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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1957
Page
5
Sikeston High School Masque and Gavel Players present Gown of Glory at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. An Ay res Turnbu adaptation, the play follows a minister family faces community narrow minds and financial strain. Large cast from sophomore to senior classes. tickets 50 cents, no reserved seats.
Bell City High School commercial groups led by instructor Sue DeWitt traveled to Bernie for sectional contests. The bookkeeping team Mike Perry Otha Robinson and Gryf Grimes won first, while the amateur typing team Georgia Kinder Velma Ford and Julia Henson captured first in speed typing. Julia Henson led individuals with 62.9 wpm. Rozela Kinder Eugene Bullard and Boyd Holland took second in novice speed typing. The novice practical team Rozella Kinder Eugene Bullard and Jean Carson earned third, as did the novice shorthand trio Velma Ford Georgia Kinder and Jean Ramplex. First place winners proceed to the District contest in Cape Girardeau on April 6.
The Taylor Circle of the W S C S met at Mrs A P Leasman's home with co host Mrs A L Harris. Eighteen members attended the meeting opened with prayer. Donations included 63 81 balance and 2 60 dues and 3 00 for the food basket. Activities covered visits to the sick gifts of flowers and cards. Planning for a white elephant sale and memory contributions to the church library were set for the next meeting in April.
Mr and Mrs Teon Wood of Sikeston and Mrs Helen Hildenbrand and Mrs Beulah Peterson of Canalou returned from Frisco Ind after the death of Samuel Gilbert 95 in a nursing home. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 20 p m He was stepfather of Eugene Gully of Frisco and cousin of Mrs Wood and Mrs Hildenbrand, former Catron resident.
Miss Elizabeth Matthews daughter of Mrs James Matthews leaves for Memphis Tennessee to join Miss Mary Elizabeth Southall of Florence Wisconsin. They will fly to New York and sail on the Porthia on the 23rd to London to attend St Martins School of Art for design study. They will reside in London for a year and plan to tour the continent in summer.
Margaret Ann Caldwell observed her 17th birthday with a party hosted by her mother Mrs. C. J. Caldwell at their home Friday from 7 30 to 10. Guests included Trissie Suggs Verbiline Suggs Sue Davenport Aron Martin Polly Finner William Lawhorn Loretta Lawhorn Lonnie Hodges Charles Lee Jewell Martin Jim O Neal Scarlett Martin Bud Vanover Jimmy Grimes Roger Cooper Jerry Vanover and her brothers Jimmy and Dan Caldwell. Grandfather Jasper Caldwell of Fornfelt attended. Mrs. Donald Ernst of St Louis and Mrs. Ruth Finney of Cape Girardeau assisted.
Mrs James Templeton received a cradle shower Friday evening at the home of Mrs Eugene Traw in Essex Rt 1 with hostesses Mrs Herbert Berry Mrs Emory Abbott and Mrs Traw. Guests included numerous friends from Sikeston Morehouse Morley Essex and surrounding areas. Prizes were won by Mildred Berry Clara Taylor Dale Oxzy and Favre Traw. refreshments followed.
Joe Leslie Jr. hosted Friday and Saturday gatherings in the recreation room at the Leslie residence. Friday guests included Bobby Joyvner Joe Bean Tim Garner and many others. Saturday attendees included David Urban Mike Wissman Joe Hunter Steve Wills Roger Butler and more.
Canada expects large Hungarian intake as immigration obstacles drop. Officials say 150 000 yearly immigrants may rise to over 20 000 by spring with 18 35 year old men among the newcomers. Refugees travel from Halifax and Saint John through CN trains to jobs in Quebec Ontario Alberta and British Columbia including forestry and university students at Sopron University.
Charleston residents Mr and Mrs Charles N Hull celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a 2 to 5 pm reception at the home of their son and daughter in law Air and Mrs Floyd Hull. The couple wed at Tra Scott in Troy Ind and moved to Charleston in 1902. Scores of friends crowded the Hull home to offer congratulations.
Out of town friends and relatives gathered to pay final respects to Charles Leonard Burk, son of Mr and Mrs George Roark, at funeral services Sunday afternoon. Attendees included K L Kornegger and family of Pwoco, R J Kornegger and R Kormegger and spouses, Elmer Spangler family, Charles Witie family, L D Cameron Evansville Indiana, Stuart Barrett Ashley Illinois, Doris Taxlor Amy Kelley Columbia, Alice Rathman Emma Hezzeau New Orleans, Rex Smith Farmington, Carl Voight St Louis, Harold L Lane family Kal Beith Memphis, and a brother in law and sister of Mr Kirk.
C L Blanton Jr managing editor and publisher of the Daily Sikeston Standard was guest speaker Monday evening at the Le Bonheur Junior Club of Chaffee. He spoke on The Newspaper describing problems facing his subscribers.
Three senior Sikesion High School girls Lil lian Welch Marcia Alcore and Shirley Kenzer were taken to Paragould Arkansas Monday by L E Garner and Mrs Garner to attend a banquet hosted by Freed-Hardeman College in Henderson Tennessee.
The Southeast Mussouri District Class Room Teachers held a semi annual luncheon meeting at the Rustic Rock Inn on Saturday with Lynn Twitty of Siheston schools and president of the Mussouri State Teacher's Association as speaker. Twitty spoke on The Relationship of School to World Peace and representatives from all Southeast District were present.
The monthly Young People gathering of the Second General Baptist Church met Monday at Mrs. Mary Brothers home with 23 attendees. An officer, secretary treasurer, was elected as Ruth Hazel fills the post. Next meeting is April 15 at Miss Hazel’s home. refreshments were served. visitors included a pastor and wife Rev and Mrs WA Dock and Mrs Hart.
Twenty two members of the Trotter Baptist Church spent Saturday evening at the home of Rev. and Mrs. James E. Den bow at 609 Dorothy. The gathering featured visiting and games for children, with refreshments of doughnuts coffee and Kool-Aid served.
Mr and Mrs Hawes entertained at their home Friday night with three tables of Canasta hosting friends Mr and Mrs Bill Acord Mr and Mrs Glenn Matthews Sr Mr and Mrs Claud Hawes Mr and Mrs Charles Goolsby and Mr and Mrs Relph Baier Prizes went to Mrs Matthews and Mrs Goolsby for the women and Ralph Bailey and Charles Goolsby for the men Refreshments of potato chips ice cream cake and coffee were served by the hostess
Sherry York celebrated her ninth birthday Saturday afternoon at home with a party. Guests included Larry Bilick Ann Corrigan Tommy Heng Terre Schaefer Linda Wallace Judy Ferguson Brenda Schaefer Greer Huff Beth Mayrfield Mary Austin Mayfield Scotty Farris Butch Farris Betty Stewart Mary Leible Patricia Hallinan Carol Kimes Elizabeth Bechtold Teresa Schumacher Steven Kappler Ronny Grojean Sandy York Beverly Harris Patsy Alcorn and Judy Kay York.
Herman J. Steuvers aged 39, a father of five, died at his Dexter area farm when his clothing became entangled in the drive shaft of a large combine he was operating Saturday. He left a widow and five children.
Cape Girardeau and southeast Missouri could gain from state park improvements and bonds bills. Sen Albert Spradling urged Kiwanis members that parks funding and revenue bonds for hotels and restaurants would spur growth, conventions, and tourism near Trail of Tears Park. He also highlighted medical and retirement provisions, road speed law changes, and urged bipartisan progress.
A letter from Mrs. Ernest Ellis of St Louis says Mrs. Wade Sitze, patient at DePaul Hospital, is progressing well and may use a wheelchair in a week or two. Mrs. B. E. Raidt, 118A W. Front Street, is in the same room and also improving.
Gov James T Blair will join the program as a distinguished speaker at the annual MCPA meeting. After a Knights of Columbus Hall business session and a 4:30 p.m social hour at the Rustic Rock Inn, the banquet at the Armory will feature Congressman William Hill of Colorado as principal speaker.
Arnie Utley a Crowder merchant for over four decades died at 8 30 Monday morning at Missouri Delta Community Hospital Sikeston after being stricken at church Sunday. Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ Crowder with burial in Carpenter Cemetery near McMullin. He was born June 14 1887 near Belknap Denis and moved to Scott County as a youth. He married Dora Atkins November 19 1910 and survived by wife a son John W Utley of Crowder a daughter Geneva Murdock of St Louis and three grandchildren Brenda Charlotte Utley and Michael Glueck.
The City plans a first link of the White Way from city limits on Highway 61 and 60. E P Coleman says Charles Moose has practical plans for the stretch from the 60 61 62 intersection to Cyrus Restaurant and will seek state approval before bidding for materials. Public Works employees will install the roadway.
Rotary Club members viewed a film by Joe Bacher of Milner showing hunting and fishing in Wisconsin Minnesota Mississippi and Missouri with action shots of shotgun use. A Yellowstone Park segment featured Old Faithful. George King presided Nagel was program chairman with guests A D Hice Sikeston and Ed McClary Jackson attending.
Credit Manager of Missouri Musical Instrument Dist Inc offers a spinet piano like new, available by assuming the balance on small monthly payments. Publication from Affton 23 Missouri. (13-14)
The vendor touts aluminum boats from 12 to 14 feet with big savings, plus life preservers, paddles, and motors at deep discounts. Also advertised are paints, ladders, vacuum cleaners, ice cream freezers, tents, garden tools, furniture, tires, and many more items at substantially reduced prices. A long list emphasizes value drives and stock variety.
Kohler City, Missouri, announces nightly operations with Barnhart stops. Specials include a 100 pound keg of nails priced at 4.98 and assorted heavy packages for easy sorting.
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