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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1941

Page

13

Apollo Group holds final fiscal year meeting at Sikeston library

The Apollo Group wrapped up its fiscal year with a Friday afternoon recital at the Sikeston library. Hosts Mesdames Tom Allen George Kirk and Harry Harty welcomed members as Miss Mary Emma Allen and Miss Gwendolyn Kirk headlined with accompanying numbers including Lento and Rondo. Miss Allen and Miss Kirk delivered multiple classical pieces while Mrs Tom Allen served as leader and accompanist. Mrs Ben Schade joined as a new member and Miss Helen Keith was named recording secretary to fill a vacancy. Keith also reported on a Kennett district meeting. next meeting set for October in the new year.

Apollo Group Sikeston Library Tom Allen George Kirk Harry Harty Mary Emma Allen Gwendolyn Kirk Miss Allen Carl Scott von Webdder Miss Kirk Mio Ben Giordana Beach Terry Miss Allen DeBussey Chopin Ben Schade Helen Keith Ehww Mainer Keith Kennett Ralph Anderson

Mrs Limbaugh Leads Sikeston Study Club Formation

At a June 4 library meeting Sikeston Chapter of the International Educational Society elected Mrs Milem Linbaugh president and Mrs W O Carroll secretary. Beginning September the group will meet twice monthly at the Sikeston public library to study countries and peoples with district organizers present. Seventeen members attended the initial session and others from New Madrid Morehouse Charleston Canalou may join.

Milem Linbaugh Sikeston International Educational Society W. O. Carroll Sikeston Public Library Mercer Wilson Fredericktown A. E Vogel St. Louis Mesdames C Matthews C D Matthews Jr J A Mccabee F D Lair Ruth Powell Lee Bowman John Fisher Wm. Northington B F Marshall Sr Truman Ball J W Foley H L Harty S W. Barton J. E Moore Jr W O Carroll Malem Limbaugh Kate Hurff New Madrid Morehouse Charleston Canalou

Charles Allen Cook II Engaged to Miss Cole

The engagement of Charles Allen Cook II to Miss Edna Ruth Cole of Kansas City was announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Fred J Cole. The wedding will be at Central College church Fayette in July. The couple will live in Matthews where they are building a home. Miss Cole taught voice and piano at Central College Fayette since 1937 and holds a Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Arts from 1937 and 1938. Cook, a Central College graduate in 1938, worked with Roberts Davis Cotton Company in Matthews and holds memberships in Pi Gamma Mu and Phi Mu Alpha.

Charles Allen Cook II T Elder Edna Ruth Cole Kansas City Fred J. Cole Central College Church Fayette Matthews Miss Cole Central College, Fayette Phi Beta National Music and Dramatics Society Cook Sikeston Central College Roberts Davis Cotton Company Pi Gamma Mu Phi Mu Alpha

Legion Auxiliary Meeting at Canalou and Malone Apartments

The American Legion Auxiliary will hold an all day meeting Tuesday June 17 at Canalou home of Mrs Marshall Myers. Members meet at 10 30 at the Malone Apartments home of Mrs Edna Johnson. A covered dish luncheon follows at noon with a business session afterward.

The American Legion Auxilary Marshall Myers Canalou Edna Johnson Malone Apartments

Modern Marthuas Honor Two Class Members

The Modern Marthuas Class of the Christian Church met at Mrs. Bob Sizemore’s home for a covered dish luncheon in honor of Miss Adilda McCord who left for Pine Village Indiana for the summer. Also honored was Miss Ruth Bateman who announced her engagement to Rev Thomas S Moore.

Marthas The Christian Church Bob Sizemore Delmar Avenue Joseph P Read Bland Wright Adilda McCord Pine Village Ind Ruth Bateman Thomas S Moore Kennett Alva Garner Shirley Bloomfield Miss McCord Richmond Lewis Hugh Stewart Ernest Kellett

Eastern Star Club to Meet Tuesday

The Eastern Star Birthday Club will hold its regular meeting at Mrs W I Sidwell's home on South Kingshighway at noon Wednesday June 18. Co hosts at the covered dish luncheon will be Mesdames BL McMullin I G Lewis F E Mount and W T Malone. After lunch the afternoon will be spent playing bridge.

Eastern Star Birthday Club W I Sidwell South Kingshighway Mesdames McMullin G Lewis E Mount W T Malone

Card of Thanks from Ruth Hart

Ruth Hart expresses sincere thanks for the thoughtful gifts received, noting a change of address from 203 Sikes Avenue to 504 North Street and apologizing for any gifts not arriving.

North Street Sikes Avenue

Remove chewing gum in hair or hands with white of egg

Instructions describe using beaten egg white to dissolve gum from hair or skin. Egg white coats the gum, loosening its grip so it can be wiped away or combed out without harsh chemicals. The method emphasizes gentle removal and cleanliness after use.

WISS BATEMAN TO WED REV THOS S MOORE

Ruth Bateman daughter of H H Bateman announced engagement to Rev Thomas S Moore of Kennett at a Modern Marthas luncheon. Cards reading Ruth to Tom June 15 3 00 were placed in napkins as the ceremony was to be held Sunday at 3 00 at Sikeston Christian Church with Rev Joseph P Read officiating. Attendants include Lucile Mount and EEF Moore. Bride a South grade school teacher. groom from St Louis and newly appointed Kennett Christian Church pastor. Ceremony followed by departure for Kennett.

Ruth Bateman H. H Bateman Thomas S Moore Kennett Marthas Bob Sizemore Delmar Avenue Ruth Tom Sikeston Christian Church Joseph P. Read Lucile Mount Sikeston Eef Moore St Louis Houck Mitchell Madge Davis Miss Bateman University of Muissouri University of Wisconsin Moore Josephine Moore Johnson Buble School Knoxville Tenn The Christian Church

Forwer Resident Elbert Macabee Marries Audrey Martin

Word reached here of the Sunday June 1 marriage of Elbert Macabee of Klamath Falls Oregon former Morehouse resident to Miss Audrey Martin of Chiloquin The ceremony was at Chiloquin Methodist Church Rev Mooney officiated Attendants were Dallas LaVante Prineville sister and Alan Mocabee Jr brother The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Allan Mocabee Sr and nephew of Mrs Earl J Malone of Sikeston They will live in Mount Shasta California where he works for the California Oregon Power Co

Elbert Macabee Klamath Falls Oregon Morehouse Audrey Martin Chiloquin Chiloquin Methodist Church Rev Mooney Earl J Malone Sikeston Mount Shasta Cal California-Oregon Power Co

Peach crop forecast shows record harvest since 1931

The Agriculture Department reports the 1911 peach crop may reach 66,102,000 bushels by June 1, the largest since 1931, compared with 51,130,000 bushels in 1910.

Washington Agriculture Department

Sikeston seniors tour Missouri in three day trip

M. L. Stewart, Sikeston high school coordinator, led four 1911 senior boys Durwood Dover Harold Springs Jesse Morris and John Hahn on a three day sightseeing motor trip. They visited Big Spring Round Spring Cavern Fort Leonard Wood Bennett Spring Bagwell Dam Jefferson City Missouri University of Missouri Columbia Mexico brick plant Forest Park St Louis and Sportsman's Park ball game, returning Thursday night.

M. L. Stewart Sikeston High School Durwood Dover Harold Springs Jesse Morris John Hahn Sikeston Big Spring Round Spring Fort Leonard Wood Bennett Spring Bagwell Dam State Capitol Jefferson City University of Missouri At Columbia Mexico Stewart Forest Park St Louis Sportsman's Park

Parker Accepts Teaching Post at Isidore Newman School

Garland Parker, social science instructor at Sikeston High School for three years, will join Isidore Newman School in New Orleans after finalizing arrangements. He will pursue a Master’s degree at the University of Wisconsin this summer and return to finish next term. Mrs Parker has been active in church and community work.

Garland Parker Sikeston Hgh Isidore Newman School New Orleans Parker Kennett University of Wisconsin Sikeston Sikeston High School

Two Sikeston youths join U. S. Marines

Two Sikeston youths enlisted in the United States Marine Corps last weekend as a temporary Sikeston recruiting station at City Hall, led by Sigt M R Kyrk. Ed ward Palmer, son of Dallas and Mrs Palmer, and Mason Yarbrough, son of James and Mrs Yarbrough, have been sent to Marine Corps Base San Diego for recruit training. After training they will be assigned to Marine stations or naval vessels.

Sikeston United States Marines Corps Sigt M R Kyrk Sikeston City Hall Edward Palmer Dallas Palmer Mason Yarbrough James T Yarbrough Marine Corps Base Naval Operating Base San Diego Calif Marine Corps

Sikeston Jaycees to Meet Next Tuesday Night

The Sikeston Junior Chamber of Commerce will hold its semi monthly dinner meeting at Hudson's Cafe Tuesday night June 17. Edward Allard president will preside over the meeting.

Jaycees Sikeston Junior Chamber of Commerce Hudson’s Cafe Edward Allard Organization

Lions Clubmeets with Seventeen Members Attend

Seventeen members of the Sikeston Lions Club attended the regular meeting at Hud son's Cafe yesterday noon. Guest Robert K Thompson of St Louis joined. President Wm F Woehlecke presided as routine business was transacted. Delegates M M Beck and E F Schorle to the State convention in Sedalia are expected home today.

Lions Club Sikeston Lions Club Hudson’s Cafe Robert K. Thompson St. Louis Wm F. Woehlecke M. M. Beck E F. Schorle Sedalia

Riwanian Air Lines Official Addresses Kiwanis Club

Alfred B Bowman of American Airlines New York Division says air travel is fast safe and growing. He notes one billion flight miles with no fatalities and describes double checks with two pilots per flight and radio range navigation. Meeting also names delegates and alternates to Kiwanis International in Atlanta June 15.

Alfred B. Bowman American Airlines New York Kiwanis Club Palace Cafe Bowman Fred L Bowman John Sandsey Frank Mount W P Wilkerson George W Kirk Kiwanis International Atlanta Georgia L. M Standley George L. Hale Sr F D Lair Sr

Army Going Formal Soldiers Buy Tuxedo at Boston Base

Soldiers at the Boston army base pooled funds to buy a tuxedo for leave use. The outfit is kept in a guarded supply room and return of wrinkled or soiled garments is discouraged. Rumors mention purchasing two more outfits for summer formals amid discipline and tradition.

Boston Mass Boston Army Base

Reunion of the Haw Family at Morehouse

Twenty six relatives of Dr M r Haw, pastor of the Morehouse Methodist church, gathered for Sunday services and a picnic at the parsonage and home of Dr and Mrs Haw. Guests included Uriel Haw Sikeston and several Haw relatives from Cape Girardeau Sarcoxie and Caledonia, with attorneys and local residents.

Haw Morehouse Mr. Haw Morehouse Methodist Church Uriel Haw Sikeston R. Peers Taylor Anna L. Haw Harry Hopkins Farmington W .H. Wescoat Lois Swink Bobbie Swink Cape Guirardeau J. Moore Haw James Haw

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