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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1949
Page
14
Ellis A Fuller president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary argues Sunday schools are essential to teach Christian truth and shape national destiny. He calls for broad support and cooperation to enroll children in Sunday schools for truthful living and service.
About 200 members of the Youth Fellowship of the Cape Girardeau district gathered at the local Methodist church for the spring rally. Officials for the district and sub district were installed, including Ramona Slaughter as president and Harold Kasten as treasurer. Daphne McNeely became Sikeston president, with Marilyn Finley and Dorothy Jean Soulen in key roles. A memorial service honored Glen Rasche of Gordonville, killed in a recent car crash near the Lake of the Ozarks.
The Wesleyan Service Guild at the Methodist church hosted a Mother-Daughter Day banquet last Friday. The program featured silhouettes, a tribute to mothers, and a dress timeline titled Through the Years with 29 modeled gowns tracing fashion from Martha Washington to 1949, narrated by Mrs. W. F. Funk and set to period songs by Mrs. Elmer Poage.
Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Oran for Cline Franklin Griffith son of Mr and Mrs James F Griffith of Chaffee who died in Okinawa in April 1945 Full military rites followed at Friend cemetery Griffith born August 13 1915 in Oran later lived in Blodgett and Chaffee He worked at a shoe factory and joined the service September 23 1943 serving with an armored tank division He had been overseas 15 months prior to his death Surviving parents are three sisters
Rev E D Owen pastor of the Baptist church was the guest speaker at the Lions Club luncheon meeting at the Rustic Rock Inn. A M Jackson presented him to the club. Forty five Lions and three guests from St. Louis attended. George Hale Jr announced Memorial Day dance planned for Saturday May 28. Keith Collins presided.
Sikeston High School announces its annual spring Red Pepper banquet and dance on Saturday May 14 at Rustic Rock. Guest speaker is Mrs Gene Aufdenberg with Principal R J Genius Supt Bremen Van Bibber Mrs Bill Golladay and Miss Mary Ellen Bailey as sponsors. Senior Red Peppers will announce officers and escort grand march with Bill Cross orchestra providing music.
Six teams compete in a six team league with ten boys per squad and a manager. Browns and Braves share first place at 2-0 while Cardinals and Yankees sit tied for third at 1-1. Dodgers and Red Sox linger at 0-2. Six of fifteen games played. one game scheduled each third hour until school ends under Coach Knox. Umpires are selected by Knox from nonplaying players.
Fielding Potashnick leads the National Forensic League standings with over 154 points this year, bringing his two year total to 260. Jay Dowden sits second with 120 this year and 198 all-time, while freshman Eddie McAmis ranks third this year with 190 points.
Fielding Potashnick of Sikeston high school earned the top marks in both public speaking and extempore speaking at the state wide high school contests in Columbia. He received Excellent for public speaking and Superior for extempore, as one of four top honorees in each event. His self written address was titled America, the Voice of Hope. Eddie McAmins, another Sikeston entrant and Cape Girardeau winner, competed in verse reading.
Glenda Humphrey finished fourth in scoring with 91 points. The entry notes her 91 point total across FAN three years, totaling 251 points in Wor. 1 for the season.
List shows Sue Stowe leading with 85 this year and a total of 85, followed by John Kendig 83 and 179, Graham Sadler 80 and 183, Thomas Hahs 75 and 167, William Berry 75 and 75, Sally Sadler 80 and 118, Ann Gentry 68 and 68, Ann Keller 66 and 66, Richard Lewis 61 and 231, Michael Lewis 55 and 55, Buford Baker 46 and 82, Bill Modersbach 45 and 45, Barbara Turner 37 and 37, Sue Calhoun 36 and 36, Betty Roberts 35 and 83, Carolyn Jackson 31 and 31, Betty Keasler 27 and 142, Mary Ann Walker 24 and 24, Howard Reed 24 and 24, Lenora Lewis 22 and 22, Stella Shankle 12 and 22, Dorothy Cooley 10 and 20, Peggy Caverno 5 and 52.
The Junior-Senior prom is scheduled for Friday May 20 from 8 to 12 in the high school gym. Junior Wass will entertain the seniors. Lillian Ancell chairs the event and Jimmy Small will provide music.
A new club formed last Thursday for pupils who enjoy playing tennis held its first practice at the airport tennis courts. Charter members include Bonnie Jones Carol Fox Sue Sikes Peggy Baker Mary Nell Van Bibber Barbara Lennox Ned Tanner Dick Young Buford Baker Jack Bowman Jimmy Middleton and Michael Lewis. Sponsors are Miss Mary Ellen Bailey Principal R. J. Genins and Davis Hart.
Principal R J Genins will be the commencement speaker for Miner Switch eighth graders Thursday. He will address pupils of Mrs Mary Burgess with a topic titled Life including leisure industry faith and education.
The senior play will be presented tomorrow evening May 13 at 8 o clock in the high school gymnasium Tickets are on sale and may be exchanged for reserved seat tickets at Malone's Drug Store. Money from tickets will fund senior caps gowns and diploma costs.
Pupils in an office training class led by Miss Electa OHara visited several town businesses Monday morning to observe operations and machinery. At the telephone office Mrs. Loraine Limbaugh explained switchboards while student Jo Ann Sadler guided the group through the building.
Keith Patterson described the class work while the group toured KSIM radio station and enjoyed a lunch at Rustic Rock Inn before resuming classes. In the morning another commercial class, bookkeeping, toured the Bank of Skkeston as part of a field trip.
The Tuesday afternoon assembly will split into two parts with Principal R J Genius presenting awards including attendance certificates and Legion auxiliary Essay and Poster prizes. Music debate athletics and Cape Girardeau casket achievements will be recognized, intramural basketball plaques awarded, and flag raising cited. The senior class led by John Caverno will present the will and history, with Jack Bowman directing the prophecy. Bill Hodges will pass the cane to junior president Ray Vick.
Miss Lilian Kirk librarian announces new adult titles The Donkeys Adventures of a Young Man Double Muscadine Emily Will Know The Chain Kinfold and Christ and the Fine Arts. Juvenile reads include Stanky Island Stallion Senior Year Mystery of the Lost Letter. Derby winner Smoky Valley and other titles noted.
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