Sikeston Couple Observe Fifty Sixth Wedding Anniversary
Guy E Cooksey and Mary Effie Stephens celebrated 56 years of marriage in Branson last Friday with plans to travel to New York for a granddaughter's wedding in September. The former Sikeston Hornet founder, now 81, remains active in fishing and letters recounting Sikeston's early history. They raised six children, have 14 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy E. Cooksey
Mary Effie Stephens
Branson
New York
Guy
Sikeston Hornet
Sikeston
Standard
Charley
Bridal Shower Honors Miss Juanita Matthews
Miss Juanita Matthews was honored at a bridal shower Sunday afternoon and a later shower Tuesday evening hosted by Miss Virginia Hambrick and others at the Hambrick home. Guests included the honoree’s mother Mrs H S Matthews and Mrs B Matthews Jr, plus Mrs Louis McCoy and several others. gifts were received and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita Matthews
Norris
Virginia Hambrick
Peggy Knapp
Ann Gentry
Wactine Malcolm
Hambrick
H S Matthews
Louis McCoy
Edith’. Elmore
Harry Hambrick Sr
Anita Brown
Ken Revard
Bert Gentry
Ray Richards
Minatthews
Stanley Ellen Bridges
Miss Mouchette
Mary Joan Hill
Sue Dover
Lincoln Scherer
Louise Joyce Receives Physics Award on Recognition Day
Louise Elizabeth Joyce daughter of Rev and Mrs M G Joyce and Central College student received the General Physics Award at a Recognition Day service in Lynn Memorial Methodist Church Fayette Thursday morning. Dean Leslie K Patton presented prizes and scholarships. Six distinguished alumni received plaques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Elizabeth Joyce
M G. Joyce
Central College
Lynn Memorial Methodist Church
Fayette
Leslie. K. Patton
Body Found in River Missouri Ex-Convict
Sheriff John Dennis reported that a body recovered from the Mississippi river is identified as Ralph McCafrey, 44, an ex convict who served terms in Missouri state penitentiary. He was sentenced in 1931 for robbery, in 190 for fift degree robbery, and in 1951 for burglary. No living relatives have been found to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton
John Dennis
Ralph McCaffrey
Mississippi River
Missouri State Penitentiary
Lee Hunter P T A Officers Installed At Year End
Lee Hunter P T A held its final meeting of the school year with Shad Old presiding. Noah Gray announced new officers: Bob Summers president Herman Paullus vice president Mrs Cavy Dafnner secretary and Rev Edwin Short treasurer. The group discussed completing a teacher lounge project funded by proceeds from a March chili supper and voted the furniture allowance exceed 15000. A September meeting date was set for the 22nd with plans for a regular night. Carolyn Crenshaw and Sara hraneds performed a musical number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shad Old
Lee Hunter P.T.A
Noah Gray
Bob Summers
Herman Paullus
Cavy Dafferner
Edwin Short
Cochien
Kuchle
Carolyn Crenshaw
Sarahraneds
Extension Clubs Meet McMullin
Extension clubs gather in May at Community Building with 15 members and a guest. Pot-luck supper precedes a business demo. hats shown by Mrs Dole Lackey and Mrs Elister Bennett reflect lighthearted themes. Hostesses were Mrs Doyle Lackey and Mrs John Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMullin
McMulhln Extension Club
Dosle
Lackey
Shirly McNew
Farm State Extension Department
Ray Marshall
Dole Lackey
Kitt
Russia
Elister Bennett
Lord
Doyle Lackey
John Powell
Meeting Notes Show June 21 Gathering at Acord Home
The host eSS opened the meeting and announced the next gathering will be June 21 at the home of Mrs. Les Acord. Attendees discussed upcoming events and confirmed directions for the venue.
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Les Acord
Harmony Music Club Observes Music Week at Final Meet
Harmony Music Club held its final yearly meet on May 4 at the McCaa Studio to observe National Music Week. Bonnie Voelker, president, announced the theme Musi Making Enriches Life and noted cooperation with churches, schools, and clubs. Awards for top performers were presented, with busts of Beethoven and music books as prizes.
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Harmony Music Club
Harmons
Macice Club
McCaa
Jo Rolarts
Janet Estes
Leo Overartin
Bonnie Voelker
Eisenhower
Americas
Western Hemisphere
Marjorie Lawrence
Sikeston
Radio Cuts Masse Hall
New York
Carolyn Parker
Martha Lou Bover
Jame Springs
Pamela Conn
Glenda Cantrell
Charlotte Hennington
Mary Lee Brannock
Barbara Shannon
Karen Tidwell
Carol Bartholomew
Patsy Murback
Sue Stout
Jane Lester
Sara Sampk
Jo Roberts
Jamie Biulhe
Carol Dollar
Spurs
Charlotte Henmington
Beethoven
Mert
Patsi Murback
Bonnie Vovalker
Kennett Doctor Named District Lion Governor
SPRINGFIELD Mo Six District governors of Lions International were elected May 3 at the closing session of the organization's state convention. Kansas City was chosen as the site of next year's convention with dates to be set later. District 26 includes Dr. H. E. Schilling St Louis 26B Franklin P Brewster Springfield 26C Ed B Smith Sedalia 26D Dr. Harry E Goodard Kennett 26E Charles Holmes Windsor 26F Willam Chambers Sheridan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Lions International
Kansas City
H. E. Schilling
St Loui
Franklin P Brewster
Ed B Smith Sedaka
Harry E Goodard
Kennett
Charles Holmes
Windsor
Willam Chambers
Sheridan
Soldier from Missouri joins 9th Infantry in Germany
Pfc Eura C McClendon, 18, son of Mr and Mrs E T McClletcon of Annis ton Missouri, has arrived in Germany as a member of the US Seventh Army with the 9th Infantry Division. He is a fire direction specialist who entered the Army in February 1954 and previously trained at Camp Chaffee Arkansas and Fort Sill Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goppingen
Germany
Eura C McClendor
E T McCletcon
Anniston Mo
9Th Infantry Division
Seventh Army
Outtern
McClendon
Army
Fort Sill
Okla
Camp Chaffee
Ark
Bloomfield Senior Scout Selected for National Camp Event
Miss Ann Bennett of Troop No 97 Bloomfield has been chosen to attend the All-States Encampment at Buffalo Bill Youth Camp near Cody Wyoming in August 1955. The 96 Scouts from 48 states form two Semper Girl Scout units for a two week camp. Bennett, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jess Bennett, is a Bloomfield High junior with extensive scouting in the Cotton Bell area.
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Ann Bennett
Bloomfield
Buffalo Bill
Cody
Wyoming
Miss Bennett
Jess Bennett
Cotton Bell
Bloomfield High School
Cotton Bell Curl
Hatten-Finley Engagement Announced in Charleston
Announcement from Charleston confirms the engagement of Miss Judith Ann Hatten daughter of Mr and Mrs Millard Hatten to Fort Finley son of Mr and Mrs George Finley of St Louis. Miss Hatten a Missouri University College of Agriculture sophomore majors in home economics and member of Zeta Tau Alpha. Finley a Missouri University graduate pursuing a Master’s in Education. No wedding date set.
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Charleston
Judith Ann Hatten
Millard Hatten
Fort Finley
George Finley
St Lews
Hatten
College of Agriculture
University of Missouri
Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority
Finlye
Missouri University
Harris-Haines wedding announced in Anniston May 21
Mro and Mrs Carl Haris of Anniston announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Jerrs Harris to Bills Joe Haines of East Prairie The reading will be at the Christian Church in Anniston on Saturday May 22 at 2 30 in the afternoon with the bride's brother-in-law Bro Howard Tho more oof Bloommuield officiating Miss Hartis will graduate from Anniston Hugh School Thursday May 19 and Mr Haines will graduate from the 1952 class of Anniston
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Anniston -Mro
Carl Haris
Anniston
Jerrs Harris
Joe Haines
Mro
John Haines
East Prairie
Christian Church
Howard Thomore Oof Bloommuield
Hartis
Wil Gradidate
Anniston Hugh School
Mr. Haines Wis Ao
Walton Family Heads to Fortunate Florida Visit
Mr and Mrs Herb Walton and daughter left Friday morning for a month long visit in St Peters burg Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Walton
St. Petersburg
Fla
Miss Nancy Mabry Weds Larry Thrower in Soft Mississippi Ceremony
Miss Nancy Carolyn Mabry married Larry Thrower in a small Friday ceremony at the Thrower home. The bride wore blue linen with pink accessories, and a Colonial bouquet. Attendants included the bride’s brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Byron W. Caldwell. After a pink and white reception, the couple planned a Memphis honeymoon and will reside in Sikeston where Thrower works at the International Shoe Company. Many relatives attended, including the bridegroom’s grandparents WoL Thrower and Mrs. Thrower, and other family from Sikeston and DeSoto. Additional notes mention Mrs. Jerry Kellett moving to Florence, Alabama, and Pet Keller’s assignment at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Carolyn Mabry
Larry Thrower
A. C. Thrower
Mrs. Mabry
Masilo
Sadhoof Charleston
Pratt Mabry
Commerce
Rex Vernon Guttenfel
Byron W. Caldwell
Sikeston
Catwell
Mrs Sader
Thrower
Memphis
Mr. Thrower
International Shoe Company
Jerry Kellett
Francis J. DuPont and Co
Bennett's Exchange Co
Florence
Ala
J. W. Hughes Pet Keller
Knox, Ky
Mothers Age Range dominates UK infant births
Washington report notes that about three fifths of UK infants were born to mothers aged between 20 and 30 years. The statistic highlights a common reproductive age trend across the United Kingdom.
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Washington
The
Mrs Richard Armond Installed as President of Beta Sigma Phi
Mrs Richard Armond was installed as president of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority at a ceremony on May 4 at the home of Mrs Wilson McMullin. Officers honored were vice president Mrs Bull Puckett, corresponding secretary Mrs Woo Dysart, recording secretary Mrs CM Ballard, and treasurer Mrs Darrell Alcorn. Plans were made for the annual premie on May 21, with hostesses Mrs McMullin and Mrs Bill Puckett serving refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Armond
Beta Sigma Phi Sororty
Wilson McMullin
Bull Puckett
Woo Dysart
CM Ballard
Darrell Alcorn
Sumo Scout Injured When Hit by Auto
Sumo Scout Budd Pedigo, 1 year old Explorer Scout of Toop 22 at Himo-Fornfelt, was struck by a car driven by B Jo Murback of Sikeston in front of the Library Building after the Scout Court of Honor. He was taken to Missouri Delta Community Hospital with non serious injuries and kept overnight for observation. his condition was reported satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon
Buddy Pedigo
Toop 22
Himo-Fornfelt
Jo Murback
Sikeston
Scout Court of Honor
Pedigo
Carl Pedigo
Tmo
Missouri Delta Community Hospital
Mexico Population Surges By Seventy Five Percent
Mexico's population grew by about 75 percent from 1920 to 1950, reflecting rapid demographic change. The surge implies rising labor force, urbanization, and shifts in social structure, with substantial implications for politics and economy in the era.
Former Radio Announcer Leaps Into River
Kenneth B Burkhardt 26 reportedly jumped into the Mississippi River at St Louis, remembered as a staff announcer on the local radio for months before 1952. Papers found in his billfold led to tentative identification as he left his car seat before leaping from the Veterans Bridge.
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Kenneth B Burkhardt
Massissapp
St. Loutis
Burkhardt
Veterans Bridge
Local Hospital Stays and Discharges Noted in Cape Girardeau Area
Mrs Edgar Crouthers was dismissed from St Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau after treatment. Mrs Lonzo Murphy admitted to Southeast Missouri Hospital for surgery. Mr and Mrs LP Braden of Chicago visiting L E Ford for a week then set to travel to Cleveland Detroit and Pittsburgh before Fort Lee Virginia on June 16 where Braden will join the Army Quartermaster Corps as a commissioned second lieutenant. Mrs Braden formerly Lilian Ancell. Mrs Jim Munson and Mrs Herbert Pickett of East Prairie visited Vin. Joan Madde earlier. Mrs Grant and son Johnie left for Wilmette and Oglesby Illinois for funeral services for Keratin Miss Nora Palmer. From there they traveled to Oglesby to visit Dr and Mrs John L Rock. Mrs Charles Miller admitted to Southeast Missouri Hospital as a surgical patient. Mrs Moore Greer returned home from a visit with Mr and Mrs Byron Howlett Monticello Arkansas and Mrs Byron Howlett Jr at Pine Bluff Arkansas. Mr and Mrs John Duvall and sons Johnns and Robert Hicks of Holland were guests of Mrs John Duvall Sr and Mrs Florence Lester. Mrs Leacil Crouthers dismissed from Southeast Missouri Hospital after surgery. Mr and Mrs Carl Higgs and daughter Sharron and Mrs Lbern ie Higgs were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Earl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Crouthers
St. Francis Hospital
Cape Girardeau
Lonzo Murphy
Southeast Missouri Hospital
LP. Braden
Chicase
L. E. Ford
Cleveland
O. Detroit
Much
Pittsburgh
Fort Lee Va
Braden
Army Quartermaster Corps
Lilian Ancell
Jim Munson
Herbert Pickett
East Prairie
Joan Madde
Toward Grant
Johnie
Wilmette
Kheratint
Nora Palmer
Grant
Oglesby
John JL. Rock
Charles Miller
Southeast Missouri Hosepital
Nic
Moore Greer
Vast
Byron Howlett
Monticello
Ark
Byron Howlett Jr
Pine Blutt
John Duvall
Johnns
Robert Hicks
Holland
John Duvall Sr
Florence Lester
Leacil Crouthers
Carl Higgs
Sharron
Labernie Higgs
Earl
Mrs Marvin Ralph Elected President of WFW Auxiliary
Mrs Marvin Ralph was elected president of the WFW Auxiliary at the meeting held last night in the Odd Fellows Hall, presided by retiring president Mrs Leste Wre ter. Officers named include vice president Mrs George Lufey, treasurer Mrs Marian J Srmuth, conductress Ruby Smith, guard Arnie Singleton, and three year trustee Pra Forbis. Delegates named to the District Encampment were Mrs E N Leech, Mrs Roy Wa ner, Mrs Max J Smith, Mrs H M Nicholson, and Mrs George Lufey. Twenty five members attended, then social hour hosted by Mrs E N Leech, Mrs Albert Edwards, and Mrs Emma Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adair Throop
Champion Extension Club
Jim Parker
Fred Vandever
Jwhn Maddox
Ed Clayton
George Gaines
Marvin Ralph
WPLW
Hiss
Leste Wreter
Rg SS
George Lufey Opnky
L. B Raffetcon
Jtmiar Vier
Mian J Srmuth
Mere Carne Yetuard
Chaphaug
Aleg Ruby Smith
Rie Singleton
Pra Forbis
Nice
Arnie Singleton
15Th District
Betty Belle Brannock
Dexter
Vf.w
Charterton
Merton B. Tie
E. N. Leech
Roy Waener
Max J. Smith
H M Nicholson
George Lufey
E.N. Leech
Is. Albert Edwards
Emma Carroll
Frederick Herlday Society Notes
Rhodes, Mrs. Gilford Méase, and son Estell and Mr. and Mrs. Dig ence Moore of Frederick. Mrs. Labernie Higgs and sir Gilford Moore are sisters.
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Sikestonians
MR. and
Mes
Guy Cooksey
Louise Joyce
Central
Missouri
Furniture Exchange
Malone Ave
Frisco
Hampton Sewing Machine Store
Ranney Street
Hatten - Finley
Harris - Haines
Nancy Mabry
Capital Stock Fire Insurance
Powell Insurance Agency
E. Center
Beta Sigma Phi
Bill Puckett
Mexico
Hal
W.F.W. Auxiliary
Noel
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