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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1956

Page

6

Mrs Matthews Installed As New President Of Woman's Club

The Woman's Club held its spring luncheon at Cryus Restaurant, installing Mrs C J Matthews as president with officers and committees named. Special guests included Mrs Harold Hill and Mrs Edna Young Husband, with delegates chosen for the Ninth District Convention and music week observed by members.

Cryus Restaurant Colonial Inn Harold Hill C. J. Matthews C. E. Galladay Fred Geske W. M. Proffer Secetary Stephen Kleeekamp Fred Steward H. G. Sharp Harry Blanton J. E. Robinson A. L. Waller Wm. Proffer Ralph Williams E. B. Gouldin E. J. Nienstedt Ben Welter M. C. Mill Chiirman W. G. Funk Harry Lynn A H. Reese Carlum Birch Moll Telephone A. J. Goetz George Moore E. L. Corbin Marshall Craig R. L. Guthrie George Lufey Robert Yorke M C. Mill General Federation Club J. W. Griffith Robert Demster West End Woman's Clubs Advance Wm. Pieffer Stephen Keekamp E. F. Weidemann Bonnie Voelker Harmony Music Club Janice Miller Janet Estes Carolyn Parker B. B. MecCan Gift Hill Steward W. G Funk A. L Waller J. Nienstedt Max Jordon Memphis Edna Young Maxine Scott The Daily Standard

Newcomer's Club Welcomes Four New Members

The Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club met at the Rustic Rock Inn with 19 members and one guest. Four new members were introduced by Mrs Fred Steward: Mrs Carmen Robertson Mrs Lena Kilexs Mrs Mary Jeffrey and Mrs Oracdean Prindle.

Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club Rustic Rock Inn Fred Steward Carmen Robertson Lena Kilexs Mary Jeffrey Oracdean Prindle Helen Loud Jones Edith Yorke Mickey McBride Chip’s Shoe Alley Edna Young Husband

Local O E S Members Attend Dexter Meeting

A group of Sikeston Eastern Star members joined Dexter Chapter for a Fellowship program hosted by Chaffee Chapter on Tuesday evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rayburn, Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Howard, Hudson McIntire, Mrs. Clarence Bailey, Mrs. Elmer Poage, Mrs. G. L. Springs, Mrs. Carl Bailey, and Mrs. Bessie Wright, with guests from Bloomfield and Essex.

Order of the Eastern Star Dexter Chaffee Sikeston Walter Rayburn C. T. Howard Hudson McIntire Clarence Bailey Elmer Poage G. L. Springs Carl Bailey Bessie Wright Bloomfield Essex

Fourth Grade Wins Trip to Free Movie Through Dental Program

The fourth grade at South Grade School earned a matinee trip to Malone Theatre to view The Benny Goodman Story after achieving the highest Dental percentage. Mrs. Harold Jones teaches the 29 pupil class. 25 attended the event, highlighting a year of several honors for the group.

South Grade Malone Theatre Benny Goodman Harold Jones

Earl Stinnett undergoes appendectomy at Veterans Hospital

Earl Stinnett underwent an appendectomy on Tuesday afternoon at the Veterans Hospital in Poplar Bluff. A resident of Charleston and husband of Diane McIlroy of Sikeston, he is reported in satisfactory condition and will stay in the hospital about two more weeks.

Earl Stinnett Veterans Hospital Poplar Bluff Mr. Stinnett Charleston Diane McIlroy Sikeston

Mrs Burnett Speaks At Kewanee Club Meeting

Mrs W O Burnett of the Canalou Extension Club spoke to 15 Kewanee Extension Club members at Kewanee High School about the New Madrid County Health Center. She covered history personnel programs and mental health, with a discussion period. The session closed with acknowledgments, a courtesy corsage, and notes for upcoming meetings.

W. O. Burnett Canalou Extension Club New Madrid County Health Center Kewanee Extension Club Kewanee High School Civic Club New Madrid Kewanee Club WN. S. Rhodes Harold Rhodes

York-Crain To Wed Saturday In St. Louis

Engagement notice announces Donald York of St. Louis to Marilyn Crain of St. Louis formerly Buffain Ark. The wedding is set for Saturday afternoon at Third Baptist Church in St. Louis with Dr C Oscar Johnson to perform. York is son of Mr and Mrs L A York of 613 Dorothy St Jackson.

Donald York St. Louis Marilyn Crain Buffain, Ark Third Baptist Church C. Oscar Johnson York L. A. York Dorothy St., Iikesion

Methodists Guild Celebrate 17th Annual Mother-Daughter Banquet

Members of the Wesleyan Service Guild Philathea Class and Keith Guild gathered at the Methodist Church for the 17th annual mother daughter banquet. The program featured tributes to mothers, musical numbers, and a musical quiz titled Name That Tune with attendees and officers introduced afterward.

Methodist Guild Methodist Church Wesleyan Service Guild Philathea Keith Guild M. G. Joyce W. W. Wilkerson Wesleyan Guild Maurice Stauffer M. C. Mill Merle Canedy Sara Sue Helen L. Jones Fred Dunn F. F. Mount Guilds H. B. Dudley Ella Shuppert Milford Estes Harrison Tanner Lowell Skelton W B

News in Brief Highlights from Cape Girardeau area visits

Community notices record visits and travels of local residents across Missouri and beyond. Names include Mrs. Frank Sliger Mrs. Leon Wood Mrs. Grace Neal Mr. and Mrs. Lonzo Murphy and family Mr and Mrs Owen Merieth Mrs. Joe Ruff with Kennett and Bloomfield tied guests plus Southeast Missouri Hospital patient Larry Murphy and W L Thrower family.

Frank Sliger Leon Wood Charles Eaton W L. Thrower Poplar Bluff Mrs. Thrower Mrs Louise Cooley Mrs. Cooley Mrs. Thower Mrs. Grimes

Cub Scouts Honor Mothers At Tea Event

Cub Scout Pack 41 Den 3 and mothers were guests at a Mother's Day Tea held at Mrs. J R Harwell's home. Boys listed include Johnny Harwell, Donald Voelker, Mike Robertson, Albert Cox, Phil Ponder, Johnny McMullin, David Crossman, Den Chief Steve Wossman and Bull Boryce. Mothers, guests, and four Horse teacher Mrs Irma Allen attended. red rose theme with tea refreshments and corsages. The Cubs performed piano solos, skits, a puppet show, and the Master of Ceremonies Steve Fiversom announced the program.

Cub Scout Pack 41 Den 3 J. R. Harwell Johnny Harwell Donald Voelker Mike Robertson Albert Cox Phil Ponder Johnny McMullin David Crossman Den Steve Wossman Bull Boryce J RR Harwell Joe Voelker Jack Robertson J. O F. Cox Jr Pood. Ponder John McMullin John Crossman Irma Allen Charles Boxee Cubs Johnny McMindlin Ox Billy Boxee Steve Fiversom Durie Miss Bonne Voelker

Terry Lynn Willis Celebrates 3rd Birthday

Terri Lynn daughter of Judson and Mrs. Willis was feted Tuesday at a lawn party for her third birthday at 319 East Gladys. Guests enjoyed gifts cupcakes and ice cream with candy bar favors. Attending mothers included Mrs. Doyle Colwick Frissell Shaw Grads Day and Faucett. Phyllis Lair was unable to attend.

Terri Lynn Judson Willis East Gladys Paula Doug Mark Shaw Carla Kay Paula Doyle Jeanie Becky Fisell Christy Marshall Kippy Denise Day David Fausett Hazel Grady Carla Jean Billy Greg Colwick Beth Waldman Gail Fulbright Donna Fsenbach Steven Phyllis Lair George Doyle Bill Colwick Jack Frissell Bill Shaw Twh Grads Kermit Day Charles Faucett

Birthday Party for Thomas Bird Bradley at Knights Hall

Mrs. Paul Bradley hosted a birthday party Tuesday afternoon at the Knights of Columbus Hall for her son Thomas Bird Bradley who turned nine. Guests included members of the third and fourth grades of St. Fran.

Paul Bradley Knights of Columbus Hall Thomas Bird Bradley St. Fran

Hospital Admissions and Discharges at Missouri Delta Hospital

Patients admitted May 8 include Barbara Williamson Besex Evdia Biddy and Roger Roberts along with Gertrude Lane from Matthews Stkeston. Discharges list David Hubbert Verma McCarths Verlie Crews from Sikeston and Alina Machkleyv Bast Pratie along with Sikeston transfers.

Barbara Williamson Evdia Biddy Roger Roberts Matthews Gertrude Lane Stkeston Mav David Hubbert Verma McCarths Stkestona Verlie Crews Bast Pratie Alina Machkleyv Sikeston

Chaffee News: Sandefur Visit Expands Across Families

N Sandefur from Delaware Kentucky visits his son in Chaffee and travels to Malden and Clarkton to see Sandefur relatives. Mrs. Ray Jones reports her son-in-law Guy Bunyard improving after an automobile accident and departure from hospital. Royal Service group at First Baptist W M S meets with 35 members and guest Milam Limbaugh, presenting the program Tell them of Jesus the Mighty to Save with a multinational quartet and prayer support.

N. Sandefur Delaware Kentucky Steve LeGrand Malden Tom Sandfur Clarkton Sandefur Chaffee Ray Jones Greenville Missisippi Guy Bunyard Bunyard Formely Milam Limbaugh Sikeston Robert Harris W. W. Krause Inman Henry Malls Simpson Claude Daughters Luke Heeb Clarence Willams Leonard Shackles Inez Hawkins

Oran News Highlights Weekend Guests and Local Sports

The Oran area reports weekend visitors including Mr. and Mrs Murel Gentry of Hanibal and relatives of Mrs. Fred Harmon Thebes and Mrs Fred Wilson Thebes Also noted are student activities seniors work day and a basketball banquet plus several recent softball games with the Eagles winning and a 13 to 2 score against Morley Bears District events and student fundraising efforts are mentioned under a busy local calendar.

Murel Gentry Hanibal Fred Harmon Fred Wilson Thebes Tios Mroo Lum Miller Sharon Olle Hobbs Dexter Edwvar Seism Olan Alten Oran Allen Harry Tann Ivan Douglas Groves St. Loup OSC Morley Ina Hornets Jarome Herserer Avea

Blodgett High to Hold Baccalaureate Services Sunday Night

Blodgett high school plans a baccalaureate service at the Methodist church with Rev. Busby Slinkard delivering the sermon. Rev. Jminus Edimnoggi son of the Baptist church will participate as program begins at 8 pm. Commencement exercises set for Wednesday evening May 16 in the high school auditorium with Prof. Fred B. Goodwin of Southeast Missouri State College delivering the address.

Blodgett High School Busby Slinkard Jminus Edimnoggison The Baptist Church Fred B. Goodwin Department of Speech Southeast Missouri State College Cape Girardeau J. D. Jewell Clinton, Ky Bardwell A. L. Davis E. J. Nienstedt Sikeston R. O. Muriner D . Revelle Yohnors Cheater Watson Crowder Thee Hopper

Chester Visitors and WSCS Tea Recap

Mr and Mrs W J Ludwie and family visited Chester with relatives from Chicago and St Louis. A WSCS meeting at the Methodist Church featured Mrs Fred French and a report by Mrs James Cheek on the St Tous annual conference at Rikston. Dedicatory service by promotional secretary J E Montgomery. Tea coordinated by Mrs J T Morrow and Mrs Buford McKenzie. Fort McClellan air furlough for Pvt Filden D McKenzie.

W J Ludwie Ann Leon Miler Janes Mary Therese Eva Elaine Chester F. R. Ludwig Julia Grady Chicago Ladwig Frank Ludwig St. Louis WSCS Methodist Fred French James Cheek St Tous Rikston Toval Secrets J. E. Montgomery Mis Dennis Hughes Dean Underwood French Sam Prissell Meek JT. S Morrow Buford McKenzie Pet Filden D. McKenzie Fort McClelan Alabama Pvt Mas McKense San Francisco California Tie Sam Curtis Young

Local notices of kinfolk visits and engagements

Mr and Mrs Ostis Robert and their children noted as guests of relatives. Daughters Jean and others mentioned visiting East Peorn and LeGrand. A-3C Robert Harmon returned to Lincoln after a 10 day furlough with family. Families from Bertin Heights, Ohio, en route to Memphis, visited relatives briefly. Engagement announced for Miss Pat Petra Vessell. to Clyde Vessel, son of Mr and Mrs O L Vessel of Chaffee.

Intaw Ostis Robert Davighter Dons Jean Mir Phe LeGrand Roberts Mroo Emmet Huey East Peorn Young Robert Harmon Lincoln Nebraska Myre Wm. Harmon R. Ssankunto Bertin Heights Ohio Memphis Tennessee Herbert Scheces Robert Hutton Oak Ridge Tros Divenport E HH Black River Piedmont G B Sebmuidt Gordonville G. B. Thomas James Stubbs

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