Weare Announces Candidacy in Scott County Democratic Primary
Weare announces candidacy for the Democratic Primary in Scott County, subject to voters' will, on Tuesday, August 7, 1956.
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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1956
Page
9
Weare announces candidacy for the Democratic Primary in Scott County, subject to voters' will, on Tuesday, August 7, 1956.
A large group of 22 Alabama and Florida high school students toured Harding College as part of an oratorical contest on American citizenship. Samuel B. Alston of the Bessemer Civitan Club observed their strong interest and preparations. The trip included campus activities and Citizenship Education sessions led by Harding staff. The event emphasized the role of youth in upholding American principles of faith, constitutional government, and private enterprise, with many Alabama and Florida teens back home engaged in similar programs. Also listed are hospital admissions and discharges at Missouri Delta Community Hospital on July 27 and surrounding dates.
Miss Marilyn Tucker daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Tucker of Prairie City Illinois wed Lester David Benninger son of Mr and Mrs John C Benninger of West Bend Iowa in a mid afternoon ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church in Macomb Illinois The bride a Sikeston native attended Sikeston High School and Illinois State Normal University and will teach in Urbana The groom is employed in Robe and the couple plan to reside in Urbana after a July 25 return from their honeymoon Official guests included Rev O S Crandall and Rev Courtley Burroughs with music by Mrs Forrest Wanninger and Gordon M Capes The reception followed at the Lamoine Hotel additional notices detail relatives trips and visits to Illinois and Missouri communities
In Washington Clinton reports optimistic data from the Agriculture Department as farm prices rise about 10 percent from the prior year and prices for crops and livestock climb for six straight months. Exports edge upward, hog production falls, and farm debt remains high with many farmers lacking sufficient income.
Mr. and Mrs. John Hull of Independence Missouri welcomed a baby boy named James Gordon born Saturday at Independence Hospital. This is their second son. mother Dorothy Wyrick and maternal grandmother Nina Wyrick of Morehouse attend.
Health for All argues against lightening hair with peroxide noting brittle dry texture reduced sheen and weaker curl retention. It details higher maintenance monthly touch ups risks to hair strength and long term costs and urges professional help to avoid damage and unwanted shade.
A request asks Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s The Day Is Done be read to soothe a restless evening. The speaker longs for a humble poet whose heartfelt verses quiet care and bring rest as night falls and shadows retreat.
Mrs Martha Elizabeth Baker selects wedding party for her Sunday ceremony at First Methodist Sikeston with 3:30 pm nuptials. Rev M G Joyce to officiate. Bridesmaids include Sandra Kirby Johnny King Charles Blattner Cape Girardeau and Sarah Jane Bunker Lake Village Ark. Best man is David Erlbacher. groomsmen Don Bill Baker Jr Paul Hearing Dave Young. Reception follows in church parlor.
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