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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1955

Page

5

Former Sikeston Resident Weds In New York

A Sikeston native married in White Plains New York, uniting Miss Berryman and Mr Newcomb. The bride, daughter of the late Allard of Sikeston, wore a lace satin gown with a nylon tulle jacket and a three-tiered veil. The groom is from New York, employed by Wall Rope Works Corp. After a Washington DC honeymoon, they will reside at 267 West Main Street New York City. The bride is a graduate of White Plains High School Allegheny College and sorority member Alpha Chi Omega Theta Gamma Westchester. The couple’s families and connections in Sikeston are detailed in attendance.

Terry Wingate White Plains Hermosegay Wis Alfred Carmont Cleveland Washington, DC West Main Street New York City Newcomb Wall Rope Works Corp of New York Berryman White

Matthews Edwards Set May 8 For Wedding

Sunday May 8 has been chosen as the date for the wedding of Miss Juanita Matthews to Norris Edwards and will take place in the Church of Christ, S Kllings highway at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. E Green minister of Dexter and formerly of Sikeston will officiate at the ceremony. Miss Matthews is the daughter of Ahs HS Matthews of 721 E Glides, and the late Mr Matthews. Attendants include sisters Mrs Stanley Mouchet te as matron of honor and twins Mrs Biddy Sikes and Mrs Lincoln Scherer of Bell City as bridesmaids. Mr Edwards is the son of Mr Edwards of Miner hap, with his father as best man Bobby Moore of Champaign and Ray Hubbert of Sikeston.

Juanita Matthews Norris Edwards Church of Christ, S Kllingshighway E Green Dexter Sikeston Miss Matthews Ahs HS “Matthews E Glides Mr Matthews Stanley Mouchette Hahdt Biddy Sikes Lincen Scherer Bell City Edwards Bobby Moore Champaigne Ray Hubbert

Dexter Church of Christ Wedding Invitations

The choir from the Dexter Church of Christ sings the processional and recessional for a wedding. No invitations are being sent. friends of both families are cordially invited to attend.

Dexter Church of Christ Wall

Former Resident Of East Prairie Dies

Earl Smith formerly of East Prairie Mo died April 26. Funeral services were held April 28 in Memphis Tenn. He was born in East Prairie and worked in restaurant management before moving to transportation. He became president of Dane Grey Lines and later Southeastern Greyhound Lines Inc and chaired Natural Toddle House Corp.

Earl Smith East Proaur Memphis Tonn Dagne Greyh Td Lres Southeastern Greyhound Lines Inc Natural Toddle House Corp

Proceedings of County Court Southeast Massour Lumber Co repairs

County court records show transactions including a $370 repair by Southeast Massour Lumber Co and $5 for Bruene Nursing Home patient care plus $30 for Liosd G Briggs postage.

Massour Lumber Co Briggs

Genins Attends Kansas City Hospital Institute

R J Genins administrator of Missouri Delta Community Hospital attended the small hospital institute in Kansas City April 25 and 26 as part of the Midwest Hospital Association events. The two day session focused on lowering costs and improving patient care in small hospitals with under 100 beds, preceding the association's 27th annual convention opening April 27 with over 2,000 delegates from Arkansas Colorado Kansas Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma and Wyoming. The program was led by J Foley of the American Hospital Association and other education department officials.

Kansas City R J Genins Missouri Delta Community Hospital Small Hospital Institute Mid- West Hospital Association Association Arkansas Colorado Kansas Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma Wyoming American Hospital Association

Engagement Announced Of Former Area Resident

Benton residents Mr and Mrs Milas Dempster of Benson Arizona announce the engagement of their daughter Effie Arlena to Archie James Judd son of Mr and Mrs Archie Judd of Benson The couple plan a wedding in the near future Effie is a Benson High School 1952 graduate and Archie a 1952 graduate now attending USC Sempie with a biology major

Benton Milas Dempster Benson Ariz Effie Arlena Archie James Judd Archie Judd Miss Dempster Lawrence Pobst Cape Girardeau Edwin Dempster Blodgett School McMullin Arizona Benson High School Arizona State College Tempe Apthoe Powcer Company Judd USC Sempie Nodite

District P T A Meet Held In Charleston

Southeast Missouri PTA District Conference met Friday in Charleston with local attendees including Mrs Rob wat Hope of Sikeston and George Michal of Charleston. Morning address by Warren Hearnes of Mississippi Counts, afternoon talk by Wis C Wheeler Detjen president of the Missouri Congress of PTA about Keeping Faith Things First. Hostess PTA groups from Charleston coordinated the event.

Southeast Missouri PTA Charleston Robwat Hope Sikeston Premdhfe George Michal Sceepetal Warren Hearnes Mississ Ppi Wis C Wheeler Detjen Missouri Conness PT Ao Ana Faust Thongs

Edna Le Smith Weds Pfc George W. Ash at Unity Church

Edna Le Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe B. Smith of Benton married Pfc George W. Ash Marine Corps son of Mr and Mrs George Ash of California Missouri at Unity Baptist Church in a Sunday ceremony conducted by Rev E Haupt. The gown featured French Chantilly lace and avion net over satin with a pearl adorned half hat and a train. Maid of honor Mary Alice Spadling and bridesmaids wore orchid colored gowns with rhinestone accents. Best man was Rosmond Ash with groomsmen Joe F Smith John R Smith William Limb and Vencel Ash. A reception followed at the Smyth home and the couple will reside at Camp Pendleton California.

Edna le Smith Joe B. Smith Benton Pfe George W. Ash Marine Corps George Ash Calfornia Unity Baptist Church E. Haupt Chaffee Donna Steger Ancell Judy Pattengill Tapers Martyn Winders Shirley Dannenmueller Grady Evans Mary Alice Spadling Bonnie Ash Hannibal Sally Rismond Ash Smyth Presh «Ho Korea Firft Camp Pendhnton Calif Missouri Pacific Rairoad St Louiis Ashwastor Aztis Jefferson Cry Ely-Walker Himo

Harris R to Attend Dinner with Harris D Rodgers

Benton official Harris R will guest at a birthday dinner hosted by Harris D Rodgers, chairman of the State Highway Commission, in Kansas City at the Muehrbach Hotel March 8 with Harry S Truman. Basil O Connor, head of the Truman Library Foundation, to speak at Independence on ground breaking for the memorial building, with Rodgers in attendance. Mrs Rosemary George of Clarkton visited her aunt Mrs Molared Lackey for the weekend.

Harris R Harris D Rodgers Benton Hghway Commission Krarsas Cts Harry S Truman Basil O Connor Truman Library Foundation Inc Polo Formaton Independence Memorial Rodgers Rosemary George Clarkton

Lilbourn Senior Heads to Regional Spelling Contest

Miss Monre Mauk, a senior at Lilbourn High School, will travel to Cape Girardeau on Saturday, May 7 to participate in the regional scholastic contests. She will enter the Spelling Contest representing Lilbourn.

Lilbourn Monre Mauk Lilbourn High School Cape Guardeau

Czeschin Re-Elected Ark-Mo President

Czeschin of Blytheville was reelected president and a director of the Arkansas-Missouri Power Company at the annual stockholders meeting held at the companys Blytheville home office. Other directors reelected include Kendall Perry, Edmunds Cimmings Jr, Griesedieck, Vance M Thompson, Arch Henrys, and Gus Walton. Gus B Walton was named Vice President, Chas Ro Newcomb Secretary and Treasurer, FF Atkinson Auditor and Assistant Secretaries, FE R Mason Assistant Treasurer. The same slate serves Associated Natural Gas Company, Ark-Mo subsidiary.

Blytheville Ark Charles C Czeschin Arkansas-Missouri Power Company Kendall Perrys Blythevite Edmunds& Cimmings Jr Winetka Griesedieck St Louis Vance M Thompson McCrory Arch Henrys F Trotter Pine Bluff Arkh Gus Walton Little Rock Gus B Walton Chas Ro Newcomb FF Atkinson FE R Mason Teasurer

Navy announces training voyage for helicopter squadron

Rir C Phillips aviation midshipman second class is scheduled to depart for the Far East with a detachment of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 2 aboard the escort carrier USS Bulwong Strait. Phillips is the son of Mr and Mrs Bull Phillips of near East Prairie. His wife, Mrs Mercedes Phillips, resides in Chula Vista, California. The helicopter detachment will participate in operational training in the Far East during the next six months.

Navy Rir C Phillips Aviation Far Fist Heliopter Anti

This Ole Car Loses Its Family After Fatal Crash

A damaged transcription describes a fatal collision where a family of several members perished. The vehicle, once owned by a wife and husband with children, broke through a windshield as brakes and steering failed. The crash ends the family’s journey and references Saint Accident Prevention Department and Employers Mutuals of Wausau.

S Accident Prevention Department Employers Mutuals of Wausau

Bowers Named President of Methodist Men’s Club

Iwan Bowers was elected president at the Methodist Men’s Club monthly dinner in the church basement. Officers include Vice President P Jo Ponder Secretary Kelses Short Treasurer Walham Warnech and board directors James Stone Gone Nunue ke and H D Ragatins. Charles Simpson announced a fundraising visit by Robert G LaTourneau of Log View Tex in Sikeston May 7 and 8 and Bowers sold dinner tickets for May 7 at the Colonial Inn. Joye urged greater church involvement as the group pledges to expand service hours to God and community. Guests included Nunnelee Bob Turley and Frank Parish.

Iwan Bowers Methodist Men's Club Basemhut P Jo Ponder Kelses Short Walham Warnech James Stone Gone Nunueke H D Ragatins View Tex Sikeston Bowers LaTourneau Colonial Inn Tne Rex MG Joyce

New Churches New York Construction Costs Soar

Report notes church construction in the United States amounts to about 500 million dollars annually. It identifies rising costs and expansion trends among congregations, with emphasis on New York projects and national impact on religious buildings and procurement.

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