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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1956

Page

7

Miss Yvonne and Gary wed at Dexter First Christian Church

Miss Yvonne Gary tied the knot with Bobby Nowlin Beathley at Dexter First Christian Church on Sunday June 3 at 2 30. Rev Walter Al Smith officiated a double ring ceremony in front of relatives and friends. The bride, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Gary, wore a white nylon net gown with Chantilly lace and a juliette cap veil. She carried a white orchid bouquet. Attendants included maid of honor Elaine Gary and bridesmaids Mrs Claude Mize and Miss Connie Cox. Best man Bob Robins and ushers Hadley Bland Bud Keathley and Claude Mize. Organist Carole Ann Worley provided music. The couple’s families wore formal attire and the event featured colonial bouquets and decorative flowers.

Dexter Yvonne Gary Bobby Nowlin Beathleys Dexter First Christian Church Walter al Smith Miss Gary Charles Gary Dexter High School E. L. Keathley Elaine Gary Claude Mize Pat Keathley Connie Cox Bob Robins Hadley Bland Bud Keathley Carole Ann Worley Miss Sue Green Ronald Worley

Wedding Reception Details and Arrangements Reported

A church reception featured daisies, white decor, and a three tiered cake with a swan-topped cake display. Bride Miss Keathley wore a pink dacron dress for a three week honeymoon and plans to reside in Bernie. Groom Mr Keathley will work at IXL Handle Co. in Bernie after moving from Dexter.

George Sisler Dexter George Miller Clifford Berray Mary Lee Keathley Bernie Keathley IXL Handle Co The Reveille

Winners Named In Make It With Wool District Contest

The fourth annual Make It With Wool district contest held Friday in the Library announced Senior Division winners Ann Woodward Sikeston first and Ann Wescout Cape Girardeau second. In the Junior Division Norma Jackson Yolland first and Mary Jane Robbs Matthews second. Firsts advance to the state contest June 20 at Sedalia. Second place winners are alternates. Awards include a Sewine Caddy from Coats and Click and a gift from McCall's. Fourth and fifth place recipients were Marilyn Clark Cape and Janice Parson.

American Wool Producers Association Ann Woodward Sikeston Ann Wescout Gape Girardean Norma Jackson Yolland Mary Jane Robbs Matthews Sedalia Coats and Click Thread Co McCall’s Sewing Rooks Mary Lou Thompson Charleston J.C. Penney Co Marilyn Clark Cape Janice Parson

Miss Barbara Deason to Marry Ray Henley in June

The engagement of Miss Barbara Deason to Ray Kenley is announced by her parents Air and Mrs Claude Deason of Sikeston. Kenley is son of Mr and Mrs Sam Kenley of Halland Mo. The bride elect is a Blodgett high school senior and Kenley, a Holland high school 1952 graduate, taught at Blodgett High School this past year and plans to continue teaching. The wedding is set for June 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Church of Christ Sikeston. No invitations are being sent. friends and relatives of both families are invited.

Barbara Deason Ray Kenley Air Claude Deason Sikeston Kenley Sam Kenley Halland Blodgett High School Kenler Holland High School Blodgett Church of Christ In

Navy Seaman Donald M Rodgers Joins Pine Island

Donald M Rodgers machinist's mate fireman apprentice USN son of Mr and Mrs Melvin Rodgers of 908 Ruth St Sikeston Missouri reported for duty April 13 aboard the seaplane tender USS Pine Island with the Pacific Fleet prior to reporting he attended Machinist's Mate School at the Naval Training Center Great Lakes and graduated from Morehouse High School in Morehouse before entering the Navy in June 1955.

Pacific Fleet FHTNC Donald M. Rodgers USN Melvin Rodgers Ruth St Sikeston Pine Island Naval Training Center Great Lakes Navy Morehouse High School Morehouse

31st Annual High School commencement fills Matthews gym

A capacity crowd attended the 31st annual commencement on Thursday evening. Dr Bascom B Story of Memphis State College delivered the address to 37 seniors with Rev J E Coltharp and Rev Marvin Lake giving benediction and dedication. Linda Lee Burch was valedictorian and Marilyn Jean Bratton salutatorian. The program featured Bach and Elgar pieces and solos by Ayers and Thomas.

Bascom B Memphis State College Elgar J. E. Coltharp Christian Church Marvin Lake Church of the Nazarene Linda Lee Burch Marilyn Sherman Moser Doris Jo Keaton Lee Royee Ayers Joe Kelso Jackie Faulkner Marvine Brice William Murphy Jessie Thomas Connie Lou Shephard Wm. N. Roberts Board of Education Gertrude Yates Lester King Walter Hill Kewanee Washington, D.C New York City Niagara Falls

Local residents visit, civic news and new Auxiliary Police unit

Bertrand area social notes list neighbors visiting relatives in Canadan Detroit Jefferson City and Rolla. New Madrid hosts Auxiliary Police unit of Civil Defense with eleven sworn officers under Chief J D Tisher to aid police and sheriff. weekly meetings planned around uniforms, training, and Fourth of July events.

New Madrid Pauline Allen J. D. Tisher American Legion Hall The Civil Defense W. O. Dysart Sikeston Scott County Sikeston Civil Defense James Hahs City Police Sheriffs Office Bill Pennell Cheif Tisher

Vatican Center Not Official Papal Residence Until Late 14th Century

Papal Center Rome notes that the Vatican did not serve as the official papal residence for the Roman Catholic Church until sometime late in the 14th century, outlining the historical shift in seat of authority.

Rome Vatican

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