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THE SIKESTON HERALD Part Two--Pages 1-8 SIKESTON, MISSOURI, THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 1952 Road Contract i I Awarded to jR.B.Potashnick i Contracts for the sand asphalt mat surfacing of about nine miles of state supplementary Routes: 9KB). and in Scott county now have been awarded i by the State Highway commis- i to R. B. Potashnick, Cape Girardeau. The work will cost a total of about $40,903 with $20 056 going for the Route 91 job i and $20,847 for Route Y.

i The 4.2 miles long Route 91 i project will extend from the St. Louis and San Francisco Rail- road, tracks, west', of Morley, west. The 4.8 mile improvement VOL. 52--NO. 25 i National Leaders To Speak at RE A Annual Meeting i James C.

Stephenson, man- i ager of the Scott-New Madrid; Mississippi Electric Co-opera; tive. announce recently that a i change in program will place of the leading candidates the Missouri Democratic senatorial nomination on the an-i WINS COUNT ESS same railroad's west of president 'speaker's platform for the jnual meeting here July l. J. E. (Buck) Taylor, Missou-! jri's attorney general, has re-j placed Hugh P.

Williamson in I the speaker lineup. The other leading senatorial aspirant who will be on the pro- gram.is W. Stuart Symington of i St. Louis. The one-time presi-; dent of the Emerson Electric i Mrs.

Jimmy the Benton won first place in cne "Kuraij The win Home essa contest sponsored Co mpan TM also the The-pi ejects will be carried by the local Home Economics i tary of the Air orce and lat; out under supervision of the Extension President Truman's trouble Commission's Division. 10 office in the essay, Mrs Riles de- i sl ooter Jn the Reconstruction Sikeston, of which. M. S. scribed her home in 'the village I Finance I ft f3 4 i- i I Gwinn is division A.

Nance, division construction engineer, will direct the im- i provements through a project i engineer to be assigned. of, Benton, telling of the com- In add ition to two.sena- These two Scott county jobs ners (are.among'23 highway improve- Reed men projects in 18 counties on which the Commission, now has awarded contracts under bids received June 4, or authorized I work to be carried forward by state forces. The improvements extend over 63.7 miles of sup- ux, JOGJJ.LUIA, LCUUIIB oi une cum- munity. activities in which she torial eful Hilton Bracey. takes part, and her home food xecuti ve.

secretary of the Mis- plan. souri Cotton Producers Association will also appear on the program. Second and third place win- WHEAT CORSAGE Shown above is Mrs. Adrian Anderson plementary roads and one-tenth a ove the were madams Eugene and L. T.

'Marshall, respectively, of the -Illmo-Fornfelt extension club. Judges of the essays were: Chairman Marshall Jackson, Mrs. Edna Francis and Clint H. Denman. Mrs.

Riles essay was submitted to the state judging commit- co a ove the of Commerce to point up the importance wheat; total of $878,317, of which top state essay will be sent to in this area. Mrs. Anderson's husband won first prize in soft; 697 will go into supplementary the A.C.W.W. committee and wheat in the 1947 Missouri Good Seed Show and was also crowned "Wheat King" of Missouri that same year compete in International Corn Soft Wheat Is King of SEMO Soft Wheat is of Southeast Missouri's cash crops tills week! President Kenneth Layton, of the Chamber of Commerce, has proclaimed this to be "Soft Wheat Week" since cash; SUPT. GRAY ATTENDS ADMINISTRATORS WORKSHOP boost to 055,813 total of highway im.

provements placed under con- ELECTED TO OFFICER I tract so far this year. That cost CANDIDATE SCHOOL covers work on 1,166 miles of state highways, miles be-! Fort Sill, H. on supplementary'and 483.2 Lewis son and Mrs. miles on major system routes, Lewis, 116 S. Ranney, The cost is divided Sikeston, has been', selected, as major, system and $5,303,129 candidate to attend class No.

27 i 30th Anniversary Local Club Thursday Night a cass oil supplementary of the Officer. CandWate School JAMES S. STEPHENSON School Admin- in Columbia. lastj a contracted-under Monday and Tuesday 4 bid are Mere Edward. G.

Barry of Little Rock. a- director of International, will b.be the. principal speaker at the special and 30th anniversary meeting of the Sikeston Lions Club to be held at 6:45 (tonight) Thursday, at the Rustic Edward' G. "b'f Rock, is a Director of Lions International, having been elected to that at the in- fcernatipnal-Cpvention Jin Chicago" in TOPP Studio Photo Carolyn Corlew Wins Miss Missouri Title To Take Part Ln Xation-Wide "contest for Title of "Miss U.S" of the of Missouri Other countries in which work at Fort Sill, cbmple-j According to Mr. Stephenson, 6 i June tion of the.

twenty-two number-of outstanding attrac- Lion Barry is a Key Member Irain, course candidate Lewis will be i tions will be offered to the mem- -of the Little Rock Lions Club the harvest of this big crop has just begun. ladies at the Bank of Sifceston, i the st udy of Milling ports of the a commissioned a Second Lieu- of the local co-operative Cooper, Maries, Dallas, Barry, tenant in the Artillery of the! when the big REA sponsored A 0 aclede polk Wrl ht Douglas, S. Army. the tentative re-, Butler and Stone. Missouri Citizens 'fair sets up at the Armory 1J J.VJLiUJ.iAg 7 j.

-J Sikeston Standard, The Sikeston Commission for the Study of NOTICE OF CLINICS Herald, Radio Station KSIM and Education. DOGS Pvt. Lewis Qualified himself grounds for the Jul meeting. i'for the course through a series! Includ in the entertainment of written and physical tests and wiU be Kumar, an Indian jug- the Sikeston Chamber of Com-: merce are wearing wheat cor-' sages in appreciation of this great week. Southeast Missouri is in the heart of the soft wheat belt of the United States.

Soft wheat not only produces a flour that makes the best pies, cakes and other sweet goods, but it yielded a cash retun that is greatly appreciated by merchants, professional men, farmers and all citizens in this territory. A. J. "Pete" Renner is director of the Agriculture Department of the Sikeston Chamber of Commerce and Adrian Anderson, 1948 Wheat King of Missouri, is chairman of the Chamber of Commerce wheat committee. He states that his group is working on a wheat club similar to the 100-Bushel Corn Club, Which was such a success last year.

Plans of this Club will be aJtinounced soon. Mr. Anderson received a gold trophy and was awarded the honor of being "Wheat King" There have been 7 cases of rabies in dogs and 1 in a cat personal interviews before a board of officers which indicated that he has the necessary gler, Jack Becker, an outstanding organist, and Previews of Progress, a show of some of the i --i, ea ne nas tne necessary 1 00 ouuw ui uie the first of January, 1952. capabilities required latest uses of electricity and an One mad doer" is too manv 'nf nf a-nniiannoc: Eight rabid animals constitute; such a grave problem that a county-wide ordinance has been to have all dogs quarantined if; not vaccinated against the di- 1 Because an ordinance of this kind might work a hardship on lof a commissioned officer. of appliances.

As in the past, members of Patients admitted the Delta people who have no cars, clinics Community Hospital the to vaccinate dogs are were as follows: past planned for each town. Certified vetinarians assisted by the Medical: Lillas Geneva Heacox, Mae Tucker, WVJB. METZ CHERRY NEW SIKESTON HIGH PRINCIPAL FOR SELECTED jthe co-op who attend the meet! ing- will have a chance to take i home a 13 foot home freezer, an (electric sewing machine, and i several other gifts such as toasters, mixers, lamps, and other items. On the serious side for the coop members is the election of the board of directors during the afternoon business session of the meeting, in other sessions, i 1 members will learn exactly A schedule is now being work- i Paul I. Hinton, Gerald Davis Bo- what has been accomplished by ed out.

Watch your local paper hannon, Mrs, Donnie L. Thomp- i the co-operative during the past and look for hand bills in your son, Iva M. Paxton, Ora Sidwell, 'year. post office and stores so you will Ruth Harrison, William Smith, oncr this line Mr Stephen know where and when to bring Martha Crooks, Howard Lester SO sa keeuin'o- the na your pet. The cost will be $1.

50 Faulkner, i on; Marsha Sn's food basket is Wg for each animal. Harris. Kewanee; Jose Reyes- the scott-New Madrid-- iEsparza, Catron; Mary Edna i Mississinni Flectn rn CHAMBER OF COMMERCE i Clark, Henry C. St. Mary, it EleCtnC and has been Lion activities since he became a member of the Hot Springs Lions Club in He served the Hot Springs Club as President, Chairman of'the Membership Committee- and as a Director.

In the District organization has served as Zone Chairman, two terms as Deputy Governo, the fiscal year 1946-47 was Governor for District 7-B. health department and Gerald Bohannon, Don- people will hold the clinics. jnie Thompson, Lenora Byrd, He said that to Mrs.i i food so vital to our nation- The Chamber of Commerce i Paul Phillips, Matthews: board of directors recently Kirby 'Stella A. Kirby, al well-being, rural electrics a $15,000 budget L. Richard, Bell City; throuphout the countrv arp sun Sikeston School Board offended by the Budget and Fi-JEva E.

Bagby. Lilbourn; John piym? electricity at a cost for producing the grand a 0 6 Sikeston School Board of. mended by the Budget and Fi-iEva E. Bagby. Lilbourn; John! plying electrici pion show sample of soft wheat Educatlon a ounced today the'nance committee of the organi-JR.

Eoerschlen, Robert Wilson, I electrictiy that that year. Bill Huff of Sikeston selection of Metz Cherry as high'zation. iBloomfield; Homer White, Easti 0 1 the ribbon for producing i scn o1 rinc ipa.l for next year, i President Layton commented i Prairie; the best sample of soft wheat i Tllis siti a vacated by that the board felt that the full i tralia, Hi. the best sample of soft a 1 1 8 Slti a vacated by that the board felt that the fullitralia, HI. in the state last year.

However, the appointment of Noah, i amount is needed to carry on! Surgical: David C. Jones, the awarding of the honor of! Gra a Acting Superinten- i the greatly expanded program Charles D. Springs, Billy Ge'ne "Wheat. TTintr" -orac 1 i dent Of Schools. of the Chamber nf nnmmprr.p i Allen Trpnp Hnnnor Ida "Wheat Bang" was in 1950.

FREDERICKTOWN MAN- HEADS MISSOURI VFW the battle front, and a vital part Hiwana Cummins, 0 our American economy. And it's ammunition to combat the of commu- uj. Lime, jaoor ana money to President Layton commented i Prairie; Janet Sue Woods, Cen-! farmers who produce the food 4.V,~4- 1 -m viiv, A Going on, Mr. Stephenson said everyone- helps and everyone 1 i ---i gains. Food is ammunition on or schools.

jof the Chamber of Commerce, i Allen, Irene Cooper, Ida Faye Mr. Cherry -was born and He further stated, "We do not Hargove. reared in Mt. Vernon, Mo. He', wish to eliminate any of our Sikeston.

holds the degrees of Bachelor of, program which would be neces- T. and Gale Hul; false propaganda Science in Education fromjsary if we made reductions in: chan, Johnny Harwell, Sikeston; nism Southwest Missouri State Col-; the budget. Although our income Edward Box, Morehouse. Concluding he said "Yes jlege at Springfield, and has not reached that amount as Emergencies: Howard Faulk! food for freedom and the Scott-' 1 Master of Arts in we must endeavor to Melvin Wilburn, Grace New Madrid-Mississippi Elec from the University of Missouri. crease it until it does.

We are; Elaine Hodges, Carl Heuiser, i trie Co-operative is of Foreign Wars hold I taken addltional gradu-; depending on complete coopera-- Sikeston; Gus Oran: Ro; mers in this communitv bv at Cape Girardeau Harrv Pe TM' thet of the Sikes i bei fc Earl Hi East viding electric at cost of Fredericktown." was Temi Teach ers, ton area to help us reach this: Daughters were born to electric energy that means 0 al. and Mrs. Gerald Pospighal, Mr. SO much to rural America and associa-; Also, at the meeting the board and Mrs. James Hill, Mr and! the nation" the Kennett Public'endorsed in a principal the Ralph E.

Francis, Sikes-! Other officers electee, a rancs were Schools as athletic director and forts of the Women's Civic Club ton; Mr. and Mrs. Onie Wheeler i SIKESTON MAN NAMED EDWARD G. BARRY Lion Barry was born in Lexington, and attended the public schools of that city. He is now employed as Commercial Sales Manager of the Arkansas Power and Light Company, with offices in Little Rock.

He has served as First Vice-President i of the Hot Springs Community i Chest and Council, as a member of the Ouachita Area Council Boy Scouts of America, and as a member of the United Commercial a During World War he was a member of the OPA panel for three years. Chairman of the Garland County American Red Cross Fund campaign for two years, and a member of the National War Fund State Committee for two years. Director Barry is married and a activi- vice commander: Joseph C.jties. In Boy Scout work, he has Bosch, Jefferson City, adjutant- served as troop leader and dis- quartermaster; Harry Stusee. trict He has served Overland, judge advocate: Dr.

the Kennett Presbyterian church James Finley. Kansas City, sur- for many years as a deacon and geon: and the Rev'. Vincent Sunday School teacher. Montralo, Joplin. chaplain.

Mr. Cherry is married and Immediately fol i the board meeting new members were presented at the Chamber of Commerce members meeting, prizes were awarded to the membership contest and reports were given by the committees. Approxi- attended Miss Carolyn Corlew revealed this week that she had -been no- 'tified that she has won the state "Miss Universe Beauty Pageant" Miss Corlew is the 18-year- old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emory Corlew of Essex, and is already'the holder: of three dis- trict-beauty 'crowns, 7 h.j.B'y,:..

4 w.inning._. the, state' title. Miss Corlew is entitled to an all-expense paid trip to Long- Beach, June 23, to take part in a nation-wide contest for the title of "Miss U. The winner of this contest will compete against beauties from all over the world for the "Miss Universe" title. A $5,000 contract with the Universal-International Studios -in Hollywood is the big prize for the winner of the final round.

The contest is being sponsored by the Catalina Swim Suit Company, in conjunction with Pan- American World Airways, the Studio, and the city of Long Beach. Miss Corlew was photographed and entered into the. preliminary competition by Boone Wilford, Sikeston. photographer. 1 Mr.

Wilford had been award-, ed exclusive contest rights in Southeast Missouri by the companies sponsoring the contest. Through Wilford's photograph. Miss Corlew won the Missouri title and the chance at the bigger prizes. Miss U. S.

will be judged on the basis of figure, poise, charm, personality and facial beauty. i The four runners-up in the contest for Miss Universe will receive a SI.000 a month contract with the studio. If the other nations represented in the contest should win out over Miss U. S. in all four places, plus the grand-winner.

Miss U. S. will also receive a $1,000 con. tract. i The contest was not limited to amateur models, so Miss Cor- lew was competing against professional models from all over the state, including the larger cities.

Miss Corlew will fly to Long Beach, through the courtesy of one of the co-sponsors, Pan- American World Airways. Miss Corlew has won her laurels in area beauty contests which include the Cotton Carnival Queen title here in 1949. and the Soybean Festival Crown at Portageville in 1949. and the Miss Southeast Missouri title at Hayti in 1950. A 1951 graduate of Sikest Mrs.

James Hewitt, Morehouse: Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Kennard, Bloomfield; Sons were born to Homer White. Sikeston: Mr.

'and Mrs. Rudolph Chittenden, Dexter: Mi- Mrs. Mullins of i. the Missouri State Life Under- Atwater Kent audition in sing- writers' Association at Jefferson, He has been singing with City, Friday. chora- groups and church choirs Other new officers for the i more than twenty years.

sanitation William King. -St. Louis, president; Sam Pear- WEATHER -son. Kansas City, second Temperature readings for the secretary. Mr.

and Mrs. Sullivan Bricig-e- man and John Fletcher of East Prairie were guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. H.

Sizemore Wednesday evening and enjoyed a fish dinner including a lot of low 62 to a high of 101 degrees. comple SPAPESJ.