Engagement of Miss Lois Scott to Joseph C Bilbrey Jr
Mr and Mrs Joseph Carter Bilbrey Sr announce the engagement of Lois Scott of Granite City Illinois to Joseph C Bilbrey Jr son of Mr and Mrs Bilbrey also of Granite City The bride to be attended Sikeston High School Central College Fayette where she studied voice and continues vocal studies in St Louis She is active in St Johns Methodist Chancel Choir and the Collegians choir group She has appeared as guest soloist in civic and church events Mr Bilbrey trained in Tennessee and Illinois and after serving in the Korean Theatre Army enrolled at Washington University Plans call for a fall wedding
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Carter Bilbrey
Granite City
Sikeston
Central College
Fayette
St. Louis
Scott
St. John’s Methodist Church
Collegians
Missouri
Illinois
Me. Bilbrey
Tennessee
Washington University
Miss Mary Ruth Joyce to Wed J H Schwab This Summer
Cape Girardeau announces the engagement of Miss Mary Ruth Joyce, daughter of Mrs. Ruth Joyce, to James H. Schwab of Sikeston. The couple plans a summer wedding. Miss Joyce, a Central High School graduate, has been secretary to Strom and Spradling. Schwab served 23 months in the U S Army Quartermaster Corps during World War II and now works for Federal Compress in Sikeston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Girardeau
Ruth Joyce
William St
Mary Ruth
James H. Schwab
Henry Schwab
Sikeston
Joyce
Central High School
Strom and
Spradling
Schwab
Pete
U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps
Federal Compress
Revival at Morehouse Church by Esteps This Week
Evangelists Alva O. and Gladys Estep will conduct a revival at the Nazarene Church in Morehouse from Wednesday January 18 through Sunday January 29. Services are nightly at 730 pm with preaching and special singing. The Esteps have spent twenty years in evangelism, held meetings in forty states and Canada, and previously pastored in Indiana and West Virginia. They use Scene-o-Felt pictures and lights in sermons and songs. Rev Estep served seven years in the U S Army and is active in veterans groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva O
Gladys Estep
Church of the Wazarene
Morehouse
Estep
Church of the Nazarene
Canada
Indiana
West Virginia
Esteps’ Mesages
United States Army
Rev Estep
Indiana Regular Veterans Association
Disabled American Veterans
Focus Week Observances At First Baptist WM S
The W M S of the First Baptist Church observes Focus Week with activities each day. Members receive WMU Emblem tags and personal recognition by Rev E D Owen. Schedule includes visiting, home reading, prayer service, luncheon, monthly meeting, and a Paral Service calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M.S
First Baptist Church
WMU
E D. Owen
Royal Service Magazine
WMS
Praser
Miss Clark Presents Poetry Into Music at Beta Sigma Phi
Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs. Bill Puckett’s home for an evening program by Miss Kathryne Clark with the theme Poetry Into Music. She presented Trees with organ background and a recording of Tieb estraum by Dr. Leo Sirota, followed by rhythm instruments and singing for harmony. The second part, Absolute Music, contrasted poetry and dancing. President Mrs. Wilson McMullin presided, and refreshments were served at the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Phi
Bill Puckett
Kathryne Clark
Leo Sirota
Wilson McMullin
Puckett
Comer Von Kohn Wed In Tennessee
Miss Wanda Comer daughter of J B Comer of Clovis New Mexico and T Sgt Edwin Von Kohn of Hopkinsville Ky wed at the First Missionary Baptist Parsonage in Springfield Tennessee. The double ring ceremony was at 1 15 pm with only attendants the bridegroom s sister Mrs F M Jackson and Gunners Mate 3rd class A L Von Kohn. The bride wore a light blue fitted wool suit with pink rose corsage. The couple plan to reside at Scott Field Belleville Indiana after leave ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morehouse
Wanda Comer
J. B Comer
Clovis
New Mexico
Edwin von Kohn
Macon
Miss
First Missionary Baptist Parsonage
Springfield
Tenn
F. M. Jackson
A L von Kohn
Hopkinsville
Chatearoux
France
US Air Force
F. M Jackson
Patsy
A. L. von Kohn
Forest City
Ark
Scott Field
Belleville
Former Canalou Girl To Wed Indiana Man
Miss W. Jean Landers of Calvert City Kentucky and former Canalou resident announces engagement to Marvin Stegmann son of Mr and Mrs August Stegmann of Fort Wayne Indiana. Miss Landers is a senior at North Marshall High School. Stegmann a Purdue graduate served two years in the Army and now works for B F Goodrich Chemical in Calvert City. No wedding date yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Landers
Calvert City
Canalou
W. Jean
Marvin Stegmann
August Stegmann
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Miss Landers
North Marshall High School
Stegmann
Purdue University
B. F. Goodrich Chemical Co
Jordan Jones Wedding in Caruthersville
Miss Mary Alice Jordan became the bride of Harold Jones at Eastwood Memorial Methodist Church in Caruthersville. The ceremony, attended by family and close friends, featured vows read by Rev. Floyd Brower. The couple, who after a Memphis honed wedding trip moved to an apartment on West Third Street, plan futures as Miss Jordan finishes Caruthersville High School in May and Mr Jones, CHS graduate of 1951, serves in Chris Craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caruthersville
Mary Alice Jordan
James M. Jordan
Harold Jones
Bernie Jones
Eastwood Memorial Methodist Church
Floyd Brower
Jordan
Joan Featherston
Portageville
Gene Proctor
Memphis
Tenn
West Third Street
Jones
Caruthersville High School
Chris Craft
Union Corporation of America Formed with Dillon Ross as Director
The Union Corporation of America announces formation to operate an insurance company and a mortgage loan company. Dillon Ross of Jarvis Equipment Co Sikeston midwest executive vice president of Delta Loan and Finance serves as a director. The firm plans to sell four million dollars worth of capital stock immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Union Corporation of America
Dillon Ross
Jarvis Equipment Co
Sikeston
Delta Loan and Finance Company
New Corporation
Welcome Wagon Reports Sikeston Newcomers
SPONSOR Welcome Wagon service lists new arrivals to Sikeston. Mr and Mrs Howard King, two daughters aged 14 and six and a 12 year old son, move to 204 Branum from Portageville. Mr King is assistant FHA County Supervisor. family attends Methodist Church. Mr and Mrs John Burton, formerly of Bertrand and motel owners, live at 839 William with a 17 year old daughter. they attend Presbyterian Church. Mr and Mrs Charles Robinson and their two year old daughter, formerly of East Prairie, reside at 844 William. Mr Robinson is a salesman of nations and they are members of the Church of God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Steward
Sikeston
Howard King
Branum
Portageville
King
FHA
Methodist Church
John Burton
Bertrand
Burton
William
The
Presbyterian Church
Charles Robinson
East Prairie
Robinson
Church of Gad
Charter Oak Club January Meeting Notes
The Charter Oak Community Club met January 9 at the school lunch room with nine members one new member Mrs Guy Nickles and one visitor Mrs Everett Meddlin present Co hosts were Mrs CV Garner and Mrs Kenneth Averett Jr The meeting opened with the club collect and roll call The president appointed project leaders for the year and year books were filled The February lesson will be Gardening by Mrs A O Flowers Games and refreshments followed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charter Oak Community Club
Guy Nickles
Everett Meddlin
CV. Garner
Kenneth Averett Sr
Kenneth Averett Jr
Averett Jr
Hospital Notes at Missouri Delta Community Hospital
Jan 13 admissions include Diané Nelson Parma Cletus Ford Parma James Lewis Sikeston Everett Lewis Sikeston Eva Irene Lewis Sikeston Births reported to Mr and Mrs Glen Schoenberg Matthews a baby boy and Mr and Mrs Wayman Pratt Sikeston a baby boy Discharges list Fioyd Porter Sikeston Verilyn Drewry Sikeston Isaac Patton Sikeston Mabel Casey East Prairie Lessie Vaughn Morley Hermina Kilhafer Oran Beryle Houchin Bloomfield Linda McClellan Sikeston Richard Harris Risco Mrs James Evans and baby girl Box 22 Blodgett Mrs Wilfred Scherer and baby girl 107 William St Sikeston Jan 16 Agnes Leech East Prairie Emma Lee Abbks Mayfield Ky Eddie D Smith Sikeston Mattie Tyrone Sikeston Hazel Schuerenberg Matthews Dick Swain Sikeston Discharged Jan 16 Mrs Dick Inman and Baby Girl 526 Carroll St Sikeston Lillian Curtner Sikeston Mrs Earl Culbertson and Baby Boy 1311 Davis St New Madrid Nadine Wilson Marehouse Nat Vincent Bernie
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Delta Community Hospital
Diané Nelson
Parma
Cletus Ford
James Lewis
Sikeston
Everett Lewis
Eva Irene Lewis
Glen Schoenberg
Matthews
Wayman Pratt
Route 2
Fioyd Porter
Verilyn Drewry
Isaac Patton
Mabel Casey
East Prairie
Lessie Vaughn
Morley Hermina Kilhafer
Oran
Beryle Houchin
Bloomfield
Linda McClellan
Richard Harris
Risco
James Evans
Blodgett
Wilfred Scherer
William St
Agnes Leech
Emma Lee
Mayfield
Eddie D. Smith
Mattie Tyrone
Hazel Schuerenberg
Dick Swain
Dick Inman
Carroll St
Lillian Curtner
Earl Culbertson
Davis St
New Madrid
Nadine Wilson
Marehouse
Nat Vincent
Bernie
Marriages Recorded in December Across Sikeston Cape Girardeau and Benton
The December licenses list numerous couples with ages and hometowns in Sikeston Benton Cape Girardeau and Jackson. Officials including Rev Stanley Rev Garner Rev Haunt and Rev J J Willis presided at ceremonies in Sikeston Chaffee Cape Girardeau Oran Advance and other locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Bollinger
Samuel Bouie
Sikeston
Clara McQueen
John B. Huffman
Milford F. Hart
June Beggs
Charleston
Bailey
Wm. L. Blankenship
Genetta Farmer
Te Geralene Sims
Revo
Fo Garner
Verian D Weeman
Tous
Betty Ashlock
Benjim Rey
Ro M. Stovall
Oran
Harland Bo Mi Clanahan
Chaffee
Irene L. Scherer
Fornfelt
Marybelle Mueller
Mag
Perkins
Shirley Ann Calliotte
Arbor
Ernest Depp
John Lande
Cape Girardeau
Daisy Nored
Leo F. Schmetzle
Advance
James Earl Chaffin
Columbus
Ohio
Betty Cummins
M. G. Joyce
Rex M. Nations
Cape Grardeau
Patsy Lee Garrett
L. W. Cleland
Howe Method Demonstration on Rupture at Dunn Hotel
Indianapolis expert presents his rupture treatment at Dunn Hotel Sikeston on Wednesday January 25 from 9 AM to noon. Mr Howe offers a non surgical method claiming rapid opening of ruptures with no regard to size or location and same day return to work. The Howe Rupture Shield is described as waterproof sanitary and indestructible and can be worn while bathing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Dunn Hotel
Sikeston
Howe
Washington St
Oakland City
Ind
Local social notes span families from Missouri to Tennessee
Mrs Mattie Jackson and family visit Morehouse and Cape Girardeau. Northingtons travel from Florida with Cpl Paul Northington. Joanie Bishop shuffles to Jefferson City with fianc Pat Rolding. Many towns including Tiptonville Fern Chaffin and St Louis appear through church events, travel, dinners, and hospital visits.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lois Scoft
Joseph C. Bilbrey, Jr
Granite City, Ir
Lois Ann Scott Jr
R. Clinton Scott
Lois Ann Scott
Joseph Carter Bilbrey Jr
Mary Ruth Joyce
J. H
Pete’ Schwab
Morehouse Church
W.M.S
Miss Clark
Comer-Von Kohn
Fred Laminack
James Coppage
Thomas Smotherman
von Kohn
Abke
Jackson
Jordan-Jones
Charter Oak Club
Geo. L. Howe
Mattie Jackson
Charles Tate
Miles Adkins
Fred Gwaltney
Paul Cannon
Wm. Northington
Florida
Cpl
Paul Northington
Riverside Military Academy
Northington
Walter Wellman
Athens
Joanie Bishop
Pat Rolding
First Methodist Church
R. R. Tipton
Tipton
Tiptonville
Greer
Winston Frederick Tipton
Margaret Louise Luton
Union City
Dennis Walker
Faye Walker
Bernice
W Griffith
Forrest Citys
CC. Birehitt
J E Harper
C LL Blanton Jr
St. Loui
Bennie Morrison
Morrison
Glenn Keller
Don Harris
Wilson Pearson
Jonesboro
Jonesboro State College
Memphis State College
Hansel Duncan
Larry
Lous Kem v
Route 4
Morson Ables
Wayne Ables
Cherstl
Michael
Masfield Ky
Vic
Honm Nicholson
George Kutt
St Lemus
Coe Kuhlmann
Washington
Ada Veith
Mire Kutter
Aml
Kublmann
Asi
Aldrich
Kathryn Dover
Arehter
Sheraf
W.bab Gerdner
Georgie
Mary Wasn Carpenter
Cane Girardeau
Warne Carpenter
Johnnie
Jane
Judy Kem
Joe Kem
Jewell Chaney
Canaleu
Chaney
Kems
Ray Bennett
Diale Ware
Debra
Tom Barrett
Halls
Roy Davis
Dyersburg
Tenn Mir
Marfield
H. M. Nicholson
Morgan Ables
Ables
Edgar Crouthers
Lencil Crouthers
Henry Crouthers
Messrs Crouthers
Doyle Dacus
Lloyd Dacus
Ebert Duke
Tanner
Deaconness Hospital
Duke
Cheri Lea
St Lews
Carrol Owen
Dan
Rogersville
Rey
E PD Owen
ES Politte
C. A Ledbetter
Rayer
Owen
Politte
Ledbet
Imma Turner
Becky
Nancy
Fredericktown
Clade Turner
Walter Rayburn
Ann Rayburn
Mao
Het Sizemore
Bear Sonn-Law
Howard Hipes
Christne
Spindson
Barton Seth
Mais
Dorahi Smith
Carm
JC Oden
Frank Boutwruht Jr
Frank III
Columbia
Oden
Wine
Boatwright
Norma Dean Oden
C. L. Johnson
J. M Law
Clifford Hubbert
Donald
Phil
Puarco
Travis Hubbert
Harold Lloyd Shaver
Linda and
Dale
O. M. Shaver
C L. Blanton Jr
Kansas City
Marion
Queensley
Donnie
Norval Turner
Yuma
Ariz
Alva Baker
Debbie
Betty Klein
Harvie Jobe
Edgar
Curtis Jobe
Wikliam Jobe
Bertrand Mio
E B Moore
Marshall
Durwood White
Barbara
Joanne Crouthers
University of Wississinni
Oxford
Edgar Croumers
Depver Sarder
Danughter
Judy
Cape Girardeat
Les Ho Sexton
Sexton Mro
Ernest Springs
Myron Morrison
Cynthia
Rose
Poplar
Melinda
Maregaret
Marsha
Robert Stewart
Elis Stewart
Evrie Boardman
Rita Fave
Lon Isaac
Near
Kinder
E. P Waldman
Mary Lee
Waldmans
Beron Buchannan
Robert Couch
Delbert Spurlock
Foots
W. SM Reiss Beleville
L. M. Standier
J J. Reiss Ther
California
James A Terrell
Malone and Hyde Wholesale Co
Bill Middleton
Dexter
Fred Farris
Elmer B Poage
Circle
Canary Shrine
Colonial Tavern
Bank OF Sikeston
Federal Deposit Service Corp
Rex
Thea Center Street
Okeefe Ne
Ata
Thos
Warner Bros
Iaieor
Mene
Reg
Aroderick John der OD
Basil Rathbone
Nigel Bruce
Rei
Yistavision
Martin-Lewis
Caicusy
Tecnico
Tallman
Suas Warnercolor Ie
Dorothy Malone
Crue
Onus
Peggie Castle
Dave Aes Sgart
Sey Sander
Gary Cooper
CinemaScop
Waexeeco
Cnanees Bickford
Aap
Bellamy Noo
Steiger Enzuaera Monocowert
SRD
Weccacpernssee Sear’ Encer Reed Sues Sts Wes Gence A
M-C
Benedict Arsoced
Bernice Martin
R. N. Bloomfield
A. M
Sas
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