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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1958
Page
1
With 1957 closing as a poor crop year Sikeston and Southeast Missouri face a tough year end. A hopeful 1958 is seen through diverse business strength and optimism in farming. Planning and prudent action may boost the local economy and farm income as recovery is anticipated.
The Herald announces its 55th year of publication and its 95th year overall. The note thanks readers and patrons for long support and extends wishes for a Happy New Year, good luck, good health, and good fortune in 1958.
Miss Lois Ann Bollinger wed Clinton Hamilton Burgess at Grace Methodist Church Cape Girardeau in a candlelit ceremony at 4 PM. The bride wore iridescent emerald green taffeta with a veil, attended by Miss Jane Blixee. Burgess was supported by Bob Miller as best man and other ushers. A reception followed, with out of town guests from Portageville to Webb City. The couple plan to live in Jonesboro Arkansas while Burgess pursues studies at Arkansas State College.
Raron David McElroy announces the engagement of his daughter Patricia Ann McElroy to Eugene Hari son of Mr and Mrs Ben Hari both farmers from Sikeston. Patricia’s mother is Mrs Ha Mae Williams of Leavenworth Washington. Patricia is a senior in the local high school and a COE member. Hari is a graduate of the local high school class of 1953 and is employed by Brown and Root Construction Company. The couple plan to marry in Max just before graduation at the Hummer Memorial Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Marx Henson of Cape Girardeau married Elmer Howkins of Bloomfield on Christmas Day at 3 50 pm in the home of Rev. and Mrs. E D Owen. The ceremony was by De Franklin Owen. The bride wore a powder blue wool dress with carnations. Attendants were the bridegroom’s daughter and son. Mrs Hopkins teaches in Cape Girardeau and will move to Bloomfield where Mr Hawkins runs a grocery.
The Lions Club announces no luncheon meeting this New Year week. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at noon on January 8 at Rustic Rock Inn.
A 14 year old girl from Gideon died after a car driven by Arthur Land 20 of Dupo Illinois lost control on Highway 25 near Gideon. The pickup rolled 34 feet injuring Martha Humophrets 19 of Gideon and Bulie Joe Land 1 of Dupo. Troop E logged 10 weekend crashes with 11 injured and a statewide count rise to 983 for the year.
Mr and Mrs Walter M Rasburn announce the engagement of their daughter Jo Ann Rasburn to 2c David War land Palmer son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Palmer of 323 Matthews St Jo Ann is a local high school graduate now attending Central College in Fayette Ao
Three weekend treatments reported at Missouri Delta Community Hospital. Vae Blair 69 suffered a fractured right arm. Russell Dalrymple 32 from Fremont injured scalp and Joseph Martin 4 from Jaffeson City Mo received a lac cerated seal. All were discussed after treatment.
Charles Bolden born January 19 1919 in Sikeston died December 21 in a Cape Girardeau hospital from heart ailment. Funeral services were held at Assembly of God in Cape Girardeau with burial at Cape Girardeau Memorial Park. Surviving are his father, step mother, three brothers Lewis Bolden of Sikeston Frank and Byron Bolden of Jefferson City, and two sisters Betty Chronister of Sikeston and Doris Myer d of Postzeugerville.
Caruthersville judge sits in circuit court on change of venue for an injunction suit tegen Herbert Henderson James Henderson and Mrs Fare Harris. The suit sought to block sale of a 75000 bond issue for a Pemiscot health center. Defendants include Pemiscot county court judges trustees of the health center John D Paulus director of state hospital facilities and Dr S B Beecher former county health officer. The case arose after a site near Pemiscot Memorial Hospital in Hayti was chosen prompting objections from Caruthersville residents who favored Caruthersville. The federal match would require a site approved by state and federal authorities. The injunction aimed to stop the bond sale and center construction. It was not known if an appeal would follow, and bonds could not be sold while litigation continues.
Funeral services for Mrs. Corda Evans of Canaloa were led by Rev. A. C. Simvant at Albritton Funeral Chane. Interment followed at Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Evans died at 9 30 p m Saturday at her niece Mrs Lela Hicks in Morehouse. Born July 4 1853 in Gossett Ti she lived in Canaloa since childhood Oct 19 1907 she married Clem Evans who died in 1849. An ordained Baptist minister she was active in reus si0ns and Canalou community affairs. Survivors include two nieces Mrs Hicks and Mrs Hate LicDowell of Kansas Co and a nephew Jess Painter of Ruw.
A miscellaneous shower was held for Miss Emma Jean Selah Nimmo, bride to be, hosted by Mrs JCGC Nimmo and Mrs Mabel Seretin Kaper of Mrs Tams Drie Nimmo in Morehouse. Attendees included Mrs Wanda Sis, Mr Wade Bisarnt, Miss Loretta Suliven, Miss Anta Sulvan, Mrs Kenny Nimmo, Mix Albert Slinkard, Mrs Chares Jouung, Mrs W T Beeson, Mrs Tawer Watson, Mrs Finney, and Mrs Ceer Beeson.
Debris and charred walls mark the loss of the $150,000 Claxton Auction Barn on West Malone Avenue after a midnight fire. Two gas explosions hampered crews as flames destroyed the 1943 structure long used for civic gatherings and farm equipment sales. Firefighters battled from 12:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. as hay stored inside and a dining room valued at $30,000 burned, leaving only smoke and ash. Local officials say the cause remains undetermined.
Mrs Wm R Marsh entertained at her home 337 Moore Tuesday December 17 with a Christmas party and open house for Den H Troop 240 members and their guests Each member presented guests with a fishing well planter and philodendron Refreshments of sed runch and Canstries cookies were served Those present included Johns Woo gromery his parents Roe and Mrs C Montgomery Jr Dana Whe taker his mother Mrs Moaxin- Whiteaker JamIs Edward Hort grandmother Mrs Gooch and sister Miss Glenda Hart Al Stenp father Dr Forrest Sterp and Bil Ix Marsh and his parents Mr and Mrs Wm R Marsh KRENNETS Representatives of five county Farm Bureau organizations county agent from as many counties and others interested rebuffed Vi E Slusher president of the Missouri State Farm Bureau Federation when he appeared before an area meeting and refused to vote approval of the Bureau s national poles on cotton legislation as presented by Mr Slusher
Mr and Mrs J W Stokeley hosted summer and Christmas Day guests at several addresses including 716 Allen and 2353 Moore. Attendees featured numerous Marsh and Johnson families, Ziegenhorns, Newmans, Davises, Chandlers, and others from Bertrand, Sikeston, Dexter, and Canalou. Many children named Pam, Mike, Nancy, Maude, Dennis, Dennis, Jerrold, Barbara, and more joined the meals. The gatherings spanned December 25 and surrounding days with extended family visiting from Kingman, Ind, and St Louis areas.
Russell Dalrymple, 32, of Fremont Nebraska, fled through city streets in a high speed pursuit with police cars in pursuit. Dalrymple attempted to cash forged checks and fled when confronted, ending after crashing his truck at Handy and Madt streets. He and his wife struggled for a gun before Dalrymple was subdued and arrested. He admitted prior prison terms in Michigan, Oklahoma, and Leavenworth and claimed over $5,000 in forged checks. Dalrymple faces charges of leaving the scene and criminal acts related to the forged checks.
The O V McReynolds entertained with a six o clock Thursday dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Wals er Uht former Sixes-Maston residents now in Dexter. Mr Mxl ana Mes Wlard Sandes of Casalou. Mr and Mrs Steward Hoover of Sikeston. Jammy Wayne Sanders, son of Mr and Mrs Willard Sanders, a Missouri University student, attended at the McReynolds home.
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