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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1957

Page

6

Mary Lou Lovett Becomes Bride at New Bethel Church

Mary Lou Lovett wed Charles Michael Taylor at New Bethel Church near Charleston in a three o'clock ceremony. The bride, daughter of Roy Lovett, wore a white embroidered organza gown with a bouffant skirt, and was accompanied by maid of honor Wanda Crosier and junior bridesmaid Connie Lovett. Ushers and guests filled the church, with a reception at the groom’s parents’ Sikeston home. The couple will reside in Charleston after a Kentucky Lake honeymoon. both families hosted a rehearsal party prior to the wedding.

Beihel Charleston Lou Lovet Charles Michael Taylor Afiss Lovett Roy Lovett Route 1 Mr. Taylor AM_ E_ Taylor Vernon Street Sixeston Ass Wanda Crosier Lusk Cha- Pei Connie Lovett Miss Crosier Eddie Joe Mehler Memphis Teun Stevie Tayior Bill Anderson Anna Stailings Cnarleston Sikeston Kentucky Lake East Commercial St Airs Wicks New Bethel Church Lovell-Taylor Counvle Roy Lovell M_ E. Yarlor Dorothy McClure Paducah Wanda Crosier Bil Anderson Martin Stallings Noisworthy Connie Lovet Jimmy Lovett Winksall Sttephen Tayior Pride Alfred Taylor Neva -Mae Taylor

Family Picnic at Dexter Park Honors Mrs Brown Birthday

A Sunday family picnic at Dexter Park celebrated the birth anniversary of Mrs. Charles Brown. Attendees included A E MiccConnell with Brenda and Gerald. L C McConnel and family. Charles Brown Jr. and children Gary David and Rainy. Basil McConnell and Sharon. L V Riney and Carolyn. Earl McConnell and sons Harold and Laxmy. Bill Howell and Vickie. T B McConnell and children Arn and Rodney.

Ihe Park Dexter Charles Brown A. E. MiccConnell Brenda Gerald L. C. McConnel Gary David Rainy Basil McConnell Sharon Morehouse L. V. Riney

Reading Conference Returns by Mrs J B Hall in Kirksville

Mrs J B Hall returned from the Annual Reading Conference at Northeast Missouri State Teachers College in Kirksville. The program emphasized developing listening and oral reading skills to help students read effectively in and out of classrooms. Dr Ralph W House led the meeting with lectures from reading consultants including Dr Paul Witter of Northwestern University. During Mrs Hall’s absence her husband visited his daughter Mrs John Black of Cape Girardeau.

J. B. Hall Nourtheast Missouri State Teachers College Kirksville Ralph W. House Abs. Hall Paul Witter College of Education Northwestern University Evanston Hall Air John Black Cape Girardeau

Hospital Notes From Missouri Delta Community Hospital

July admission list includes John McDaniel Sikeston Ida Bernice Heister Memphis Tenn Martha Alice Pearer Sikeston Sandra Lee Higins Sikeston Zuia Vesia Brannock Sikeston Bryan Layne Sikeston Audrey Nunnelee Blodgett Mamie Pulliam Bertrand Discharges July 15 include Don Scott Sikeston Hazel Struwer Sikeston Lucile Givens Sikeston Vivian Leible Sikeston James Graham Charleston Edith Calhoun Sikeston

Missouri Delta Community Hospital John McDaniel Sikeston Ida Bernice Heister Memphis Tenn Martha Alice Pearer Sandra Lee Higins Zuia Vesia Brannock Bryan Layne Audrey Nunnelee Blodgett Mamie Pulliam Bertrand Don Scott Hazel Struwer Lucile Givens Sikes

Engagement and August Wedding Planned in Matthews

Miss Carol Janice Parsons will wed Robert Gordon Alsop in Matthews Christian Church on August 4 at two o clock. Rev Warren Gene Reynolds will officiate. Ma tron of honor is Abs Max Kelso with Candles by Miss Sandra Aichil and Miss Rebecca Depro. Best man is Buddy Alsup. ushers Gene Alsup and Sgt 1-C Stowell Harden. Both families invite friends to attend.

Dennis Parsons Maraews Carol Janice Parsons Robert Miss Parsons Abs Max Kelso Mathews Sandra Aichil St. Louis Rebecca Depro Matthews Buddy Alsup Gene Alsup Sgt C Stowell Harden Fort Knox

Mary Sue Wyman Elected Noble Grand for Sikeston Rebekahs

The Sikeston Rebekah Lodge met at the I O O F hall on Friday for officer elections. Mary Sue Wyman was elected Noble Grand with Beulah Depew as vice Grand and several appointive officers named, along with installing officers and a report from delegate Georgia Lawrence on the State Rebekah Meeting in Sedans. A social hour followed with refreshments.

Mary Sue Wyman Noble Grand Sikeston Rebekahs Rebekah Lodge I. O. OO. F. Hall Georgia Lawrence Opal Harper Pauline Matthews Ann Swallows Mary Ann Seabargo Nellie Seabauga Broomfield Nevie Grand Beulah Depew R. S N. G Fred Forbis L. S Mabel Merrick Mabel Patterson Florence Ristér Carie Petford Dolly Kirby Twe Cleo Robertson Mildred Vincent Clara Ralph Magsie Rowark D. D Hazel Baldwin Freda Warren Nellie Smith Rebekah Sedans

Many Local Girls Enjoy Scout Camp at Lafonica

The Girl Scout camp near Lafonica runs six weeks with two one week and two 12 day sessions. Girls from Sikeston Morehouse and nearby areas attend earning badges and planning programs under trained leadership. Local volunteers and counselors assist as the season nears closing with several girls set to attend next week.

Lafonica Dalton Teroy Caruthersville Cotton Bell Sikeston Jane Stacy Jane Wyman Sheri Paska Jennifer Puckett Lynn Murchison Nancy Brayant Emily Twitty Peggy Mathews Beryl Moss Carol Mier Patricia Welker Sandra Carr Cipate Twéy Nancy Craig Kay Standler Beatty Biller Ronald Lee Judy Hawlings Judith’ Hunter Margeret Coates Tom Chidester Dempser Gardiner Edith Woods Pleas Malcolm EF. C. Matthews Julieth

Royal Ambassadors Meet at First Baptist Church

The R. Ellen Johnson Chapter Royal Ambassadors met Monday afternoon at the First Baptist Church with Michael Lee presiding. Pastor-led devotionals featured Isaiah 55-4. New members Lynn Colles Jimmie Créen Shaw Johnny Kelley and Mike Boardman joined as 13 members and four visitors attended. James Littrell was dismissed Friday from Southeast Missouri Hospital as a medical patient.

R. Ellen Teddy Hars Billy Lankford Sonny Bartholomew Gordon Staines Ronald Lee Lynn Colles Jimmie Créen Shaw Johnny Kelley Mike Boardman James Littrell Southeast Missouri Hospital Cape Girardeau

Evans-Duff Wed In 2 oteem On Hernando's Chapel

Evans and Duff wed in a double-ring ceremony at Hernando's Chapel on July 1 at 2 45 pm. The Rev R Wailen officiated. The bride Miss Evans is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ron Evans, the groom is the son of Mrs Sid Dui and the late Thomas Dui. Attendants included Mr and Mrs James Evans, the bride's brother and sister in law. The bride wore a shell pink silk cotton dress with lace and a matching white hat. Music included I Love You Truly Because and Always. Mrs Duff is a Blodgett High School 1956 graduate. Mr Duff is a Sikeston High School 1954 graduate and works for the State Highway Dept.

Hernando Carse Hermarco Ames Caroion Evans Thomas Duff R. €. Wailen Miss Evans Ron Evans Duff Airs Sid Dui Thomas Dui Sikeston Rt 2 James Evans Blodgett High School Sikeston High School State Highway Dept

Family Re Union at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau

A large family reunion and supper gathered Saturday evening at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barnett, Mr. and Mrs. Harry T. Barnett and Stevie Joe Lambert of Sikeston, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Barnett, Mr. and Mrs. Wendall Fox, Mrs. Elia Carrington, Sam Hindman, Sonny Woods of Morehouse, with others including Mrs. R. L. Church and Mrs. Oscar Holt of Cape Girardeau, Mr. and Mrs. Bosby Church and son of Denton Texas, Rev. and Mrs. Floyd Berry and two daughters of Hazard, and Mr. and Miss Maude and Golda Arnold of Essex.

Charles Barnett Harry T. Barnett Stevie Joe Lambert Sikeston Mir S. Joe Barnett Wendall Fox Elia Carrington Sam Hindman Sonny Woods Morehouse Capana’ Park Cape Girardeau R. L. Church Oscar Holt Bosby Church and Son Denton Texas Floyd Berry Hazard Maude Golda Arnold Essex

Presbyterian Women Hold General Meeting at Church

Women of the Hunter Memorial Presbyterian Church held their general meeting Thursday afternoon at the church.

Presbyterian Women IN General Meeting Hunter Memorial PresbytErian Church

Lomaxes Welcome Baby Girl in Sikeston

Mr and Mrs J B Lomax announce the birth of a baby girl in Sikeston. The family names and exact date are not provided in the fragment.

J. B. Lomax Sikeston

Presbyterian Circles Meet at Hunter Memorial Church

The Circles of Hunter Memorial Presbyterian Church held their regular monthly meetings on Thursday, July 11. Circle I met at Mrs. Blanton's home with six members, led by Mrs. Jackson Hunter and Mrs. J. T. Patmac. Circle II met at Mrs. O Hara's home with five members and two visitors, led by Mrs. O Hara and Mrs. Otto Lenon. Circle IV met at Mrs. Rayner's home with six members and one visitor, opening with the Lord's Prayer and led by Mrs. Helen Carrock and Wilma Young.

Hunter Memorial Presbyterian Church Jesus Circle I Airs David Blanton N. Kingshighway Jackson Hunter J. T. Patmac Circle OI Ars John O’hara Mary Townsend O'Hara Otto Lenon Mirs. M. E. Rayner Circle IV N. Ranney Helen Carrock Wilma Young

Phonics Class Open House At Genins Home

Mrs R J Genins conducted a private phonics class for five weeks and hosted an open house for pupils and mothers. Displays showed sounds and spellings learned, with child created illustrations such as Cypress knee autographs gherkin trivet tripod pewter wareen machiptosa and more. Colors included scarlet rose bay chestnut and sorrel. Slides depicted Onondara Cave and Meramac Caverns with stalagmites and stalactites. Refreshments followed for pupils Warne Hatler Lewis.

R. J. Genins Fez

Western Electric Crew Expands Dial System in Sikeston

In Sikeston residents watch 76 Western Electric workers install a new dial system. George King leads the wire crew while Mrs Limbaugh and the Commercial Business Office organize support. The project expects completion late this year as homes are sought for incoming staff. Housing calls urged to 1608.

Dal Western Electric George King

Local names listed in incomplete OCR fragment

A fragmented OCR line names Conler, Sandy Ford, Joanny Adams, Jimmy Minner, Pat Wilson, Tommy Critchlow, Dale Stacfier, Claxton Vandiveri, Fred French, Jimmy Crenshaw, Rod Mitchell, and Peggy Lee Matthews.

Conler Sandy Ford Joanny Adams Jimmy Minner Pat Wilson Tommy Critchlow Dale Stacfier Claxton Vandiveri Fred French Jimmy Crenshaw Rod Mitchell Peggy Lee Matthews

Miss Carolyn Mosley to Wed Richard Bryan Hart

Engagement announced for Miss Carolyn Janice Mosley of Matthews and Richard Bryan Hart of Sikeston. Wedding set for Sunday July 28 at 2 00 PM at Matthews Baptist Church with a double ring ceremony by Rev Powers. No invitations issued. families invite friends.

Carolyn Janice Mosley Matthews Richard Bryan Hart Sikeston Powers Mosler J. O. Pack Felix Mosley Movile Ala Matthews School Hall Ben M. Hart Sikeston High School Sikeston Standard

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