Triplets Debut During National Baby Week Near Dexter
Donald Doyle and Doris Mekan two year old triplets born May 31 1936 southeast of Dexter reach healthy growth showing strong health and enjoy National Baby Week May 2 to 7. Another set of triplets born February 21 1953 near Parma Glori a Myra Glenda Mane and Georgia Marian also grow, with doctors noting robust health. Both families say their babies have been fed Pet Milk Company irradiated milk much of their lives amid national triplet counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
Doyle
Doris Mekan
Dexter
August Mekan
S&s. S. Dorris
Charleston
Doris
Mekan
James Oliver
Jam Blynn Plantation
Parma
Gloria Myra
Glenda Mane
Georgia Marian
Glenda Maria
Georgia Maran
F. M. Crawford
United States
G. E. Lunde
Marion
Pet Milk Company
Mrs John Wilson Chosen President of Sorority
Mrs John Wilson was chosen president of the local Beta Sigma Phi Sorority chapter during a Founder's Day tea hosted at Hotel Marshall with visitors from Charleston Cape Girardeau and Poplar Bluff Mrs L E Allard was chosen vice president Miss Edna Pinnell also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilson
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Hotel Marshall
Charleston
Cape Girardeau
Poplar Bluff
L. E. Allard
Edna Pinnell
Girl Scout Chapter Holds Meeting at Waller Home
Miss Dorothy Lee Waller hosted a chapter meeting with the new president in charge. Mrs Gamwood Sharp read a draft of local rules and regulations to supplement the International Constitution. Mrs Wilson named Miss Helen Keith publicity chairman and historian. Invitations were sent to Charleston chapter members for the next meeting at Mrs Paul Heckemeyer’s home on May 16. The sponsoring troop plans a mock trial program with mothers invited. Miss Lucille Mount, troop captain, and Scoutmaster Mrs John Wilson assist with rehearsals. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for support during illness and death of Clarence Wyatt. Mrs Clarence Wyatt and children extend appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Lee Waller
Gamwood Sharp
Wilson
Helen Keith
Walter Ancell
H. E. Reuber
Charleston
Paul Heckemeyer
Lucille Mount
John Wilson
Kansas City Boys' Orphan Home Founded by Mrs Perry
The May 3 1900 Perry Memorial Building dedication marked a milestone in Kansas City's Boys Orphan Home history. From 1895 women led the effort to found the home, later bolstered by Mr Perry's funds after the Bourgoing disaster. The project spurred fundraising campaigns, labor day picnics, and long term support from Knights of Columbus and donors like Charles H Sharp shaping its early growth and stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Kansas City
Thomas F Lillis
Knights of Columbus
St. Anthony's Home
Lillis
Charles H Sharp
Msgr. N. V. McKay
Society of St Vincent de Paul
St. Peter's Parish
The
Big Brothers
Government Insures Loans for Repair Work
Washington reports under the National Housing Act Amendments of 1958 the Modernization Credit Plan insures up to 10 percent of private loans for repair alteration and improvement of commercial and industrial buildings. The plan covers existing structures and new small structures with loans up to 2500 for new builds and 10000 per property for improvements. FHA does not lend but insures loans through private lenders with five year terms and a 5 percent financing charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Federal Housing Administration
Property Improvement Credit Plan
FHA
Benigna Leads Knights of Columbus In Orphan Sponsor Plan
Benigna, a longtime leader at the home for forty years, organized the Orphan Sponsors within the Knights of Columbus to help boys facing challenges after leaving the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benigna
Knights of Columbus
Sikeston Boy Involved In Cairo Auto Theft
17 year old Martin Wallace, living between Sikeston and Morehouse, escaped injury when a Coca Cola truck he stole overturned after leaving Cairo, where he admitted theft. He is held in Cairo city jail awaiting charges, possible theft or Dyer Act violation for moving a stolen vehicle across state lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Wallace
Sikeston
Morehouse
Cairo
Wallace
Coca- Cola
Evening Citizen
Missouri
Mississipn
Wratt
Funeral services held for Leitherland infant
Bonnie Marie Leitherland, 19 days, daughter of Clarence and Mrs. Leitherland, died early Sunday May 1. Services were conducted at the home on Wilson Avenue with Welsh service, and interment followed at Carpenter cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Marie
Clarence Leitherland
Wilson Avenue
Carpenter Cemetery
Memorials and Funeral Rites for Local Residents
The community expresses gratitude for kindness during the illness and passing of Rachel Miller and for flowers. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church for Mrs. Katie Urhahn 55 who died of cancer at home. Survived by husband Lawrence and six sons and one daughter including Theon Zeno Henry Matt Leo Gregory and Clara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senton
Katie Urhahn
Lawrence Urhahn
Theon
Zeno
Henry
Benton
Matt
Leo
Cape Girardeau
Gregory
California
Clara Urhahn
Peters Defeat Vitality Team In 7-6 Contested Match
The Theshoe league resumed league play as Peters defeated the Vitality team 7 to 6 yesterday. Peters pitchers Wedermant and Eaton held the Vitality battery Crain and Tisdel. Manager Carl Paton drove in the winning run with a two run homer in the seventh inning.
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Peters
Theshoe
Friedman-Shelboy
Virality
Wedermant
Eaton
Verality
Crain
Tisdel
Carl Paton
Tor
Wanted Ads for Route Man and Siding Co Post
Want ads announce a route man with experience preferred but not essential with immediate opening. Write Rawleighs Tennessee or call after six. Siding Co seeks salesman with no prior experience needed. address and phone listed. Six room house for sale on Northwest street by Levi Jones. Read about relief for stomach ulcers indigestion and heartburn at White's Drug Store with a free booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawleigh
Onis
Tenn
H. SE
Worsa
Frei Rooting & Siding Co
W. Malone
Northwest Street
Levi Jones
White’s Drug Store
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Chip
Malone Theatre
Clarence Wyatt
Kansas City Boys’ Orphan Home
Jules DE Mun
Santon Domingo
Meramec
de Mun
Port Au Prince
West Indies
America
France
Santo Domings
Jules
Auguste
Robespierre
Santo Dorrireta
de Muns
England
Ste Genevieve
St Louis
Auguste P
Pierre Chouteau
August P. Chouteau
Santa Fe
Spain
Mexico
de Mun- Chouteau
Board of
United States Commissioners
United States Register of the Land Office
St. Louis
St Loui
Louis XVIII
Washington, D. C
Stewart McDonald
Feders Housing Administrator
Ted
Puaise
Gunreau
Phoog
the Lair Co
Missouri Utilities Co
Sikeston Boy
Leitherland
Rachel Miller
H. H. Harper
Joe Miller
Gladys Kelley
Grover W._ Kelley
Dixie Queen
Home On Co
Stkeston, Mo
Jack Shupport
Sikes Avenue
Sikeston, Mo
North Handy Street
Sikeston Hatchery Box
Sikeston, Jo
J. M. Colvin, Mgr
General Electric
Leceisess
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