Art of living cited at library meeting by Mrs Epperly
A joint session of the Senior and Junior Women's clubs at the library heard Mrs Marvin Epperly of Moberly Missouri call the art of living together in peace and harmony the art of all art. She urged simplifying life to focus on enduring values and urged the church as the 19th century sanctuary for learning to live richly. The meeting also covered hospital site plans for Sikeston and endorsed resolutions to pursue the project with eastern foundation funds. Tea followed and the next meeting is January 3 at the library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Epperly
Moberly
Woman's Club
Jas. Kevil
Sikeston
Eastern Foundation
Kevil
L M Hollenbeck
C. C. Rose
Lake Vilage Ark
C . Carleton
Farmington
Ninth District
Federated Woman’s Clubs
Mesdames
E. C Matthews
Georgie Donnell
I M Hollenbeck
Randol Wilson
Kiwanis Officers Gather for Southeast Missouri District Meeting
Kiwanis officers who will lead Southeast Missouri clubs in January attended a training conference at Hotel Marshall Sunday afternoon. Led by LMM Standley, Sikeston club president and lieutenant governor-elect of the Mc Kan Ark district, attendees included John Sutterfield George Kirk B L M c Mullin Earl M Allen Yewell Lawrence Marcus Grant Will Cates L M Smith T W Gwaltney J E Williams Max Clodfelter Lon Thrower Guibert Hill Hardin Crowe Fred Micklish Garrett Harrison Foster Clark Tom Boyce John C Brice AFE Holland A L McCarthy and D A ll L Bomer, Poplar Bluff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Missouri
Hotel Marshall
Lmm Standley
Sikeston Club
Mc Kan-Ark
Mr Standley
John Sutterfield
George Kirk
B. L. McMullin
Earl M. Allen
Sikeston
Yewell Lawrence
Marcus Grant
Will Cates
Bloomfield
L. M. Smith
T W. Gwaltney
J. E. Williams
Charleston
Max Clodfelter
Lon Thrower
Guibert Hill
Hardin Crowe
Dexter Fred Micklish
Garrett Harrison
Foster Clark
Jonesboro
Ark
Tom Boyce
John C. Brice
Efe Holland
A. L. McCarthy
DA. Ll. Bomer
Poplar Bluff
Book Club Hosts Library Book Shower at Reading Room
Last week the Book Club held a library book shower receiving twenty four books and a large reading room picture, gifts announced previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Book Club
Study Course For Mothers Of Pre School Children
A continuing study course for mothers of pre school children led by Mrs. R A Harper will run this year. Meetings list the schedule with leaders and topics from December through May. December 13 led by Mrs Vernon Green covers How Parents Teach Their Children to Be Naughty and What Suggestion Can Do. January 10 led by Mrs M G Anderson covers Children s Diseases and Remedial Defects and Does Your Child Have Bad Physical Habits. February 14 led by Mrs Geo Fans covers How Can You Help Your Children Form Good Habits and Does Your Child Have Good Food. March 14 led by Mrs George Fowler covers Does Your Child Have the Right Kind of Playthings and Is Your Child Jealous Afraid or Untruthful. April 11 led by Mrs Charles Berthe covers Does Your Child Obey You and Why and How Do You Punish Your Child. May 9 led by Mrs W W Crites covers The Job of Being a Parent and How Does Your Child Get Your Attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Harper
The
Parent-Teacher Association
Vernon Green
M. G. Anderson
Geo Fans
George Fowler
Charles Berthe
W W Crites
New Treasurer Named for Junior Woman's Club
Mrs. Gene Potashnick was elected treasurer at Tuesday afternoon meeting in the library auditorium with president Mrs Buford Baker presiding. She succeeds Mrs. Charles Berthe who moves to Memphis. New members Mrs Pete Crites and Miss Lucille Stubblefield joined. Elizabeth Moore Benton welfare worker spoke on The Case Does Not Begin With the Crime Nor End With the Sentence. Club project for the year will be furnishing playground equipment for public schools if school board approval is secured. Christmas party planned for December 20 at the library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Potashnick
Lbrary Auditorum
Buford Baker
Potashnick
Charles Berthe
Memphis
Tonn
Mesdames
W F. Webb Leo Beckett
Dewey Conrad
Pete Crites
Lucille Stubblefield
Swan McDonald
Time Reuber
Reginald Harwell
Elizabeth Moore
Benton
Christmas Carols Sung by Apollo Group at Meeting
Mrs V L Bowles chaired the Apollo Group gathering held Friday afternoon at Mrs Frank Van Holme's home in Mrs L Conatser's absence. Mrs George Kirk and Mrs Elmer Poage helped present the program with Mrs A J Goetz and others. Carols were played by Mrs Samuel Gaston on clarinet and Mrs E W Milner on saxophone with Mrs A Moore as accompanist. All members joined in singing. Mrs B F Blanton, Ninth District Federated Music Clubs president, was authorized to present the baby grand piano, a gift from the Apollo Group, to the library for dedication services. the piano was placed at the library and used for the first time Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. L. Bowles
Apollo Group
Frank van Holme
L. Conatser
George Kirk
Elmer Poage
A. J Goetz
Samuel Gaston
E. W. Milner
A. Moore
Auxiliary members named district officers
Twenty-three members attended the American Legion Auxiliary meeting at Mrs. C. L. Blanton’s home with one visitor, Mrs. Don Kochel. Officers named include publicity chairwoman Tanner C. Dye and district rehabilitation chair G. W. H. Presnell, plus junior activities chair Art Burrow. Members urged to donate bed linens and children’s clothing to aid veterans’ families, and two high school essay prizes will be awarded next spring on National Defense and Fidac. Guests viewed safety films by J. Wm Foley. Next meeting set for December 20 at Mrs. Loomis Mayfield’s. members asked to bring two toys and a can of fruit or vegetables for Christmas baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
C. L. Blanton
Don Kochel
Canaloa
Wm. A. Smith
Tanner C. Dye
Kathryn Johnson
G. W. H. Presnell
Art Burrow
Loomis Mayfield
National Defense
J. Wm Foley
Co Workers Society to Meet With Mrs Grer
The Co Workers Society plans its last pre Christmas meeting next Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Calvin Greer. Mrs G W Clark, visiting relatives in Illinois, will assist Mrs Greer in entertaining. The gathering is organized by president Mrs Anna Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co- Workers Society
Calvin Greer
G W Clark
Ilinois
Greer
Anna Winchester
Rebekah Lodge to Elect Officers Friday Meeting
Rebekah Lodge will select officers for the coming year at its Friday night session on December 9 in the Odd Fellows hall. President Mrs. Toma Meyers of Blodgett will preside, and all members are urged to attend this important meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Toma Meyers
Blodgett
Ebert Kready Christmas Party Planned by Missionary Society
The Ebert Kready Missionary Society of the Methodist church will host its Christmas party on Thursday afternoon December 15 at Mrs G A Demp ster's North Kingshighway home. Associate hostess will be Mrs Grover Baker. Program leader will be Mrs F E Mount and Mrs T F Henry will lead the devotional duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebert-Kready Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
G. A. Dempster
North Kingshighway
Grover Baker
F. E. Mount
T. F Henry
Jolly Twelve Club Honors Members With Dinner and Theater
Members of the Jolly Twelve Club honored on Wednesday with a turkey dinner at the Homestead Hotel celebrating birth anniversaries of Mrs W W Lankford and Mrs Ben Carroll. Ten of sixteen members attended the event. After dinner the group enjoyed a matinee at Malone Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Twelve
Homestead Hotel
W W Lankford
Ben Carroll
Malone Theatre
Reverend Rains to Speak at Kiwanis Meeting
Rev R S Rains pastor of Sikeston Christian Church will be principal speaker at the regular Kiwanis meeting at Hotel Marshall Friday night December 9. He will address the subject Dividing the Increase and all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Rains
Sikeston Christian Church
Sikeston Kiwanis Club
Hotel Marshall
Rev Rains
American Legion to Meet Monday
The regular meeting of the American Legion will be held near Monday December 12 with Dr A Anthony post commander in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Dr . A. Anthony
Births and public service notes from Scott County
Mr and Mrs Ernest Sprngs of Salcedo report a son born yesterday December 7. A daughter Shurley Geneva was born to Mr and Mrs B A Merrick near Sikeston on December 5. Richard Thomas is the name given the son born December 7 to Mr and Mrs Elvis Evans near Sikeston. Mrs E D Preston newly elected justice of the peace in Kelso township has been assigned to northern Scott county as investigator for the Social Security Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Sprngs
Salcedo
Shurley Geneva
B. A. Merrick
Sikeston
Richard
Thomas
Elvis Evans
Near Sikeston
Chaffee
E. D. Preston
Kelso Township
Scott County
Social Security Commission
SiKESTON Personal Notes Hosts and Visits
Mesdames R. H. Wilson and A. C. Barrett entertain twelve friends with a chili luncheon Friday. Mrs. Calvin Greer attended two luncheons hosted by Mrs. Frank Russell in Charleston last Saturday with members of the Birthday Club. Mrs. P. A. McDougal and son Dick spent the weekend in Kennett and Clarkton with relatives. Mrs. Edna Shankle and Mrs. Lyon Schroff were business visitors in Cape Girardeau today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
R. H. Wilson
A. C. Barrett
Calvin Greer
Frank Russell
Charleston
Birthday Club
P. A. McDougal
Kennett and
Clarkton
Edna Shankle
Lyon Schroff
Cape Girardeau
W B A to Elect Officers on Monday Night
The Woman's Benefit Association will elect officers for the coming year at its regular meeting Monday night December 12 at the Odd Fellows hall on North Kingshighway. President Mrs Clarence Marshall will preside. all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Benefit Association
Odd Fellows Hall
North Kingshighway
Clarence Marshall
Lloyd Rayburn Chosen Head Of Masonic Lodge
Lloyd Rayburn was chosen worshipful master of the Sikeston Masonic Lodge at the meeting held Thursday night last week. A A Harrison was reappointed secretary for sixteen years. Other officers named include J. H. Hayden Jr as senior warden, George Lufcy as junior warden, and Linn Smith as treasurer. Rayburn appointed Archie Hayden, Otis Champion, Wm. Hayden, Carl Wilkinson, Jere Caverno Jr., Conly Purcell, Marshal, and Steve Humphrey as officers. Installation set for the first meeting of the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Rayburn
Sikeston
Jere Caverno Jr
Conly Purcell
Marshal
Steve Humphrey
Tyler
Eastern Star Matrons Luncheon Held by 50th District
Twenty Past Matrons Club members of Eastern Star Chapters in the 50th district met for a luncheon Monday at Mrs. H. E Dudley home. Club president Mrs. O L Spenter of Benton presided. Tonight in the I O O F hall the chapter plans its regular meeting with officer elections led by worthy matron Mrs Wade Shankle of Dexter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
H. E Dudley
O L. Spenter
Benton
Eastern Star Chapter
I.O OF Hall
Wade Shankle
Dexter
Library board committee to source Sunset addition books
A library board committee will start early work on securing books for the Sunset addition. The Wo man’s Club and other library supporters will donate volumes to aid the project.
D A R Meeting With Mrs Bailey Hosts Program
Kingshighway Chapter D A R will meet next Saturday afternoon December 10 at Mrs R A Bailey's home. Miss Adilda McCord assists in entertaining. Mrs E P Crowe of Dexter directs the program with the theme The Spirit of Hand Made Things.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingshighway
Daughters of the American Revolution
R. A. Bailey
Adilda McCord
E P. Crowe
Dexter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Epperly
Junior Woman's Club
Co-Workers Society
Ebert
Kreeady
Jolly Twelve Club
Rev. Rains
Williams Fruit Market
Matthews Wagon Yard Bldg
Herald
Masonic Lodge
Sunset
Library Board
Woman’s Club
Wes
AK. A. Bailey
Mr. and
Mrs. F. H. Cole
St.Sikeston, Mo
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