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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1954

Page

12

Wilbur Couple Mark 57th Wedding Anniversary in Florida

Mr and Mrs James H Wilbur of Plant City Florida formerly Sikeston celebrated their 57th anniversary on Sunday June 27 They hosted a family noon dinner at Cone s They moved between Sikeston and Florida since 1926 and 1943 have resided in Florida Their children include Dymphana Clark and Vaviel Fresser of Plant City Mayme Jean Poage of Sikeston two sons Bob Wilbur of Coronet Florida and Col Pat Wilbur Anchorage Alaska eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren

James H. Wilbur Plant City Fla Sikeston Elmer Poage This City Cone’s Florida M. P. Clark Dymphana L. J. Fresser Vaviel Poage Mayme Jean Bob Wilbur Coronet Col Pat Wilbur Anchorage Alaska

Miss Pat Pollard Honored with Miscellaneous Shower

A miscellaneous shower was held at the Colonial Inn for bride-elect Miss Pat Pollard, hosted by Miss Mary Ann Hayden, Carole Sue Wilson, Pat Turner, and Willadean Richards. A long list of attendees and gift givers were noted as present or sending tokens of support.

Colonial Inn Pat Pollard Patrick Nickens Mary Ann Hayden Carole Sue Wilson Pat Turner Willadean Richards Bobby Taylor Mary Lucille Humes Rubye Vaughn Jackie McGee Jane Bowman June Daugherty Margaret Marshall Helen Shy Mary Ann Malone Donna Sue Bennett Martha Baker Marcella Miles Loretta Miles Sue Graham Lou Graham Joe Munger Bernell Billie George Stout Dennis Walker Doyne Chartrau Elzie Pollard Doris Nickens John Bartlett Norman Bennett Randall Hill Aletha Pitts Carolyn Kellett Joan Hill Sondra Kirby Orville Nichols Vance Engram Virginina Hambrick Juanita Matthews Sue Stout Debbie Hayden Floyd Turner John Vaughn Carleen Johnson Betty Wolner Fare Mize Gustine Dill Paul Holmes Lawton Trigg Edna Caul Catherine Taynor Lorene Limbaugh Betty Yeargain Joyce Willams Pat Friend Lou Ethel Howell Frances Greenlee Dean Hawkins Faye Johnson Lillie Faye Griffin Joy Kindred Ruth Taylor Kenny Lesler Alice Harrison

Allen-Eastman Wed in Anniston Mass Wedding

Betty Laverne Allen married Duane Guy Eastman on Saturday June 26 at the bride’s parents’ home in Corona community. Rev Dr Eastman officiated. The couple, graduates of Anniston High School class of 1954, will reside in Charleston where Eastman is employed.

Alfred Bakes Near Arniston Brde Anniston High School Eastman Charleston Ian Noisworths Aren Bonnie Joe Eastman Ard Horace Morehesise Betty Poley Janet George McIvoy Fay Knapp Ananiston Mass Freda Dick

Miss Marcia Williams to Wed Staff Sgt Jack Edwards

Mr and Mrs Ralph D Williams of 920 Park announce the engagement and wedding plans for their daughter Miss Marcia Williams and Staff Sgt Jack D Edwards United States Air Force son of Mrs John Edwards and the late Mr Edwards Sikeston. Both graduates Sikeston High School Miss Williams Christian College Columbia Missouri and Sgt Edwards attended Southeast Missouri State College Cape Girardeau affiliated with Delta Chi Delta Fraternity He is stationed at Burtonwood RAF Station in Warrington England An early fall wedding is planned.

Ralph D. Williams 920 Park Marcia Jack D. Edwards United States Air Force John ©. Edwards Mr. Edwards Sikeston Miss Williams Edwards Sikeston High School Christian College Columbia, MO Sergeant Edwards Southeast Missouri State College Cape Girardeau Delta Chi

Shields Powell Wedding Sunday

Mrs. Nina Shields daughter of Mrs Birdie Sturgeon became the bride Sunday June 27 of Thom as Powell of San Francisco Calif who is employed in Sikeston The Rev Vernon Guttenfelder officiated at the single ring ceremony Attendants were Mrs Guttenfelder and Ross Alsup The bride wore a navy blue dress The couple is making their home in the Gross Apartments Mrs Powell is employed at the Missouri Delta Community Hospital and Mr Powell is a brick mason.

Nina Shields Birdie Sturgeon Thomas Powell San Francisco Calif Sikeston Vernon Guttenfelder Guttenfelder Ross Alsup Gross Apartments Powel Missouri Delta Community Hospital Powell

Malden Higginbotham Awarded Two Year Fellowship

Malden Higginbotham son of Mr and Mrs E B Higgsin bootham receives a two year fellowship of 190 dollars per year from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. He graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a BS and an MA in American history and now attends Washington University graduate school. In September he will pursue his PhD in American Civil War history under Dr John Alden, a noted authority.

Malden Don Higginbotham E B Higgsinbootham University of Nebraska At

Local officer joins family move to Germany station

Lt G H Lewis Jr and his family relocated to Haven Germany where they will be near his armed forces post. The move follows a recent change in district zoning affecting a nearby pedestrian area and the family’s plans to be together while he serves abroad.

Miroapd HK Lewis Han Breme Haven Germany G H Lewis Jr

Miss Margot Travillion Weds Robert A. Stancil in St Louis

Miss Margot Travillion daughter of Mr and Mrs Henson Travillion of St Louis and Robert A Stancil son of Mr and Mrs Mallard Stancil of Lemay were married in a Lemay First Baptist Church ceremony. The reception followed on the groom's lawn. The couple will live at 116 Vincent Ave Lemay Mo. The bride wore a princess lace gown with veil and pearls. Sister Rose Camille Trevillion was maid of honor. Herman Adams was best man. The groom plans to study for the ministry at William Jewell College after discharge from the Navy.

Morehouse Margot Travillion Henson Travillion West Pine Blvd St. Louis Robert A. Stancil Mallard Stancil Vincent Ave Lemay W. C. Brodersen Lemay First Baptist Church Sally Osburn Alvin Simmons Rose Camille Trevillion Herman Adams Bob Hunt Staneil Navy Sanford Florida William Jewell College

Visitors Extend Stays From Across the Country

Mrs. Bill Dudley and daughter from Pittsburgh arrived Thursday to spend 10 days with Mr. Dudley’s parents, while Mrs. Barr and children from Merrick, Long Island plan a month in Sikeston with her parents. Wichita guests left after visits with local families. Clayton friends hosted Peggy Baker. Federated Women’s Club officer attended a Cape Girardeau luncheon. Additional visits included the Albrittons, the Murleys en route home from Texas, and dinner guests with the Malcolm family in Clayton.

Bill Dudley Pittsburgh Mr. Dudley Harry Dudley Harry Barr Merrick Long Island New York Barr H. C. Blanton Sikeston Joe Mayer Jefferson City Beverly Betsy Columbus Ind Wade Malcolm Murleys Texas Malcolm Hugh McCollum Elizabeth Ann Lee Williams Sara John Adams

Park Ave Resident Wins Pep Quilt Gift

Mrs Emmett Young of Park Avenue won the hand made quilt awarded by the Pep organization of the Rebekah and Odd Fellow Lodges from a lodge sponsored event.

Mrs. Emmett Young Emmett Young Park Ave Pep Organization Rebekah and Odd Fellow Lodges

Armed Forces 2d Armored Division in Germany Training

Corporal John L Nunn 22 of Lilbourn Missouri joined the 2d Armored Division in Germany. The Hell on Wheels unit spearheaded the WWII drive now trains with the U S Seventy Army. Nunn served at Camp Carson Colorado and wears the National Defense Service Medal Korean Service Medal and UN Service Medal. Also listed is Bob D Crawford of Sikeston Missouri among Naval Reservists undergoing recruit training at Great Lakes Illinois with organizational ties to Cape Girardeau.

Germany John L Nunn Proctor Nunn Lilbourn 2D Armored U. S Nunn 17Th Armored Engineer Battalion Camp Carson Colo Great Lakes, Ill U. S. Naval Training Center Bob D. Crawford Guy Linsman Matthews Sikeston, Mo Crawford Naval Service Cape Girardeau

Scott County Pioneer Dies In Sikeston

William P. Crayton a 90 year old Scott County pioneer died at his daughter’s home in Sikeston at 2 45 pm Thursday. Known as Dr Clay ton he traveled much of the county as a veterinarian and horse trader. He was born June 13 1861 son of the Rev and Mrs Whitti Clay ton moved to Missouri in 1893 and settled at Morley. He is survived by three sons Cleion Clayton Louis R Clayton and G. V. Clayton and a daughter Mrs Ralph Vaughn of Sikeston. Funeral services were held at Taylor Funeral Chapel.

William P. Crayton Scott County Ralph Vaughn Ruth Malcolm William P. Clayton Dr. Clayton Ecrer Scott Couns Ard Whitti Clayton Mote County Minsk Joppa Sus Ud Cok Crove Msirep Agnes Birkhead Tatafacy Cleion Clayton Louis V. Clayton Sikeston Missouri Morley Jerry Gilmore Oran Joe Folk Vaughn Taylor E. D. Owen

Morley Baptist Church Burial Service Reported

The Morley Baptist Church burial detailed the service officiated by the Rev. Howard Ray, with arrangements led at the old Morley Cemetery.

Well-known Charleston businessman dies at 87

Charles R Trickey, 87, prominent Charleston businessman and civic leader, died about midnight Thursday at Barnes Hospital in St Louis where he had been a surgical patient. Born December 19, 1886, he moved to Charleston in 1896 and ran Stott's Drug Store. In 1899 he opened his own drug business, partnering with the late Ben Brewer in 1903 to form Brewer Trickey Drug Store. He retired six years ago. Survived by a niece, Mrs. R. W. Rixman, and five nephews.

Charleston Charles R Trickey Barnes Hospital St Louis Mr. Trickey Stott’s Ben Brewer Brewer-Trickey Drug Store Trickey

Seven SEMO Troops To Camp This Week

Seven southeast Missouri troops attend Boy Scout Camp Lawallen in Silva this week. Troop 84 Hornersville led by Scoutmaster Marvin Kinsey includes Johnny Bunch Joe Hemingway Jerry Kinsey Larry Vance Jimmy McCaleb Frankie Mosby Freddie Parsons Everett Rees Jr Bobby Rodgers Eddie Williams. Troop 26 Fredericktown led by Earl A. Bollinger lists Milford Eaves Parker Wayland Ronald Easley Jackie Wengler Danny Welker Terry Hovis Johnny Forrestall Al Wayland Larry Grossman Maurice Graham Donald Wengler Donald Henson Brantley Casteel plus Harold Kinder Jim Jeffrey from Troop 28 Fredericktown accompanying. Troop 50 Lilbourn led by Owen J Taul lists Jerry Steward Joe Albright Roy Sherman Leon Rickman Larry MecClarty Howard Ice Robert Gremore Henry McDonald Jerry Holt Mickey Ayers Caron Hogan.

Camp Lawallen Silva Southeast Missouri Hornersvile Hornersville Public Schools Marvin Kinsey Johnny Bunch Joe Hemingway Jerry Kinsey Larry Vance Jimmy McCaleb Frankie Mosby Freddie Parsons Everett Rees, Jr Bobby Rodgers Eddie Williams Fredericktown Methodist Church Earl A. Bollinger Milford Eaves Parker Wayland Ronald Easley Jackie Wengler Danny Welker Terry Hovis Johnny Forrestall al Wayland Larry Grossman Maurice Graham Donald Wengler Donald Henson Brantley Casteel Harold Kinder Jim Jeffrey Lilbourn Lilbourn Kiwanis Club Owen J. Taul Jerry Steward Joe Albright Roy Sherman Leon Rickman Larry MecClarty Howard Ice Robert Gremore Henry McDonald Jerry Holt Mickey Ayers Caron Hogan

Hawaii Bound Coeds Smile Goodbye in San Francisco

Camp roster recap lists multiple troops and sponsors from New Madrid Benton Poplar Bluff Clarkton and Clarkton Kiwanis with leaders Owen Taul Clarence Nebel H H Pryor and Roy West guiding groups. Names of boys in camp include Crisler Spitler Robbins Thompson Wadley Poore Krehne Porter Urban Michael and others across troops 9 listed.

San Francisco Jackie Bixler George Camp Billy Mitchem Lindell McCoy Jerry Hogan Larry Joe Moltzhouser Owen Taul Troup 47 New Madrid Harry Leuer Vy New Madrid Rotary Club Doys Howard Crisler Cris Crisler Dan Spitler Andy Crisler Allen Spitler Felix M Larry Foutch Dick Blakeney Blaine Featherston Dennis Mussell David Gist Glenn Swindell Larry West Darrell Spencer Lanny Evans Clarkton Clarkton Kiwanis Club Seantmaster H. H. Pryor New

Malden annexes land in three areas after landslide vote

Malden voters approved annexation of Spoonerville village area at the southwest edge, an area south of Highway 1 west of City Park, and a 120 acre tract northwest of the city to the New Madrid County line. The tally was 60 for and 3 against.

Malden Spoonerville City Park New Madrid

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