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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1950
Page
15
Southeast Missouri Drummers Association holds its sixth annual meeting in Sikeston this week. Members mingle, conduct association business, and enjoy several days of fun, with local citizens hoping visitors will return.
Three counties in Judge Oliver's district convene annual grand juries. The Herald notes this is routine and not a sign of widespread crime. The Scott county panel is described as among the county's finest and most law abiding citizens, with similar expectations for Cape Girardeau and Mississippi counties.
A water system revenue bond proposal aims to extend mains to new additions and fund a filtration plant and a deep well. Bonds would be repaid from water system income, not city property, with no water rate increase. The plan covers residents citywide, ensuring water and firefighting capacity while noting an 80 percent hookup estimate for new areas.
At the Dunn Hotel next Tuesday at 10 oclock the Sikeston Woman s Club meets for a spring luncheon. Mrs C H Denman will report on the Missouri Federated Clubs annual meeting in Kansas City earlier this month and notes she was the Sikeston delegate. Hostesses include Mesdames Joe Munger Clyde Matthews T B Craft Gid Daniels and R J Genins.
The Junior Women's Club held its annual Mother Daughter Banquet Tuesday evening at the Rustic Rock Inn. Mrs. B. F. Blanton gave the invocation and speakers noted club work. New officers named: President Mrs. Joe Dye, Vice President Mrs. William Hahs, Recording Secretary Kathryn Foster, Corresponding Secretary Betty Anderson, Treasurer Mrs. Bob Mitchell.
Miss Helen Simpson daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Simpson married Marvin W Clem son of Mr and Mrs H W Clem yesterday in Hawaii where he is stationed The bride a Sikeston High School 1949 graduate worked at Southwestern Bell in St Louis and Sikeston before heading to Honolulu Clem a Marston High School graduate and seven year Navy man served two years in Honolulu and will be stationed there for the next two years The couple will reside in Honolulu
Dr and Mrs Carl G Campbell of Birmingham announce the engagement of their daughter Joy Elaine to Rev Carroll C Owen youngest son of Rev E D Owen pastor of Sikeston First Baptist church The wedding is set for June 9 at Bahama Baptist church in Birmingham The bride elect is a Furman University graduate and a School of Church Music student in Louisville Ky The groom elect attended Junior College in Moberly State College in Cape Girardeau and earned a Bachelor of Divinity from the Baptist Seminary in Louisville
Mr. and Mrs. Emil J. Schuchart hosted a Mother's Day dinner at the Snack Bar honoring Mrs. R. P. Schuchart of Morehouse. Seven of nine children attended with spouses and grandchildren. capt. Martha Schuchart traveled to Washington, D. C., after the meal, with her mother joining for a northern sightseeing plan.
Rose Garden Club at the public library elected Mrs. M. G. Gwinn as delegate to the State meeting of Federated Garden Clubs in St. Louis on June 14. Vice president Mrs. E. J. Nienstedt presided. members toured Sikeston gardens visiting homes of Mrs. E. C. Matthews Mrs. E. J. Keith Mrs. George Kirk Tom Allen and Mrs. P. B. Bartmess with table settings at several residences and refreshments served on a lawn.
King's Highway Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution met May 13 with Miss Lydia Chaney and Miss Audrey Chaney as hosts. Audrey Chaney presided as regent during officer reports and the election selecting regent Audrey Chaney and other officers. A memorial service for deceased members C A Cook Sr and Georgiana Shobe was conducted, and the meeting adjourned for the summer.
A Mother's Day gathering was held Sunday at the Fred Dunn home on Rural Route One near Sikeston. Attendees included daughters and families from Sikeston, Plant City Florida visitors, and relatives from St. Louis and Cape Girardeau, with travel noted for Plant City relatives returning to Florida Monday.
At a regular Wednesday meeting 42 Sikes ton Lions Club members backed the Chamber of Commerce community chest plan. President Jos A Leslie led the session as Donut and Coffee Day was planned for May 24 at the Dunn Hotel starting 6 30 am with donuts and coffee served all day. Ladies Night dinner follows at 6 45 pm in the Cottage Drive In Colonial Room with den mothers of Lions Club cub pack No 43 invited.
Dr. Robert Mueller of St Louis, president of the Missouri Medical Association, spoke to the Kiwanis Club at the Dunn Hotel on compulsory health insurance. He noted socialized medicine is political now but should be debated nonpartisan for all citizens. His talk compared international systems and warned of ethics decline under state control. Other guests were Ozzie Kropp and Harry Blanton Jr.
The Woman's Club meets May 23 at the public library. Coalesce Club gathers June 12 at Rustic Rock Inn. Rebekah order meets tomorrow at 7 30 in Odd Fellows Hall with Mrs Raymond Wright presiding. Garden Club meets May 21. American Legion Auxiliary meets this evening at the American Legion Home on South Kingshighway. Beta Sigma Phi Sorority meets May 24. Mother's Club meets June 19. Newcomer's Club starts June 5 at Rustic Rock Inn 7 30 p m. Eastern Star Chapter meets May 25 at Odd Fellows Hall. Woman's Business and Professional Club meets May 31 at Rustic Rock Inn. Junior Woman's Club meets May 23 at the public library.
VFW Post 3147 met at Odd Fellows Hall with Dr L E Becktold in charge. Roy Wagner was appointed to replace Leonard Colley as service officer and as chairman of buddy poppy days set for May 26 and 27. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 19 at Odds Fellows Hall.
The Delta Community Hospital admitted several medical and surgical patients from Sikeston St Louis Bell City Portageville New Madrid Caruthersville Morehouse East Prairie and Charter Oak as the week ended. Births include multiple infants born May 11 14 16 and 17 to families in Sikeston Morley Matthews and East Prairie with several first and last names noted. A canasta dessert party hosted by Mrs J M Sitzes Mrs Birch Moll Mrs A C Barrett and Mrs Edna Johnson drew 18 tables at the Cottage Drive Inn with Modena as the central punch table display.
Ray Richards and Carson Dillon fished at Wappapella Lake over Sunday and Monday. Several families hosted guests from Sikeston and surrounding towns, including Cape Girardeau, Oran, Memphis, Portland Ore., and Bessville. Notable events included Cotton Carnival attendance, Odd Fellows Rebekahs delegation plans, Mother's Day gatherings, and a dessert canasta party at the Sikeston Country Club with extended family and friends.
The circuit judge directs grand jurors on secrecy, non disclosure of votes and witnesses, and when indictments may be drawn. The prosecuting attorney is present for law guidance but excluded from deliberations. The judge urges citizen participation, urges reporting information, and appoints P. A. McDougal foreman with the sheriff's support and a system for continued orderly investigations.
Next Wednesday the Sikeston Lions Club hosts a donut and coffee day at the Dunn Hotel from 6 30 in the morning to 6 30 in the evening. Tickets available from club members. event marks the first Lions Club sponsored Donut and Coffee Day. News tips to The Herald via phones 74 or 75.
Sikeston high school student council announced first place winners Charles Vogt in Division I and Fielding Potashnick in Division II in an all grades seven to twelve essay contest. Second and third places went to Eddie Webb Mona Carl Scobey Richard Springs and Carl Wilkinson with honorable mentions. Cash prizes awarded were five six winners per division.
Doyle Stokes two year old son of Mr and Mrs Bill Stokes wandered from home while his mother washed clothes. Chief Harold Wallace found him on East Malone street after a radio description. Parents were alerted and Doyle is now at home under supervision.
Charles H. Boyd of Sikeston Mo son of Mrs A S Milam has been named half time faculty assistant in the University library at Southern Illinois University Carbondale effective through June 9 He will receive his bachelors degree from Southern in June and is majoring in government with a minor in sociology Also announced is the Lions Club Donut and Coffee Day next Wednesday from 6 30 am to 6 50 pm at the Dunn Hotel
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