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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1957
Page
7
Dr George Benson argues the American way of life rests on a constitutional Republic with private ownership and free enterprise. He traces economic and political rights from colonial foundations to modern welfare gains, stressing property, occupation choice, free markets, contracts, worship, speech, assembly, and habeas corpus as core freedoms.
In Washington Clinton Davidson reports on a request for funds in the new Federal budget to expand the Rural Development Program. Started two years ago, it has grown from a modest pilot to 46 counties and eight trade areas in 24 states, with aims to boost farm and business income and develop agriculture, industry, and small business in underdeveloped rural counties.
New Madrid D A R launches nationwide push for American History Month with February news releases, posters, and ribbons to promote patriot education. Local schools show strong interest as students in multiple grades participate in poster contests with blue and red ribbons awarded. Committee includes Mrs. S O Hunter Sr, Mrs. G G Dawson, and Mrs. Leo Hedgepeth.
An opinion piece argues that highway taxes totaling six billion dollars in 1953 fund government services and secure the right to vote. It frames these columns as pillars of the American system, undergirded by faith in God, and questions whether the American way of life will endure in the coming era.
Mrs. Sally Tippen announces the engagement of her two daughters for a double wedding at the family home on Feb. 16. Donna Farms will wed Sgt. Bob Pawloski of Sikeston, son of Mrs. Tillie Pawloski of Mich. City, Ind. Shirley Riler will marry Cecil Hardin of Sikeston, son of Mrs. L. L. Hardin. A reception will follow at the Tippen home.
Mis souri Delta Community Hospital records Jan 29 admissions Obrey Cogdill East Prairie Coela Arbuckie Canalou Tommy Joe Stafford East Prairie Jeremiah Blow Sikeston. Discharges Jan 29 Chas E Ringer St Louis Co Wm L Adams Charleston Velma Ruth James Sikeston Chas Russell Hall Sikeston Carrie Marshall Crowder Clyde Duncan Sikeston Delcic Helms Sikeston Esther Hitchcock East Prairie Mrs Joseph L Weaver and Baby Boy Sikeston.
Announcement of the January 19 wedding of Delcia Faye Vandemark of 835 Matthews to Kenneth Ras Hudson of Memphis at First Assembly of God in Memphis. Double ring ceremony at 4 30 p.m. Rev Wilson officiated. Attendants included Mrs Raymond Bell as matron of honor and Mr Bell as best man. Reception later at Myron Andersons.
East Peat district announces the engagement of Aine Phastis Smith to Clovee Chuck Grubbs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Gautbb of Auton. She is a graduate of East Prague High School. he is a 1951 Anniston Penh School graduate and former basketball captain. Wedding is set for March 16.
A cradle shower honored Mrs Earl Nave on Friday evening at the home of Misd er man Newry in Sikeston Atetb. Guests included Mrs Harold Merrick Mais Mucene Spears Mas Lloyd Merrick Mrs Alvie Fitts Miss Ellen Bridges Mrs Morse Leia Mas Herbert Jacobs Mis Orla Fansty Mis North cutt Miss Sandra Newman Mrs Albert Edwards Mis Don North cutt Mrs John Gilbert and Mrs Henry Sroth Gaines. Prizes were not mentioned. Many lovely refreshments of doughnuts and coffee were served.
Russell Lee Chadd celebrated his eleventh birthday Tuesday evening at 920 oclock at his parents home, Mr and Mrs Win Chadd. Guests included Junior Littleton, Harris Mills, Sheral Alsebrook, Sherry Fortner, Mike Proce, Danny Freeman, Pamela Bagbey, Kay Pastor, Gary Fortner, Johnny Heacox, Gloria Jean Mills, and Dianne Mills. Games and records were placed and refreshments of ice cream and birthday cake served. Also present were Mr and Mrs Sam Chadd, Miss Shirles Chadd, and Mrs WB Mills.
A baby boy to Mr and Mrs Norman D Soward of Bernie. A baby girl to Mr and Mrs Bobby Gene Boswell of Fast Prairie. Mr and Mrs Bills Fo Adams of Cape Girardeau welcomed a baby boy.
District Pep Association meets in Odd Fellows Hall with 116 attendees from Morehouse Charleston East Prairie and Cape Girardeau. Lively program features Dolly Kirby Hot Shot Band readings duets and skit followed by ham sandwiches and drinks. Next meeting slated for Charleston in three months.
In Charleston the dining hall of New Bethel Baptist Church hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Marilyn Knupp a bride-to-be on Feb 1. Mrs Alis O’Neal and Mrs B Branum organized the event with a doll bride centerpiece and pink and white decor. Fifty guests enjoyed gift opening games and refreshments after the honoree opened prizes overseen by Mrs Eugene Walker and Mrs Kirk Anderson.
Rex Garner former East Prairie graduate from class of 56 spoke on KFVS-TV Cape Girardeau Sunday at 8 am. He is the son of Charles and Mrs Garner and now a freshman at State College Cape Girardeau. Formerly pastor of the Southern Baptist Mission and leader of Young People's class he began pastoring Bethany Baptist Chapel at 430 Koch Street Cape Girardeau on January 20.
Mr and Mrs Graham Sadler and children Rickey and Susan from Cape Girardeau were Sunday overnight guests of his parents. The brief item notes a family visit and hospitality from the Sadler household.
Canalou News items show Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Neal visiting son Jerry Neal in Jonesboro Arkansas. Numerous visits and shopping sprees across Sikeston Morehouse Gideon Hayti and Memphis highlighted by Uncle and aunt visits, weekend stays, and hospitals.
Fifty six million Americans must file by April 15 1957. Common errors include mislisted income improper deductions dependent claims and arithmetic mistakes costing millions. File if gross income reaches 600 or more or if tax was withheld. self employment earnings of 400 require filing. Check social security withholding across multiple employers and use IRS instructions for taxable income.
A 22 year old Poplar Bluff woman, Mrs Josephine Ann Roark, says she shot and killed one of three men who attacked her after offering a ride home. The assailants, Keithbey Leroy Roark and Bobby Jean Budaley, faced rape charges in Carter County. The incident occurred near Ellsinore in Butler County, Missouri, as the woman fled into a snow covered area before returning home to defend her family.
A coroner's jury ruled 22yearold Poplar Bluff mother of two, Mrs Josephine Ann Roark, justified in fatally shooting Frankie Lee Kearbey, 26, of St Louis, during a late night encounter after she said three men offered a ride, attacked her, and two raped her. The sheriff quoted her account and said she fired a .22caliber rifle into his chest when threatened.
Carol Ann Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Muller celebrated her tenth birthday at a skating party from 2 30 to 4 30 pm at the rink. Refreshments included birthday cake ice cream and orange drink. Guests included Patrice Welker Sandra Carr Ruth Cauthorn Jamice Lanes Pamela Warf Betty MeVes Beryl Moss Patricia Smith Peggy Lee Ruth Ann Springs Sandra Ford Connie Wallace Janie Moore Doug Marsh Charles Heath George Gardner Richard Kessler Louis Farris Lewis Conley Craig Hahs Paul Parmenter and John Cummins. Mrs Miller was assisted by Mrs Murray Farris and Mrs Geo Gardner.
Mrs Flora Acuff, 73, mother of Charleston resident and Southwestern Bell wire chief Henry Acuff, died Tuesday at her Ste Genevieve home. She leaves five daughters. Services set for Friday at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian church Ste Genevieve.
Mr and Mrs F F Collins entertained with a family dinner Sunday at their farm home near Blodgett The guests included Mr and Mrs Gene Collins and children Randy and Debbie Mr and Mrs Bud Collins and children Mike Terry and Pat Bridwell Crenshaw and sons Bob Jim and Joe Jim my Critchlow Miss Gayle Collins Mrs Mary Collins and Mrs Virgil Dobson and daughters Wanda and Jane.
Mr and Mrs EP Waldman and their children joined Mr and Mrs Bob Waldman for Sunday dinner on Mary Street in a local social note. The item records a casual family gathering and mentions a small newspaper notation.
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