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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1949
Page
15
The Sikeston Herald lists CLINT H. DENMAN as contributing editor with publication every Thursday. The office is at 119 West Malone Avenue Sikeston Missouri and contact numbers are 74 and 15.
Scott and Adjoining Counties, $2.00. Elsewhere, $2.50 Terms, Strictly in Advance.
Sikeston would gain 2000 to 3000 residents, lifting population above 10000 and triggering voter registration. Extension aims to better enforce building codes, unify street and water services, improve fire and police protection, health rules, and overall city appearance. Some objectors seek to block growth, while others welcome improved services for new residents and extended boundaries. Peggy Lair began work as a Herald reporter, a Ward Belmont graduate and former campus editor. A memorial service for Attorney Ralph E Bailey will be held July 5 in Benton, with James Finch delivering the oration. Mr. and Mrs. G B Greer III attended a wedding in Pierce City, Missouri yesterday. Our customers are our best advertisers LAIR'S.
Sikeston Library announces new adult and children's books added to shelves. Adults include Smoke Up the Valley and Pride's Castle by Yerby, Lord Johnnie by Leslie White, The Big Secret by Merle Colby, Prairie Anemia, The Light Heart, The Eagle's Song, The Weather Breeder, West of the Rimrock, and The Stolen Stallion and Silvertip's Chase. Children's titles include The Wild Birthday Cake, A Horse to Remember, Roger and the Fox, Rocket Ship Galileo, Kilmeny of the Orchard, Stalkey and Co. by Kipling, and A Connecticut Yankee at King Arthur's Court.
Medical patients at Delta Community Hospital include Mrs Xenoline Bailey Sikeston Mrs Joseph Mack Painton and William Adams Benton. Surgical patient Mrs Lucille Craig. Births include three boys and four girls born to parents in Matthews Sikeston Bertrand Bloomfield Morley Dexter Sikeston Sailbourn and others. Eagle Stamps offered by Lairs.
In Sikeston the Auto Row on Highway 61 showcases seven of fourteen dealers in a concentrated area. The 1945 building boom produced clean modern showrooms from 24 by 48 to 60 by 60 feet, with Nash, Studebaker, Jeepsters and Cadillac modified jeeps among the notable displays. Local dealers like Kelley Brothers Vernon and Theodore and Cox Motor Company highlight a thriving market attracted by space, variety, and postwar demand.
Announcement from Mr and Mrs E P Waldman of Sikeston Missouri announces the engagement of their daughter Betty Ann Waldman to H W Faulkner Jr son of Mr and Mrs H W Faulkner of Mount Vernon Illinois The couple met at a dinner bridge party at the Waldman home Betty Ann a Sikeston High School 1948 graduate attended State College Cape Girardeau and works in the law office of Robert A Dempster Faulkner earned a business degree from Cape Girardeau last month and is with National Gas Company An early fall wedding is planned.
A shower honored Mrs. Burton Cardin nee Lola Dillender, hosted by Mrs. May Martin, Mrs. Ruby Cochran and Mrs. James B. Martin at the latter’s home. Guests included Mrs. Lawrence Yates and others. Prizes went to Mrs. Bennett, Miss Ford, and Miss Brown. Gifts were given, punch and cookies served.
Harry E. Dudley, longtime right-of-way agent in Division 10, Sikeston, promoted to division right-of-way agent after returning from World War II service. He began the post June 1, succeeding Ezra K. Ponder. Dudley joined the Missouri State Highway Department January 15, 1934, as a weight officer and later became safety engineer. He served 20 months with the Marines in World War I and five years eight months with the Army in World War II, including time in charge of a prisoner of war camp at Crossville, Tennessee.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Lola Dillender of Sikeston to Burton Cardin of Vanduser. The ceremony occurred in Piggott Arkansas on Saturday afternoon May 28. Mrs Cardin is a Sikeston High School 1949 graduate and Mr Cardin works with his father at a Vanduser blacksmith shop, where they reside.
Mr and Mrs A J Renner celebrated their silver wedding anniversary at a family dinner in New Madrid. They married June 5 1924 by Rev D O Yaeger at the Methodist church. Mrs Renner formerly Gladys Loud taught in New Madrid public schools. Mr Renner is with Scott County Milling as an agricultural agent after earlier serving as Agricultural Extension agent for New Madrid and Scott counties. They reside at 204 Tanner Street.
Mr and Mrs Earl M Allen host Mr and Mrs H C Whittier of Canton Missouri as their guests this week. Mr Whittier is a Culver Stock-ton College faculty member. During the week they attend social events with Mrs Fremont Goetz hosting a dessert bridge and Mrs Harry E Lynn a dinner party.
Sikeston Chapter No 137 of the Order of the Eastern Star will hold a regular session at the Odd Fellow Hall this evening at 8 o'clock Friendship Night features officers from Dexter and Essex chapters officiating Mrs Gladys Williamson grand representative from Dexter will be honored All members urged to attend.
The Birthday Club of the Order of the Eastern Star will meet at 240 East Kathleen, the home of Mrs. George Lufcy, on Wednesday June 15 at 12:30 PM with a potluck luncheon. Hostesses are Mrs. L A Harris, Mrs. J E Childress, Mrs. Elmer Poage and Mrs. Lufcy.
Mrs. Mary Lathom was elected president at the Legion Home meeting. She succeeds Mrs. Carl Elam. Other officers chosen include Mrs. Marshall Myers as first vice president and Mrs. Edna Johnson as second vice president. District officers to be elected at the 14th District meeting in Caruthersville on June 26. Miss Jo Ann Botter and Dick Inman, with Mr. and Mrs. Bill York Jr., spent Wednesday in Memphis. Botter and Inman plan to marry July 10.
After a ten hour instruction course the Gray Lady Service of Sikeston began work at Missouri Community Delta Hospital. The volunteers ease nurses workload by greeting visitors changing flowers and delivering mail. Chairmen are Mrs Joe McCord and Mrs Jack Lancaster with a large list of active members per the hospital report.
Mrs Wayne Cummins was elected Noble Grand of the Sikeston Rebekah Lodge at the Odd Fellow hall meeting last Friday. Mrs Raymond Wright was chosen vice grand with further officers to be installed in July. Cummins succeeds Mrs Carl Vincent. The Southeast Missouri Pep Meeting of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs will be held here on Tuesday June 28.
The Newcomers Club met Monday night at 7 at the Rustic Rock Inn. Eighteen members attended and four new members were accepted Mrs Lee Proffer Mrs John Hayes Mrs J G Webb and Mrs Wm Forsythe. After a short business session the members played pinochle.
The Soils and Crops committee with county agents plans a second Scott County air tour on Tuesday June 21. Start at 10:00 a.m. at Sikeston airport with 40 minute flights over Sikeston Ridge Oran Blodgett Lusk Chapel Diehlstadt and return. Pilots are local. airfare $2 per person to cover fuel. advance sign up by June 14.
A dense listing of KSIM broadcast programming for June 9 through June 16, detailing hours for AP News, music blocks, sports updates, devotionals, and special programs. Names include Vernon and Martha Guttenfelder, Dan’s Disc Derby, Missouri News, and Richards Record. Broad array spans morning to late evening with frequent News and Music segments.
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