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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1956

Page

6

Miss Billie Willard Bride Of Robert Gene Mayes

Miss Billie Nell Willard of Anniston wed Robert Gene Mayes of Indianapolis in a double ring ceremony at Christiaan Church Anniston on June 30. The bride wore Chantilly lace and net, carried a white Bible topped with an orchid, and was followed by bridesmaids in peach and lime dresses. Reception in the church parlor featured a three tier cake and punch. the couple planned to reside in Indianapolis.

Christiaan Church Anniston Bille Nell Willard Warner C. Willard Robert Gene Mayes James Jones Mr. Jones Indianapolis Ind G C Bland Linda Lou Larue Knupp Marilyn Knapp Frankie Jo Willard Miss Fay Knapp Jerts Haines Baines Allen Dorena Maid of Honor Brenda McTigue Deborah Pemberton Rodney Chambers Charleston Alfred Baker Sam Knapp Maves Missouri

LeGrand Elfrink Exchange Vows At St Denis Benton

Miss Irene LeGrand and Norbert Elfrink exchanged vows in a Benton double ring ceremony at St Denis Catholic Church. Rev C A Schmalle officiated High Mass, with parish choir and a vocalist providing music. Attendants included Dorothy Klipfel and Carolyn Nenninger. Alvin Elfrink and Ralph LeGrand served as witnesses. The couple planned a brief honeymoon and will reside in St Louis after.

Benton Irene LeGrand Norbert Elfrink St. Denis C. A. Schmalle Edward Westrich New Hamburg Adam LeGrand Elfrink Leo Elfrink Leopold Dorothy Klipfel Carolyn Nenninger Alvin Elfrink Ralph LeGrand Benton School St. Louis

Mrs Arthur Lee Hosts Birthday Party for Sons

Mrs Arthur Lee entertained Monday afternoon with a birthday party for her sons Michael and Perry at the home 180 Bynum Street Michael is nine and Perry six. Games were played and Burletta Ashcraft won drop the clothes pin. Eddie Johnson and Eula Flangon won other games. Many gifts and birthday cake punch and ice cream were served to guests including Brenda Robinson Clifford Rob son Denny Robinson Mis Doc Robinson Barbara Johnson Mrs Carl Johnson Susie Morse Faye Morse Eddie Harrison Bobby Harrison Elain Gadberty Ned Ashcraft Burletta Ashcraft Eula Flangon Irma Flangon Teddy Noles Linda Jenkins Glenda Jenkins Mary Jenkins and Mrs Albert Jenkins. Randy Jones could not attend.

Arthur Lee Michael Perry Bynum Street Michaels Burletla Ashcraft Eddie Johnson Eula Flangon Brenda Robinson Clifford Robson Denny Robinson Doc Robinson, Jr Barbara Johnson Carl Johnson Susie Morse Faye Morse Eddie Harrison Bobby Harrison Bill Harrison Elain Gadberty Ned Ashcraft Burletta Ashcraft Irma Flangon Teddy Noles Linda Jenkins Glenda Jinkens Mary Jenkins Albert Jenkins Randy Jones

Litheston man receives Korea honor for meritorious service

Lt Col Allen L Swatm son of A L Swaims of Prosper Street is honored by the Korean Military Advisers Group for faithful and exemplary performance as G4 Advisor to TLL Corp in the Republic of Korea during February 27 to March 9, 1996. The period saw severe snow disruption affecting operations and fatalities.

Allen L Swatm A L Swaims Prospermus Street Korean Military Advisors Group Malo Ars Duts TLL Corp Republic of Korean Arms HI Rok Swats Eudine Unop Ny Joan Coleone Ars Fiancis Fritoce Wave AG

Fragmentary list of names and places from a local record

A partial OCR item lists numerous personal names such as Gene Cox Char oon Glads Slhillighter and Ida Mae Polley along with places like Houston and Sakeston. The fragmentary text appears to be a community directory or public notice without a clear event or date. Further readable context is needed to determine its purpose.

Gene Cox Char Oon Glads Slhillighter James Flowers Catron Ida Mae Polley Sakeston Ethelhu Mochette Sthesten Toster Bishop Toast Paatric Dons Jean Keel Latbowrn Florence Nicholoon Sikestor

Miss Martha Baker shower honors Cape Girardeau guest list

On Monday evening Miss Mar tha Baker was honored with a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs Wilson Pearson Mrs Johnny King Mrs Glenn Matthews JIT and Miss Sondra Kubs at 826 East Kathleen Guests enjoyed games with winners Mrs Robert Thornton and Mrs Tven Gimlin presenting gifts The pink and white umbrella centerpiece and decor featured flowers Hors d oeuvres and Cokes were served Attendees included many locals and out of town guests Suchill appearances noted for Mrs W S Baker and fiancee mother Mrs Eddie Erlbacher Cape Girardeau attendance highlighted by Mrs Charles Battner and others. Robert Nicholson visited from Marion Indiana due to his mother’s illness released from Missouri Delta Community Hospital in good condition.

Martha ‘Cissy’ Baker Wilson Pearson Johnny King Glenn Matthews Jit Sondra Kubs East Kathleen Robert Thornton Tven Gimlin Jimmy Marshall Jack Edwards Don Bohannon Ann Gentry Suzi Martin Ronald Bakers Byron Bowman Margaret Harper Nora Dudley Florence Baker Shirley Dickson Rita Faye Boardman Ivan Ginlin Donnie Gimlin M G Gresham Joe Baker Helen Shy Cecila Litchford Leland Hill Pat Nickens Mary Ann Hasden Jack Taylor Lee Shel Jerry Dyer Virginia Blachwelder W .S. Baker Jimmy Keller Janet Stewart Robert P Thornton Jackie McGee Norman Bennett Fiancee Eddie Erlbacher Cape Girardeau Charles Battner Bob Thorp Victor Calif Ray Miller Oran Howard Thilenius Martha Webb Miles Limbaugh John Powell Vodrel Kirk Bob Stearns Wm Northington Ricki McClutter Charles Stearns Mary K Baker Robert Nicholson Marion Ind H. M. Nicholson Missouri Delta Community Hospital

Stork Club Event Leads to Sikeston Route 3 Listing

The item references Stork Club and names William Deene, Babs Bor, and a Sikeston Missouri route context on Route 3. It notes a location and individuals possibly connected to a local listing or notice. Further details are unclear in the fragment.

William Deene Sikeston

Mrs Clarence Shaw Hosts Son Jeff Wayne Birthday Party

Mrs Clarence Shaw celebrated her son Jeff Wayne's tenth birthday on July 2 with a party. Guests included Shirky Gram Dallas Ward Roger Burns Darlene Swope Brenda Grim Barbara Gram Brenda Cantrell Jack Burns Leda Jo Swope Roger Gram Darlene Burns Glenn Wilburn Glenetta Swope David Sitzes and others. Mothers present were Mrs Margaret Sitves Mrs Novella Wilburn Mrs Anna Bell Grogan and Mrs Pats Ruth Cantrell. Games yielded prizes to Darlene Burns and Brenda Gram. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.

Shirky Gram Dallas Ward Roger Burns Darlene Swope Brenda Grim Barbara Gram Brenda Cantrell Jacke Burns Leda Jo Swope Roger Gram Darlene Burns Glenn Allen Wilburn Glenetta Swope David Michael Sitzes Margaret Sitves Novella Wilburn Anna Bell Grogan Patss Ruth Cantrell Brenda Gram

Bertrand Woman Dies At Her Home

Mrs Anna Thompson Van Pool 69 a Bertrand resident for 52 years died at her home at 6am Monday after a weeklong illness She was born Sept 1 1887 in Franklin County daughter of the late Hilburn Thompson and in 1905 married Otha Van Pool Survived by husband four sons Eul Van Pool Charleston Carl Van Pool Cape Girardeau Edward and Herschel Van Pool Bertrand three daughters Lela Groves J A Pague Bertrand and Mrs John Brashear Sikeston a brother Shell Thompson West Frankfort three half brothers Prest Charley Thompson and Elmer Thompson West Frankfort 35 et nd children and five great grandchildren

Charleston Anna Thompson van Pool Bertrand Mondas Alness Ya Franklin Countsel Hilburn Thompson Otha van Pool Eul van Pool Carl van Pool Cape Guarneau Edward and Herschel van Pool

Funeral Sunday for Mrs Woodrow Lamb

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the General Baptist church for Mrs Woodrow Lamb who died last Friday at her home in Sturdivant. Interment followed in Bernie cemetery. Mrs Lamb, the former AgnesVE Becher, was born October 14 1919, the daughter of Via and MNS Ora Becher of Bern e. She spent all her life in Missouri. Survived by a son Senns Sheppard and a daughter Brenda Jovet Leen Ge aid David Donna, several grandchildren, and a brother Mrtree Tyce of New Madrid. Funeral details note a large list of relatives and bereavement at the Sturdivant and Bernie areas.

Bernie Mo General Baptist Church Woodrow Lamb Sturdivant John Cuoits Bernie Lamb Agnes VE Becher Davanter Via MNS Ora Becher Berne Masso Senns Sheppard Matinge Piapriese Brenda Jovet David Donna Ronald Paul Lefant Mrtree Tyce Atha Bechke Partwee Vibe Calon Boch Wasa Boner Peake Et Morehors

Fragmented OCR note on meeting details and names

An unreadable OCR fragment references a meeting at a location with personal names and partial phrases. The legible bits mention Colins and a possible event or vote, but the overall content is unclear and incomplete.

Death Car Driver Reflects On Child's Fatal Crossing

A first person tale by Walter Frothebch depicts a fatal pedestrian accident where a driver narrates witnessing a child dart between two cars. He is absolved of charges yet bears relentless guilt, imagining the parents' grief and the moment of impact that ended the child’s life. The piece frames remorse as a lifelong punishment.

Walter Frothe Bch Buffalo CN Daily Press Police Hatry

Sus fall tearm On Waednesdiv M wdoVns Win M. Marshall

A jumbled note from a regional page recalls visits by M. Marshall and family, family movements, and community events. Mentions include Miss Beverly moved residence, teachers in Siktot Sela, and Brandywine area attendance at church gatherings with local pastors and families.

M. Marshall Herman Trol Am Tate Findaid Muris

TRW Signals End of Last Weeks Eats War

A garbled mention of TRW hints at concluding a previous period of supply or meals, with unclear details. The fragment reads as a wartime or commercial note about ending a sequence of meals or provisions. No clear names, dates, or places are preserved.

Local families gather for picnics and ball game in St Louis area

Gideon Hugh Stewart Ray Lee Billy Suchman and James Lee attend the Cardinal Cincinnati ball game in St Louis Thursday evening. A family picnic followed at Missouri Univers ity Park in Onan. Numerous relatives and friends from Sikeston Manchester and New Orleans visited over the weekend, including Mr. and Mrs Horace Coats and daughter Virginia and Mrs Bonnie Stinski of Atlanta.

Gideon Hugh Stewart Ray Lee Billy Suchman James Lee St Loui Saturda Missouri Unilies Park Onan Horace Coats Virginia James Coats Sikeston Charles Kennedy Chuck Eddie Jim Manchester Coats Lewil Lambert Doug Steve Saturain Richard Johnson New Orleans Lambert Bonnie Stinski Atlanta Roy Johnson Morles Johnson Liesd Albert Puvico Kan Bilis Johnson Air Force Akino C Mi Riv Tee Jefferson City Rolla Columbia George Overby Long Beach Calif Cape Girardeau O ' Pat? Groves Groves J W . Stokeles Grand Canyon Omaha Nebr Entoute Decatur, Hi Stokeless Nettle Mincur John Ro Fisher Galcondea Ul O Edward Fimmons Dawn Chivage Nikisht Lela Cochk

Pupils to Close Mrs Elder Recitals Thursday Evening

Mrs O T Elder will wrap up her series of recitals on Thursday evening July 5 at Bocloch if the Tanner Street Church of God. The program features Penney Wilson Judy Snide Kendall Stallings Joe Bull Sisson Bonnie Alcorn Margaret Scott Suzi Martin Linda Burh Rhoda Bernstein Evelyn Potashnich Rikki Leslie Jane Pitman Linda McClellan Phyllis LaPlant. Mrs L Wongate Jr and baby Dee Ann were discharged from Maissour Delta Community Hospital Sunday and are at home 217 Lake.

O T Elder Wall Thur Bocloch Tanner Street Church of God Penney Wilson Judy Snide Kendall Stallings Joe Bull Sisson Bonnie Alcorn Margaret Scott Suzi Martin Linda Bur&h Rhoda Bernstein Evelyn = Potashnich Rikki Leslie Jane Pitman Linda McClellan Phyllis LaPlant L. Wongate, Jr Dee Ann Delta Community Hospital Lake

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