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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1957

Page

6

Engagement of Miss Kane to Robert Dickerson

Adelaide Dunfee of More Boise announces the approaching marriage of her Kane-daughter Miss Mary Jean Kane to Robert Dickerson. The bride elect, a Morehouse High School junior, will marry July 27 at Morenouse Methodist Church with Rev. Massey officiating. The couple will live in Morehouse. he is employed at Himmeberger Harrison Mfg. Co. Friends and families are invited.

Miss Kane Robert Dickerson Adslaide Dunfee More- Boise Krane Mary Jean Kere Robert Dee 'Bobev Vokerson Afiss Kane Morehose Hign Morehouse High School State College Cape Girardeau Himmeberger-Harrison Mfg. Co Morehouse

Miss Mays Weds Harold Merick Jr in Salcedo Church Ceremony

Miss Margaret Ann Mays daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Mays of Sikeston Mo married Harold Milo Merick Jr son of Mr and Mrs Harold Merick Sr of Bell City at Salcedo Baptist Church July 17 at 8 pm. The ceremony featured a single ring rite officiated by Rev A C Sutivant with baskets of white flowers and musical selections. The bride wore a white lace over white taffeta dress and carried a white Bible with orchids. maid of honor Joyce Austin. bridesmaids Betty Crowell and Mildred Merck. best man Terry Cooper. reception at the church followed by cake and blue white decor. The couple will reside at 203 West Gladys Sikeston.

Miss Mays Harold Merick Jr Salcedo Church Salcedo Baptist Church Margaret Ann Mays and Mirs Herman Meys S’seston Rt. 1 Harold Milo Merick, Jr Harold Merick Sr Bell City A. C. Sutivant Mars Joyce Austin Luxora Ark Betty Sue Crowell Mildred Ray Merck Sikeston Terry Cooper Rt 1 Merick Vera Polly Ruby Shoef Quinn Mays Air Wast Gladys St. In Bufford Austin Luxora, Ark

Miss Patricia Bennett Bride of J H Ruhl

Miss Patricia Bennett of Beravn Kl daughter of Mr and Mrs Reece Bennett of 528 N Main, Sheston, united in marriage Tuesday July 18 to Joan Henry Rabison of Mrs Lilie Hunt of Wilson Sikeston. Rev Jim Edmonson officiated at the home ceremony at 3 PM. The bride wore a white nylon street length dress and carried a white Bible. The couple will reside at 6335 W Cermak Rd Berwyn before starting at Western Electric in Chicago. She is a 1955 Sikeston High School graduate.

Patricia Anima Bennett Beravn Ard Airs Reece Bennett N. Main Sheston Joan Henry Rabison Lilie Hunt Wilson, Sr Sikeston Jim Edmondson Chicago W. Cermak Rd Berwyn Ruhi Sikeston, High School Western Electric Chcazo

McClure-Mehler To Wed In Kentucky

Charleston notes a social wedding. Dorothy Ethel McClure will wed Eddie Joe Mehler at Fountain Ave Methodist Church Paducah Kentucky on Sunday July 28 at 2 pm. A reception follows in Heath Hall. Attending will be many Charleston relatives and friends. Mehler is a Charleston High School graduate class of 1956 and studied at Cape Girardeau State College. He is the grandson of Mrs Fred Mehler and the late Mr Mehler and of Mrs K Frazier and the late Mr Yarier and great grandson of Mrs R McCracken and the late Mr McCracken of Charleston.

Charleston Fountain Ave. Methodist Paducah Dorothy Ethel McClure Kari Standiford McClure Mc. McClre Eddie Joe Mehler Milford Mehler Memphis Heath Hall Mehler Charleston High School State College Cape Girardeau Fred Mehler K. Frazier Yarier R. McCracken Ma McCracken

Baptist W M U Holds Monthly Meeting in Sikeston

The Baptist W M U met Thursday with a 12 30 luncheon in the church dining room. About 60 attended as Martha Knox circle hosted and Everley Hars circle presented The Peninsula of Malaya with leader Leona 2d organ. Devotional led by Mrs Arnold Heusser citing Isaiah 51 5. Mrs Morgan introduced program with land and people. assisted by Mrs T M Spiders, Mrs A A Jackson and Mrs Mi Jem Limbouga. Business overseen by President Mrs Vance Engram. Mission Study report honored with a plant for Mrs Jack Robertson, who is leaving Sikeston. Announcements included Sunbeam Focus Week Aug 11 17 and a Sunbeam Shrub planting. A Mission Study Roundtable will meet July 25 at Mrs Jack Rysectson home. Associational Youth Retreat Aug 2–4 at Van Buren with Sikeston sponsors Mr and Mrs Travis Jackson and Mr and Mrs Larry Yeargain for ages 13–19. Mrs Willis Williams closed with prayer. Group viewed a Cancer Society film on Breast Cancer by Miss Carman Robertson.

Martha Knox Circle Everley Hars Peninsula of Malaya Leona 2d Arnold Heusser Morgan T. M Spiders A. A. Jackson Mi- Jem Limbouga Vance Engram Jack Robertson Sikeston i Jack Rysectson Southwest Assoult Assembly van Buren Sikeston Travis Jackson Larry Yeargain Willis Williams The Cancer Society of Carman Robertson

Mrs Lee Bowman Hosts Luncheon for Miss Chlo Fink

Mrs Lee Bowman entertained last Monday with a luncheon at her home 226 Tanner for Miss Chlo Fink of Misenheimer NC visiting friends in the area.

Lee Bowman Tanner

Miss Manley Wins Memorial Award From Marine Corps League

Miss Betty Manley, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Manley of Morley, has been awarded the $200 Memorial Scholarship by the Memphis Detachment of the Marine Corps League for her work with mentally retarded children in Memphis schools. A plaque will hang in the Memphis Board of Education displaying her name as the 1957 first recipient. Manley, a University of Tennessee student, will resume teaching in Memphis this fall after a three year stint in the city's schools.

Betty Manley Mirs Willam Mianler Morley Alarine Corps League Memphis Tenn Memphis Board of Education Aselay Marine Corps League

Mrs Perry Wilson Noted With Coffee Party At Home

Airs. C. C. Pat Groves entertained Thursday morning with a coffee party at 613 Tanne r, honoring her sister Mrs. Perry Wilson of Winston, Arizona. Attendees included Mrs. Stanley Woods, Mrs. Murrie Farris, Mrs. Quentin Reed, Louis Jones, Mrs. DeWint Zarkor, Mrs. Alden Sargent and Mrs. Brice Hampton.

C. C Pat) Groves Tanner Perry Wilson Winston, Ariz Stanley Woods Murrie Farris Quentin Reed Louis Jones DeWint Zarkor Alden Sargent Brice Hampton

Party for Ruth Ann Atkinson Turns Eleven Bright

Mrs. Robert Atkinson hosted a Saturday evening party for Ruth Ann Atkinson celebrating her 11th birthday on July 17. Guests included Shela Launius and Gale Skalski who won prizes, ice cream cones with open umbrella toppers, gifts opened, birthday cake and punch served. Attendees listed include Phyllis Simmons Beverly Johnson and many others. some guests were unable to attend.

Robert Atkinson Ruth Ann Phyllis Simmons Gale Skalski Shela Launius Gamella Phiiks Bird Beverly Johnson Gale Skalsky Beitr Wanda Graham Jan Nicholas Pat Lona Wood Ria Smith Clyde R. Launius Afr William Stem St. Louis R . Hogan

Barbara Ross Engagement To Neal Ross Announced

Lilbourn announces the engagement of Barbara Sue Aster to Neal Ross son of Mr and Mrs Oren Ross of Selbourn. Barbara Sue Aster a 1955 Lilbourn High School graduate and current Southeast Missouri State College home economics major. Neal Ross a 1934 Lilbourn High School graduate and a senior at Southeast Missouri State College majoring in Agriculture. No wedding date yet as education continues.

Lilbourn Raymond Asner Catron Barbara Sue Asater Neal Ross Southeast Missouri State College

Castleberry Heisler Wed in Hernando Mississippi

Miss Jean Castleberry and Marshall Heisler were married Saturday at noon in Hernando Baptist Church with Rev. Charles H. Sheet officiating. The bride, daughter of Mrs Estel Demaris and Paul Castleberry, wore a white linen sheath and baby blue accessories. the groom is son of Mrs T H Gradr of Sikeston. Attendants included Miss June Castlebery and Mr and Mrs H V Pace. A Sunday reception at the Demaris home featured sweetpeas and roses and a three tier cake. The couple honeymooned in Florida then planned a return visit before moving to Memphis where Heisler will be stationed at the Aullington Navy Base.

Hernando Miss Jean Castleberry Marshall Heisler Charles H. Sheet Estel Demaris Sikeston Paul Castleberry Pontiac Mr. Heisler T. H Gradr Mrs Castleberry June Castlebery H. V. Pace Pace Mrs Demacis Air Heisler Afonday Florda Mempnis Aullington Navy Base

Mrs Bucher Hosts Swimming Party at Country Club

Mrs Jas H Bucher of 625 Park entertained three visiting young ladies at a country club pool party on Wednesday afternoon followed by supper at her home. Honored guests included Miss Greer and Dorothy Helen Brooks of Kingsport Tennessee and Miss Bonnie Bell of Dans, Texas. The group spent the evening playing games.

Jas. H. Bucher 625 Park Sikeston Greer Dorothy Helen Brooks Kingsport Tenn Bonniie Bell Dans, Tex

Twenty Four Attend R A Meeting

Twenty four members and four visitors attended the R A Chapter meeting held Monday afternoon. Ambassadors and officers led devotional thoughts, roll call, minutes, and the program on Courageous Christians in Malaria with participants named. The gathering closed with the Circle of Comradeship and a pledge.

R. Elton Johnson Royal Ambassadors Michael Lee Lewis Conley Gordon Staines Michael Bing Bille Lankford Franklin Payne Donald Richards R. A

Sikeston Youth Makes Iowa State Dean's List

Claude J Jameson of Sikeston, son of Mrs. Claude J Jameson, was named to Iowa State College’s Dean's List for the spring quarter. The list honors students with a 3.5 GPA, full academic loads, and three or more quarters at ISU. Jameson, an Electrical Engineering major, is among 119 engineering students on the dean's list.

Iowa State College Claude J Jameson Ruth Street Sikeston Claude J. Jameson Iowa State Floyd Andre Agriiculture J. F. Downie Smith Engineering Helen Lebaron Richard Beard I. A. Merchant Veterinary Medicine Jameson

Two Matthews Students Make The Dean's List

Matthews students Linda Lee Burch and Theodore Wesley Roberts are named to Central College Foxsette Dean's List for outstanding academic excellence the recently closed semester.

Matthews Central College Foxsette Linda Lee Burch Theodore Wesley Roberts

Mrs Gauldin Hosts Coffee Party For Sister

Mrs E B Gauldin entertained Wednesday morning at 602 Wakefield with a coffee party honoring her sister Mrs Grace Spotts of Kansas City. Ten guests attended. Mrs Spotts plans to fly home to Kansas City Sunday after a week with the Gauldins. Mr and Mrs E B Gauldin, Mr and Mrs H H Coates and daughters will visit Jackson Wednesday for three days with Mrs Coates' parents, Mr and Mrs R E Bowman.

E. B. Gauldin Wakefield Grace Spotts Kansas City H. H. Coates Jackson

Use Keratolytic For Athlete's Foot Claim

A garbled ad states to use a keratolytic for athlete's foot and promises instant drying. It touts T-4Loa keratolytic available at any drug store with a money back claim if not pleased within one hour at White's Drop Store.

White's

Ann Tidwell Honored With Crade Shower Thursday Night

Mrs Ann Tidwell is celebrated with a cradie shower at the home of Mrs WL EL Sullivan 112 Larning St on Thursday evening Co-hosts Miss Shirley Sullivan and others attended. Guests listed include Mrs W XN Alsup Mrs Bernice Alsup Mrs Ruby Skaggs and more. Those sending gifts but unable to attend include Miss Ramona Byrd Mrs Lewis Dirickson Miss Sue Dirickson and others from Harrisburg Ark.

EL Sullivean Larning Sr Shirley Sullivan Grace Ramsier Dervis W. XN. Alsup Bernice Alsup Ruby Skaggs Jo Ann Ray- Sum Donna Davis June Prestey Wanda Ellis Louise Tate G. K__Bartfein Betty Carolyn Grace Rainwater Carolyn Hodges W. E Sullivan Shirley Ramona Byrd Lewis Dirickson Sue D.rickson Gladys Holmes Mable Conners Mary Spence Harrisburg Ark

Wesleyan Service Guild Meets In Methodist Youth Chapel

The Wesleyan Service Guild gathered Thursday night at the First Methodist Church Youth Chapel. Mrs. W W Wilkison led the devotion based on Matthew 9 35 38 and moderated a panel with Mrs. Harrison Tanner Miss Edith Elmore and Mrs R Canton Scott. A business meeting followed with reports and plans for future actions regarding the Missouri U S A book. Mrs Smith appointed Mrs Wilkison to head a committee to select members and determine which U S mission contributions to pursue.

Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Church W. W. Wukinson Harrison Tanner Edith Elmore R. Canton Scott Missouri U.S. A Stich C. Linn Smith W. Z

Sikeston Woman Attends Decatur Wedding of Granddaughter

Mrs. Eva Ramsey returned from Decatur Illinois where she attended the marriage of her granddaughter Ruth Camden daughter of Harry and the late Lillian Camden to Edward McClain of Decatur. The ceremony was Saturday at St John s church in Decatur and the couple will reside there.

Eva Ramsey Decatur Ruth Camden Harry Lillian Camden Edward McClain St. John’s Church

Matthews-Matthews Consolidated Schools Open Aug 12

Lester M. King announced the Matthews Matthews Consolidated Schools will open August 12 instead of August 2. Parents must accompany first time students and present an official birth certificate. children born before January 1 are eligible to enroll.

Matthews Lester M. King

Births Reported Across Communities At Local Hospitals

The Missouri Delta Community Hospital and Southeast Missouri Hospital record several births. Newborns include a girl to Mr and Mrs Jo Engram of Vanduser, a son to Mr and Mrs Charles Willem Works of Skelton, and two girls to Mr and Mrs Carl Brucker of Oran. Nanette Louise Schaeffer born July 11 in Columbus, Ohio weighing 6 pounds 7 ounces. Marion Richard Jr born to Mr and Mrs Richard Harrison of Cape Girardeau weighing 3 pounds 13 ounces. Scott Allen Malcolm born Monday weighing 6 pounds 9 ounces, with siblings Doug and Rebecca. Other births include a baby boy to Mr and Mrs James Halli of St Louis and a baby girl to Mr and Mrs W H Worth of Essex.

Kavsnaza Getrot Loch Asnourece Fredav Susan Kravens24 Mius~ Petrie, Bilenton Gaus Co Branton the Missouri Delta Community Hospital Ares Joseca Alien Engram Vanduser Charles Willem Works Skelton Caril Brucker Oran St. Francis Insurace Columbus Richard Harrison Cape Girardeau Lyman Harrison Tally Malcolm Glenview, I Scott Allen Doug Revecca Twe Early Malcolm Frank Cole Brookfield Lil Malcolm Hawaii U.S. Navy Great Lakes Missouri Delta Community Hospital James Halli St Louis W. H. Worth Essex Charles Leek

Hospital Notes Delta Community Hospital July 22

Patents admitted to Missouri Delta Community Hospital July 20 21 include zkiel S Morton Warren Price Lilian Cox Wilam Lynch Ida G Morgan Forest Hobbs Aone Gray. Discharged July 22 include Mrs Fred Vandever and baby Matthews Mery Elia Moore Exvon Gomes Dorald Marfield Nannie Keller. July 21 discharges include Mrs Gene Pabst and baby girl Crowder Ever Latham baby Sikeston Emma Hayden Sandra Higgins Carol Lee Duncan Sikeston.

Dha Bell Citxy Dorald Marfield Sikeston_ Auarer Nunnelee Blodget Nannie Keller Sikeston Missouri Delta Community Hospital Zkiel S Morton Mathews Warren Price Malden Lilian Cox Wilam Lynch Ida G. Morgan Painion Forest Hobbs Aone Gray M. H. Garriord Essex Marshall Hollenbeck Hester Forbis Melinda Young Gene Pabst Crowder Airs

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