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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1948

Page

12

Weiner roast honors Zeta Iota member in Cape Girardeau

Mrs. Doyle Dacus and Mrs. Gerald Howard hosted a Tuesday evening weiner roast at Mrs. Howard’s Helen Street home for twenty Zeta Iota sorority members and friends. An honor award pin was given to Mrs. Harold Sprenger. The next meeting will be at Miss Helen Randol’s Cape Girardeau country home with many local attendees.

Doyle Dacus Gerald Howard Gerald, Howard Linda and Patricia Sikeston

Young grocer weds county teacher in Methodist ceremony

Norma Jean Woods daughter of the late Mr and Mrs W T Woods married Bill J Matthews son of Mr and Mrs ce Matthews of Sikeston in a 4 pm ceremony at the Methodist church. Attendants included Mrs Joe Hill and Robert Poeppemeyer. Ushers were Freddie Ray Ahuddell and Dennis Guess. Mrs M L Canedy sang two solos as the couple left for Cape Girardeau. Norma Jean will continue teaching at the Armiour school near Miner while Bill Matthews operates the Matthews Grocery with his father in Miner.

Methodist Church Norma Jean Woods W. T. Woods Bill J.matthews Ce Matthews Sikeston Rev.g. Joyce Joe: Hill Robert Poepplémeyer Bloomfield Travis Jackson Howard Weekley Freddie Ray Ahuddell Dennis Guess Wm. B.malone Jr M.L. Canedy Cape Girardeau Woods Diehlsthadt State College Arrmiour ‘School Miner c Matthews Miner

Rebekah Lodge to Hold Regular Meeting Tomorrow

The Rebekah Lodge will hold its regular meeting tomorrow evening at the Odd Fellows hall with noble grand Mrs. Hester Forbis in charge. The degree will be conferred on three candidates.

Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Hester Forbis

Eastern Star Chapter Meeting At Odd Fellows Hall

The Order of the Eastern Star Chapter will meet this evening at the Odd Fellows hall at 8 o’clock. Following the business, a social hour will be enjoyed. All members are urged to attend.

Order of the Eastern Star Odd

Installation of Job's Daughters Officers at Odd Fellows Hall

An installation of Job's Daughters officers will be held at Odd Fellows Hall Saturday at 7 o'clock. All members are urged to attend this important meeting. Members were guests of the Methodist church at the evening service last Sunday and took part in the program. About 30 members in white robes formed a cross during the candle-lit feature.

Job

VFW Auxiliary Plans July 3 4 5 Picnic Committees

The VFW Auxiliary has set up committees for the annual picnic on July 3 4 and 5. Women will work on July 3 and 5 with Mrs Roy Wagner in charge of bingo purchases aided by Mrs C B Turner. Bingo stand workers include Myrtle Moll Roy Wagner Charles Lindley Unn Tanner Paul Schurenburg Ruth Heath Barney George Edward Leech Vance Engram and Mabel Patterson. Pie stand coordinators Ruth Turner Etta Conner Dora Reed and Eo F Mouser will assist.

Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Roy -Wagner C. B. Turner Myrtle: Moll Roy Wagner Charles Lin

Matthews Church Announcements Preacher Sets Topics

Rev B H Cleaver pastor of the Christian church at Matthews will preach next Sunday. Morning sermon A Co operative Church evening sermon The Manliness of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Last Sunday in Brotherhood year special offering is to be received. Bible school classes meet at 10 with Wm C Critchlow superintendent in charge.

B. H. Cleaver Christian Church Matthews Our Lord Jesus Christ Brotherhood Wm. C. Critchlow

Former Sikeston Girl Weds Memphis Man in Memphis

Lorraine Graber daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Graber of Memphis former Sikeston resident and Elliott Kolker of Memphis were married at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis last Sunday evening Matron of honor was Mrs Martin Hecht of Cape Girardeau Former Miss Graber graduated Sikeston High School attended University of Missouri Several Sikeston people attended the wedding Niederstadt Williams couple marry at Matthews home by Hitler John B Huffman officiating Richard Niederstadt and Geraldine Williams both of Matthews farmers in the Matthews community

Lorraine Graber Louis Graber Memphis Sikeston Elliott Kolker Peabody Martin Hecht Cape Girardeau Laverne Yoffie Graber Sikeston High School University of ‘Missouri Columbia Niederstadt Williams Richard D.niederstadt Geraldine L. Williams Bath Matthews Hitler John. B. Huffman

Newcomers Club Barbecue and Dance At Country Club

Last night the Newcomers Club held a barbecue and dance at the Country Club. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Haas and many other members and their husbands. Guests James Shannon of Kennett and Hugh Garrett of Havana also attended. Sponsors present were Ernest Harper, Billie Walker, C. T Keller, W. J. Schritterbach, and L. M. Standley. There will be no July meeting. the next gathering is August 2.

Charles Haas O. Dysart Charles Conn Ernest Harper Billie Walker C. T.’ ‘Keller W. J. Schritterbach L. M. Standley

Father’s Day Observed by Kiwanis Club Here

Kiwanis fathers hosted their sons at the Dunn Hotel last Friday with Harry E. Dudley leading the program. Sons of Kiwanians played key parts including Charles Hahs in song with Alice Martin at the piano and a piano duet by Eddie McAmis and Bob Scott. Two short talks highlighted the evening with Clint H Denman speaking on what a son means to a father and Robert Dempster reflecting on a father’s duties and the need to support sons’ physical, mental, and spiritual development. Guests included many father and son pairs. next meeting set for Friday night June 25 at the Dunn Hotel.

Dunn Hotel Harry E. Dudley Charles Hahs Alice Martin Eddie McAmis Bob Scott Young Scott Clint H Denman Robert Dempster Scott Bob Charles. Conn Jr Charles Conn David ‘Urban Dr. E Dudley Bill John Yeuel Shanghai China Clint H. ‘Denman Clint’ B Denman Max Chandler Max, Jr Charles Bob ‘Dye T. C. Dye Burt ‘. Rowe Burt Jr W. J. DeKrick Rewe John Kelley Memphis, Tenn Bartley R. Schwegler Charles Green Sikeston

Former Highway Chairman to Speak at Kiwanis Meeting

Paul C. Jones of Kennett, former chairman of the Missouri Highway Commission and a candidate for Congress, will address Kiwanis members tomorrow night at the Dunn Hotel. He will discuss the Missouri State Highway system.

Paul C. Jones Kennett The Missouri Highway Commission Kiwanis Club Dunn Hotel Jones Congress

Distributor Wanted for Beck's Bakery Cookies

Exclusive franchises offered by Beck's Bakery, 232 Linden Ave East St. Louis Illinois. Qualify as a distributor for quality sweet rolls and home style cookies in cellophane packaging. Full cooperation and support provided. Cookies may be handled separately.

Beck's Bakery Linden Ave East St. Louis

Simpson Receives University Alumni Citation of Service

Harry G. Chilli Simpson of Charleston, a Southeast Missouri businessman and former Missouri Tigers football center, was honored with the Alumni Association Citation of Service at a Dunn Hotel luncheon. The award recognizes exceptional meritorious service to the university and Missouri.

Harry G Chilli”) Simpson Charleston Southeast Missouri University of Missouri Tigers Dunn Hotel

Citation of Service Award to Harry G Simpson by Missouri Alumni

The Alumni Association of the University of Missouri presents its Citation of Service to Harry G Simpson for lifelong loyalty to the university, service on the Advisory Committee on Intercollegiate Athletics, and leadership roles with alumni groups. It notes his seven years on the State Highway Commission and service in the United States Navy in World War I, plus his civic honesty and integrity. Dated June 24, 1948.

The State University Missouri Simpson Herbert Bunker Columbia Alumni Association Tiger U. S. Navy Bunker Tigers Harry Jr University of Missouri Harry G. Simpson M Men's Alumni Association State Highway Commission United States Navy

For Sale Spinett Piano by George Steck

Classified notice lists a Spinett piano by George Steck in excellent condition with mahogany finish asking 765 dollars, price reduced to 500 dollars to replace with a larger piano. Contact Clarence Scott at phone numbers 704 or 423.

Spinett George Steck Clarence Scott

Social notes from Sikeston area visitors and arrivals

SoRTaN Miss Mary Emma Donnell's guests Mrs. G G Hill in Minneapolis. Cairo visitor Mrs J H Dowdy spent days with her parents. Mrs A S Waters to Troy NY after visiting Montgomery family. Miss Sue Tanner back from Tulsa with relatives. Burt H Rowe Jr. leaves for Camp Miniwanca Michigan for five weeks. Richard Rowe visits Washington Missouri. Marston notables Mr Barnes at Sikeston en route from El Dorado Springs after 44th encampment. Ed Wangler chosen next year’s commander. Mrs H G Cathey returns from Leslie Georgia. plans move to Weslace Texas then Sikeston in Sept. Miss Eleanor McClure hosts dessert bridge for Miss Alice Van Horne’s wedding to Bill Huff. Local guests include Miss Betty Anderson and Barbara Sensenbaugh. Newhouse family assists hospital project. Sikeston visitors tour new hospital site.

Mary Emma Donnell G. G. Hill Minneapolis Minn J. H. Dowdy Cairo J. Birch Mol A. S. Waters Billy Bobby Troy New York M. E. Montgomery Bob Montgomery Sayers Tanner Miss Sue Tulsa Okla J. W. Vowels S. R. Humphrey R. L. Warner Burt H. Rowe Jr Miniwanca Shel‘by Mich St. Louis Burt H. Rowe Richard Richard Rowe Washington Co. M. Barnés Marston Sikeston el Dorado ‘Springs Fort Smith Ark Sikeston ‘Methodist Church Betty Anderson John Marshall Don Pasaka Bryan Owen Sue Tanner Barbara Sensenbaugh B. B. Moore Charleston

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