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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1956
Page
7
The text argues free labor as essential to American prosperity, contrasting it with Socialist systems that compel labor. It cites England under Atlee, quoting anti nationalization lines and the 1945-47 coal crises, to emphasize that government compulsion harms production. It concludes by reaffirming American freedom to choose and change jobs.
Business and Professional Women's Club met at Mrs. Rosemarye Harrison's home to discuss income projects for next year. Newly elected president Mrs. Bilfie Burch led plans for a Book Review of The Imperial Lady by Pearl Buck at the Public Library on Thursday July 42 at 8 pm with a costume presentation and tea. Mr. and Mrs. Dorman Buck visited with Mr. and Mrs. D. I. Buck of Amner ee on Sunday afternoon.
A poem describes Flag Day scenes with bugles and drums as the flag passes by. It recalls sea fights and land battles that built the nation and honors the flag, justice, and the unity of the state and people.
Miss Anne Blanton daughter of Mrs. Harry C Blanton has chosen June 23 for her marriage to James Patrick Tlapek. The ceremony will be at St Francis Xavier Church at 10 am with sisters maid of honor and ushers named from local families. The groom is son of Mrs John J Tlapek and the late Mr Tlapek of Ste Genevieve.
A farewell party was held at the First Assembly of God Church basement in Midupates for Mrs. Aldridge who left for Fon tana California to make her home. Attendees included daughter Mrs. Dorothy Demaris and granddaughter Kay, plus numerous relatives and friends sharing refreshments after opening gifts. The Aldridge home was sold to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Boston.
Miss Rose Marie Johnson returned Monday from Bremen Indiana after visiting Mr and Mrs Harvey Schneider and son Paul in the past week. She arrived in Cairo by train and was welcomed by her mother Mrs George Johnson and Mrs George Divinny. Rev and Mrs Bruce Hall of Fort Valley Georgia stopped Tuesday to visit their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs E F Mouser on their way to Kansas City for a Nazarene conference. Mr and Mrs Hubert Edmiston of Saraston Florida came last week for a month with the Charles Yanson family on West Gladys Street. Edmiston is the late Mrs Charles Yanson’s brother. T Set and Mrs R F Curtis and children Letha Ann and Gary arrived Friday from Wethersfield England where he has been stationed the past three years with the US Air Force. They are visiting.
Mrs Curtis' family will join T-Sgt Curtis at Seward Air Force Base on June 20 with Smyrna, Tennessee hosting Mrs Curtis and children for a longer stay. Guests include Dr Floyd Carroll and Miss Nell Mondy plus Sikeston and St Louis visitors. Several trips to Virginia, Washington, and other states are noted along with wedding plans in Lexington Kentucky and family visits at Southeast Missouri Hospital.
Dexter Miss Kay Hickam married Bill Bess in a small ceremony at the University area Presbyterian Church in Columbia on Friday June 8. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Hickam. the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bess. The couple planned a short Lake of the Ozarks honeymoon before returning to Columbia.
Patients admitted to Missouri Delta Community Hospital on June 12 include Brenda New Sikeston Johnnie New Sikeston Dorothy Mixon Sikeston Anna Tlughes Sikeston Mary Elizabeth Shibley New Madrid and George Caulk Sikeston Discharges on June 12 include Mrs Henry Chalmers and baby box 417 S I Wings highway Franklin Struwe Jr Sikeston Russell Bosird Sikeston Richard Carter Bloomfield
June 12 reported births include a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. Thomer Lee King of 315 Ruth Street Sikeston a baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sturgeon of 216 South Handy Street and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Harve L. Parris of 224 North Handy Street and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Chalmers of 417 South Kingshighway Sikeston.
John W. Vaughn City Clerk announces a public hearing at 9 30 p m Monday July 2 1956 at City Hall in Sikeston Missouri to amend Section 2 Paragraph 7 of Ordinance No 1750 concerning minimum side yard width requirements.
Miss Jeanie Harwell and Miss Janice Kellett join 12 Missourians among about 350 twirlers from across the nation at the fourth annual Dixie National Baton Twirling Institute held at the University of Mississippi June 10 to 15. Under NBTA supervision, the event features a full instructor staff and offers training in fire baton twirling and aerial twirls.
On the Institute final day Friday a contest will decide the Dixie National Open title in three divisions. Runners-up receive medals. From Missouri registrants include Kennett Sandra Mergate Carol Lynn Ross Hayti Cassandra Carlock Frances Elaine Vivrett Steele Wanda Davis Judy Weaver Joan Riddick Judy Yarbrough Beverly Ketchum and Dana Shelton.
The Sew and Chat Club met seven members and one guest at a fish fry birthday supper on the Powell lawn. Honorees were Mrs. Tom Williams, Mrs. Ira Simmons and Mrs. Des Winsett, each receiving a gift. A note of thanks and ideas to boost club funds were shared. A penny a guess game raised 30 cents. Next meeting slated for July with Mrs. Glenn Childers. Mrs. Ethel Kaiser admitted to St. Francis Hospital as a surgical patient on Sunday.
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