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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1954
Page
7
A compact meditation on a virtuous life. The upright man, free from guilt and vanity, sustains harmless joys, pursues heavenly wisdom, and finds wealth in a well spent age. He fears neither fate nor fortune, for heaven is his book and good thoughts his constant companion.
Miss Emily Lair daughter of Mrs Lorene Lair of Sikeston Missouri will depart Saturday for Honolulu to join Punahou School as an art instructor for a year. She graduates from the University of Missouri with a bachelor’s degree and is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Pi Lambda Theta and Delta Phi Delta. She will fly via St Louis to Los Angeles for a layover before completing the trip.
Following this edition The Herald will be in the hands of former publisher Mr Clint H Denman during the editor's absence Advertisers and readers are asked to extend courtesies to Mr Denman while he oversees operations
A historical piece outlines three core elements of American life faith in God constitutional government and private enterprise economy. It argues freedom rests on internal discipline religious faith guides governance safeguards exist in a constitutional republic and private ownership drives wealth and innovation. The text references founding principles and contrasts with European democracy and suggests continued commitment to these pillars.
City officials discuss recommendations for better police training and procedures. Proposals include armed pistol readiness, ammunitions for regular training, appointing an Assistant Chief, enforcing legal release after complaints, monthly fines reports, and a monthly duty roster to be filed and posted.
Miss Helen M Branum becomes Mrs William J Wolter Jr in a ceremony August 16 at Horn Lake First Methodist Church led by Rev R J West. The bride wore beige linen with a white orchid corsage. Groom, son of Mrs Joseph Wolter Sr and the late Mr Wolter of Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin, is a University of Wisconsin graduate and operator of Crore Marine Survey Service. The couple will live at Spencer Heights Mounds Illinois after a southern honeymoon.
The Sikeston Kiwanians group attended a dinner meeting where Ralph Williams, program chair, showed a film from the Ford Motor Company. The color motion picture depicted the Dearborn, Michigan plant and other historic documents and machinery housed there.
The new Lee Hunter Elementary School will be dedicated at 10 a.m. September 1 with Lynn Twitty, superintendent, announcing board of education and Citizens Advisory Council members will attend. The 18-room $301,000 structure will open to the public that day and the next morning. contractors expect completion soon.
The Scott County Enlarged School District R IV board in Benton may face a stormy evening over a proposed bond of about 300000 for a new high school. The board also elected Mrs Ruby Davis to replace Irma Byrd and approved buying new classroom furniture.
Andrew C. Rhyons 84 longtime Morehouse resident and Himmelberger-Harrison worker died Monday at his home. Funeral at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Morehouse Methodist Church with Rev. M. A. Massey officiating. Burial in Sikeston City Cemetery. Born March 7 1870 in Palmersville Tenn he is survived by wife Lillie son Glen Rhyrons of Morehouse and grandson Billy Rhyrons of St Johns Newfoundland a daughter Eva preceded him in death in 1909.
Mrs D J Heaton and family visit with daughter and kin in multiple towns. Memphis hosts EB Moriarty party. Kansas City and Parma residents join others for dinners and suppers. Names include Neal, Sherrard, Harton, Fave Stroud, Crumpecker, and Jacksons visiting relatives in Missouri, Michigan, Arkansas, and Alabama. Fishing trips at Lake Wappapelle noted. Local social round with picnics and visits across several households.
Charleston social notes recount weddings visits and family gatherings. Miss Mary Agnes Sellers to Thomas Earl Hough wedding guests included the groom’s parents Mr and Mrs W C Hough while other locals attended dinners opera trips and reunions with families from St Louis Weatt Wrath and Hunt also noted.
Mrs Wendell Williams was honored at a Thursday evening cradle shower hosted by friends at her home. Games were played with prizes awarded to the honoree and numerous gifts received from attendees including Mrs Robert Davis Mrs James Bass Mrs Ken Kersey Mrs Gerald Griffen and Mrs Elmer Kernell. Several others sent gifts but could not attend.
Local residents and families span vacations and visits across multiple states from Yellowstone to Florida. Students, brides, and new arrivals mingle with church events, baptist associations, and district 4H activities while engagements and travel shape weekly life in the area.
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