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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1957

Page

7

Examining Our Weaknesses in American Character

A lecture discusses a study of American character from U.S Army psychiatrists on 7,000 Korean War prisoners. It outlines five attitude requirements for resilience, including perseverance, freedom, honesty, courage, and solidarity, warning against compromise with captors and stressing the duty to others.

U.S Army North Korea Prescent Eisenhower William E Maurer Kmye Ienton Coce Korea Marer Mayer Gallagher

Plaque to Honor Unknown Union Soldier Near Greenville

A roadside park on U S Highway 67 near Greenville Missouri will be dedicated Sunday June 2 to honor an unknown Civil War Union soldier buried beneath a tree. The American Legion, led by Aubrey W. Sullivan and district commanders LeSeri Perry and Enoch D. Reeves, arranged a granite marker and bronze plaque with park plans to include the 13th and 14th district Legionnaires in the dedication.

Greenville U. S. Highway 67 Here Warne County American Legion Hias Aubrey W. Sullivan Brown—labry Poplar Stuff Mr. Sullivan LeSeri Perry Crystal Enoch D. Reeves Poplar Bmill Perry Reeves Sullivan State Houghway Department Memorial Division Montgomery Piedmont Memorial Association Semo SuncGey

Congressman Whitten Tours Russia Probing Communist Perceptions

Rep James L Whitten of Mississippi spent two weeks behind the Iron Curtain as a tourist meeting people and reporting back. He described Russia as backward in agriculture and transport with few roads and limited power, noting workers and many women in farm labor. He saw little enthusiasm for the regime but not overt discontent, and warned the Soviet Union could not sustain long war.

Washington Congress White House Far East Near Fas Africa Europe Eisenhower FBI Jame L. Woitten Mass Isippi House Tron Ciil Whitten United States Russia Soviet Union U.S Whitten Minnesota

Sikeston Pupils Celebrate Fifth Annual Boys and Girls Week

About 3100 pupils and 130 teachers in Sikeston completed the fifth annual Boys and Girls Week praised by Superintendent Lynn Twitty. Activities ranged from Church Observance Day to Career Day and NEA Centennial celebrations, with open houses, host/hostess teams recognizing top citizens.

Sikeston Lynn Twitty Arthur Bruce NEA Fide Dannie Bailey Sue Bord Robert Brothers Brenda Bruce Eddie Dickson Jane Crooks Eddie Gentry Mendy Goetz Janit Keith Carol Keller Carl Latham Suzy Law Hershel Patterson Glenda McVey Richard Sconyers Marion Seabaugh Billy Turner Janie Stewart Steve Wissman Sally Webb Dale Springs Ann Sisson Donald Weaks Carolyn Yeaker George Bennett Mary Jane Aldrich Fred Denton Carol Crooks Myron Henderson Shirley Green Max Latham Shelia Kiley Charles Patterson Sara Palmer Jim Schaeffer Judy Snider Jerry Vaziey Anita Woods Jerry Allen Mary Brothers Joan Faucett Diana Donoho John Gilbert Alice Havge Glenn Jorce Shirley Renser Charles Lynxwijer Karen Mason Bill Steinbeck Marilyn Simmons Larry Tetley Anice Whitsel

Rotary Club Holds Annual Fish Fry

Sixeton Rotary Club members met Monday night at Shelter House City Park for their annual fish fry in good weather. Aubrey Shain chaired the event with Howard Napier and M Taylor and Chad Cromwell among the skilled cooks. Guests of president George King included Carl Bloomquist and Ed Sliegler of Western Electric, plus Walter Young of IGA and Rev. Paul D Higgins.

Sixeston

Kennett Banker's Death Sheds Light On Local Leader

R Irl Jones, president of the Cotton Exchange Bank and a Dunklin county business and civic figure, died Sunday morning from self-inflicted gunshot wounds after a five year illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church, with interment in Oak Ridge cemetery.

Kennett R. Irl Jones Cotton Exchange Bank Dunklin County First Presbyterian Church Oak Ridge Cemetery

Matthews F.H.A. Banquet Dedicates School Park Project

The Matthews F H A hosted their first Mother Daughter Banquet on May 14 in the school cafeteria with 103 attendees including Mrs Bernice Rogers F H A advisor and F F A officers serving. After the banquet a program in the gym featured songs by McCoy and McDonald, officer installations for 1957-38, and a Baccalaureate service for 28 seniors with readings by local clergy. The Women’s Division of Christian Service met at Mrs O E Critchlow’s home. a pledge service and charitable talks followed. The Christian Women’s Fellowship and other groups held meetings. fundraising and mission reports were shared. Matthews F F A secured a community park site on the Matthews Canalou road, providing four tables four grills and four trash cans funded by F I A or scrap metal, with continued expansion planned and park use encouraged with care for the trees.

F.H.A Matthneus F.lh.a Bernice Rogers F_H.A Bobonie Patsy McCoy Brendan McDonald Nedra Throop Wanda Graham Ronda Nelson Carolyn Parker Lou Even Mills Joyce Holyfield Chanter Marr Lee Ogder Carolxvn Parker Carolyn Bratton Bonnie Conrad Wan- Ga Allen Mary Ruth Dowdy Brenda Atchler Lou Ella Mills Brenda Nelson Dorothy Kelso Patsy McCor Bonnie Ruth Conrad Ruth Ann Moser Wanda Allen Mary Lou Ella Allis Carolyn Pearson Joyce Axers Aida Verdi Bonnie Ruin Conrad Harold Lake Nazarene Church Nev Archie McKax Littl Vine Baptist Church Faith of Our Fathers Herschel Yates Matthews Aethodist Church Christan Methodist Church O. E. Criteriow O. Eritchlow Ben Mills Yates Irbie Burch Africa Southeast Asia Orient Alfred Bird Charles Gardner America Christian Women’s Fellowship Lester King Clifford Sutton L. D. Waters United Christian Missionary Society Hazel Green Wm. Depre Matthews F_F_A Matthews Estate Lyman Whitten Matthews-Canalouw Robert Greene F.I.A Matthews Mr. Greene FLF_A. boxs

Morehouse Girls and Community Gather for Mother's Day Program

The Junior G A s led by Mrs. Fred Laminack and Mrs. Ode Henning held a Mother's Day program at First Baptist Church with roll call by Linda Jackson. Members presented songs, skits and readings, including What I Call a Happy Home and A Home Must Be Christian, with six Sunbeams and many G A members participating. Family observers and many Local church members attended, refreshments followed. Separately, families welcomed a baby boy Mark Eric born at Missouri Delta Community Hospital Sikeston, with maternal and paternal grandparents named. The day also covered church activities, Friday and Sunday gatherings, and planning for a softball team and Brotherhood events.

Gaa Fred Laminack Ode Henning First Baptist Church Linda Jackson Carolyn Werrick Mary Cook Sheva Laumius Sneila Volz Oy Paulette Glover Carel Orr Amamuris Bonannon Connie Neal Paul Glover Carolyn Wrrick J. W. Warrick Carl Laumius Charles Neal Ruben Volz Doz Cook Paul Grover Jean Sullivant Susan Estes Dale Volz Joan Launius John Werick Linda Weal Donna Bohannon G.a’s Carol Orr Judy Bryant Marvy Cook Amarvis Bohannon Sheia Launtus Shiela Voiz Carolynn Wrrick Paulette Glover Alma Coatner Beverly Agee Houstn James Ianberry Bereiis Missouri Delta Community Hospital Sikeston All Bors Mark Eric Susie Stroud Morehouse Carrie Curd Dexter Earl Irvin Baby St. Louis Ora Irvin J. W. Crowley Brother-hood Brother-hood of the Charleston Association Verna Baker Cairo Lynden King Alissouri Delta Community Hospital Regina Darlene Marriest King Essex Robert Burns Matthews Rt Rebekans IOOF Lodge Irs Ina Wrrick Ilma Sherrard Merlene Fulkerson Rebekahs and Odd Fellows Association Elizabeth Rodgers Mary Towell Aldean Sinwell Claude Duday Abs Maggie Sherrard Claude Anderson Carrie Blackfair Quirna Bob Earl Irvis M. A. Freeman Dorsex Heaton Duck Creek Eugene Allbright State College Cape Girardeau Charles Clyde Gregory Jr Clyde Gregory Marshall Ralph Jesson Janet Cook Kay Maidcaff Peggy Orr Dale Volzven Marie Neal Susan Hewitt Joan Runyon Judy Todd Jimmie Roberson John Woyrick Dale Wolt Alton Clark East Prairie L. B. Clark Sundar Eugene Brown Gillard Milliard Herbert Brown John Burch Air Henry Hart Poil Fautier Bill Fautier Herschell Powell Charleston Woodrow Lacy Bernie Joe Lacy Joe Lacy Cra Irvin Edna Hadder Wenona J. T. Kindred Della Kindred Rockford Frank McBain Katheryn Eula Faye Stroud Linda Muss Jean Sullivant Trenton Lake Kilnary Order of the Eastern Star Chaffee Masonic Temple Nettie Wood

New Madrid County Library Adds Vinyl Records

The New Madrid County Library recently acquired several new long playing records. CALYPSO by Harry Belafonte features 11 hits. LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME by Doris Day presents six songs. HAPPY HUNTING by Fred Merman showcases Broadway hits. THE ANDREWS SISTERS POPULAR DEMAND follows their established style. OKLAHOMA original Broadway numbers. THE KING AND I Rodgers and Hammerstein musical from the film. HYMIN SING by Blackwood Brothers. LIL ABNER original Broadway musical now running on Broadway.

New Madrid Harry Belafonta Belafonta Doris Day Miss Day Fidel Merman Broadway Ethel Jhe Andrews Andrews Oklahoma Hymin Sing Lil Abner

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