May DAR meeting elects officers for year in Dexter
The May meeting of the King's Highway Chapter D A R at Dexter elected alternates to the state conference in St Louis in October and named a nominating committee. Officers include Regent Miss Audrey Chaney and vice regent Mrs G W Clark. Talks on the Hermitage and Washington homes followed a social hour before adjournment for summer.
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King’s Highway
Daughters of the American Revolution
Ed P. Crowe
Dexter
Laura Smith
St. Louis
A. J. Renner
G. P. van Arsdale
Isabelle Hess
Adilda MicCord
Kate Harris
C. A. Cook
Alma Harris
Lydia Chaney
Miles T. Lee
Hermitage
Andrew Jackson
Nashville
Washingtons
West Virginia
Gale Miller
Hardin Crowe
Gail Lee Crowe
Prophecy of Civic Projects Becomes Sikeston Reality
A 1919 Wo man’s Club prophecy for Sikeston civic improvements is materializing with the library near completion the armory rising and hospital prospects improving The meeting at Mrs Arch Russell’s home recalled the prophecy read by Mrs C H Denman as club work and donations unfold including library funding and future festival plans
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Sikeston
Woman’s Club
L H. Dunaway
Herald
C. H. Denman
Arch Russell
L. M. Hollenbeck
Mesdames L. O. Rodes
J. Wm. Foley
C. A. Cook
Mesdames Sayers Tanner
P. A McDougal
R. A. Harper
Aileen McCoy
Ray Allen Moll
Marbleall
Sikeston’s Hospital
Story of Poppies Told To Junior Auxiliary
At a Junior American Legion Auxiliary meeting at the Legion Hut last Friday afternoon Mrs. C C Cummins explained the story and making of poppies and their use on Poppy Day observed in Sikeston on May 28. Hostess was Mrs L J Langley. Next meeting June 10 with Mrs J C Stevens as hostess per Elizabeth Wagner reporter.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hut
C. C. Cummins
Sikeston
L. J. Langley
J. C. Stevens
Elizabeth Wagner
Junior Legion Auxiliary
Dwarf Library Formed by Sikeston Girls
A group of Sikeston girls formed the Dwarf Library this week and will hold owners meetings every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at Louise Jackson’s Moore Avenue home. Members include Lorraine Graber Louise Jackson Margaret Lambert Mildred Lambert Grace Sittes Louise Skelton Amy Wilkinson LaVerne Yoffie and Betty Gaston.
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Sikeston
Louise Jackson
Moore Avenue
Lorraine Graber
Margaret Lambert
Mildred Lambert
Grace Sittes
Louise Skelton
Amy Wilkinson
LaVerne Yoffie
Betty Gaston
Eastern Star supper and meeting tonight in IOOF hall
Members of the Eastern Star Chapter will meet at 6 30 tonight in the IOOF hall. A potluck supper will be served followed by a business session. Mrs Wade Shankle worthy matron will be in charge of the meeting.
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Eastern Star Chapter
Wade Shankle
Fish Fry Held By Fines in Boardman Chapel Hall
Mr and Mrs Fines Lynn hosted a fish fry at the Boardman Chapel community hall for guests on Saturday and Sunday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Jim Nations of Marion Kentucky Mr and Mrs O R Nations of Evansville Indiana Mrs Joe Ediman and son of Commerce and Mr and Mrs R F Larkin of near Sikeston. The Saturday night gathering featured the fish fry entertainment.
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Fines Lynn
Boardman Chapel
Jim Nations
Marion
O. R Nations
Evansville
Ind
Joe Ediman
Commerce
R. F. Larkin
Near Sikeston
Women Jaysees Meet With Mrs. Lee
The Womans' Junior Chamber of Commerce will meet tonight at the home of president Mrs Meredith Lee on Ruth Street. All members urged to attend.
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Womans’ Junior Chamber of Commerce
Meredith Lee
Ruth Street
Junior Progress Club meeting adds new member
Mrs E F Weidemann hosted the Junior Progress Club on Tuesday night May 24. One new member, Mrs C F Bray, was welcomed. Mrs B F Blanton attended as the local club delegate and gave an account of the Federation of Women’s Clubs Triennial Convention.
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B. F. Blanton
Woman's Club
Federated Clubs
Municipal Auditorium
Kansas City
Alaska
Blanton
Club Women of America
J. Edgar Hoover
America
Federation
St. Joseph
E. F. Weidemann
Junior Progress Club
C. F. Bray
Federation of Woman’s Clubs
St Louis Opera to Open Neat Week
The St Louis Municipal Opera marks its twentieth anniversary with the world premiere of Gentlemen Unafraid at Forest Park Theatre on June 3. Jerome Kern’s new operetta features a Civil War era tale, a cast of over 100, and a ten night run with additional productions planned. A nationwide radio premiere of excerpts will air June 1 on KMOX and the Columbia network, the first time a world premiere has been heard on radio before the stage.
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Hope Manning
Municipal Opera
Mox
St. Louis Municipal Opera
Jerome Kern
Military School
White Horse Inn
Roberta
Virginia
Chimes
Normandy
Rosalie
Knights of Song
Missouri
Chnois
St. Louis
KMOX
Columbia Network
The
Opera Association
Bernard F. Dickman
Pioneer Caravan Pageant to Celebrate Northwest Territory Anniversary
Cairo on June 11 hosts a pioneer caravan pageant marking the 150th anniversary of Northwest Territory organization. The 1787 style spectacle covers eight episodes, featuring General Washington, General Rufus Putnam, Continental soldiers, Native leaders, and British officers, highlighting the territory’s role in U.S. development. Cairo invites nearby residents to attend.
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Cairo
Northwest Territory
Old Northwest
Washington
Rufus Putnam
Continental Army
Divorces Dominate New Madrid Court Week
New Madrid circuit court granted numerous divorces including Muldred Ronson, Leta Gierth, Addie Aselton, Reva Tate, Agnes Holt, Fred Pitts, Eva Farmer, Emma Dumey, Nellie Jimerson, and Frances Daugherty. A man, Isom Baxter, was found guilty of manslaughter with a two year sentence, bond set at 3000 dollars, case tied to a death on Christmas day 1936. Co L Mims received two years for felonious assault and was paroled on own recognizance. Henry Parks’ charge dismissed. Ernest Whitefield got two years for stealing chickens at night. Court adjourned to June 6. Clarence Barber of Fredericktown transacting business in Sikeston. Local residents shopped in Cape Girardeau. J H Yount to spend weekend at Richwoods farm.
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Muldred Ronson
Ernest Ronson
Leta Gierth
Charles Gierth
Addie Aselton
Arch Uselton
Reva Tate
Judge Tate
Agnes Holt
Stanley Holt
Fred Pitts
Hattie Pitts
Eva Farmer
Carmel Farmer
Emma Dumey
Fred Dumey
Nellie Jimerson
Edgar Shirel Jimerson
Frances A. Daugherty
Jay W. Daugherty
Isom Baxter
Near Caruthersville
Baxter
E. C. Johnson
New Madrid
Pemiscot County
Co. L. Mims
Henry Parks
Ernest Whitefield
Grand Lodge Meeting Draws Large Missouri Crowd
Mr and Mrs C C White returned home after attending the Grand Lodges of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs in St Louis. The event, presided over by Al Seipman, featured speakers Thomas Andrews and Ruby Gleiser and included a banquet at the Grotto. The next meeting is set for Mexico Missouri.
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Odd Fellow
Rebekah
Missouri
al Seipman
St. Louis
Thomas Andrews
Oklahoma City
Okla
Odd Fellow Lodges
Ruby Gleiser
Estavan
Saskatchewan
Canada
Association of the Rebekah Assembly
Canaloa Merchant Conducts Friday Business
E L Percy of Canaloa trans acted business here Friday. You can believe what you read in The Herald.
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E L. Percy
Canaloa
The
Herald
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McFarland and Russell
Mesdames Brenton
Ellis
Harper and Brown
London Town
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Browning
Mesdames
Kate Greer
Lescher
Siam
Hong Kong
Ems
Mrs. Rodes
Herb Hoover
Malones
Bloomfield
Rio Grande Ranch
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Hollingsworth
Welsh
Burns
Katie Cook
Cook
Mesdames Dempster
Pitman
Powell
Mills
Chaney
Tanner
Pyrenees
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Fez
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Cape of Good Hope
Vatican
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Soldier Boys
Mesdames Henry and
Hess
Mesdames Nell and
Lucille Matthews
Red Cross
Mary Dudley
Hume
Mesdames Shanks, White and
Sikes
Sikeston Girls
Jaysees
Mrs. Lee
Jewell Coal Yard
ST. Louis Opera
D. L. Bloomfield and Sons
Lee Walton and
Hot Springs
Ark
Lee Walton
Frances Bowman
Mary Katherine Boyer
Mansfield
L. P. Hulick
Pioneer
Clarence Barber
Fredericktown
Bettie Matthews
Jim Klein
Camille
Cape Girardeau
J. H. Yount
Grand Lodge
Dempster Furniture and Undertaking Company
Front Street
Co-Workers Society
Publice
General Electric
W. Front St
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