Sikeston Herald masthead and publication details
The Sikeston Herald shows publisher Ward Dernan with assistant Clint 1 Denman, issued weekly on Thursdays from 119 West Malone Avenue Sikeston Missouri. Subscription rates quoted for Scott County and adjoining counties at $1.50, elsewhere $2.00, with advance payment required. Entered as second class matter March 9 1908 at Sikeston post office under the 1879 act.
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Malone Avenue
Sikeston, Missouri
Scottind
Sikeston
Missouri
Sikeston Herald Praises Air College Feature
The Sikeston Herald prints a commemorative edition on the new air college at Sikeston and notes strong demand with over two hundred extra copies sold. A letter from Fred C. Parks of Parks Air College lauds the issue for editorial work and layout, praising the coverage and photos used. The mailing list includes the Army Air Corps Chief’s office, Randolph Field, Tuscaloosa, Jackson, and Parks Air College in East St. Louis.
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The
Herald
Air College
Sikeston
Fred C. Parks
Parks Air College
East St. Louis
Sikeston Herald
Parks
Fred Parks
Oliver L. Parks
Army Air Corps
Washington, D. C
Randolph Field
San Antonio
Texas
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Jackson
Miss
The Draft and War Preparedness Debate
The article argues that the United States enacts compulsory military training as a duty for youths. It asserts the draft is for military service and warns of a perceived drift toward involvement in wars of world dictators. It critiques Roosevelt's potential re election and frames the draft as a path to war.
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United States
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Willkie Blasts New Deal Payrolls In Sikeston
In Sikeston a local critique of New Deal policy labels many federal workers as useless payroll parasites. The writer argues reforms should redirect employment toward constructive work while avoiding attacks on individual workers.
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Wendell L. Willkie
Sikeston
Eisenhower era rail through-sleeper service reaches Southeast Missouri
Twenty years ago on Friday September 17 1920 The Sikeston Herald notes Missouri Pacific Railroad extends through sleeper service from Charleston to St Louis and return via Poplar Bluff improving travel for Southeast Missouri travelers.
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Sikeston Herald
Missouri Pacific Railroad Company
Southeast Missouri
Charleston
St. Louis
Poplar Bluff
WPA Starts Southeast Missouri Relief Work on Water Main
Five years ago on September 19 1935 the first WPA project for Southeast Missouri began with four relief workers laid to work on a water main extension in Sikeston. Mrs Helen Johnson’s family hosted a party honoring Ruth Moore and Mildred Williams at Rev W F Oglesbys home last Friday. The young women depart for college this week.
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Works Progress Administration
Southeast
Missouri
Sikeston
Helen Johnson
Ruth Moore
Mildred Williams
Dorcas
The
Baptist Church
W. F. Oglesby
Heat fades as last week brings relief from scorcher period
Sept 21 1939 Sikeston notes a cooling trend after days of hundred degree heat. The piece mentions the dip in temperatures and references a high heat spell followed by relief as the week began. It also notes President Roosevelt urging repeal of the embargo act and a return to traditional U S international law as Congress convenes an extraordinary session.
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Sikeston
The
Mercury
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States Congress
Southeast Missouri Jubilee schedules near completion
With the second edition of the Southeast Missouri Jubilee set to open a week from tomorrow on Friday September 29 plans for its success are nearing completion according to President Murray Phillips and Manager Conley Purcell.
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Southeast Missouri
Murray Phillips
Conley Purcell
Holmes Attends Phillips Dealers Meeting in Poplar Bluff
H M Holmes local Phillips distributor attended a semiannual district dealers meeting and banquet at the Dunn Hotel in Poplar Bluff. He was joined by H L Mayer Ralph Deane and John Powell with W R Johnson of St. Louis and C E Dickey in charge. A motion picture on oil and gasoline transport was shown.
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H. M. Holmes
Phillips Petroleum Company
Poplar Bluff
Dunn Hotel
Mr. Holmes
H. L. Mayer
Ralph Deane
John Powell
W. R. Johnson
St. Louis
C. E. Dickey
Golden Wedding Celebrated by Mr and Mrs Blanton
Mr and Mrs Blanton marked their Golden Wedding anniversary with a Tuesday dinner at Rustic Rock Inn for seven of their eight children and families. Attendees included Harry C Webster Groves Mo and Mrs Payne Arlington Va with other children in Sikeston Eureka St Louis and Washington DC. Milton attended via remote. Large Sikeston Country Club reception hosted between four and five hundred guests. Eight granddaughters helped serve and decorations featured gold and white. Outsider guests included Lt J Cullen Evanston Ill and Miss Lillie Blanton Paris Mo and Mrs Cost Arlington Va.
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Washington
Milton
Atlanta
Maureen
Ann Blanton
Mary Ruth Watkins
Mary Eugenia Blanton
Catherine
Jeanne Payne
J. Cullen
Cullen
Evanston
Ill
Lillie Blanton
Mr. Blanton
Paris
George Cost
Arlington
Air School Here Gets Under Way
Ground school instructors and staff arrive from multiple cities to establish Sikeston unit. Key personnel include J Bud Dunleavy chief of main tenance from Tuscaloosa, along with Paul Rider and Sylvester Ward hangar chiefs. Sikeston workers from Parks Air College and local residents fill roles in maintenance, service, and support.
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King City
J. Bud Dunleavy
Sikeston
Tuscaloosa
Paul L. Rider
Sylvester L. Ward
Vernon C. Wallace
A. G. Lauth
James P. Wallace
Horace J. Yeaton
Robert S. Scott
Parks Air College
East St. Louis
Sam B. Whetstone
James B. Lacy
James H. Tucker
Harold L. Swanagan
James E. Howard
William C. Sutton
Ray Clinton
J. Dean Minner
Elvin E. Davis
Marvin H. Davis
Woodrow W. Horton
Fred Beal
George Sutton
Luther E. Moore
Benton
Walter Hunter
Mary C. Burns
Ena Myrl Shrum
Canalou
Mort Griffith
Edward F. Huffman
Willkie Warns Third Term Threat to Democracy
Wendell L. Willkie opened his campaign in Coffeyville Kansas arguing Roosevelt's third term would erode democracy. He claimed a dictatorship threat from failures at home and abroad, criticizing defense policy and Roosevelt’s campaign methods as wasteful government expenses. He urged focus on the Battle of America and warned democracy is endangered from within and without.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
America
Washington
Wendell L. Willkie
Coffeyville
Kansas
Willkie
Mr. Willkie
Kiwanis Club Dinner Meeting Tomorrow Night
The Sikeston Kiwanis club will hold its regular dinner meeting at the Palace Cafe at 6 20 tomorrow night. President R A Harper will preside.
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Sikeston Kiwanis Club
Palace Cafe
R. A. Harper
No one can help being little in body in this era
A reflective aphorism notes that physical size does not define spirit and character, urging resilience and dignity regardless of stature. It emphasizes inner strength over external stature and invites personal growth beyond appearances.
War or Willkie Emerges as Voter Question Across Nation
Analysts note a clear pivot in public discourse as the electoral issue shifts toward the binary choice of war policy and the candidate Willkie. Parties mobilize, opponents frame foreign policy debates, and voters weigh leadership style against global risk.
Mrs Krauss Visits East Prairie Guests Return Home
Mrs. Fannie Krauss spent last week at East Prairie with her daughter Mrs. Susie Ogborn and family. She was accompanied home by Miss Jean Ogborn and Miss Pauline Baker who are her guests.
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Fannie Krauss
East Prairie
Susie Ogborn
Jean Ogborn
Pauline Baker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clint 1. Denman
Ward Dernan
A. L. Fitzporter
Chamber of Commerce
Pleas Malcolm
Sikeston High School
Catherine Blanton
Muldred Bowman
Estel Meldrum
Howard Dunaway
Bill Bowman
Ruth Malone
T. C. McClure
John T. Wilson
Joe Dover
Joe Matthews
Clarence Felker Jr
Jerry Galeener
Clint H. Denman Jr
Robert and Junior Sitzes
Moore Greer Jr
G. W. Zacher
Bill van Horne
Allen Baker
Charles
Jack McMullin
Charles Brenton
Master John
Lillian Gale Applegate
Nanna Belle Wilson
International Shoe Factory
Tanner C. Dye
Henry Meldrum
American Legion
Hotel Marshall
Ann Beck
Houck Field
Maxine Finley
Nannna Belle Wilson
Harry C. Young
Cape Girardeau
KFVS
Holmes
Phillips Dealers
Cele
Munich
Hitler
Franklin Roosevelt
AIR School
Britain
Sword OF Damocles
Kiwanis Club
LC Smith
Cleaners
Jack Shuppert
Rey
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