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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1955
Page
5
Miss Wadine Malcolm and Ronald Charles Baker were married in a ceremony described with limited readable details. The article mentions Bell Stearns of Carbondate and other names, with fragmented text outlining the event and attendees.
Sikeston witnessed a large double wedding at 2680 Sundis Street in the Methodist Church uniting Marilyn Baker to Edward Reitler and Janet Malcolm to Ronald Baker. The event featured an orchid and white color scheme, coordinated gowns, choir music by Robert Keyton, and receptions hosted by the brides’ and groom’s families at the Colonial Inn.
Miss Marilyn Eaker married Edward Raymond Riefler in a formal ceremony described with a floor length embroidered tulle over taffeta gown and three satin bands with seed pearls. Attendants included maid of honor Bertha Mae Joyce and bridesmaids Dixie Farnham and Mrs. F. Lee Lewis, with family and friends from multiple towns attending the reception and postnuptial events.
Miss Jean Fodge daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Fodge and fiancée of Bull Allen was feted at a Friday bridal shower hosted by Mrs Frances Heaphrey at her home 812 Gulf. Festivities included games with prizes and party cakes in a Bill and Jean theme. Attending were the honorees mother relatives and friends. several guests sent gifts due to absence.
Twenty five Sikeston students participate in a music camp featuring Jo a Geacu Kends and chorus members like Mary Baier and Marion Ley. Rehearsals proceed with a schedule through June as the group prepares for performances and a trip to the Missouri Music Educators Association convention in St Louis with a chorus performance in Warrensburg on June 5.
An engaged couple was celebrated at a wedding shower with family and friends in attendance. Guests included relatives and neighbors, who enjoyed refreshments and shared well wishes for the forthcoming nuptials.
Fragmentary wedding notice from a local paper mentions Hamby and Richey planning a Sunday ceremony at a St Junter home. Attendants include Chasgroont, Emel Crawford, Sheema Fox, and Mrs. Wit Besa, with parents listed and weekend timing indicated.
Mrs. O. D. Claxton hosted a buffet supper Saturday evening in honor of her husband O. D. Clayton who celebrated his birthday. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Conn, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dempster, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Patanc, Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Clayton, Buddy Clayton, Miss Caral Sue Wilson, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Vaughn.
Mr and Mrs Earl Watson were honored at a wedding shower on Laura Ann Circle of Tattle Vine Church. Attendants listed include Pauline Watson Alma Hubbard Thelma McDonald Faye Bell and many others as gifts were opened and refreshments served by hostesses.
Kingshighway Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Blanton with guests and a buffet supper. Music by Mrs Branton and Mrs Frank Van Horne closed the season. Mrs Robert H Mow and sons John Beck and Mrot and Mrs FE Ausmus of Centrania visited the Becks and Mrs RD Mow.
Miss Betty Christian daughter of Mr and Mrs Jo W Christian of Woomsede wed Richard McDougal son of Mr and Mrs P A McDougal of Sikeston in First Methodist Church Poplarville Miss Sells officiated Attendants were Kenneth C Johnson Covington LA and wife The bride wore a white organdy frock with blue and yellow accents The couple will reside in Sikeston where Mr McDougal owns an insurance agency Mrs McDougal previously served as secretary to J C Williamson in Dexter and as executive secretary for the Stoddard County American Red Cross</final>
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