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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1956

Page

7

Roger Fleming Addresses Agriculture Policy at Freedom Forum

Roger Fleming, longtime farmer and top American Farm Bureau Federation executive, spoke on the ties between farming goals and consistency with policy. He warned that farmers must defend what they are for, not merely oppose what they are against, and urged clear analysis of policy impacts on price supports and farm programs.

Roger Fleming America Ocav American Ferm Barent Federation Shenandoah Valley Varginia New Eageland New England Paul Revere Bryersbury Mother County Capemumits Pia Farm Bureau van Tan Sameday Han Ivery

Brother of Mrs Spidel Succumbs in Chicago

Mrs Edith Spidell and her sister Mrs FoF Herring of Wayatt and Mr WR Davies of Wardell with Mr Davice left for McAllister Oklahoma to attend funeral services for H L Massey the brother of the women who died Monday night in Chicago after about a year of illness.

Edith Spidell Fof Herring Wayatt WR Davies Wardell Davice McAllister Okla H. L. Massey Massey Chicago

Colorado Second in Variety and Production of Minerals

Colorado ranks second among states in mineral resource variety and, to a degree, in production. The assessment notes a broad range of minerals present and contributing to mining activity in the state.

Colorado

Harvard Commemoration Ode

By James Russell Lowell the ode lauds noble dead whose memory guides virtue and hope. It laments no night exiling the brave and notes their aureoled presence guiding the living along a bright path. The poem envisions resurrected spirits returning in a gleaming line, inspiring noble moods and steadfast aspiration.

Canaan

Charleston Priest Officiates At Wedding In Kirkwood

Rev. George B. Haar assistant pastor of St. Henri’s Catholic Church officiated at the Kirkwood Missouri wedding of his sister Nancy Marie Haar to Paul Ray McKee. The ceremony at St. Peter’s Church was followed by a reception at the bride’s mother’s home. McKee is son of Mrs Ray DeWitt McKee of Ferguson and the couple will join the Higginsville high school faculty this fall.

Charleston George B. Haar St. Henry's Catholic Church Kirkwood Nancy Marie Haar Paul Ray McKee St. Peter's Church Marie Haar McKee Ray Dew

Women Golfers Name Officers At Country Club Championship

The Women’s Golf Association of the Country Club held its annual Championship Tuesday with Mrs Bill Sidwell as hostess and officers named for 1957. Laney Black Jr won the championship. runner ups were Mrs C E Watson, Mrs Bill Sidwell, and Mrs Bull Galliday. Class A winners included Mrs John Watkins and others with a playoff tie for fourth. Class B saw Mrs John Marshall first, with a Bush-Dye tie for second and third. Class C winners were Mrs Bob Mitchell, Mrs Milford Estes, Mrs Bill Brannock, and Mrs Joe Leslie. Officers named: Mrs Bull Sidwell president, Laney Black Jr vice president, Paul Heckemeyer recording secretary, Joe Leslie corresponding secretary, C Glenn Josner tournament chairman, Melvin Dace handicap chairman.

Women's Golf Association of the Country Club Bill Sidwell Fistin Laney Black Jr C. E. Watson Bull Galliday John Watkins Duree Medley Frank Frankforther Bull Sidwell Paul Heckemeyer Joe Leslie Coresponding C. Glenn Josner Melvin Dace

Parma Youth Enlists For Service in Army

Sgt. Bob Pawloski of Sikeston Army Recruiting Station announced today that Darrell Stevens, son of Mrs Mary Atchely, Rt J, Parma, was enlisted in the U S Army. Darrell sworn in at Army Main Station in St Louis and will receive eight weeks of basic training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. Upon completion he will be assigned to the Guided Missile School at Fort Bliss Texas for the Gun Section Fire Control Mechanic Course. He enlisted at Sikeston for three years under the Reserved For You program which guarantees a high school graduate a course of his choice from over 150 options to help him return to civilian life trained in his field. For more information see Sgt Pawloski at the Sikeston Post Office or call 419. Applications for schooling may be submitted 90 days in advance of the enrollment date.

Bob Pawloski Sikeston Darrell Stevens Mary Atchely J. Parma Vas Darrell Army St. Louis Fort Leonard Wood Fort Bliss Tex US. Army

Bandwagon '56 Campaign Buttons In Evidence

Campaign managers and delegates met at Sikeston Armory Convention Hall on September 13 at 8 p.m. to discuss the upcoming fall election. Buttons for Bandwagon 756 are worn by supporters, signaling a bid in the entertainment field. Junior Women's Club and Elite Show members back a dark horse, urging ticket purchase to vote for a winner in this not to be missed election.

Sikeston Armory Adlai

Marston Youth Re-enlists For Service In Army

Charles Ponderson of Marston reenlists in the U S Army at Sikeston Army Recruiting Station for three years. He chooses the airborne branch under a new enlistment program, will train at Fort Leonard Wood and Fort Bragg, and may earn a $52 per month premium after jump training. Sergeant Bob Pawloski announces the enlistment and offices at Sikeston Post Office Building.

Marston

Forbeys Entertain in Charleston

Debby Forbes daughter of Mr and Mrs F M Forbey Jr celebrated her eighth birth anniversary Saturday and that evening was honored with a party at their home. Seventeen girls attended and gifts were exchanged. Prizes in games went to Rachel Farwell Mary Tinsley and Linda Moxley. Refreshments included a large birthday cake. Mrs Bobby Carr of Cape Girardeau and Mrs Charles Bethune of Sikeston helped serve and favors were given to all guests.

Charleston Debby Forbes F M Forbey Jr Rachel Farwell Mary Tinsley Linda Moxley Bobby Carr Cape Girardeau Charles Bethune Sikeston Forbey

Corbins Return From Arizona Reunion

All members of the FE L Corbin family gathered for a two week reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank T Hutchison in Sawmill Arizona. Sikeston members E Corbin and Felice Ghersi with relatives returned home Friday night joined by Evans Corbin and four children of Ingleside Texas. The group toured National parks including the Grand Canyon and visited New Mexico. Eugene L Bethune of Fort Ord Calif now en route to Fort Lewis Wash is guest of Mr and Mrs F M Forbey Jr after dinners in Charleston Sikeston Cape Girardeau and St Louis.

FE. L. Corbin Sawmill Ariz Frank T. Hutchison Sikeston Felice Ghersi Arizona Corbins Evans Corbin Ingleside Tex Corpus Christi Grand Canyon New Mexico Eugene L. Bethune Fort Ord Calif Fort Lewis Washington Far East F. M. Forbey Jr Charleston Cape Girardeau St. Louis

Stallings Anderson Set August 31 For Wedding

Charleston August 31 set for the wedding of Miss Shirley Jo Stallings daughter of Mr and Mrs Marshall Stallings and William Anderson son of Mr and Mrs C K Anderson of East Prairie. The Rev Frank Waite will officiate at the 730 evening ceremony at Gravel Ridge Baptist Church. A reception in the church dining hall will follow. Stallings is a Charleston High School graduate and has studied at State College in Cape Girardeau. Anderson is an East Prairie High School graduate and is engaged in farming.

Charleston Shirley Jo Stallings Marshall Stallings William Anderson C. K. Anderson East Prairie Frank Waite Gravel Ridge Baptist Church Miss Stallings Charleston High School State College Cape Girardeau Anderson

Barbecue Supper At Clyde L Launius Home

Clyde Lee Launius and family hosted a lawn supper party on Tuesday evening featuring barbecued ribs and steak, baked beans, salads, tomatoes, iced tea and apple crisp. Attendees included Debra Lee Launius, Jon Denton and son Jon, Greg Denton, Charles Campbell and family, Vernon Mor tis and daughter Ray, Ray Dykes and daughter Gayle, Glen Bond and son Larry, and Jean Ann Lee returning from Olivette Nava rene College in Kankakee Illinois.

Clyde Lee Launius Launius Debra Lee Jon Denton Jon Greg Charles Campbell Vernon Mortis Ray Ray Dykes Gayle Glen Bond Larry Jean Ann Lee Kankakee, IL Olivette Navarene College

Gleaner Class Meets At Stevens Home

The Gleaner's Class of the First Methodist Church met Tuesday evening at Mrs. C. J. Stevens's home for its regular monthly meeting. President Mrs. Lenna Marshall presided. prayer by Mrs. Della Reese and a devotion by Mrs. AR Puckett opened the session. Nominations for four officers were discussed, with Ella Shuppert among those named. A report noted fourteen attendees and a note of thanks to Mr. Roo Binles was planned. Refreshments followed at the close.

First Methodist Church C. J. Stevens Lenna Marshall Della Reese AR Puckett Poo. Nienstedt Mia Tison Schrott Mao Ella Shuppert Tadtaen “Wadler Trea Wren Roo Jackson

Hyatt Isaacs Wedding Near Hernando Missouria

Mrs Mary L Hyatt and Robert Isaacs wed in Hernando Missouri on August 25 in a Methodist ceremony conducted by Rev WS McAlliv. The couple plans a later trip to Minnesota and Canada then will reside at 801 Rodney Vista Cape Girardeau. Isaacs is District Sales Manager for Midwest Dairy.

Mroo MP Fstes Boogn Vins Atary Ruth St. Sikesten Robert TL. Isaacs Cape Girardeau Hernando Missoon WS McAlliv Isaacs Minnesota Canada Rocdney Vista Cape Guardeau Midwest Dairy

Miss Mier Engaged to Donald E Crowe of Navy

Mrs Arthur Mier of Oran announces the engagement of her youngest daughter Marie to Donald E Crowe of the U S Navy. Crowe is son of Mr and Mrs George Crowe of Chaffee. They both graduated from Chaffee High School in May 1956. Crowe finished basic training at Camp Dewey Great Lakes Ill and will spend 13 days visiting family before returning for further training. Wedding plans are indefinite.

Oran Arthur Mier This Marie Donald E. Crowe U. S. Navy Crowe George Crowe Chaffee Chaffee High School Camp Dewey Great Lakes Ill

Daily News in Brief Local Visitors and Health Update

Miss Edith Elmore Miss Madge Davis and Miss Marjorie McCos spend today at the Wine State Fair. In DuQuoin Mr and Mrs Webster Clark and daughter Joy visit Oblong along with Mr and Mrs Ray Baker and Mrs Harve Bake. Mrs Harve Baker stays in Oblong for a longer visit. others return Sunday. Mr and Mrs W C Carroll report arrival in Dallas Texas and a lovely place to stay. Dr B L McMullin resumes full hours after illness. he was part time last week.

Edith Elmore Madge Davis Marjorie McCos DuQuoin Webster Clark Joy Ray Baker Harve Bake Oblong Verna Finnes Harve Baker Werd W. C. Carroll Dallas Texas

Births Recorded At Local Hospitals

Stork Club announces the birth of a baby girl on August 28 to Mr and Mrs Alfred Kinsey of Rt 1 East Praise at Missouri Delta Community Hospital. Mr and Mrs Jeremiah Hanley of Parma welcomed a son born Monday morning at Southeast Missouri Hospital Cape Girardeau weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce. A daughter born Sunday morning at Southeast Missouri Hospital to Mr and Mrs Lester Miller of Benton weighing 7 pounds 10.5 ounces.

Alfred Kinsey Rt. 1 East Praise Missouri Delta Community Hospital Jeremiah Hanley Parma Southeast Missouri Hospital Cape Girardeau Lester Miller Benton

Canalou News social notices from Canalou area week

Canalou News lists local visits and weekend guests from St. Louis Parma Mount Vernon Sikeston Morehouse Canton Chicago and Charter Oak. Families such as Elderbrooks Johnson Goines Wight Landers Hewitt and Averett are noted visiting friends and relatives across Missouri and Illinois with trips to Crane Lake and Niagara Falls.

Morley School Plans Pie Supper and Queen Contests

Morley students planned a pie supper and a Morley High School Queen contest to raise funds for band uniforms. Class Queens will represent each grade, with juniors and seniors competing for Morley High School Queen. Proceeds fund band gear. votes cost a penny.

PTA H. S Morley High School

Essex News Compiled Social Visits and Travel Moves

Mrs. Wilson Langley and daughter Pat left for Alaska to join her husband and his brother in Canada. Mrs. Cora Johnson with two daughters visited from Michigan and traveled as far as St. Louis. Mrs. Cora Dejournett spent the weekend with the Whiteside family at Arnold. Guests of the Hayes were Harlin Hunt and family from Casa Grande Arizona and Kent Sides with family from Bloomfield plus Hunt and son from Dexer. Lorene Dowdy and Ann Learue of Sikeston visited Jennie Learue and shopped in Dexter. Frank Allison and family from Detroit are here working on their home. Bertha Frazier hosted her daughter and family from Rockford Illinois. Glendol Mouser and family visited St. Louis. Veona Hunt and Wave ne with Dale Fuqua of Dexter visited Maxine Hunt. Rev. Bridgforth and family visited in Senath. James Lawrence of Pitman Arkansas visited his sister and the Causey family hosted Della Causey and Billy.

Wilson Langley Pat Alaska Harry Canada Cora Johnson Bernice Crimbel Lorene Thompson Michigan Leslie Hayes Harlin Hunt Casa Grand Ariz Kent Sides Bloomfield Maxine Hunt Essex Glen Hunt Dexter Lorene Dowdy Ann Francis Learue Sikeston Jennie Learue Helen Stutler Frank Allison Detroit Stutlers Bertha Frazier Estel Bowers Rockford, Il Glendol Mouser St. Louis Veona Hunt Wavene Dale Fuqua Bridgforth Senath James Lawrence Pitman Ark Marvin Causey Della Causey Billy Causeys

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