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Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1944

Page

12

Nominations Go To Men Accused In Governorshio Steal

Republican gubernatorial candidate Jean Paul Bradshaw assailed Democratic hopefuls for Missouri office, alleging involvement in the four year old governorship steal. He tied Attorney General Roy McKittrick and Buck Taylor to the affair and urged voters to reject the group. Bradshaw outlined plans for a more progressive Missouri and continued support for agriculture. He spoke after Perry Compton and Ralph Hutcheson addressed the crowd.

Missouri Bradshaw Donnell J. B. (Buck) Taylor Roy McKittrick United States Phil Donnelly Ralph E. Bailey Sikeston Perry Compton Ralph Hutcheson Caruthersville Congress

Presidential campaign under way with rival speeches

President Roosevelt opened his fourth term campaign with a broadside against Dewey while Dewey responded with a forceful address accusing the administration of fraud and falsehood. Dewey pledged to restore integrity to the White House and attacked the "indispensable man" idea. Roosevelt, speaking to the American IBEW before Teamersters Union, defended his record and attacked Republican charges including the Fala dog episode. Dewey plans a major nationwide broadcast in St. Louis around October 12 and will travel by plane for the trip.

Roosevelt Thomas E. Dewey Dewey White House New York Mr. Roosevelt AIL Teamersters’ Union Washington Gov. Dewey Fala Aleutians Pacific St. Louis

Local man charged with molesting girl in Legion Park

Perry Linn a 50 year old Sikeston resident is in the Scott county jail at Benton charged with molesting a small girl in Legion Park last Thursday night. His disposition will be decided by the Scott county court tomorrow according to Sheriff John Hobbs. Other court news notes minor fines for careless driving fighting. A 12 year old boy returned a stolen bicycle and was ordered to stay out of town for a year. A.N. Meeks reports Joe Howze visiting Nashville then Atlanta. Mrs. E. P. Coleman to be brought home from Barnes Hospital if improving. Holderbys and Dance to Charleston West Virginia October 6 for Roosevelt speech trip.

Perry Linn Sikeston Scott County Benton Legion Park Linn John Hobbs Wedell Gaddis BE. J. Danipl Missouri State Highway Patrol H. B. Woods James Ennings Wade Sitzes Tommy Ward Mr. Yarbrough Judge Smith Sunset Addition A. F. Meeks Joe Howze Nashville Tenn Mrs. Spilman Atlanta Marvin Howare E. P. Coleman Barnes Hospital

Woman's Civic Club to Meet Tuesday at Rustic Rock Inn

The Woman's Civic Club will hold its first fall meeting at the Rustic Rock Inn next Tuesday afternoon. The luncheon begins at 1 30. President Mrs. L M Standley will preside over the brief business session, followed by a social hour.

The Woman's Civic Club Rustic Rock Inn

Eastern Star Meeting Tonight and Upcoming Sale

The Eastern Star Chapter holds its regular meeting tonight in Odd Fellows hall with Mrs. Buel Sizemore in charge of the business session. A rummage sale is planned for next Saturday in the Russell lot on Center Street.

Eastern Star Odd Fellows Hall Buel Sizemore Russell Lot Center Street

T. E. L. to Meet Tuesday Evening

The T. E. L. class of the Baptist church will gather at the church at 7 15 tonight Tuesday Oct 3 for a meeting.

T. E. L. Class of the Baptist Church

Mrs Georgia Cox Visited Near Bloomfield

Mrs. Georgia Cox and her son Irvin spent the week end with Mr and Mrs George Stuppy at their farm home near Bloomfield.

Georgia Cox Irvin George Stuppy Bloomfield

Friendship Circle Meeting Scheduled at Mrs Inman Home

The Friendship Circle of the Women's Benefit Association will gather Friday at 305 Moore Avenue starting at noon. President Mrs Liza Inman will lead a potluck dinner before the business session.

The Women’s Benefit Association John Inman Moore Avenue Liza Inman

Sikeston General Hospital News Update

Among those who received medical attention at Sikeston General Hospital last week were Otto Mays East Prairie Mrs Claude Rhodes Kewanee Montez Garner Charter Oak Floyd Rasberry Vanduser and Jerry DeWitt Morehouse Edward Willian Sikeston Mrs Earl Fisher and Mrs Hazel Hinton Lilbourn and Mrs Sarah Tucker Morehouse are surgical patients at the hospital Cletus Goetz employee of Scott County Milling Co sustained a compound fracture of the right leg last week while at work and received medical treatment.

Sikeston General Hospital Otto Mays East Prairie Claude Rhodes Kewanee Montez Garner Charter Oak Floyd Rasberry Vanduser Jerry DeWitt Morehouse Edward Willian Sikeston Earl Fisher Hazel Hinton Lilbourn Sarah Tucker Cletus Goetz Scott County Milling Co

War Bond Appeal Urges Immediate Purchase

A wartime plea contrasts Nazi oppression with American resilience urging citizens to buy War Bonds. It stresses funding for postwar needs and asks readers to consider whether their money is more needed at home, calling for urgent, patriotic action today.

Uncle Sam America Moncey

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