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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1956

Page

5

Adams Beck Wed Here Saturday Ceremony in Sikeston

Mrs Audrey Adams became the bride of Gaines Beck son of George Beck of Watson at a home ceremony hosted by the bride’s mother Virs Aca Aldrich 311 W Gladys Saturday night The Rev Vernon Guitenfelder officiated The couple’s attendants were the bride’s brother and sister in law Ma and Mrs Hugh Aldrich of Sikeston The bride wore a pale trond an White dress The Becks will reside at 28 Agnes St He works in the polar transportation business and co owns a skating rink Mrs Beck has eight years in Bank of Sikeston breakkeeping department and will continue there Several relatives attended the ceremony

Audrey Adams Gaines Beck George Beck Watson, Atk Aca Aldrich W. Gladys Vernon Guitenfelder Tanner Street Grod Hugh Aldrich Sikeston Ates Adamus Beck Bank of Sikeston

St Pauls Auxiliary Installs Officers At Service

The St Pauls Episcopal Auxiliary installed officers during Sunday morning service. Thomas Lo Chonester was elected president, Mrs Ken Adis Frsta Dai Sikes vice president, Mrs John Sikes secretary, and Mrs Harry L Harty treasurer. The officers were installed by Rev Harlow Donovan. The event followed by Holy Communion and a sermon on the Priesthood of All Believers.

Wreen St. Pauls Episcopal Thomas Lo Chonester Oas Airs Ken Adis Frstadai Sikes John Sikes Harry L. Harty Flicers-Cleet Paul Handy Moore Rediving Ag Harlow Donovan St. Pauls

Stroud Children Celebrate Birthdays

Mr and Mrs Fred Stroud hosted birthday parties for their children Joe and Rebecca Anne on May 3 and 4. Joe turned 11 with guests Herman Stewart John Layton Joe Corrigan Emmanuel Farris Tommy Howard Richard Dumery Martiin Greiean Janie Childs Susan Wallace Mary le Cooley Sandy York Melinda Bucher and others. Rebecca Anne turned 10 with guests Chuck Lindles Jimmy Lindles Jay Fabick Chris Smith Brad Smith Carla Swacker David Swacker David Schneider Rikki LaPlant Robert and Patricia Trousdale. Mothers present included Mrs Charles Lindie Mrs Joe Schneider Mrs Richard LaPlant Mrs Art Swacker and Mrs J R Trousdale.

Mrs Fred Stroud Joe and Rebecca Anne Joe Dex Herman Stewart John Layton Joe Corrigan Emmanuel Farris Tommy Howard Richard Dumery Martiin Greiean Janie Childs Susan Wallace Mary le Cooley Sandy York Melinda Bucher Rebecca Stroud Chuck Jimmy Lindles Jay Fabick Chris Brad Smith Carla David Swacker David Schneider Rikki LaPlant Robert Patricia Charles Lindie Joe Schneider Richard LaPlant Art Swacker J. R. Trousdale

Area Students Elected To Arkansas State College Leadership Organization

Two students from this area Norman Vickers of Morehouse and Mary Belle Alien of Kennett were chosen as Arka Staters leadership service members at Arkansas State College Jonesboro Recognition follows at least two semesters of outstanding service to the college The organization undertakes several service projects annually Rice Tee Van Ausdall of Caruthersville has been elected president of the organization

Norman Vickers Morehouse Mary Belle Alien Kennett

Sikestonians Attend Memphis Rose Show Held in Memphis

Sikestonians spent the weekend in Memphis Penn for the greater Memphis Rose Show at East High School Chickasaw Gardens. Several thousand roses and arrangements were on display with Mojave the queen rose. Edward Allard, Frank McMath, and John W. Davis connected with judging and accompaniment.

Men's Garden Club of America American Rose Society Mr. McMath St. Louis Ailard John W. Davis Memphis

Miss Anne Blanton Engaged To Wed James P. Tlapek In Early Summer

Announcement of the engagement of Miss Anne Blanton daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry C Blanton to James Patrick Tlapek of Cape Girardeau. The wedding will be in early summer. Miss Blanton teaches in Kirkwood after Maryville College graduation. Tlapek attended the University of Chicago and Detroit University.

Anne Blanton James P. Tlapek Harry C. Blanton C. L. Blanton Colonel Blanton James Patrick Tlapek Cape Girardeau Mr. Tlapek John J. Tlapek Ste. Genevieve University of Chicago Detroit University

Doolittle receives temporary assignment then visits family

Richard Doolittle, stationed in Labrador since March, heads to McGuire Air Force Base New Jersey for a temporary technical assignment and a 10 day leave. He arrives Sikeston to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Cletus Doolittle and family before reporting back May 14. Several relatives visit Sikeston and area for weekends and holidays as travelers return from trips to Florida Cuba Cuba and other locales.

Richard Doolittle Labrador McGuire A. F. B New Jersey Sikeston Cletus Doolittle McGuire Base Aubrey Rainwater Noma Morgan Campbell Annie Moultin Missouri Delta Communists Hospital Mire AW. Weaks. Mondas Karebara Alsebrook Mareston

Memphis Red Sox Ready For 1956 Season In Memphis

The Memphis Red Sox announce a strong 1956 lineup in camp with manager Homer Curry refining positions. Key returnees include Lonnie Harris Pat Patterson Willie Washington and Willie Harris along with rookies Nat Stone Esker Branham Marvin Price James Banks and a promising pitching staff. Robinson beat Birmingham 4 2 in a recent exhibition as Curry keeps all spots open for competition.

Memphis Red Sox Homer Goose) Curry Lonnie Harris Lonnie Pat Patterson Curry Willie Washington Wille Red) Harris Willie Nat Stone Esker Branham Marvin Price James Banks Banks Branham Pepper Stone Red Sox Isiah Harris Ace Robinson Charlie Pride Robinson Birmingham Black Barons Memphis

Hospital Notes From Missouri Delta Community Hospital

List of patients admitted and discharged between May 5 and May 6 across multiple towns including Sikeston Matthews Lilbourn Essex Canalou New Madrid Benton Dexter Portageville and Morehouse. Names include Anna Boyer James Smith Dorothy Evans Bertha York Evelyn Hull Luven Staffer and several infants with associated addresses.

Missouri Delta Community Hospital Anna Boyer Kewanee James Smith Sikeston Dorothy Evans Essex Bertha York Evelyn Hull Matthews Frome Brewer O. T. Stinnett Morehouse Luven New Madrid Betty Lou McCann Canalou

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