Six students cited at Missouri High School Drama Festival
Donovan Abhynsbareer announced the results of the High School Drama Festival held Friday and Saturday at the University. Six actors were named for outstanding performances including Janice Rice and Gerene Davis from Dearborn, Marie Jeffries and John Strecker from Neosho, Richard Lawson from Raytown, and Eddie McAmis from Sikeston.
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Donovan Abhynsbareer
University of Missouri
Janice Rice
Gerene Davis
Dearborn
Marie Jeffries
John Strecker
Neosho
Richard Lawson
Raytown
Eddie McAmis
Sikeston
Neosho High School
Spain
Dearborn High School
Mooncalf Mugford
Raytown High School
Andante
Sikeston High School
Republic High School
McIntosh
Grandview High School
Seniors Hear Discussion On Military Service
Tuesday afternoon the Senior boys heard Lieutenants Lewis and Sizemore of the National Guard Unit in Sikeston discuss military service. The senior girls were addressed by Mrs. H. E. Reuber concerning the girls' future education.
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Lewis and Sizemore
National Guard
Sikeston
H. E. Reuber
Health classes hear lecture on tuberculosis
Last Wednesday and Thursday Mr. Hartnett of Caruthersville spoke to the boys and girls health classes about tuberculosis. He explained the symptoms causes and cure of the disease. X ray images of lungs infected with TB were shared with the class.
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Hartnett
Caruthersville
Employment Representatives Address Seniors
Mr B R Foster of the Employment Agency spoke to seniors Monday about temporary or permanent work after graduation. He offered job hints and salary estimates while Mrs Gladys Stewart helped distribute and fill out application blanks for those seeking temporary or permanent employment.
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B. R. Foster
Foster
Gladys Stewart
Speech Conference Awards Announced
David C. Ralph director of the Missouri State High School Speech Conference at the University of Missouri announced participant ratings from forty four students in four divisions. Judges were four State University of Iowa speech faculty members. Excellent and Superior ratings were awarded to numerous students across Extemporaneous Speaking Prose Reading Verse Reading and Public Speaking with many named entries from cities such as Crystal City Springfield Joplin Cameron Canton Blue Springs and Cape Girardeau.
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David C. Ralph
University of Missouri
State University of Iowa
A. Craig Baird
Paul Davee
Harold Shiffler
Orville Hitchcock
Craig
Dale Aubuchon
Crystal City
Monte Harlow
Springfield
Jack Havenhill
Blue Springs
Paul Stark
Neosho
Stan Walch
Sedalia
John Ebersole
Joplin
Frank
Eddie Dowell
Gilman City
Pat Butler
Dorothy Jennings
Hayti
Wathena Jackson
Gideon
Rowena Hallenbeck
la Monte
LatTrisia Kinney
Monett
Mary Ann Hill
Virginia Birbeck
King City
Jim Hall
Versailles
Superior
Pat Hazel
Sikeston
Carol Clevenger
Platte City
Barbara Beckwith
Baseballers Extend Winning Streak To Six
Sikeston’s Bulldogs swept two more games last week beating Illmo-Fornfelt 4-2 with Eddie Schwab earning his second win and Jerry Dyer driving in two runs. The following day Duke Rudd paced the attack as Chaffee Red Devils fell 7-2. Larry Yeargain got the win as Sikeston notched their sixth win of the season.
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Bulldogs
Illmo-Fornfelt
Chaffee
Rams
Eddie Schwab
Jerry Dyer
Jeff Smith
Sikeston
Big Red
Duke Rudd
Chaffee Red Devils
Larry Yeargain
Jackson Band Performs Morning Assembly Led by Mason
The Jackson band directed by Mr. Leroy Mason presented an 11:00 a.m. assembly today. The group recently toured Hayti and Portageville to perform assembly programs including pieces such as Dry Bones U Overture and Get on Board.
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Jackson
Leroy Mason
Hayti
Portageville
U. S
Speech and Dramatics Students Shine at Conference
Seven participants from Missouri University attended the State Speech and Dramatics conference last weekend. The play Andante earned a Superior rating and fourth place. Eddie McAmis and Bob Crawford garnered Superior and outstanding actor honors in public speaking and verse reading. Cast members included Ann Gentry Eddie McAmis Peggy Knapp John Moll and Bob Crawford.
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Missouri University
Eddie McAmis
Bob Crawford
Pat Hazel
Martha Howard Jones
J. O. Knapp
Ann Gentry
Eddie Mce- Amis
Peggy Knapp
John Moll
F F A Hayride Plans Set After April Meeting
The Future Farmers of America chapter met April 14 to plan a hayride and weiner roast for May 6. Committees were named for transportation and food. Richard Springs and Glenn Nelson were chosen as delegates to attend the F F A Convention.
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Future Farmers
Richard Springs
Glenn Nelson
Fame If Not Double Faced Is Double Mouthed
A brief note on the paradox of fame where public praise often yields a chorus of critics. The observation suggests that notoriety magnifies both praise and scrutiny, shaping how individuals are perceived and remembered.
Parliamentary Procedure Team Earns Second at FFA Contest
The Parliamentary Procedure team, including Don Grant Jerry Townsend Don Baker Gene Aufdenbure Glenn McGill and Sam Tanner, secured a second rating at the Future Farmers of America event in Columbia. Don Grant received the State Farmer Degree while delegates J W Nelson and Richard Springs attended.
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Don Grant
Jerry Townsend
Don Baker
Gene Aufdenbure
Glenn McGill
Sam Tanner
Future Farmers of America
Columbia
J. W. Nelson
Richard Springs
Graveside services held for baby Johnny Britt Jr
Graveside services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. for Johnny Britt Jr., 18 months, at Carpenter Cemetery with Rev. Harris officiating. Burial followed in Carpenter Cemetery. Born October 14, 1950, he died April 28 at 2 a.m. at home on Route 1, Sikeston. Survived by parents Johnny Britt Sr., and several brothers and sisters including Harold Eugene Britt in Korea, David Lee, Jackie Wayne, Walter Vernon, Maudie May, Sarah Ellen, Jeanette Rosalie, and Mrs. Joan Riley, all of Sikeston.
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Johnny Britt Jr
Carpenter Cemetery
Harris
Johnny Britt Sr
Route 1
Sikeston
Pfc
Harold Eugene Britt
Marines
Korea
David Lee
Jackie Wayne
Walter Vernon
Maudie May
Sarah Ellen
Jeanette Rosalie
Joan Riley
Be Not Anxious For Life In Missoun Church Talk
In a Missoun Council of Churches piece Ralph W. Sockman argues Jesus teaches contentment by fulfilling God given natures. He contrasts grasping living with growth driven by divine purpose to curb anxiety and find true contentment.
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Missoun Council of Churches
Jesus
Ralph W. Sockman
New York
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