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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1940
Page
6
A mixed recipe feature describes making strawberry jai with pineapple and mint, including steps for fresh pineapple and berries preserved in jars. It covers carrot and strawberry preserves, then shifts to strawberry shortcake ideas, biscuit and waffle bases, and variations with peaches or toppings.
A collection of vintage kitchen recipes including shrimp patties made with breadcrumbs egg and lemon seasonings browned in fat served with tomato sauce. Also includes pineapple juice fruit sauce thickened in a double boiler and a creamy tomato spaghetti bake with onions green pepper and mushrooms. Ends with baked ham rolls glazed with molasses and mustard.
Instructions describe mixing four tablespoons butter with milk to form a soft dough. Roll to half inch, layer two tablespoons cold butter on half, fold, and repeat until butter is used. Cut with biscuit cutter, bake ungreased at 450 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes yields about 18 biscuits.
The Herald offers engraved and printed wedding announcements for couples seeking formal, custom notices. Professionally crafted cards and inserts provide a refined, lasting record of the ceremony.
Miss Wootson Inez Hollingsworth will wed Albert Howard Haubein at Sikeston Methodist Church on Sunday June 16 at 3 pm. The couple, both Central College alumni, will marry with a reception at the Hollingsworth home and later reside in Ames Iowa while Haubein completes his doctoral studies in chemistry.
Mr and Mrs J E Polhamus visited relatives at Dorena on Wednesday. They were received warmly and exchanged greetings with family during a brief stay in the hometown area.
Ruth Boggen youngest daughter of Mrs. W C Warren wed Richard Graham son of Mr and Mrs Allea Graham of Washington Indiana in a May 20 ceremony at Poplar Bluff with Rev E W Wasson officiating. The couple reside temporarily with the bride’s mother on Linn Street Sikeston.
Keith Collins, now teaching in Marceline Missouri, was named director of music in Sikeston public schools at a brief board meeting after commencement exercises Monday night. A Central College graduate, Collins is skilled in multiple music branches and played violin in the Central College orchestra, with cornet cited as his specialty. He will replace R. D. Sorrells who has served as music instructor for the past three years. Two high school teachers and one for the colored school remain to be selected.
Members of the Co-Workers society enjoyed a covered dish luncheon at the Methodist church on Tuesday. Mrs Roy V Ellise directed a brief business session after the meal, followed by a social hour, after which the society disbanded for the summer.
The Herald delivers comprehensive daily reporting across politics crime economy and community events. Reporters consolidate updates from city hall courts and local organizations highlighting key decisions timelines and notable developments for residents and businesses.
Miss Rebecca Clymore daughter of Mr and Mrs H I Clymore of Vienna Illinois became the bride of Raymond Nutty in a single ring ceremony Saturday night at Sikeston Christian church. The bride's brother in law Rev Joseph P Read pastor of the church performed the ceremony. Mrs Read sister of the bride and Ray Duncan of Sikeston were attendants. The Nuttys will live at Rev and Mrs Read's home. Nutty is employed by Mr Duncan local contractor.
A household and linen shower was given Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. R. A. McCord for Mrs. Walter Paschel the former Miss Flavia Carroll a bride of last Saturday Members of the Christian church congregation honored Mrs Paschel who has been active in the church program during her residence here Mr and Mrs Paschel will depart today for Phoenix Arizona their future home.
About sixty Works Projects Administration workers and others attended the WPA buffet supper in the south grade school lunchroom Monday night. City Attorney Robert A. Dempster acted as toastmaster and introduced speakers including C. L. Blanton Sr., Mrs. Nora Shannon, Mrs. Julia C. Clair, Mrs. Tom Gardner, and Mrs. Mandy White. The event marked the launch of a week promoting WPA projects with open houses.
Dr and Mrs G Anderson have been away on vacation for three weeks in Washington DC and several California cities and are expected to return home Saturday.
At a luncheon the Woman's Civic Club voted to sponsor a 14 week story telling hour for children. The first gathering is Saturday June 1 at 10 a.m. in the library auditorium with a post event treat. Officers and committee chairs were introduced and named. members and out of town guests attended.
The Book Club will meet at 3 30 p m on Monday afternoon May 27 in the public library auditorium. Mrs C D Matthews Jr will speak on South America.
Mr and Mrs Rex Johnson of Mt Vernon Missouri were guests of the latter’s brother Jack Johnson and family during last weekend.
During the year ending March 26 1940 domestic airlines in the United States carried more than 2 000 000 passengers and achieved about 805 000 000 passenger miles with no fatalities among passengers or crew, a safety milestone for air travel.
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