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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1956
Page
9
A fragmentary notice notes a political event tied to the Democratic Party on a Tuesday in August. It references Beolt and PILE Co PR ALCORN with limited legible details about authorization or candidacy date and party alignment.
An analysis argues that the American system of screened management drives efficiency and lower costs. It cites competition, price, quality, and services as the basis for consumer choice, with benefits to employees, stockholders, and society. It notes managers face ongoing tests in production, financing, and adaptation to market demands.
Cape Girardeau announces the wedding planned for August between Miss Mary Harrison and Billy Eugene Acord of Matthews. The bride, a Central High School graduate, is the granddaughter of Mrs. RL Harrison and sister of Mrs. J. E. Inuns Moore. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Acord. Both are pursuing college studies and active in local duties.
Gene Chandler of Louisville Rex will marry Miss Sue Spencer of Anderson Indiana on July 28 at the South Side Church of God in Anderson. Both are sophomores at Anderson College. Chandler formerly worked for the Bank of Sikeston and served two years in the U S Navy. His parents are Mr and Mrs Albert Chandler of Louisville former Sikeston residents.
Mrs. B B McCaa presented her piano pupils in a formal Sikeston Library recital Friday evening. Thirty six solos from memory showcased strong artistry as students performed under Harmony Music Club influence. List included Ellen Moose, Linda Dale, Judy Matthews, Pamela Conn, Martha Lou Boxer, Janie Springs, and more.
Mr. and Mrs Merl Evans and daughters Merline and Sandra visited here Sunday with his parents the Bivens. Ernest Inman went to St Louis Saturday to visit relatives. W S Webster and Mire and Mire Ward Karraker and family will spend Wednesday at Kentucky Lake. CloR Miller and Dan Aten with Kay Tarvey, Tate Pord and others spent Sunday at Lake Wappapello. Mrs Wesley Tarris was admitted as surgical patient at St Francis Cape Girardeau. Mrs W B Sthiten and Mrs George Tall of Cape Girardeau joined at Stkestan by Mrs Ralph Anecoh and son. Chas coredt Aly went to Cooter for weekend with Mire. Robert Cauthorn and daughter Srucita Jett went for a dietention. Mr and Mrs John Waters Rolle arrived to spend week with parents Mrs Beryl Tidwell and Ma and Mrs AOC Waters. Mr Homer Foster and grandmother Drg Baker Janet and Char Totter Foster remained two weeks. Mrs Javnear Carter arrived home Monday from St Louis after visiting since Saturday with sister Mrs Treme Ban
A weekend reunion brought Clarence Dowden’s five sisters to visit at the Dowden and Comer homes. Guests included George Stone and family, Dick Perry, Raymond Dean, Art Stallings, Kenneth Knott, Herbert Franklin, Jay Dowden, and Capt. Richard Dowden with families. Some will remain through June 7 before returning to Alaska, while others returned home Monday.
Tuesday visits to Kentucky Lake mark a family vacation for Mr and Mrs Care ter. Abr and Mrs L W Sanders of Effingtom Alo guest of son in law and daughter Wm R Marsh family. Mrs Robert Weiss and daughter Karen of St Louis visit two weeks with Mrs Weiss parents Lonnie Reed. Dexter couple Mr and Mrs Robert Reed stay with Lonnie Reed family. dinner guests include Floyd Reed and Pleas Malcolm and family. Virginia Ann and Brenda Brucee depart for Montevallo Alabama to join daughter Marjane Malcolm. Marjane attended Montevallo College for Women and hosted them at dorm. Janet Vaughn of St Louis to spend two weeks with grandfather S S Vaughn and Mrs Vaughn Sikeston. earlier hosted by uncle Rosy Vaughn Rt 3 Sikeston. Joe Bacher and Bill Hobbs return from Canada fishing trip at Seven Mile Lake. Anna Healy of Normal Illinois visits nephew J M Law home Friday. plans return visit later. Miss John Black of Cape Girardeau visits father J B Hall and Mr Hall. Atro and Mrs Bill Frcuns and son from Charleston visit Hall family. Mrs Bessie Benns and sister Madge Evins accompanied by cane son.
Mr and Mrs David Roberts of Poplar Blvd report the birth of a baby to Remert White and family at Mlps. Acar Bes to Abr owned Mlps. Calin Presses at 217 Tianjin St. Shton details unclear.
The First Presbyterian Church congregation elected additional officers at a Sunday meeting. New Session members: Hermon Carleton, Elmer Poage, and FLOD. Prior to the Diaconate: I. Se. Brown, Keith Conrad, Dr. Howard Johnson, and Jerry G. Townsend. Installation date to be announced.
The piece explains two drivers behind farm policy in a presidential year. Farmers faced income declines and Congress aimed to aid the party with votes. It discusses Ezra Benson’s flexible price support, the Soil Bank program, and Eisenhower’s veto pressure shifting political fault lines as Congress debated a farm bill.
Miss Judy Kay Baker daughter of Claude and Mrs Baker of Dexter formerly of Morehouse wed Samuel Ray Jarrell of Dexter Sunday at 2 pm at Church of Christ Dexter. Ceremony featured white lace dress, white Bible with orchid and pink carnations. Bride attended by Mary Joan Kane as maid of honor. Wilson Jarrell best man. Reception followed at the bride’s home with a three tier cake. About 50 guests. The bride is a Dexter high school junior and the groom a Harding College student. They plan to live in Searcy Arkansas after a trip with Mary Joan Kane and Johnny Bohannon. Other Morehouse attendees listed.
Mr and Mrs Wm C Bowman Jr traveled to Tuscaloosa Alabama for the University of Alabama Commencement Sunday. Their son Wm C Bowman III earned a B S degree in Chemistry and has accepted a job with Shell Oil Company.
Rev Rankin spoke at his Old Home church Harmony south of Clinton Kentucky during a reunion Sunday attended by Rev Rankin and family and Mrs Clare and daughter Suzanne. He delivered the sermon as has long been the custom.
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