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Newspaper

Sedalia Weekly Democrat

Location

Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1949

Page

2

Milburn-Herrick Nuptials In Immanuel Church Ceremony

Norma Elaine Milburn became Mrs Joseph Glenn Herrick in a Sunday afternoon double ring ceremony at Immanuel Evangelical and Re formed church. The remarks featured piano selections by Miss Lillian Fox and vocal numbers by Mrs Jack Herndon and others. The bride wore white slipper satin with marquisette appliqué and carried white stephanotis and carnations. The reception followed at the Bothwell hotel Ambassador Room with a three tier cake and yellow and white mums. The couple left for a weeklong honeymoon in Kentucky.

Norma Elaine Milburn F. O. Milburn East Ninth Street Joseph Glenn Herrick Golda Herrick South Kentucky Avenue Immanuel Evangelical and Reformed Church William C. Bessmer Lillian Fox Extase Mendelssohn Jack Herndon Miss Fox Jack Delph Gayle Scruton Thee Grieg Pauline Milburn Beryl Evans Ruth Ann Keuper Maid of Honor Linda Sharon Haislip Myron Herrick Harvey Herrick Don Johnson Webb Foster Jefferson City Jack Gold Bud Williams Mary Jane Anderson Allene Hall Rosann Behrens Dorothy Mae Sheffield Jerry Engle Ernest Strickler Kentucky Smith-Cotton High School Union Savings Bank

Family Turkey Dinner At 1610 South Carr Avenue

Mr and Mrs Bert Robert son hosted Thanksgiving turkey dinner for relatives at 1610 South Carr Avenue. Guests included Mrs Laura Engles from Scandia Kansas Mr and Mrs Roskey Gatliff Mr and Mrs Carlton Gatliff and daughter Connie of Urbana Illinois Mr and Mrs Clarence Gatliff of Warsaw Indiana Dee Sims and daughter Dorothea who teaches in Lees Summit Missouri and son Fred a student at Drury College Springfield Missouri

Coln Howell Jane Carpenter P. R. Carpenter South Lamine Avenue Carpenter Home Charles Carpenter Glen Dell James Robert Hare Steven Springfield Leo Hare Kenneth Davis Mike Bert Robertson South Carr Avenue Laura Engles Scandia Kas Roskey Gatliff Carlton Gatliff Gerald Gatliff Connie Urbana Clarence Gatliff Warsaw Dee Sims Dorothea Lee’s Summit Fred Drury College

Golden wedding anniversary observed in Sedalia area

Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Stevens of Green Ridge celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday November 20 at their son Jack Stevens route 5 Sedalia. A large gathering of seven children and numerous relatives attended, gifts were given and the afternoon included photos and singing.

J. B. Stevens Green Ridge Jack Stevens Route 5 Sedalia Florence Kays Jefferson City J. B. Alltop Kansas City C. C. Mariott Effie Anderson Eldon C. C. Stevens Higginsville S. W. Stevens Harry Meyers Hughesville Jerry Lynn Lynda Ann Meyer Marshall Herman White Chester Logan E. W. Brown Seth Howard Barnett Willard Alltop Billy Knob Noster Marshall Howard Enon Bell Stevens John Stevens Bert Stevens Jo Ann Centralia Claude Stevens Barbara Peggy Sue Warrensburg Raymond Stevens Paul Pearson John T. Buckley Jimmy Johnny LaMonte Anna Louise Harold Clevenger Sweet Springs Deloris Brown Stevens

Mrs Nellie Hackler Hosts Friday Duck Supper

Mrs Nellie Hackler of 2114 East Seventh Street entertained Friday night with a duck supper. Guests included Miss Erna Lee Dixon Mrs Mildred Shelledy Amel Brockman Francis Van Hoff and Wesley Anderson.

Nellie Hackler East Seventh Street Erna Lee Dixon Mildred Shelledy Amel Brockman Francis van Hoff Wesley Anderson

Song of China program for Helen G Steele Music club

Club members present Song of China a program of Chinese music on Wednesday November 30 at 2 pm at Heard Memorial club house co chairs Mrs Er nest Liebel and Mrs W B Rissler lead the event featuring music depicting culture humor family and soil with patriotic songs and authentic costumes Chinese wind bells wall hangings and background. The next chorus rehearsal is scheduled for Wednesday December 7 at 2 pm at the club house.

Menefees celebrate fiftieth wedding anniversary at home

Mr and Mrs John Menefee of 612 South Grand Avenue marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a quiet family dinner. Guests included daughter Mrs W B Lewis and husband from Pittsburgh, granddaughters Nancy Lewis and Mary Jane Allison, and Dr and Mrs Glenn Walker and Mr and Mrs Bob Henderson. The couple received many cards and flowers as relatives stayed through Thanksgiving.

John Menefee South Grand Avenue W. B. Lewis Lewis Pittsburgh Nancy Lewis Mary Jane Allison Glenn Walker Bob Henderson

Infant Peter Crosby Baptized at Broadway Presbyterian

Peter Courtney Crosby, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Crosby of Kirkwood, was baptized at Broadway Presbyterian Church in St. Louis by Rev. D. Warren Neal with R. M. Johns assisting on Sunday November 20. Mrs. Crosby, formerly Harriet Courtney, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ennis Courtney of 424 South Grand Avenue. The child, born August 31, was a guest at her parents’ home about ten days before the ceremony. Crosby family and relatives from Kirkwood and Webster attended before returning home that evening.

Erma Huddleston G. T. Huddleston Warrensburg James J. Holloway Joe Holloway South Moniteau Sedalia Marshall Trinity Episcopal Rectory East Arrow Street M. B. Williams Japan Patricia Holloway Peter Courtney Crosby N. D. Crosby Kirkwood Broadway Presbyterian Church D. Warren Neal R. M. Johns Crosby Harriet Courtney Ennis Courtney South Grand Avenue Mr. Crosby Howard Miss Nancy Evans Crosby Ann Webster

Thanksgiving Dinner Honors Mrs. Wisner in Bunceton

Mr and Mrs Edgar Quint and family hosted Thanksgiving at Bunceton for Mrs Robt Wisner mother of Mrs Wisner. Attendees included Mrs R W Wisner and daughter Pilot Grove Mr and Mrs J W Bowles Tipton Mrs Orville Tankersley and children Fortuna Mr and Mrs Jess Rowles and family and Mr and Mrs J E Rowles Jr of

Edgar Quint Bunceton Quint Robert Wisner R. W. Wisner Pilot Grove J. W. Bowles Tipton Orville Tankersley Fortuna Jess Rowles J. E. Rowles, Jr

Thanksgiving Dinner Gathered Gehlken Family in Sedalia

Mr and Mrs Loyd Gehlken and daughters Jo Ann and Janet Faye hosted a Thanksgiving meal at their Route 3 Sedalia home. Relatives from Kansas City and many Gehlken family members attended including Ed Darlene Ann Roy Ann Lee Mary Donna Otto Sandor Louise Joe Ernest Edna Gary Kay and others.

Loyd Gehlken Jo Ann Janet Faye Route 3 Sedalia Joe Gehlken Ed Gehlken Darlene Ann Roy Gehlken Ann Lee Charles Moore Mary Donna Otto Butcher Sandor Louise Ernest Edna W. E. Gehlken Gary and Kay Kansas City

Thanksgiving Guests From Several Cities

Mr and Mrs Frank Farris hosted Thanksgiving guests at 1823 South Grand Avenue including Mr and Mrs Earl Holdner and daughter Helen and Jackie Jenkins from Kansas City and Mrs Belle Joe from Sedalia.

Frank Farris South Grand Avenue Earl Holdner Helen Jackie Jenkins Kansas City Belle Joe Sedalia

Dinner hosts honor two first birthdays in Clifton City area

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Green and daughter Cheryl of near Clifton City were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Howard Christie and children Janice and Jerry Ray at 200 East Tower avenue Thanksgiving evening. The dinner also celebrated the first birthday anniversaries of Cheryl and Jerry Ray.

Kenneth Green Cheryl Clifton City Howard Christie Janice Jerry Ray East Tower Avenue

Weekend House Guests From Kansas City Attend Duck Dinner

Mr and Mrs Howard Christie hosted weekend guests Mr and Mrs Walter Youse of Kansas City at a 1000 oclock duck dinner. The gathering took place at the home of Mrs Sallie Youse and son J W Youse in Green Ridge. Mr Youse manages a Woolworth store in Kansas City and previously worked at the Woolworth here.

Howard Christie East Tower Avenue Walter Youse Kansas City Christie Mrs. Youse Sallie Youse J. W Green Ridge Mr. Youse Woolworth

Thanksgiving Party Of Faithful Workers At First Baptist

The Faithful Workers class of First Baptist held a Thanksgiving party at 1021 South Harrison with 25 members. A seasonally themed program featured thanks for serving the church, a duet by Mrs. Beach and Mrs. Bess, and a George Washington Spirit of Thanksgiving reading. Refreshments followed.

The First Baptist Church Vernon Wharton South Harrison Avenue A. R. Beach B. B. Bess George Washington Ernest Melton Tyrie Colnflower C. L. Brady Lucille Parks A. Bennett Walter Cramer Julia Gower Fred Arbogast A. A. Lichte Russell Ruffin E. F. White Thomas Croxton

Red Cross plans training and charity drive at Pettis County clinic

Red Cross Nurse Aide Service represented by Mrs. Arthur Studebaker and Mrs. Fred Lange at Bothwell hospital clinic. Mrs. C. A. Wright names Mrs. Roy Kirchhofer as Motor Service chairman. Training starts January. Michael Wolfel to lead December 6 program at Parish Hall for First Aid services to Girl Scout leaders. Junior Red Cross reports strong enrollment and 109 gift boxes packed by Miss Margaret Egan and assistants for overseas delivery.

Bothwell Hospital Red Cross Arthur Studebaker Fred Lange C. A. Wright Red Cross Recruitment Roy Kirchhofer Motor Service Michael Wolfel Safety Service Leaders Association of the Girl Scout Council Junior Red Cross Pettis County Margaret Egan Carrie Hieronymus P. E. Sullivan Santa Claus

Better Homes Club In Meeting

The Better Homes Extension club held an all day meeting at Mrs. W. P. Glenn's home. A noon contributive dinner served to 10 members and visitors followed by an afternoon session led by president Mrs. I J Rhoads. Members shared gratitude, reports on council and Achievement day, and planned a December 2 Christmas party at Mrs. J V Kesterson's home.

Better Homes Extension Club W. P. Glenn I. J. Rhoads J. V. Kesterson

District Masons Meet in La Monte With Guest Speaker

The 36th district Masonic Association meets in La Monte Wednesday November 30 with Chet Keyes of Kansas City as guest speaker. A turkey dinner for members and wives follows the business meeting at the Methodist church. Officers will be elected. Farcus Wallace of Chilhowee presides and George Collins of Holden is vice president.

la Monte 36Th District Masonic Association Chet Keyes Kansas City Methodist Church O. E. S. Farcus Wallace Chilhowee George Collins Holden

Rotary Club to Hear G W Diemer Speaker in Warre nsburg

George W. Diemer of Central Missouri State College Warrensburg will address the noon Rotary meeting at the Bothwell hotel Monday. Harry Brougher, program chairman, will introduce the speaker.

George W. Diemer Central Missouri State College Warrensburg Rotary Club Bothwell Hotel Harry Brougher

Altar Society to Meet at Sacred Heart Hall

The Altar Society of Sacred Heart church meets Thursday at 2 30 p m in Sacred Heart hall with Mrs J C Orden der presiding over the business session. Mrs A B Potts, program chair, will present Miss Etta Hurley for a book review.

Altar Society of Sacred Heart Church Sacred Heart Hall J. C. Orender A. B. Potts Etta Hurley

Anniversary For Daughters of Isabella Circle 310

The Daughters of Isabella Sedalia circle No 310 celebrates 25 years since its 1924 charter. Mass at Sacred Heart church, 3 PM meeting to install new officers, 6 PM banquet at St Patrick’s hall with state regent Clare Bolstein and Miss Teresa Tobin as speaker. Priests from area parishes attend.

Daughters of Isabella Sedalia Our Ladies Circle Tipton Sacred Heart Church Knights of Columbus Clare Bolstein St. Louis St. Patrick’s School Bolstein Teresa Tobin Kansas City Sedalia Circle

O. O. F. and Rebekahs Dinner Observed in Sedalia

The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs held their annual Thanksgiving dinner Tuesday at the American Legion hall with 75 attendees. The center table featured chrysanthemum bouquets sent by J. M. Palmer, and the program included a male quartet, solo violin, and readings.

Odd Fellows and Rebekahs American Legion Hall Turkey J. M. Palmer Green Ridge R. A. Moseby East Sedalia Baptist Church Clyde Waters Edwin Danforth Albert Lee Prringle, Jr Charles Bletheroide Danforth J. F. Kirkpatrick Dora Buckley Earl Edewards Mary Strickler J. R. Ramsey J. F. Kirkart

Musical Program At Byberry PTA Meeting

The Byberry Parent Teachers Association met on Thursday evening November 17. Mrs. Harold Romig presided. Members opened with PTA song and a prayer by Mrs. Monroe Neale. Music teacher Mrs. George Putnam led pupils in a short program before film show. Refreshments followed. next meeting is December 23.

Byberry Parent Teachers Association Harold Romig Monroe Neale George Putnam

Mother and Son Injured in Odessa Crash

Mrs Paul Mahon and her three year old son Tony, both of Odessa Missouri, were injured when a 1947 Plymouth coupe swerved and hit a bridge abutment on highway 50 four miles west of Sedalia. Both were taken to Bothwell hospital with leg injuries to the boy and unspecified injuries to Mrs Mahon. Trooper Stohr and Sgt Barton investigated.

Paul Mahon Tony Odessa Mahon Highway 50 Sedalia Bothwell Hospital Muddy Creek John Ison East Thirteenth Street Pete Stohr William Barton Highway Patrol

Marriage License Issued to Grafton and Ames

John C. Grafton and Virginia A. Ames, both of Kansas City, were issued a marriage license.

John C. Grafton Virginia A. Ames Kansas City

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