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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1955
Page
2
Poem fragment in which the speaker vows a fatal meeting with death at a disputed barricade and in a flaming town. The verses contrast spring's imagery with war’s darkness, ending with a pledge to keep the rendezvous at midnight and stay true to the word.
Last week in Jefferson City three events dominated the session the Senate fight with a House member and near riot over a wrecking crew the enactment of the King Thompson revision easing strikes on public utilities and the failure to pass a school financing bill. The revised act removes penalties for management during lockouts and compels operation by workers in state control. Organised labor opposes the school tax hike while a cigarette tax measure to fund schools passes the House and awaits Senate approval before adjournment.
Dr Free Schwarz of Sydney condemns Communism as a grave threat after four world tours and a speech to 100 senators. He cites figures showing Lenin's movement growing from 17 supporters in 1903 to 900 million influenced by conditioning, indoctrination, and militarization, arguing the Communists are conquering the world. Next week: their conquering technique.
Eugene Sitzes of Elgin visited family over the weekend and returned home. Mrs. W. H. Sikes came home from Coronado California after two months visiting relatives. Mrs. Dave Thompson of Charleston and Lt. Kenith Stafford also arrived in St. Louis and traveled home by plane. Mrs. Jean Cavaner of Cape Girardeau is improving after illness at her father Judge Wilkerson’s. Numerous locals hosted guests from Memphis, Nashville, Sikeston, and Charleston with family gatherings, hospital visits, weddings, and weekend trips noted across the Sikeston area.
Hospital notes list admissions and discharges at Missouri Delta Community Hospital over several days. Names include Earl Ferrell Sr Charleston Elizabeth Jaffe Bryant Morehouse Clarence Herron Wickliffe Donna Sue Ray Sikeston and many others with destinations such as Sikeston Blodgett New Madrid and Amory Miss plus transfers to Frisco and Cape Girardeau.
Andy Crisler Jr. named valedictorian of New Madrid High School 1955. Laura Lannette Jonakin named salutatorian. Andy active in church, youth fellowship, sports, band, chorus, Eagle Scout, and planned to attend Central College Fayette. Containing hospital update for Elvis Albreson and Osceola visit.
Reported serious condition of A McCampbell after surgery at Jewish Hospital follows notice to Bell and Mrs A McCampbell. The rest of the text outlines numerous school activities and honors of students at New Madrid High School, and mentions Cadet William Gillespie of Columbia Military Academy related to graduation exercises.
To the Editor the Visit St. Louis Committee requests publication of a correction to last week's Herald ad The price of the St Louis Holiday plan should be seven dollars per person All overpayments will be refunded by the Visit St Louis Committee
Mrs. O A Simmons celebrated her 76th birthday with a surprise party at her home 111 E Trotter Monday evening hosted by Mrs W H Clain. Neighbors and relatives from Memphis Ripley Sikeston and other places attended bringing cake ice cream and gifts for the honoree.
Musicians from Toehoe Orchestra, under James E Butler, drew praise after a Monday night concert at Ft Hoe High School auditorium. Readers note improvements over earlier performances with lively playing and strong student support. Parents and school staff attended, ages ranging from 6th to 12th grade, with most remarks positive and constructive.
A long Sunday visit at Indian Mound Tennessee saw Mr and Mrs Grover Le daughter Catherine and Mr and Mrs Downe Chartrau with son Phil join Mrs Lewis sister Mrs Lars Vaughn and family plus many relatives including Atlas Lee and daughter, Addie Gilliam of Clarksville, Benna Smith, Norris Gilliam, James Grasty family, Dr and Mrs C N Keatts, Tom Seay, Mrs Russet Brandon, and Elio Hargis with four children as the Lewis clan gathered for a large reunion and family dinner.
Mrs. Frank W. Van Horne entertained visitors with a Black and White luncheon on Saturday at 12 30. Miss Lilian Bergmann of Santa Monica California the guest of honor visited with her sister Mrs FOC Matthews Sr and relatives in Cafe Girardeau. Ten guests enjoyed bingo after luncheon with prizes awarded to all and an extra gift for the guest of honor. On Sunday Miss Bergmann and Mrs Matthews were guests of Mr and Mrs G Moore Greer Sr for a noon dinner at the Hotel Cairo.
A list of newborns reported at Missouri Delta Community Hospital on Sunday includes Chaude Bates of New Madrid and Mal Mal and Homer Trige of Sikeston. A baby girl was born Wednesday to Mrs Dorsey Edward White of Sikeston. the infant's father, Mr White, died around six in the evening.
The Tuesday Sewing Club met at the home of Mrs. HL Reuber for a covered dish supper. Members included Mrs. Jack Lance Potash, Mrs. Ars Parker, Veasmai ic Warrison, Mrs. A. C. Corrigan, and others as they planned future study at the Cole.
Becky Chidester Celfebrai, daughter of Dr and Mrs Pam L Chidester, celebrated her seventh birthday with a Bain School last-grade class party. They saw a movie at Malone Theater and returned to the Chidester home for birthday cake and orange juice.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mands Jane Warren Gregory Warren 92 a Parma area resident were held at General Baptist Church with Rev Henry Jordan of Sikeston officiating Burial followed in Betrune Cemetery. Born in 1843 near Essex Grandmother Warren beloved by family died Monday at her daughter in law Mrs Estes Warton Parma. She is survived by a daughter Mrs Ann Boyt of Goodrich Michigan and a son Sherman of Bakersfield.
Oda Masters, pastor of Bull City Baptist Mission, announces new members joining the church as it enters full operation. Rex Masters invites the public to attend worship services as the mission expands its reach.
Mrs. Fred Jones Sr is recuperating at home after an accident near Montauk State Park. She was brought from Girardeau to her daughter’s home in Sautae, suffering a broken right arm and torn ligaments in her hips.
Overfield of Parma, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Overfield, received an advance in rating at the Naval Training Center Great Lakes. The wife is Evelyn E. Gardner of Loganville Wis. He entered the Navy in 1947 after passing a Navy wide test in February. Private Martin C. Huston of Oran completed the Wheeled Vehicle Repair Course at the Ord nance Automotive School in Atlanta Ga.
The St Pauls Auxiliary gathered at Moreton Home with Mrs Carsten Mare presiding. Plans for programs during the coming year were discussed and a mission was held on the And Ga al ball path near Sikeston. The next meeting is set for June 13 with Kenneth Smith presiding.
A widow from Cardwell Missouri and one of her four children drowned Thursday in Raccoon Creek, three miles east of Centralia. Police said Luew McBride, 30, attempted to save Connie, the youngest, after she slipped into the water. A steep bank hampered the rescue effort.
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