Sikeston Bulldogs Take Sub regional Crown in Thriller
Sikeston defeated Morehouse 48 to 45 in a packed Dexter gym to capture the sub regional title for the second year in a row. Davis led Sikeston with 20 points, while Proctor and Bohannon paced Morehouse with 10 each. The victory advances Sikeston to the Cape Girardeau regional tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bohannon
C. Sullivant
Tigers
Davis
Nickens
Lee
Bulldogs
Sikeston
Dogs
Sullivant
R. Bray
L. Stone
Cape Girardeau
Sikeston High School News Speaker at SCTA meeting
Roger Bailey addressed Sikeston Community Teachers Association at Sikeston High School on district redistricting and six large school units. Supt. Van Bibber discussed state bills on public school funding and Missouri education projections for 1953. A public information committee and fund-raising panel were formed, with plans for a March 21 social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Bailey
Sikeston Community Teachers Association
Bailey
Scott County School Board
Missouri
Pres. W. W. Wilkison
SCTA
Electa O’hara
Lucille Stubblefield
Georgia Houchens
Bremen van Bibber
Dorothea Miller
Mary Ethel Daugherty
Rose Sellmeyer
Irene Richey
Priscilla Watkins
Vera Mae Richter
William Golladay
Mystery play cast announced for Home Sweet Homicide
From a large pool, 20 candidates were selected by director Robert Walker for parts in the junior class mystery Home Sweet Homicide. The March 25 performance features Betty Keasler Dick Keller Emily Lair Peggy Caverno Hope Edwards Mary Nell Van Bibber Pat Letsinger Tommy Hahs Bill Proffer Patsy Moore Bill Suchman Bob Smith Ray Vick James Lee Darrel Pharris Buddy Turner Gene Chandler Bill Acord Lorene Brigginbotham Janet Stevens Bob Schaefer Jack Edwards and Larry Trousdale. Bob Schaefer Jack Edwards and Larry Trousdale recently spent four days in New Orleans for Mardi Gras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Walker
Betty Keasler
Dick Keller
Emily Lair
Peggy Caverno
Hope Edwards
Mary Nell van Bibber
Pat Letsinger
Tommy Hahs
Bill Proffer
Patsy Moore
Bill Suchman
Bob Smith
Ray Vick
James Lee
Darrel Pharris
Buddy Turner
Gene Chandler
Bill Acord
Lorene Brigginbotham
Janet
Squad wins 15 debates at Charleston tourney
Twenty seven members of the debate squad went to Charleston for a three round meet with eight other schools represented. Sikeston teams won 15 of 22 debates. John Kendig and Eddie McAmis were undefeated in three rounds. Bill Berry and Tommy Hahs undefeated in two rounds. Pupils traveled by school bus with Miss Mary Ellen Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Sikeston
John Kendig
Eddie McAmis
Bill Berry
Tommy Hahs
Mary Ellen Bailey
University scholarship offered to top MIT students
The Columbia Pan Hellenic Alumnae scholarship valued at 100 is offered by the University of Missouri. Senior girls in the upper 20 percent of their class may compete by taking English and American History tests prepared by the university. Applications to Prin. R. J. Genins are due before April 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
University of Missouri
Prin. R. J. Genins
Grads Visit School From Cape Trip
Ardeth Kirby and Phil Sadler, class of 47, visited the high school Friday. Both are attending Cape school. Upon graduation Phil plans to be a language and history teacher. Ardeth, training for teaching, expects to work in the elementary grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardeth Kirby
Phil Sadler
Cape
Phil
Ardeth
Piano Elimination Contest At Public Library
The piano elimination contest will be held in the Public Library on March 9. The two winners advance to Cape Girardeau on April 1. Contestants: Janet Stewart, Mary Elizabeth Stevenson, Mary Nell Van Bibber, and Wadine Malcolm. Judges: Dr and Mrs Clyde Brandt and Miss Alberta Schnakenberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Girardeau
Janet Stewart
Mary Elizabeth Stevenson
Mary Nell van Bibber
Wadine Malcolm
Clyde Brandt
Alberta Schnakenberg
Senior visits Alabama at football camp days after tryout
Edward Lewis attended the Alabama football tryout camp in Tuscaloosa last week. He worked out with notable players including Harry Gilmer a two year All American and varsity quarterback "Red" Noonan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lewis
Alabama Footaall
Tuscaloosa
Edward
Harry Gilmer
Red” Noonan
Supt Van Bibber to Speak at Ilimo-Fornfelt PTA
Supt Bremen Van Bibber will address the Ilimo-Fornfelt Parent Teachers Association on March 22 at 2 p.m. The topic is Missouri Will Provide a Satisfactory Program of Education for Its Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremen van Bibber
Ilimo-Fornfelt Parent- Teachers Association
Missouri
Student Council To Stage Party For Winners
The short term student council members will entertain the long term members with a party in the home economics cottage Friday night March 4. A contest during annual sales tied to the prize, with the losing side hosting the winner. Last semester and this semester’s members will be invited, along with Bill Hodges who helped sell annuals.
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Bill Hodges
Student Assembly to Feature William Wallace Entertainer
March 17 assembly will feature memory and mental expert William Wallace. Wallace has been featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not John Hix Strange As It Seems and Dave Elman's Hobby Lobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Walace
Mr. Wallace
John Hix
Dave Elman
Central College Band to Perform March 18 Concert
Sue Dement and Mara Lee Cotton, graduates of last year, will appear as members of the Central College Band. The band will give a concert in the gymnasium March 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Dement
Mara Lee Cotton
Central College Band
Fridge maker touts new Roan line features
Ap Fngidaire introduces LATRS refrigerators with enhanced roan finishes and added features aimed at energy efficiency and quieter operation. The release highlights design updates, improved insulation, and smart temperature control to appeal to modern kitchens.
Sikeston Edges Farmington 55 47 In Regional Opener
Sikeston Bulldogs overcome Farmington 55 to 47 for their first regional tournament win at Cape Girardeau. Jim Lee scores 16, Smith 14, Mell 14 for Farmington, with Sikeston advancing to face Cape Girardeau in the quarter finals.
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Farmington
Cape Central
Sikeston Bulldogs
Cape Girardeau
Bulldogs
Dogs
Nickens
Sikeston
Mell
Derring
Lee
Davis
Knights
Jim Lee
Smith
Central
Thomasville
Bowman Nickens
Cox Leer
Joyce
Detring
Goodman
Werand Ikkeathley
Wiley
National contest offers $100000 prize for DAV veterans
The Disabled American Veterans Service Foundation announces the largest national cash prize contest of its kind in America. A word-building puzzle offers top prizes up to $50,000 with other awards of $47,000 $45,000 and $40,000. General Jonathan M. Wainwright signals hopes for up to two million entrants and proceeds support free nationwide DAV service activities. A $100,000 prize fund is held at American Security and Trust Company in Washington DC, with entry forms available by postcard to Disabled American Veterans Box 100 New York City.
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New York
N. Y
America
Disabled American Veterans Service Foundation
Jonathan M. Wainwright
The
Disabled American Veterans
DAV Service Foundation
American Security and Trust Company
Washington, D. C
New York City
Christian Team Defeats All Stars In Sunday League Final
The Sunday School League champions, the Christian quintet coached by Bob McCord, defeated the All-Stars 39 to 28 to post a ninth straight win. Bloomfield led Christians with 10 points, Limbaugh had 10 for the All-Stars, and a 10–2 early burst gave way to a 18–13 halftime lead for the Christians, who outscored 21–11 in the second half. The midget game saw Greens beat Whites 22–10 with D Lewis and B Briggs each scoring six.
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Bob McCord
Jim Lee
Bob Smith
Church of God
Chastian
Lambert
Greens
D. Lewis
B. Briggs
Vinson (Shiek) Jones
Buddy Modersbach
Jerry Aufdenberg
Tommy Murchison
Johnny Smith
Donald Lewis
Garland Castleberry
Bobby Stearns
Billy Lewis
Jimmy Nichols
Harold Ragains
Jody Weston
Tommy Kendig
Billy Briggs
David Bailey
Joe Berthe
Richard Carmody
Billy Suchman
Lee Shell
Bobby Guthrie
Homer Bates
Jerry Ponder
Jimmy Cowell
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Morehouse
Dexter
By Leonard Vaughn
Proctor
Bloomfield
Bulldog
Parmenter
Buckles Smith
Bowman
Nickens Bloomfield
Cox Vick Lee Joyce
Tr Bloomfield
Pruitt
Smith Wilson Cooper
Jennings McFerron
Sikeston High School News
Home Sweet
Homicide
Bob Schaefer
Jack Edwards
Larry Trousdale
New Orleans
Red Crom
GRADS
Alabama
Supt
van Bibber
Illmo-Fornfelt P. T. A
Red Cross
Sikeston Armory
Wild Bill
Danny
Kansas City
Carlos Rodriquez Cortez
ST. Louis, MO
Ralph Garabaldi
Chicago
Gale Byrd
Louisville
Joe Howard
Baby Dell
Jonathan M. Baincht
Christian
Limbaugh
Semo Motor Co
Highway 61
North
Carlos Rodriquez
Cortez
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