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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1941
Page
9
The Sikeston Herald carries imprint lines naming CLINT H. DENMAN as Publisher and noting an Assistant position. It also states the paper is published every Thursday and registered as second class matter at the Sikeston post office under federal law from March 9, 1908.
The Herald argues the Scott County Milling Company serves farmers and the community, not just stockholders or workers. It urges reopening and stresses corn crop needs, storage for defense, and suggests the community may act if the strike lasts. It condemns no side but calls for priority on farmers' rights and crops.
Judge W H Carter, 87, exemplifies thrift by making and selling lunch cloths and napkins. He cuts and processes the cloth himself, having sold his 300th set this week and receiving orders from many states including a bride shower gift of five sets. His example urges older people to stay active and useful.
An early Saturday blaze at the Mitchell Sharp garage is blamed on burning refuse in an adjacent alley. The incident prompts a reminder that open fires in alleys violate safety rules and should be forbidden if not already.
A local incident involving drunken driving has finally moved into the spotlight, prompting officials to reassess enforcement and public safety measures. Community leaders urge accountability and stricter penalties to deter repeat offenses.
Twenty five years ago on a Friday in Sikeston the city council discussed a police alarm system to let citizens call a policeman anytime. Sikeston high school football players for the new season include Paul and Arnold Stone Paul Witt Gerard Dover Wade Malcolm Byron Bowman Carson Wilkey with Loomis Mayfield and Roger Bailey new to the old game. Second team veterans Pleas Malcolm Alfred Smith Don Vowels Richard Barnett Steve Schroff Ira Lee Ned Tanner Chester Limbaugh bolster the squad. Miss May Tanner and guests moved into her new bungalow at Center street and North Kingshighway.
Twenty years ago on September 23 1921 Master John Webster Bowman spent from Sunday until Tuesday with his aunt Mrs Glenn Matthews at Noxall. County court visitors report New Madrid jail porch posts once soiled by escaping prisoners have been brightened and now bear an index of 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 while Miss Mildred Arbaugh and Mrs Grace Malone took second and third prizes. The New Madrid county circuit court opens next week with seventy three divorce cases and eighty two prohibition violation cases on its docket.
Ten years ago on a Friday Sikeston endured its hottest spell since July with a 100 degree temperature. Mrs. Jack Johnson and daughter Helen and Miss Freda Lankford shopped in Cape Girardeau on Saturday.
Five years ago on Sept. 24, 1936 seven men and one child were killed in weekend traffic accidents in Southeast Missouri, lifting the year’s total to 51. Cotton prices opening at 12 cents for half-and-half and 12 14 cents for Stoneville and D. P. L. Seed. ton lots at $32.
Cotton in the Sikeston district remains green and slow to gin with 88 bales ginned to date. The area marks progress with the large new Boyce Farm Equipment Company building now fully occupied. The Sikeston Tractor and Implement Company received three car loads of John Deere farm equipment, signaling strong farmer demand.
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 She is survived by her parents grandparents Mr and Mrs J F Maynard and a great grandmother Mrs Frances Sturgeon of Wyatt Eight aunts and three uncles also survive
In Sikeston Ed Fuchs was a longtime civic active, business leader, and respected resident. Zenophon Caverno of Canaloa is mourned by farmers and the district for the judge whose work and influence benefited the community.
Oscar Earl Lathom 56 died Friday after an injury from slipping on wet pavement in Crystal City. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at the Christian church with Rev. Joseph P. Read officiating and interment in Memorial Park cemetery. Surviving are his widow Mary L. Lathom and eight children including Mary Alice and John Robert, plus two grandchildren and siblings Mauro Brown and Mamie Schweiter.
Mrs Esther Madge Johnson wife of Wm A Johnson died at Sikeston General Hospital Saturday. Funeral services were conducted at Sikeston Methodist Church by Rev John L Taylor with burial at Memorial Park. She was born October 25 1894 in Blodgett and lived in Sikeston 17 years. Survived by husband five children including Billy Fred Johnson in Camp Robinson Ark two daughters in law and multiple siblings.
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.
Personal stationery options offered at The Herald include printed and engraved designs. Ready-made and customized pieces feature typography, monograms, and decorative borders to suit personal and gifting needs.
Funeral services for Owen David Edwards father of Sikeston resident John O Edwards were conducted at 2 30 PM at the Morehouse home with Rev A C Sullivant officiating. Interment followed at Memorial Park cemetery. Edwards aged 91 died after a paralytic stroke at his Morehouse home. He was born March 9 1872 in Henry County Tennessee and lived near Morehouse most of his life. Surviving are his widow Estella Edwards and six children including Jack Edwards Lacy Edwards Virginia Edwards Vernon Shivers Edward Ramsey and a grandchild list.
Funeral services for Mrs Fannie Masterson will be held tomorrow at 2 30 PM at Welsh Funeral Home. She died today at Sikeston General Hospital after pneumonia and complications. She was born June 29 1872 near Fulton Kentucky and lived in Sikeston since age eleven. She is survived by her husband five sons three daughters a sister and several grandchildren. Interment at Memorial Park Cemetery.
The article notes no settlement in a strike ongoing during the contract term. It states seniority rights and company authority to hire and fire, with disputes to be settled by arbitration. The union’s demand for a closed shop was denied.
John A O Hara petty officer stationed at the Royal Naval Depot at Gibraltar writes from The Rock in the western Mediterranean describing life there for eighteen months. He says sailors grin and bear it, sleep well since no air raids or blackouts, and enjoy swimming as the favorite pastime. Recreation includes home talent shows and walks within Gibraltar three square miles, with borders to Spain observed as locals were evacuated. He laments missing two sisters wedding yet plans to attend future ones and notes his letter was mailed on thin strong white paper with stamps and postmarks.
Louis Boyce Phelps aged 17 of 215 E Kathleen street Sikeston was accepted by the U S Navy at St Louis last Friday. He passed the preliminary examinations at the Cape Girardeau Navy Sub station on September 2 and was sent to the Great Lakes Naval Training Station for six weeks of recruit training in gunnery seamanship and drill under arms. After leave 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 in San Diego after a week with his uncle and aunt and relatives. He said the Marine Corps has got what it takes and he has never been happier during his three and a half months at Camp Elliott. Howard Wilson, another former Herald employee, is also at Camp Elliott for preliminary training.
Sergeant G W Mincey recruiting officer of the United States Marine Corps spent days in Sikeston reporting two applicants for the Marines. Paul David Carter of Sikeston and Willie John Lufey of Crowder left yesterday for St Louis. If they pass the physicals they will be sent to San Diego for six weeks of training before being stationed at a Marine base.
The Civil Aeronautics Board in Washington grants Pan American Airways permission to start a commercial airline linking Miami with Southwest Africa. The route will pass through San Juan Puerto Rico Port of Spain Trinidad Belem Natal Brazil and cross the Atlantic. The certificate lasts five years or six months after the Secretary of State notifies the board that continued service is no longer needed for national defense.
Pvt. Robert F. Leigh recently finished a technical course at Chanute Field Rantoul Illinois and is visiting his mother Mrs. Elizabeth Leigh in Sikeston. He will visit his brother John Mac Leigh and family at Parma before proceeding to Selfridge Michigan for additional training.
Rev J Wilson Crichlow of Cape Girardeau spoke to Sikeston Kiwanis at Palace Cafe on serving others and cooperation in business. He cited Edison and a merchant tale, and noted rivalry spurs progress while Americans still cooperate. Guests included Rev E H Crear and Set Oren Nix. Next meeting planned on the Kirk lawn.
The Sikeston Lions Club held a noon meeting 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 at the National Guard Armory on October 31 with Fon Lasater and his Orchestra and planned a gift to Sikeston General Hospital on September 28 the first anniversary. Prizes will be awarded for costumes.
Twenty members and two guests attended the Junior Chamber of Commerce dinner meeting at Hudsons Cafe Tuesday night. President L. E. Allard Jr. announced the group will sponsor a dance on October 6 at the Armory. Next meeting will welcome City Softball League prize winners and other officials.
Sikeston Boy Scout leaders hosted a Cape Girardeau dinner Monday night for Paul Greene of Kirksville the new field executive for the Sikeston district. Harold Nootz moves to active U S Army duty. Attendees represented Cape Girardeau Sikeston Charleston and surrounding towns as Greene prepares to relocate to Sikeston.
Sikeston members of the Golden Troopers of Cape Girardeau drum and bugle corps attended the American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Loomis Mayfield Dr C W Limbaugh T A Roberts C C Cummins Paul Slinkard and Harry Kirk joined the group The corps did not compete but participated in the mammoth parade Saturday with attendance on Saturday and Sunday.
L. F. Livingston Du Pont agricultural engineer will discuss industrial uses for farm crops at a Friday dinner meeting in Sikeston’s Methodist church under Kiwanis sponsorship. Tickets go on sale Monday from local organizers with Missouri State Chemurgic Commission backing.
Harry L. Garver of Washington D C in charge of the Division of Rural Electrification Research visits Southeast Missouri for studies with Jefferson B Rodgers associate agricultural engineer. The investigations aim to find profitable electricity applications for low income farms and new agricultural uses in the region.
Two large salon prints won first place gold awards at the Southeast Missouri Photographers Association event in Fredericktown last week. They are portraits of Miss Patsy Ruth Gentles and Mrs. Ned Tanner, finished in oil colors and on display at Sikeston Portrait Studio by Mrs. Cele Potter.
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