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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1957

Page

6

Sutton Named District Director by State Federation

Mrs Hazel Lumsden Sutton of Sikeston has been appointed District VII Director of the Federation by State BL P W president Miss Beulah Rubsey of Springfield Mo. Sutton, a 18 year welfare worker and public speaker, will attend at least four state meetings yearly and lead local women’s leadership efforts while pursuing a Sikeston Community Center project.

Sikeston Business and Professional Women’s Club Hazel Lumsden Sutton Beulahs Rubsey Springfield Sutton Sikeston Sikeston High School Washington University St. Louis Uersity Mussouri Columbia Chta

Years Work Ends for W S C S Circles

The W S C S circles held their final meeting of the year before reorganizing. Betsy Ross Circle met at the homes of co hosts with twenty members present, voting to support the Father Son Banquet and donating 50 to the Wesley Methodist Church. Joyce Circle No 6 hosted a covered dish luncheon and wrapped the year with devotion, a year end program, and a prayerful closing. Circle Seven met at M C Mill for the last meeting with fifteen members and one guest, reporting on cards sent, visits made, and gifts to Wesley Church, plus a scrap book honor mention and member recognitions. A social hour followed with refreshments.

W. S. CS Methodist Church Betsy Ross Airs James Stone James Snivey Cilifford Morris Norman Sprimler Bul Marsh Philippine Islands John Dogzett Wesley Methodist Church Bill Marsh Charles G. Lindley Joe Dre Homer Trigg Howard Napier Betsy Ross Circle Ife Guy Comer Morris French Bryan Smith Joyce Buford Baker R. L Harrison J. H. Galeener Ethel Armstrong Birs Texvee Emerson Tne Berton Circle Kermit Bird Frank Parrish Ralph Potashnick Circle Seven W. Scs M. C. Mill Chester Pulliam Margate Harper Elia Shuppert H. G. Cather Abs. Harper Status of Women Farmington Harry Dudley Airs. Dudley Dudley

Rebekah Lodge Initiates One New Member

The Rebekah Lodge met Friday evening in Odd Fellow's Hall with 25 members present. Airs. L. B. Patterson was initiated into the organization as Mrs. Mabel Sterrick presided as Noble Grand. Decorating committee used white roses in hall and dining room where refreshments followed the meeting. Hostesses were Mrs. Bob Ralph, Mrs. Carrie Petiford, and Mrs. Marvin Ralph.

Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellow L. B. Patterson Mabel Sterrick Noble Grand Claude Rowark Bill Hennington Bob Ralph Carrie Petiford Marvin Ralph

Cradle Shower Honors Mrs. Willis Owens

A cradle shower for Mrs. Willis Owens was hosted by Mrs. Raymond Carpenter in WV. Mrs. J. C. Phillips and Mrs Woodrow Harsnbarger organized games with winners Mrs. I. E. Griffin and Mrs. Bennie Hesselrode. Attendees included Ver mon Templeton and many others. several sent gifts but could not attend.

Willis Owens Raymond Carpenter Wvanduser J. C. Phillips Woodrow Harsnbarger Mirs I. E. Griffin Bennie Hesselrode Vermon Templeton Roy Owens L. E. Griffin Georgie Millis J. S. Wraitt WR. Owens Armmold Miles Norman Griffin Sterling Watkins Arch Lemmers Mirs. Hicks Harrison Gurley Dewain Boley

Miss Sinclair Hosts Graduation Party for Sikeston Class of 1957

Deanna Sinclair entertained with a wiener roast and banking party Friday night honoring Miss Carolyn Jane Williams and Miss Margaret Fare Cannon, members of Sikeston high school's 1957 graduating class. Guests included Misses Wanda Ellison, Sharon Forsythe, Delores Dickie, Bonnie Bryant, Norma Ledbetter, Barbara Grimes, Pat Medcalf, Judy Kern, Pat Hodges, and Carol Hodges.

Deanna Sinclair Carolyn Jane Williams Margaret Fare Cannon Sikeston High School Wanda Ellison Sharon Forsythe Delores Dickie Bonnie Bryant Norma Ledbetter Barbara Grimes Pat Medcalf Judy Kern Pat Hodges Carol Hodges Sonny James Louie Goetz A. C. James Sikeston Robert Sutton Gray Ridge

Miss Heuiser Accepted As Nursing Student

Miss Beth Heuiser of Sikeston Missouri has been accepted as a student at the Baptist Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Memphis Tennessee. She will graduate Sikeston High School on May 26 and begin classes June 7 in Memphis with June 5 travel date noted.

Miss Heuiser Memphis Beth Heuiser Alvin Heuiser Sikeston Rt 4 Baptst Memorial Hospital School of Nursing 3Emphis Tenn Heuser Sikeston High School

Mrs Anderson Returns From Illinois To Find Home Excitement

Mrs Ralph Anderson returned Thursday from Illinois where she cared for her mother Mrs W R Huckeby since May. On arrival she heard her grandson David Anderson was hospitalized with a broken leg in Clinton lowe and daughter Mrs Ben F Marshall entered St Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau. The Marshalls welcomed their baby son Benjamin Franklin Marshall IV born Sunday at 2 55 PM, their first. He has sisters Mary Beth and Sally. Mrs Wes Oliver of Cape Girardeau was dinner guest of Mrs Lina J Manner Tuesday, with Manner accompanying her home Thursday.

Ralph Anderson Jeckzssnamle W. R. Huckeby David Anderson Clintom Lowe Ben F. Marshall St. Francis Hospital Cape Girardeau

Betty-Madeline Class Meets With Mrs Dock

The Betty-Madeline class of the Second General Baptist Church met at Mrs. Wm. Dock home on May 4 with eleven members present. Evelyn Dochins led devotion from Psalm 342 and minutes were read by Mrs. Addie Brothers. Mrs. Ethel Long donated 14.16 for the treasury as commission on an Avon order. The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer and refreshments. The next gathering will be at the church on June 4 hosted by Mrs. Marcella Crowson and Mrs. Lucille Tolliver.

Betty-Madeline Second General Baptist Church Wm. Dock Evelyn Dochins Addie Brothers Ethel Long

Agee Adkinson Wed in Hernando Miss

Raymond Agee of Sikeston and Mrs Hattie Adkinson of East Prairie announce their marriage on Saturday in Hernando Miss They plan to reside in East Prairie. Bobby Joe Willey earns Rotary Club trip to Bays State seven day program June 15 22 to study government functions.

Raymond Agee Sikeston Hattie Adkinson East Prairie Hernanco Miss Portageville Bobby Joe Willer L. B. Willey Bays State

Legion Auxiliary Hearing in Dexter Unit 114 Meeting

The Henry Meldrum Unit 114 of the American Legion Auxiliary met Thursday at the American Legion Home with Mrs. W H York Sr presiding. Attendance nears goal with 19 members needed. Reports noted quilting needs, card sending, and district meeting plans for May 26 in Dexter. Poppy Days set for May 24 25 with 135 disabled veterans making memorial poppies.

C. L. Blanton C. J. Stevens G. W. Greer Reed Dexter Alay Odd Fellows Hall Ella Shuppers Jefferson Barracks Missouri Missouri State Department of the American Legion Auxiliary Anothey Davis

Morehouse Public Schools Holds 41st Commencement

Miss Barbara Lambert is named Valedictorian among 15 graduates at Morehouse Public Schools exercises. Ann Cartwright is Salutatorian and editor of the Annual. Awards are presented by James H. Frank with several students receiving honors. address by Dr. E. Hart. Baccalaureate service featured ministers and musical numbers.

Morehouse Morehouse Public Schools Barbara Lambert Quentin Lambert Ann Cartwright George Cartwright Lambert Miss Cartwright James H. Frank Russell Bryant Bill Chafin Sonny Roberson W. Reasoner Marge Absher Bob Barnett Bernell DeWitt Theresa Rennier D A. R E. Hart University of Missouri—Columba Morehouse Schools H. L. Jackson Henry Hart Board of Education James H. Coppage Sementary Schools Harold Bailey First Baptist Church George Hill Assembly of God Church

Hospital Notes Fauents and Discharges at Delta Community

Hospital notes show admissions from Sikeston and East Prairie including Clarence Stevens Ajayv Beverly George Zelivar Woods Jesse Greer Virginia Simpkins and Mrs Charles William Hair plus a baby. Discharges on May 18 and 19 include Beverly George Zelivar Woods Jesse Greer Bonnie Cather Helen Boone and Margaret Smith. Wiliam DeRinier listed as admitted until May 19.

Mussoun Delta Ajax Clarence Stevens Sikeston Ajayv Beverly George Zelivar Woods Jesse Greer Bloumatrelda Virginia Simpkins East Prai Charles William Hair East Prairie Wiliam DeRinier Bonnie Cather Helen Boone New Madrid Maragaret Smith S-keston

Stork Club: Essex Couple Welcome Baby Girl

Mr and Mrs Lendel of King of Essex welcomed a baby girl born May 16 at Missouri Demva Community Hospital.

Alis Lendel King of Essex Missouri Demva Community Hospital

Rainey White Plan Early Summer Wedding

Announcement reports the engagement and upcoming marriage of Mrs. Sarah Hainer and George White of Morehouse. Mrs. Rainey, formerly of Chicago, is mother to Aliss Anna Rainey and recently moved to Morehouse to run the She Cafe. Mr. White works for Himmelberger Harrison Lumber Co. in Morehouse. No definite wedding date. planned for early summer.

Morehouse Sarah Hainer George White Morehouse Rane Chicago Aliss Anna Rainey She White Himmelberger — Harrison Lumber Co

Canalou 4H Club plans and health lesson notes

May 13 Canalou High School gym hosted a Canalou Senior 4H Club meeting with 10 members and one visitor. The group arranged summer swimming lessons taught by Mrs. Dick Whiffen and heard a Mental Health in the Community lesson. Junior and other club activities included a skating party report, farm quick cover planning, International Farm Youth Exchange contributions, and a Good Grooming Contest. A community park idea and upcoming Play Day and pot-luck were discussed.

Toe Canalou Canalou High School Dick Whiffen Masonic Lodge Canaiouw Bobby Wrather Sikeston David Croom al Haskins State Conservaton Peter Meyers Fred Mittchell International Farm Youth Exchange Canalon Zmnasium Chairon Farm New Alacrid_ R Dick Whiffin Patricia Walker Cathy Fratey Ais. Whiffin

Meeting ends with games songs and refreshments

The notice records a gathering where attendees concluded with activities such as games songs and refreshments. No clear names or organizations are readable.

Miss Lenon to Wed Johnny Grenanu in Memphis

Invitations in Sikeston announce the wedding of Miss Sue Lenon to Johnny Grenanu in Memphis Tennessee. The ceremony is set for Sunday afternoon May 26 at 2 39 o clock at the First Assembly of God Church. Miss Lenon is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Orsi Lennon of Sikeston and a former employee of the Scott County Mill Co in this city.

Sikeston Sue Lenon Johnny Grenanu First Assembly of God Memphis Tens Miss Lenon Orsi Lennon S_xeston Scott County Milne Co

Mayor Receives Cape Girardeau Bridge Ceremony Invite

Mayor Chas H. Butler has received an invitation to Cape Girardeau on June 29 for a bridge ceremony turning the span over to Missouri and Illinois. The event opens with a parade, ribber cutting, addresses by Gov. Blair and Gov. Stratton, a reception at the Country Club, a banquet at the Arena, street dancing, and a river fireworks display.

Chas. H. Butler Cape Girardeau 40S Souths Alinois Cape Special Road Mic-Pridge James T. Blair Jr William Stratton Illinois Highway Departments Wil

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District VI Professional Women’s Club State Board of Health Welfare New Madrid County CI Defense and Disaster Agency Health and Welfare Comm Tme Harel L. Sutton W.S.C.S Ben Jon Rebekahs Sinclair Mrs. Anderson Wes Oliver Cape Girar- Geau Lina J. Manner Als. Manner Olver Betty Madeline Mrs. Dock Agee-Adkinson Legion Auxiliary Meeting Anna Woods Airs E. B. Woods Charlotte Tyrone Flanders Field Fred Tope Ance Bank OF Sikeston Sikeston, Missouri Safety and Service Federal Deposit Insurance Corp M. A. Masser Amos Denton General Baptist Church E. J. Kerr Primitive Apostolic Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ Darrel St. Cgemme Church of the Nazarene Benedicion Miss Ann Cartwright Alissouit Delta Stork Club Rainey Ans C. Scott Jewell Genile Alyss Minlie Jones Ars Louis Scott Boonville Canalou Donnie Hammock Charles Meiderhoff Canaleu Jr Dexter Croom United States Peet Liersal Witerrat Audie Murphy Fort Petticoat Palsr Cj Kores Midwest Maly Pakistan Vietnam Hong Kong Greece Main Street Kansas City Toma Steelton Drive-In Trecsa Dented Rete Decarlo Duryea Cameron - Carter Feaniost Oe Hecht and Lancaster Lancaster Curtis Lollobrigida Scope Colac Tory United Humphrey Bogart Lauren Bacal Newsparerni Ghiye
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