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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1941
Page
11
The Sikeston Herald lists CLINT H. DENMAN as Publisher and Ward Denman as Assistant. The paper is published every Thursday and entered as second class matter March 9, 1908 at the Sikeston Missouri post office under the 1879 act.
The Herald urges prioritizing farmers and community needs amid a strike at Scott County Milling Company. It argues the mill serves farmers and the region, warns against crop storage disruption, and suggests collective local action if a settlement or federal intervention is not reached soon.
Judge W H Carter, eighty seven, shows thrift by making lunch cloths and napkins. He cut and processed the cloth himself and has sold his three hundredth set this week with orders for more. Sets have reached many states including a shipment to Bismarck NC and a bride receiving five at a Carbondale shower. He continues active service and aims to inspire older adults to stay useful.
A costly blaze at the Mitchell Sharp garage last Saturday morning is blamed on burning refuse in an adjacent alley. Regardless of fault, open fires in alleys violate safety rules and should be forbidden in any well regulated city.
A damaged OCR fragment notes that a drunken driver case is finally receiving warranted official scrutiny and action. The brief hints at renewed focus by authorities and potential consequences for the driver.
On Monday night Sikeston city council approved plans for a citywide police alarm system so any resident can summon an officer at any time. Sikeston high school football prospects include old guard Paul and Arnold Stone Paul Witt Gerard Dover Wade Malcolm Byron Bowman Carson Wilkey plus Loomis Mayfield and Roger Bailey joining the roster. Returning second-team players Pleas Malcolm Alfred Smith Don Vowels Richard Barnett Steve Schroff Ira Lee Ned Tanner and Chester Limbaugh will bolster the squad. Miss May Tanner and boarding house residents moved into a new bungalow at Center and North Kingshighway last Friday.
Twenty years ago on September 23 1921 Master John Webster Bowman stayed with his aunt Mrs Glenn Matthews at Noxall. County court visitors report the jail porch posts once soiled by escaping prisoners have been brightened and now reflect the wholesome cleanly manner in which the building is being kept.
Fifteen years ago on September 23 1926 Miss Della Harper was named Queen of the Fair after selling the most tickets. She received a Chrysler car as first prize with Mildred Arbaugh and Mrs Grace Maione as runners up. The New Madrid county circuit court docket for next week lists seventy three divorce cases and eighty two prohibition violation cases.
Ten years ago on Sept 24 1931 Sikeston endured the hottest day since July with a 100 degree reading. Mrs Jack Johnson and daughter Helen and Miss Freda Lankford shopped in Cape Girardeau Saturday.
Five years ago on September 24 1936 seven men and one child died in Southeast Missouri road crashes over the past weekend bringing the year to date total to 51. Cotton prices quoted at 12 cents for half and half and 12 14 cents for Stoneville and D P L Seed in ton lots sell at 32 dollars.
On September 19 1940 Sikeston district producers report cotton still green and slow in ginning with only 88 bales processed. The town welcomes the Boyce Farm Equipment Company large new facility now ready for business, while Sikeston Tractor and Implement Co receives three car loads of John Deere farm equipment to meet farmers needs.
Funeral services were held Sunday for Judith Ann Crofton six month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl C Crofton of near Sikeston who died Saturday September 13 after a three days illness of colitis Interment was in Oak Grove cemetery The baby is survived by her parents grandparents Mr and Mrs J F Maynard a great grandmother Mrs Frances Sturgeon of Wyatt eight aunts and three uncles
Ed Fuchs of Sikeston active in civic betterment and business leadership passes away. Zenophon Caverno of Canaloa, a respected farmer and judge, is mourned across the district for his beneficial work and influence in the community.
Funeral services were held at the Christian church for Oscar Karl Lathom 56 who died Friday at Sikeston General Hospital after an auto slip on wet pavement caused a fractured hip. Interment was in Memorial Park cemetery. Surviving widow Mary L Lathom eight children Mary Alice John Robert Martha Mae Laura Jo Virginia Lee Margaret William H Lathom and Mrs E M Kaczmarek of Los Angeles two grandchildren a brother Joe Latham Princeton Ind and sisters Mrs Myrtle Brown Princeton and Mrs Mamie Schweiter Steelville.
Esther Madge Johnson aged 74 died September 13 at Sikeston General Hospital. Funeral at Sikeston Methodist Church September 15 with Rev. John L. Taylor officiating. Interment Memorial Park. Survived by husband Wm. A. Johnson five children L. G. Crafton St. Louis four sisters Blytheville Little Rock Kansas City Lubbock Texas one brother Blytheville.
The Henry Meldrum Post of the American Legion will meet Monday night at the Sikeston Armory. Regular routine business will be transacted with Jean Hirschberg, post commander, in charge.
A note on ordering personal stationery, printed or engraved, offered by The Herald. Details cover available styles, materials, and pricing options for individuals seeking custom writing sets and correspondence paper.
Funeral services were held at 2 30 p m for Owen David Edwards father of John O Edwards of Sikeston at the Morehouse home with Rev A C Sullivant officiating. Interment followed at Memorial Park cemetery with National Funeral Home. Edwards died after midnight from a paralytic stroke after prior strokes and was born March 9 1872 in Henry County Tennessee. He lived near Morehouse for years and was a carpenter. Surviving are his widow Estella Edwards and six children including Jack Edwards Morehouse Lacy Edwards Honolulu Mrs Vernon Shivers and Virginia Edwards Detroit Miss Virginia Edwards Jefferson City plus sister Mrs A Cerny Fornfelt and three grandchildren.
Funeral services set at Welsh Funeral Home tomorrow at 2 30 p m for Mrs Fannie Masterson who died today at Sikeston General Hospital after pneumonia and complications. She was born June 29 1872 near Fulton Kentucky moved to Sikeston at age 11 and lived here until death. Survived by husband five sons three daughters one sister and several grandchildren. Interment in Memorial Park Cemetery.
The report notes no settlement in the strike as union and company discuss terms. Seniority rights and the company’s hiring and firing authority are recognized. The contract bans strikes and requires arbitration for disputes while in effect. The union’s demand for a closed shop is denied.
John A O Hara petty officer stationed at the Royal Naval Depot Gibraltar sends a letter from The Rock describing eighteen months there and plans for two and a half years more He notes quiet nights no air raids or blackouts swimming as popular recreation garrison shows and walks toward the Spain frontier with evacuated locals He laments missing two sisters weddings but plans to attend others later The letter was written on thin strong white paper and bears stamps and postmarks.
Louis Boyce Phelps aged 17 of 215 ER. Kathleen street Sikeston was accepted by the U S Navy at St Louis last Friday. Phelps passed the preliminary exams at the Cape Girardeau Navy Recruiting Sub station on September 2. He was sent to Great Lakes training for six weeks of recruit training in gunnery Seaman ship and drill under arms. He may visit home for ten days after this period. On return he will be ordered to a ship or a trade school for specialized training.
Pvt Jean Wilson left Tuesday night to rejoin the Marine Corps at Camp Elliott San Diego after a week with his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs J W Marshall and relatives and friends He said at Camp Elliott he had never been happier and happier Life has got what it takes his remark Also former Herald employee Howard Wilson is at Camp Elliott in preliminary training with the Marine Corps
Sergeant G W Mincey recruiting officer of the United States Marine Corps, after several days in Sikeston, reports two applicants for the Marines. Paul David Carter, son of Mr and Mrs Harrison W Carter of Sikeston, and Willie John Lufcy of Crowder, formerly with Scott County Milling Company, left for St Louis yesterday. If they pass physicals they will be sent to San Diego for six weeks basic training and then stationed at a Marine base.
Pan American Airways gains authority from the Civil Aeronautics Board to run a Miami to Southwest Africa service via San Juan Port of Spain Belem and Natal Brazil then across the Atlantic. The route certificate runs five years or six months after the State Secretary notifies defense needs end.
Rev. J. Wilson Crichlow of Cape Girardeau spoke at the Sikeston Kiwanis Club at Palace Cafe on Serving Others. He cited a merchant who served customers to serve himself and shared Edison’s view that the electric light benefited many. He noted rivalry evolved from cooperation and quoted a couplet about heaven and hell linked to competition. Guests included Rev. E. H. Crear, Sgt. Oren Nix, and T. M. Travelstead. Next meeting set for tomorrow night at George W. Kirk’s lawn.
The Sikeston Lions Club met at Rustic Rock Inn with 25 members and 3 guests Frank Chase Cape Girardeau Scout executive Paul Green new field Scout executive and John E Hauss. They arranged the annual Halloween dance to be held October 31 at the National Guard Armory with Fon Lasater and his Orchestra and planned a September 28 gift to Sikeston General Hospital marking the first anniversary.
Twenty members and two guests attended the Junior Chamber of Commerce dinner meeting at Hudson's Cafe Tuesday night. President L. E. B. Allard Jr. announced the group will sponsor a dance on Saturday night October 6 at the Armory. Next meeting will welcome winners of the City Softball League, the Cotton Oil Mill team, all umpires and Leo Smith, score keeper.
Sikeston Boy Scout leaders gathered in Cape Girardeau Monday night to honor Paul Greene of Kirksville as the new field executive for the Sikeston district. He succeeds Harold Nootz, called into U S Army active duty. Attendees included representatives from Cape Girardeau, Sikeston, Charleston, Chaffee, Fornfelt. Greene, under instruction from Scout Executive Frank Chase, plans to move to Sikeston soon to establish his home.
Sikeston members of the Golden Troopers of Cape Girardeau attended the American Legion national convention in Milwaukee Wisconsin this week. Loomis Mayfield Dr C W Limbaugh T A Roberts C C Cummins and Paul Slinkard were present with Harry Kirk also attending. The corps did not compete but joined the mammoth parade on Saturday.
Pvt Robert F. Leigh, after completing a technical course at Chanute Field, visits his mother Mrs Elizabeth Leigh in Sikeston and then his brother John Mac Leigh in Parma before proceeding to Selfridge, Michigan for further training in his trade.
L F Livingston Du Pont agricultural engineer will discuss industrial uses for farm crops at a Friday September 26 dinner meeting in the Methodist church dining room. Kiwanis Club sponsors visit, with tickets on sale Monday from local organizers. notable attendance expected from county extension agents and farm leaders.
Harry L. Garver of Washington DC directs the Division of Rural Electrification Research. He spends several days in Southeast Missouri with Jefferson B. Rodgers to study profitable uses of electric energy on low income farms and new agricultural applications for electricity in the region.
Two large salon prints earned gold first awards at the Southeast Missouri Photographers Association meeting in Fredericktown last week. They are portraits of Miss Patsy Ruth Gentles and Mrs. Ned Tanner, finished in oil colors and exhibited by Mrs. Cele Potter at Sikeston Portrait Studio.
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