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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1956

Page

12

Canalou High School Valedictorian Salutatorian Winners

Canalou High School honors Carrol DeFoe valedictorian and Arcile Haywood salutatorian for four years of activity. DeFoe served as class president, played basketball and softball, edited the annual, earned medals in citizenship mathematics English science and biology, and was repeatedly cited for personality and dress. Haywood, queen candidate, volleyball manager, senior play participant and history medalist, edited the school paper, played on the volley team and senior play cast, earning recognition as top student.

Carrol DeFoe Valedictoran Arcile Haywood Saluatorian Canalou High Svorts Nise Haswood Canalou Cape Girardeau Vollex

Pre-Nuptial Shower Honors Miss Brown

In a pink and white theme a pre nuptial shower honored Miss Ann Brown ahead of her June wedding to Jimms Reaster. Hosts were Mos Perrs Allen and Mas Jac kie Tayior with gifts, centerpieces, and games as friends and relatives attended in Chilch of God recreation hall.

Tainner Street Chilch God Ann Brown Jimms Mos Perrs Allen Jackie Tayior Ei Beralds

McMullin Extension Club Kidnap Breakfast Prank Observed

Members of the McMullin Extension Club staged a playful kidnapping breakfast at the home of Dewitt Tambett as part of Hamme Domination Week observances. Visitor turnout included several early risers and dressed-for-the-day participants while others arrived disheveled, some in striped pajama wear and one without dentures. Hostesses Aliso John Hodgis Mh Halen Dumes and Mrs Dewitt Lambert helped organize the event.

McMilllin Weacomn Pleasanth Bridas Dewitt Tambett Im Club Fs Vision Clibo Cavid Vitaromns Aliso John Hodgis Halen Dumes Dewitt Lambert

Area Students to Receive Degrees at Ark State

Area students in the boot heel region will receive degrees from Arkansas State College in Jonesboro at graduation exercises on May 25. Recipients include Donald Ray Abernath, Jimny Fo Cummings, Louis Cuteton, Robert C Cantrell, Thomas Jean Cox, Caruthersville. others from Malden, Portageville, Campbell, Dexter, Kennett, and Cape Girardeau are named for Bachelors and Bachelors of Science degrees in arts, science, education, and agriculture.

Arkansas State College Jonesboro Ark Nicholas Nvaradt Hinears Ris Statul Donald Ray Abermnaths Jimny Fo Cummings Caruthersville Louis Cuteton Cape Girardeau Robert C Cantrell Caruth Kate Handles Havti Cammbell Hochstra An Howard Cane Girarceaonne Shelton James Arkton Fula Mae

Local Dance Students Appear In Cairo Recital

Sikeston Ter Johnson School of dance students were selected for a feature number titled Rainbow Ballerina at the Dance Review in Cairo Monday night. Cast includes Sarah Reid Michele Bailes Pamela Sue Baker Charlotte Henderson and others, with accompanying adults listed from Dexter Idalba and Sikeston.

Fo. Sikeston Ter Johnson School Danc Ng Rainbow Billerina Dance Review Sarah Reid Michele Bailes Sikeston Pamela Sue Baker Idala Charlotte Henderson Dexter Cairo J S Henderson Dexter Mio Joe Poker Idalba David Lumseen Uch Hazel Sut CC Reid Kathrine Clark

Hospital Notes From The Missouri Delta Community Hospital

Patients on to The Missouri Delta Community Hospital May 7 include Dixie Bock New Madrid David Hubbet Sikeston Sylvia Philips Morley Oma Lancaster Sikeston Rex Shankle Charleston Hazel Thompson Sikeston Russell R Stevens Parma DISCHARGED MAY 7 Mrs Wayne Singleton and Baby Boy New Madrid Mrs Rochester Bake and Baby Box New Madrid Luven Staffeys New Madrid Shelia Pries Sikeston John Coleman Bell Cits Dorothy Evans Essex Della Cause Sikeston

Delta Community Hospital Dixie Bock New Madrid David Hubbet Sikeston Sylvia Philips Morley Oma Lancaster Rex Shankle Charleston Hazel Thompson Russell R Stevens Parma Wayne Singleton Baby Boy Rochester Bake Baby Box Luven Staffeys Shelia Pries John Coleman Bell Cits Dorothy Evans Essex Della Cause

Stork Club Birth for West Family in Williams Town KY

A son was born this morning at Missouri Delta Community Hospital to Mr and Mrs Marion West. He has one brother, and the paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Bosd West of Williams town Kentucky. Maternal grandmother is Mrs Lela Cochrell of 828 Linn St.

Marion West Missouri Delta Community Hospital Bosd West Williamstown Lela Cochrell Linn St

Nazarene Primary Class Social For Mothers

The Buss Bee primary class of the Church of the Nazarene held a social at Mrs Dale Morris home Friday at 6 30 pm inviting mothers of each child. After devotion and a Bible lesson, a game on Jesus early life was played. Dinner was served to present members and guests including Mrs Albert Culbertson, Dile Reese, and several others. several class members and mothers unable to attend were Trances Johnson, Mrs Bos Johnson, Cer ed Oliver, and Mrs Eugene Oh Ae.

Buss Bee Church of the Nazarene Dale Morris Jesus Albert Culbertson Dile Reese Moth Dale Morris Judes Teinne Goode Ard Mas Hugh Good Lomms Patlus Actrian Pet Dius Wasmond Culbertson Toad Mortis Trances Johnson Bos Johnson Cered Oliver Eugene Oh Ae

United Church Women Attend Conference in Hannibal

Three representatives from the Shostan Council of United Church Women traveled to Hannibal Missouri to attend the State Assembly of United Church Women. The assembly meetings were held March 7 to 9 with a business addendum affecting three class leaders and local attendees.

United Church Shostan Council of la Ed Hannibal Stheston

Fidelis Class Meeting at the Beach Session

The Fidelis class met with the Idelis class of Tarif Pett C ch at the beach for a routine business session. Prayer was led by Mrs POH Steven, then the meeting adjourned for a devotional hour. Attendees included Mrs Johan baslet, Mrs Johins Albritton, Mos Tee nard Ford, Mrs Ao Mo Jackson, Mrs Theodore Kelles, Mos Buford Mattin, and Mrs Flayd Reed.

Idelis Tarif Mondias Blood Peed Johan Baslet Ne de Cdo Poh Steven Johins Albritton Mos Teenard Ford Ao Mo Jackson Theodore Kelles Buford Mattin Flayd Reed

Revival Meeting at Morehouse Church by Ward duo

The Rev D W St Gemme of the Church of the Nazarene in Morehouse announces a revival from May 9 through May 20 with services nightly at 7:15. Featuring evangelists Lloyd and Gertrude Ward, the program includes singing, instrumental music, and sermons. Mrs Ward, a polio survivor known as the wheel chant evangelist, brings a forceful speaking style and religious songs on accordion and Hammond organ. The Wards travel in evangelistic work across North America and beyond, presenting a varied cab program and gospel preaching to draw audiences.

Lloyd Gertrude Ward D W St Gemme Church of the Nazarene Morehouse Gertrude Wath Ward Christ Mr Ward Thexs Camp Mechines Cash Ikey Canady Mexico Cuba

Baptist Union Retreat Names State Officers at Lake of the Ozarks

Lewis named vice president of the Baptist Union Retreat while Toe Tews Loren and Laureax plus Sundar Fig, from the local campus, are among 40 named to lead the statewide Baptist Student Union at the Lake of the Ozarks event. The retreat includes students from Charleston and Cape Girardeau, with the group planning a February event and a closing ceremony on a Saturday.

Lewis Baptist Union Retreat Loren State College Baptist Misioy Church of Charleston Lake of the Ozarks Odin Cape Alam Seth Ie

Reunion in Everyday Life and the Divine Love

A fragmented devotional piece discusses the miracle of the ages the divine love guiding humanity toward understanding its value and unity with God. It mentions the church the path to heaven and the power attributed to a holy figure, along with social mentions of Mr and Mrs Pow and Dexter residents as hosting guests.

Mro Oboft Pow Techwond Dexter Satras Mr and Mis F Foon Childern

Traveling program characters aid weekend retreat scene

Larry Potter of Sc bows joined the itinerary in churches during the weekend retreat. He provided planned accompaniment for Charles Gwaltnes during a vocal solo. Row and Vis Thonas Messe accompanied the group as sponsors.

Larry Potter Sc Bows Charles Gwaltnes Vis Thonas Messe

Mrs Gocke Honored At Family Dinner

J oF Cox Sr hosted a Sunday noon dinner at the Rustie Rock Inn in honor of his niece Mrs Norman Gocke of Billings Montana. Visitors included Mrs Gocke’s brother and sister-in-law Mr and Mrs W J Buly, Keith and son, Jannt, and the host’s sons in law and daughters. Also present were Mr and Mrs Glenn Matthews and Mr and Mrs Lee Bowman. Another sister of Mr Gocke and family Mir and Mrs J L Howle and children could not attend.

J of Cox Sr Rustie Rock Norman Gocke Billings Mont Gocke W J Buly Keith Jannt Glenn Matthews Lee Bowman Gockhes Mir J .L Howle

Dacus Family Honored At Housewarming

Fidaxy evening Mrs IR Tewis and Mrs Lou Bulden hosted a housewarming pot luck supper at 827 Lake Street for Mi ard Lo Dacus and daughters Jana Rhea and Choelln Thirty-two neighbors attended and gave gifts to the honorees The Dacus family recently moved to the new home on Ha ain Sthot from Tche

IR Tewis Lou Bulden Lake Libert Lo Dacus Jana Rhea Choelln Lake Street Mi Dacus Ha Ain Sthot Tche

Massive Hardware and Appliance Sale Promises Deep Discounts

The advertisement touts a storewide sale with low prices on Sweepers, mowers, outboard motors, boats, fishing gear, power tools, paint, cement, and household goods. It highlights big savings, numerous brands, and large quantities, urging customers to shop now for mother’s week promotions and special bundles.

Baeler John Deere Tera Chrom Westinehouse Aeep

Korter City Supply Co. Open Nightly Till

Korter City Supply Co. announces extended hours with a weekly open night. Store will remain open later to serve customers, details to be posted locally.

Korter City Supply CO

Mh Thorns Ginwalther reen terd the Derts Viosouri Cone

A brief news item notes a local figure, Mh Thorns Ginwalther, involved in a Missouri event related to a transportation project. The report mentions a transfer to Popis Blatt with the State Highway Department and upcoming relocations for the family connected to the Dane MM Pvassee area, reflecting longtime residence in the region.

Ginwalther BOS Attes Popis Blatt Wll Dane MM Pvassee

SiKEston Herald Brief: Visiting Kin in Sikeston

A fragment from the Sikeston Herald notes a Padiah and Mis Dorand Kad children visiting St Barnos and spending an afternoon with Miro and Mis Hareld Young of Portagerille. The report mentions Miro and Teona Brada in attendance with local family members.

Padiah Mis Dorand Som Mins Kenneth Boek Cld Miro Mis Hareld Young Portagerille Miros

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