan, which occurred on Saturday June 8, was announced by the couple.
Epperson held after shooting near New Madrid as Raidt is killed. Coroner’s inquest in New Madrid County names jury. Surviving Raidt include widow Elizabeth and three sons. Raidt born Sept 7, 1891 near East Prairie. Funeral arrangements pending.
Stanley Wayne first son born August 30 to Mr and Mrs Earl Grigg of Miner. A son Herbert Owen born August 31 to Mr and Mrs Gus Breeden Canalou. Wade Allen born August 31 to Mr and Mrs Ross Gurley Sikeston. Bobby Joe born September 2 to Mr and Mrs Cecil Mott Sikeston. Evelyn Marie daughter born September 4 to Mr and Mrs Claud Pearson near Bell City. A daughter born September 5 to Mr and Mrs Paul Simpson Sikeston. Floyd Albright and wife Morehouse welcomed a daughter on September 1. Twin daughters born September 4 to Mr and Mrs Lewis Burns near Sikeston on Dr E J Nienstedt birth anniversary.
Kansas City Missouri dispatches report the Midwest Defense Congress drawing 1500 representatives from nine states. They urge a robust defense program include regional industrial development between the Mississippi and the Rockies and list advantages such as materials fuel power aviation access and manufacturing capacity for clothing leather goods steel and related products.
Funeral services were held at the family residence Boulder Crest near Cape Girardeau for Mrs. Fred Naeter who died in a St. Louis hospital. Rev. Don E Schooler led the service with assistance from Rev. J Wilson Crichlow and Rev. C H Morton. Interment followed in Lorimier cemetery mausoleum. Mrs Naeter was wife of the co publisher of The Southeast Missourian.
The American Society of Civil Engineers voted to remove Matthew S. Murray, former Missouri WPA director, from membership. Secretary George T. Seabury said the board acted in Denver on July 22 after Murray did not respond to charges from a Kansas City board meeting last April.
City bus system to begin operation by September 15 with two new busses purchased by F H Scofield. Service will run on a schedule through business and residential districts and may add more vehicles if needed.
Recessed telephone outlets, covered by a small metal plate, are now a standard feature in many homes. They allow permanent or portable extensions and can be installed inexpensively during construction, with additional outlets provided at future locations where phones may be needed.
The Sikeston public schools started the 1939 40 term with 1321 enrolled as pupils filled classrooms three days in. The Sikeston High senior class chose Mass Nina Vern Taylor to represent the school at Benton on Neighbor Day Queen's Court. The first bale of cotton arrived at Sikeston Compress and Warehouse Company in the west part of Sikeston. Gov Lloyd S Stark said Missouri would observe Thanksgiving on the President's date only.
President Roosevelt proclaimed US neutrality on Tuesday amid the European war. Shortly after his address an announcement reported the sinking of the British liner Athenia, likely by German submarines.
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