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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1950

Page

11

Sikeston Herald publication and pricing note

Sikeston Herald credits Denman as contributing editor and editor Clint H Denman. It lists publication weekly every Thursday from 119 West Malone Sikeston Missouri and gives subscription rates: Scott and adjoining counties 2 dollars others 2.50 with advance payment terms. It notes second class matter March 9 1608 at Sikeston post office under March 3 1879 act.

Malone Avenue Sikeston, Missouri Scott Sikeston Missouri Congress

Under Postery's Eye Inspires Duty to History

A Winston Churchill exhortation urges all present to remember they stand on history’s stage. He calls for rising to duty and opportunity, acknowledging descendants will judge conduct and thanking God for spiritual rewards granted for valiant and faithful service.

Winston Churchill

George Washington Carver Day Proclaimed by Missouri Governor

Governor Forrest Smith designated January 5 and every January thereafter as George Washington Carver Day to honor the former slave born in slavery whose work with the peanut elevated a crop and showcased determination and national unity. The proclamation praises Carver as a leading scientist whose rise from humble beginnings inspired citizens.

Forrest Smith George Washington Carver Missouri Smith Carver

Kentucky Girl Bride of Audria Byron Smith

Barbara Nell Smith and Audra Byron Smith wed in a candlelight ceremony on December 24 at Fourth Presbyterian Church Louisville. The couple, with attendees from Sikeston and surrounding towns, held a reception at Louisville Country Club followed by honeymoon travels to St. Louis and Louisville. Barbara Nell, a University of Louisville graduate and surgical nurse, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Robert Smith. Audra Byron Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Smith, grew up in Sikeston, a WWII veteran, and is a University of Missouri and University of Louisville student. They will reside at 403 McCready Louisville.

W. A. Smith Moore Avenue Audra Byron Smith Smith Ray King Herrin Ruth Baker Trotter Sikeston Dexter Charleston Cape Girardeau Caruthersville New Madrid St. Louis Louisville Barbara Nell Smith Earl Robert Smith Fourth Presbyterian Church C. Ranson Comfort Theola Ann Franzman Miss Smith John Edward Ryan Louisville Country Club University of Louisville University of Missouri Medical Department Phi Beta Phi McCready

Town without a church ends in failure warning

Ozark Missouri reader Wendell Vaughan argues a town banned religious purpose loses appeal as parents avoid it and women resist living there. He cites a tale of a model town with a charter forbidding church use. He urges churchgoing as a safeguard for community values. Also notes dinner guests and a January sale at Lair's with bargains on electrical appliances.

Wendell J. Vaughan Ozark

Know Your City Ordinance Review on City Livestock and Sewage

City Attorney George W. Kirk outlines key ordinances on keeping livestock within the city limits, rabies vaccination rules, and penalties. He notes enforcement gaps, notes on nuisance provisions, and urges residents to upgrade outdoor privies to flush toilets where sewer access exists while complying with Missouri State Board of Health rules.

Missouri State Board of Health

Demand for Wider Route 60 Between Sikeston and Miner Grows

Residents along the four mile stretch of Route 60 toward Sikeston and Miner urge the state highway commission to widen the roadway. A formal appeal to secure the needed improvement is anticipated soon, with emphasis on aiding those most in need of the enhanced highway.

Sikeston Miner State Highway Commission

Christmas Greeting From a Dead Friend

A Christmas card reaches The Herald from G F Richards a Toledo Ohio resident and longtime St. Louis printing supplies rep resentative who died December 14 at age over 90 The card includes a note from Richards daughter Mrs John Jameson explaining the delay in forwarding the messages and noting his Christmas greetings were sent two days before his death.

Herald G F Richards St. Lows Ealing Lissoum Illinois Toledo Ohio Mrr. Rochards Mr. Rathards John Jameson

Charleston Girl Bride of Bob Foley

Miss Rebecca Jane Brown, daughter of Mrs. Edward Riley Brown, married Robert Joseph Foley, University of Missouri student, in Charleston First Methodist church before about 500 guests. The ceremony featured a double ring service, palms and ferns, nuptial music, and a reception in the church dining room. The bride wore a nylon tulle gown with rhinestone bodice and lace trim, carrying white gardenias and roses, with six attendants. The groom is son of Mrs. J W Foley of Sikeston. both pursue college degrees and belong to Greek organizations.

Charleston Rebecca Jane Brown Edward Riley Brown Mr. Brown Robert Joseph Foley University of Missouri First Methodist Church Foley J. W. Foley Mr. Foley Sikeston Alfred Smith Thomas Moffat Latimer Louis Jackson Burke Frank French Alan Crites E. Riley Brown Jr Robert Hardwick Alan Brock McBain Dot Matthews Peggy Lair Martha Jo Boyd Betty Jo Beasley Wm. Foley Washington, D. C Charles Lee Doniphan Bill Greer David Rowe Bill Woehlecke Charles French

Sikeston Girl Marries Army Man Last Friday

Ruth Ann Middleton wed Corporal William Tetley in a December 30 parlor ceremony at St Francis Xavier rectory Sikeston attended by immediate family. The couple planned a short Kentucky honeymoon before Tetley returns to Scott Field Illinois and then Merced California with Ruth Ann remaining in Sikeston through January.

George T. Middleton Ruth Ann William Tetley Joe Tetley Farmington Mary Tetley Sikeston St. Francis Xavier Rectory J. J. O’neill Edgar Culbertson Middleton Nick Baumgartner Bonnie Tetley Robert Tetley Margaret Tetley John A. Middleton St. Louis Dellye Middleton Robert Nolan Dexter Kentucky Corporal Tetley Scott Field

Miss Gardner Marries Lynn Ingram in January Wedding

Miss Alberta Gardner daughter of Mrs Jennie Gardner married Lynn Ingram son of Mr and Mrs Prather Ingram at First Baptist church in a 2 pm Sunday ceremony officiated by Rev E D Owen. The bride wore a white wool suit with navy accessories and carried white roses. maid of honor Miss Jane Gardner and best man Leonard Spurlock. Usheres Cleatus Tanner and Joe Gardner. Reception followed at the couple's Route Two home.

Alberta Gardner Jennie Gardner Lynn Ingram Prather Ingram Route Two E. D. Owen First Baptist Church Tom Gardner Jane Garder Leonard Spurlock Cleatus Tanner Joe Gardner Miss Gardner Carr

Interesting Books At Your Public Library

Louise Mainar reviews current library offerings including Ride With Me by Thomas B. Costain Talking Through My Hats by Lilly Cache and Gray Canaan by David Garth. The piece highlights historical fiction set in England and the Peninsular War, a memoir style tale of hat designer Lilly Cache, and a Civil War era spy chase with vivid period detail.

Thomas B. Costain With Sir Robert Wilson Bobby Sir Robert England Moscow Paris Gabrielle de Salle Lilly Cache New York Macy’s Jean Despres Madame Despres Gray Canaan David Garth Canaan Racewell Emery Holly Charles Race Richmond Potomac Jackson Stuart Manassas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Publisher The Sikeston Herald Wared Denman Clint H. Denman Posterity Bride OF Audria Byron Smith Maat Cond Ernest Wilson Joe Laux Oran Reuben West Beron George W. Kirk Pepe Crete Bride OF Bob Foley Bride of Louise Mainar Clare Barnes Jr Man Forman Phi Delta Theta Columbia Wilson Avenue Mr. Costain Bonaparte Westbrook Pegler FORD Ida Waller & Williams Motor Co Malone Ave Smartne Pthnes Ponce P.S Vogue Dress Shop E. Front St
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