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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1956

Page

3

Brown Mills Nuptials In Bernie Miss Barbara Brown Wed Ted Mills

Barbara Brown and Ted Mills were married February 18 at 8 pm in Missionary Baptist Church Bernie. Officiant Reverend Richard Sanders led a candlelit double ring ceremony with arch flowers and white candles. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brown, wore Chantilly lace over satin with a fingertip veil. groom son of Mr. and Mrs. Mills. A reception followed. couple to reside in Texarkana, where the groom serves in the U S Air Force.

Bernie Barbara Brown Teddy Joe Mills Missionary Baptist Church Fred Brown Rt. J Shirles Brown Hero Mrrs Claudine Green Malden Emma Jean Garner Bloomfield Patsy Mills Crystal Ware Patsy Kinkade Bolivar Texarkana Tex U. S. Air Force Dexter High School Baptist College Walnut Ridge Ark Anderson Air Activiies Malden Air Base Clarkson High School U.S. Air Force Mary Sanders Clarence Ross Emma Dean Ross Norman Ross Charles Plytoase St. Louis George Gassett J. R. Pendergrass Memphis Tenn Clarkton Mabel Sexton Kennett

Former Morley Girl Wed In Michigan

Miss Ruby Newell daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Newell formerly of Morley married Jack Swartz son of Mr and Mrs Jim Swartz of Buchanan Michigan. ceremony conducted by Rev Kenneth Herrard at La Porte Indiana January 30 with Mr and Mrs Richard Ravish as attendants. Mrs Swartz is a Morley high school graduate class of 1953 and worked for Western Union in St Louis before marriage. The couple will reside in Buchanan Michigan where Mr Swartz works for Electrical Inc.

Morley Ruby Newell Earl Newell Grassy Jack Swartz Jim Swartz Buchanan Mich Kenneth Herrard la Porte Ind Richard Ravish Onis Western Union St. Louis Buchanan, Mich Swartz Electrical, Inc

Frank W Compas Marries in Japan Bride Ceremony

Mr and Mrs Anton Compas of Oran announce the marriage of Warne Corpses Ts and Was to A Dev. The ceremony took place at the St Embassy on December 18 with the Rev T waddan officiating. Compas recently completed service in the Air Force and is described as a former serviceman.

Anton Compas Oran Warne Sas Waddan Compas Air Force

Valentine Contest and Prayer Session Noted in Town

Fragmentary notes describe a local gathering with a Valentine prize awarded to Loretta Kerne or Kerne Loretta and a closing prayer referencing Psalm 118. Mentions Mrs Ben and Cit Grigsby, along with a group or meeting labeled Gate Read and other partial words. All details are unclear due to text damage.

Ben Vtieretta Loretta Kerne Bobbs Grigsby

Thompson-Proctor Wed In Caruthersville

Virginia Averill, of Havti, married Lewis B. Proctor of Caruthersville at Eastwood Memorial Methodist Church with Rev. Floyd V. Brower officiating. Attendants included Svble Patterson and Gary Proctor. The couple, after a Memphis trip, will live at 1765 Carrell Avenue. Proctor and Averill are graduates of Hayti High School and Southeast Missouri Bell Telephone Co. affiliations.

Caruthersville Virginia Averill Thompson William Bryan Averill Havti Lewis B. Proctor L. E. Proctor Eastwood Memorial Methodist Church Faille Svble Patterson Hayti Gary Proctor Memphis Guy E. Michie Bernice Proctor Carrell Avenue Hayti Fogh Southwestern Bell Telephorme Co Proctor Southeast Missouri Tees and Warchutse Co

Canalou Bride-To-Be Marilyn Harr Engaged to Hershel Evans

Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Harr announce the engagement of their daughter Marilyn Harr to Hershel R. Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mer Evans of Route 3 Matthews. A March wedding is planned. Marilyn attends Canatou High. Hershel is a 1955 Canatou High School graduate serving in the United States Air Force at Cheyenne Wyoming.

Canalou W. E. Harr Marilyn Harr A&e Hershel

Barrett Gunnels Wed In Conran Barrett-Gunnels Wed In Conran

Ruth Anne Barrett wed Harold D. Gunnels in a double ring ceremony at the bride’s home on a Saturday afternoon. The Rev. Glenn Johnson officiated as Pauline Crannell sang with Ruth Hubbard at the piano. Attendants included Elizabeth Barrett. Guests included numerous relatives and friends. reception followed at home. The couple plan a honeymoon in the Theta region and will reside in St Louis after her May graduation from Lidbourn High School.

Conran Ruth Anne Barrett Homer Barrett Harold D. Gunnels Paul Gunnels Risco Glenn Johnson First Baptist Church of Tallapoosa Pauline Crannell Ruth Hubbard Litzenfelner Elizabeth Barrett Ypsilanti Mich Miss Barrett Charley Pikey Sr Chas. Pikey Jr Will Pardon Arthur Neumann Frank Litzeifelner Ralph Hubbard CC. B. Savat L. D. Dunn Jr Vicky Mike Steve Paul Gunness Willand Thurman Mary Beth Harrison Mary Ruth Hornbareer June Newton Mary Lou Kine Leona King Maxine Hager Ye Manier Peggy Wooldredge Foster Merrvian Brenda Pikers Pauline Gummety June Gunnels J. W. Swilles Henry C. Barrett Aubres Cunmnel Donald Lee Swilles Gessie Hickimann

Deduction for Child Care Expenses for Working Women

District Director Ernest M. Flinn explains the federal tax rule allowing a child care expense deduction for working women and widowers. Eligible dependents include a child under 12 or a dependent unable to care for himself, with a maximum deduction of 600 dollars per year. If a child turns 12 mid year, only prior expenses are deductible. No deduction for wages paid to a dependent listed on the return. If the caregiver performs other tasks, prorating is not required unless duties are split in half.

Ernest M. Flinn Internal Revenue Service

Armed Forces Notes From Fort Buckner Okinawa and Local Visits

Overseas service updates include 4th Division personnel training with the Seventh Army and 2nd Lt. Robert W. Patterson arriving on Okinawa as Ryu kyous Command Engineer Service staff. Patterson, a 1955 Lincoln University graduate and Omega Psi Phi member, is supply officer for the 396th Engineer Company, after prior service at Fort Belvoir. Nearby Cape Girardeau saw Mr and Mrs Walter Dervis visiting daughter Mrs Charles Vandivort and family, with Derris family members joining them.

Fort Buckner Okinawa Robert W. Patterson Rosie Patterson Tennessee New Madrid Ryukyous Command Engineer Service U.S China Formosa Japan Patterson 396Th Engineer Company Army Fort Belvoir Linceln University Jefferson City Omega Psi Phi Fratermilly Walter E. Dervis Cape Girardeau Charles Vandivort Walter Dervis Rita Beth

Mills Basham Marriage Announced

Announcement of the marriage of Mrs. Katie Mills of Sikeston to Cecil Basham of Louisville Kentucky on Sunday February 19 in Hernando Mississippi. Justice of the Peace J A Massey performed the ceremony. The bride works at the War Drum and will live with her mother Frances Ray of Sikeston. Basham is employed with Hats Trucking Company of Louisville.

Katie Mills Sikeston Cecil Basham Louisville Hernando Justice of the Peace J. A. Massey The War Drum Frances Ray Basham Hats Trucking Company

Mrs Hipes Hosts Canasta Club At Home

Mrs. Gene Hipes entertained her canasta club Thursday evening at 811 Agnes Street. Guests included Mrs. Benny Witt and Miss Pat McIroy. Prizes went to Mrs. James Terrell, Mrs. John Hollaway and Mrs. Bob Schwab. The next meeting is in two weeks at Mrs. Bill Edwards home.

Hipes Gene Hipes Agnes St Benny Witt Pat Mclroy James Terrell John Hollaway Bob Schwab Bill Edwards

Stork Club Babies Report Missouri Delta Hospital Births

Feb 25 and 26 births at Missouri Delta Community Hospital listed. multiple families from New Madrid Sikeston Crowder and surrounding areas welcomed infants. Names include Hopkins Robbins King Banks Cannon Eason Vent Mis Fast Priurie DeRoush with genders and birth dates cited.

Missouri Delta Community Hospital George Hopkins Mott St New Madrid James Robbins East Parirhc Raymond King Crowder Roz Northern Rt. 2 Sikeston George Banks Atro Charles Mis Fast Priurie Bey Missouri Delta Charlie DeRoush Simeston Delta Cronenunity Hospital

Morehouse Names Mary Sue Brown Basketball Queen

Miss Mary Sue Brown, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Brown and a high school senior, has been elected as Morehouse Basketball Queen for 1955 56.

Morehouse Mary Sue Brown William Brown

Hospital Notes Missouri Delta Community Hospital admissions

Feb 24 admissions include Michael Blankenship Sikeston Alelton Plumner Portageville James Walter Hill Kewanee Discharges Feb 24 Joe Crenshaw Sikeston Thane Berry Bell City Robert Payne Portageville Ray Smith Birtheyville Ark Catherine Tird Rivco windy Rhodes Catron. Feb 25 discharges include Clee Bein Dexter Ge Pye Manners Seo Teta Sty Fiaren Anthony and baby Oia Sche elen Grepers Bate girth 410 Matthews Sikeston Joe Bork Sikeston.

Michael Blankenship Sikeston Alelton Plumner Portageville James Walter Hill Kewanee Joe Crenshaw Thane Berry Bell City Robert Payne Ray Smith Birtheyville Ark Catherine Tird Rivco Windy Rhodes Catron Maisseuty Dita Comamutnus Hospital Paty Sikeston Clee Bein Dexter Ge Pye Manners Bva Seo Teta Sty Fiaren Anthony Baby Bane Oia Sche

Community Chest Campaign Closes Short of Goal by 10 Percent

The Red Feather fund drive closed with about 31,164.26 available for nine agencies after 30,401.86 cash and 1,699.75 pledges. Total raised fell 3,385.74 short of the 35,300 goal due to extended campaign costs and lower receipts. Disbursement to agencies will follow the original allocation percentages.

Community Chest Fund Organization Scott County Milling Company Red Feather Missouri Delta Community Hospital Salvation Army Missouri Heart Assn Ctu Wwe American Red Cross Children’s Home of Missouri American Cancer Soc Lee Austin Bowman Cone Delta Heart Ass'n Boy Scouts of America Girl Scouts of America Children’s Home of Me

Local Hospital Admissions and Discharges Listing

A dated hospital notice lists admissions on February 2 and discharges on February 26 for numerous patients in Sikeston and surrounding towns. Names include Burl Peath, Gene Morrison, Elizabeth Ras, Edna York, Dorothy McCoy, Rosa Horton, Vis O Neal, Elbert Arnold, Joda Ann Willams, Norma Olive Parks, and Eva Averell among others with several newborns and a few mothers noted.

Burl Peath Sikeston Gene Morrison Elizabeth Ras Malden Michael Blankenship Edna York Dorothy McCoy Rosa B. Horton Vis O'Neal Charleston Ins Eaker Morehouse Elbert Arnold Bell City Joda Ann Willams Dexter

Also Mentioned on This Page

Juan Kenred Steal Charles Plyanale St Lou Joe Wayne Mosley Madden Maracret Dougherty Mendelson Don H. Menard J. R. Mills Michigan Frank W. Compas Newspaperhibe Thompson-Proctor Floyd V. Brower Norman Peels Paducah, Rv Dats Rev Seenies Mer Henry S Coarse Padutan Hershel Evans Barrett-Gunnels J. R. He and Son J. L. Misplay Clover Lawn U. S Walker Bloomer Kindred Alwin G. Gasser Germany Jackie L. Bavehl Tocconmai Sle Sternine J. Boutiesh Sibtun Mon Pecentis Datanius Oisconan Croovinaas U. Os Seventh Arms Inter Sikeston Hien School University of Iowa Bettendorf Iowa Co Hue Mills-Basham Stork Club G.V.W Chevrolet All Oder Biedeass Mitchell-Sharp Sikeston, Missouri Chevrolet Company Mary Sue Norma Olive Parks East Praire Eva Averell Charter Oak Fred Myers Fast St. Sikeston Travis Phillips
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