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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1957
Page
5
March 10 marks the start of Girl Scout Week in the United States with March 12 celebrated as the 45th birthday of Girl Scouting. In Sikeston two troops sustain 372 active scouts as services and renewals begin across churches and daily troop activities at Buckner Ragdale’s.
Miss Joy Kindred, soon to wed James Edward ONeal of Charleston, was feted at a pre nuptial shower Friday night at Rush Rock Inn. Hostesses included Mrs Boston and Mrs York with many neighbors attending. bingo followed gifts and refreshments of cake and coffee, as lists of attendees and gift-givers show a broad local turnout.
Patients admitted to the Missouri Delta Community Hospital include Alma Lee Siteston Jance Stone Oran Welter Emory Baker Sikeston Iona Lemmons Bell City Bop Xiorgan Matthews Lun Hemphill New Madrid J B Lomax Sikeston Kyrous Streeter Painion Helen Catron Parma Discharged March 11 Charles Fortner Bloomfield Mrs William Summerlot and Baby Girl East Prairie Arts Harlan Foster and Baby Giri Sikeston
The Betty Madeline class of the Second General Baptist Church met at the church Tuesday night with eleven members present. Mrs Beth Warren presided, Sammy Thomann led the devotional, and minutes were read by Mrs Addie Broth ers. A travelling basket was planned for next month and the kitchen redecorating was decided. The group closed with The Lords Prayer. refreshments were served. The next meeting will be April 2 with hosts Mrs Violet Barnett and Mrs Flora Thomann. An all day service at the church is planned next Sunday inviting all to attend.
Miss Neva Mae Taylor and Mrs Alfred Taylor hosted the Georgia Mae Or burn Circle gathering at the First Baptist Church Monday evening. Twelve members and one visitor Melford Yaxlor attended as a daughter‑in‑law host. The program focused on the Week of Prayer and the Annie Armstrong Offering for Missions. Airs John Davis presided. refreshments followed the social hour.
Circles of the Christian Woman's Fellowship met across members' homes and reported on Thailand missions. Topics included Southeast Asia, mission fields, and a 6 PM March 2 fellowship dinner featuring Lester Huston. Members welcomed new member Mary Jeffers and discussed church work and the Thailand mission progress.
Mr and Mrs Eduard Jolley of Sikeston announce the birth of a son at Missouri Delta Community Hospital on March day.
The Henry Meldrum Unit No. 114 of the American Legion Auxiliary met Thursday evening with President Mrs. W. H. York, Sr presiding. Members reported two quilts finished, 96 members, 37 more to reach goal, clothing drive for Save the Children Federation, plans to sponsor a girl, curtains for the Legion Home, and a birthday party with pot luck on March 11.
Sikeston members of Calvary Shrine No. 8 met Monday evening at the Masonic Temple in Cape Girardeau and elected officers. L. A. Harris Jr. was named Associate Watchman of Shepherds, while Mrs. L. A. Harms Sr. became Floor Director and other officers included Mrs. Roy Nall as Worthy Guardian and Miss Lucile Mount as Hand Maid.
A rambling sale ad touts coatings, roofing, linoleum, doors, paint, and motor oil with wide pricing. It shouts discounts on boats, fishing gear, mowers, saws, nails, plywood, and plumbing supplies. Numerous prices and product names populate the page, inviting shoppers to visit for bargains.
In Kohler City Missouri an old style advertisement touts 18 miles south of St Louis via Highway 61 and 67. It claims “OPEN ALL NITE” and promises low mower prices with mention of 31 nightly listings and growing grass as a selling point.
Mr and Mrs Willard McDaniel hosted a Sunday party for their son Roger 7th birthday. Prizes went to Sharon Hornback Jerre Alasterson Snerry Malone and Patsy Heacox. Guests enjoyed ice cream cupcakes with Easter egg decorations and gifts were given to Roger by relatives and friends.
The MecMMullin Extension Club met Thursday in the Community Building with nine members present. After routine business, a social hour followed with refreshments provided by Mrs Mabel Chism and Mrs Hubert Wasson. Sunday guests were Mr and Mrs Bert Turley, their son Ralph, and Miss Feither Dobson of Farmington Route 2, visiting Mr and Mrs Robert Turley at 916 Lake.
Fourteen members of the Fidelis Class of the First Baptist Church met Monday evening at the church. Mrs. Harold Depre presided. Mrs. Johnny Taylor offered the opening prayer and Mrs. Floyd Reed gave the devotional. A social hour followed, with hostesses including Mrs. August Butler Mrs. William Eaton Mrs. Rex Martin Mrs. J. T. Parker Mrs. Ernest Springs Jr. Mrs. Chester Wagoner and Mrs. T. E. Yeargain.
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