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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1956
Page
5
The Sikeston Herald issue dated Thursday August 30 1956 is listed in the source. The fragment notes the newspaper title and date without additional story detail.
The wedding of Miss Clarice Weatherbee Henson and Mr. Dewey Gimlin was held in Williamsville with a blue and white color theme. Attendants included brothers and sisters, a reception in the church basement, a three tier cake, and cedar decor. approximately one hundred guests attended.
The bride, a Wa damsville High and Southeast Missouri State College graduate with a BOS in Education, served as vice-president of Si ma Signa Signida sorority. The groom, Sikeston High and Southeast Missouri State College alumnus with a BS in business administration, led Tau Kappa Epsilon as president. They honeymooned briefly and now reside in Cape Girardeau with Mr Gimlin employed by Independent Packing Company.
Mr and Mrs B B Wagner of Bertrand announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Ann Josephine Wagner to Robert B Hale son of Mrs Florence Hale of Crutchfield Ky on Aug 17. The ceremony was in Corinth Mississippi. Hale is a Cavce High School graduate and Air Force veteran now employed with the Cabinet Co in Paducah Kentucky. They will reside in Fulton Wy.
Clark School of Music directed by Miss Kath ryne Clark presented a summer recital at Tanner Street Church of God on Friday evening closing the season. Cast for fall session auditions are in two weeks with participants including Aunt Coamigin Saith War Dodd Raid Teros Pisant Dian Chu hkland Surzinne Venane eed Laretta Kernell Noann Bruce Lowita Janes Diliide Philp Carel Gav Lenmen Donnie Grolin Kuch Yates Tomnis Nunnelee Joyee Rand al Klatt and others listed.
The Newcomers Club met at 9 30 am at the Shelter House with 21 members and 14 visiting children. New members present included Alin Win Suthe Mrs Vernon Voann Mrs Marshall Fulbright Mrs Paul Tubs and Wis Stank. The September dinner meeting was postponed to the second Monday due to Labor Day.
A Golden Wedding Anniversary celebrated Sunday with dinner at Cyrus Restaurant and a reception at home near Vancouver. Attending were three children, grandchildren, Maurice Buss of Oak Ridge, Vernon Tavab of Flor, and others. The couple, Mi and Ali Otto Bug, had eloped to Kentucky, later living near Vanduse and then Selime.
Miss Joann Dewit and Miss Joan Frale received surprise birthday wishes at a Thursday night party at the home of Michanel Mire Valentine Frala in Gaas Ridge. Guests included numerous neighbors and family members, with refreshments and candles as the celebration proceeded.
Nu Toma Frank of Flat Mich arrived Monday afternoon for a week long visit with her brother Mr and Mrs Elvis Eaton and Mr and Mrs W B Eaton.
Mrs W Baker president of Sikeston Branch of the American Association of University Women reports strong interest in forming study groups this fall. A music appreciation group may grow into a music club with plans to start in September. A creative writing group would meet to read write and discuss members work and possibly publish articles. Additional groups suggested include Great Books modern literature and international relations.
Mrs Dora Belle Anders born October 29 1883 in Dunblin County died at 4 45 am at 113 Fifth Street in Sikeston aged 73. Formerly Dora Crafton she married John Henry Anders December 7 1902. Survivors include eight children Rismond Anders Sikeston St Louis Flint Michigan Leora Howard Nonna Wartety Fl Pullen Tud Ward Verbi Harris Wilma Acord and others, 24 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
Mrs Eileen Howle of Charleston, formerly a Charleston High School commercial instructor and later a teacher in Cairo, earned a Master of Arts from George Peabody College Nashville. She graduated with the second highest honor among about 600 students.
Five Rebekah Lodge members and eight Morehouse visitors attended Friday night initiation of three new members, Nanna Lou Watson, Evelyn Campbell, and Helen York. The traveling cross was presented to Noble Grand Mrs Rovine Ralph, who will pass it to Cane Girardeau chapter. White decor and satin altar graced the ceremony. cafe-style refreshment tables held bouquets as hostesses Anna Boardman, Beulah Depew, Havel Baldwin, and Charlene Daniels organized the evening.
Sew and Chat Club reported their ice cream social Saturday evening as very successful and thanked those who helped. The event benefited needy children and was hosted by Walter Powell with several donations from those unable to attend. The next meeting will be at Alma Mahar's home on September 17.
Mis James P Johnson Jr and son Jummy and daughter Pawea Jean visit with her parents Mr and Mrs P V Bianum and other relatives during the week, sharing time with extended family in the area.
Mrs Leonard Spurlock was surprised at a cradle shower Monday evening at the home of Mrs Hoyt Mothershead with cohostesses Mrs Lou Baugher and Mrs Charles Hart. Gifts were placed on a table centered with a storh. Refreshments followed as guests received favors. Attending were Mrs Robert Couch, Mrs Vernon Anderson, Mrs Edgar Culbertson, Mrs Don Culbertson, Mrs Louis Dillende, Mrs John Duckett and Mrs Fern Motherhead. Gifts were sent by Miss Alma Mothershead, Mrs Paul Couch, Mrs J M Hartzell of Sikeston, and Mrs Delbert Spurlock and Mrs Ward Warbington of Poplar Bluff.
Nancy Louis, a baby girl weighing six pounds, born Monday afternoon at St Mars's Hospital Jefferson City to Stork Club Mit and Miss E Gene Wood of Columbia. The birth follows the couple's first child and lists paternal grandparents Mrs F W Wood and the late Mr Wood, with Ralph Scudder of Sikeston also named as a relative.
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