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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1948
Page
18
Sikeeston High School girls curious about nursing can attend a lecture tomorrow morning. A representative from Baptist Hospital of St. Louis will speak to prospective nurses and present a thirty minute film on the profession.
Seniors will host an assembly in the gym at 2 30 Tuesday afternoon. The program includes a class history reading by Jane Schillig, a pantomime reading by Johnny Watners Jeanne Dye as narrator, and student participation in the pantomime. Senior class president Travis Jackson will present a cane bearing graduates signatures. Juniors will inherit the cane as a symbol of tradition. Earlier Monday May 10 Kenneth Grubbs spoke on the Mobile X ray Unit explaining its purpose to detect tuberculosis early with chest photos and follow up reports.
The Sikeston High School annual for 1948-49 features 36 pages of pictures and facts. Seniors have individual photos and clubs, meetings, and athletic activities are showcased. The yearbook sells for 1.50 and may be bought by any student or reader.
Seniors stage the annual class production The Great Big Doorstep at 7 45 tomorrow night led by director Robert Walker. Cast includes Mara Lee Cotten Betty Waldman Alice Martin Janet Farrell and others with 12 members in all. Ushers and stage crews are organized as volunteers with preparations in gym space and props under instructors Hodges Walker and Turner. Tickets available from graduates.
Sikeston Junior American Legion paths beat visiting Cape Girardeau 7 to 6 in a Sunday game. The lineup lists players for Sikeston and Cape Girardeau across infield, outfield, battery, and pitching roles.
The Ship's Log notes Sea Scout Ship No. 41 bought three war surplus boats to repair and ready for use. Each crew will handle one boat learning maintenance, cooperation, and service while building closer relations and practical boat knowledge.
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