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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1956
Page
9
The Staflion Herald dated Thursday October 1, 1956 notes local happenings and city briefs. Readers are invited to follow upcoming events and reports from the community desk.
Former residents are honored in California on the 64th anniversary. Neighbors visited the home of a local family, shared memories, and presented pins. The gathering included several generations, with stories of service and community ties highlighted.
The Newcomers Club meets at Miller Virtual and Danny ers General Insurance, with Keith Ziegenhorn as agent. New members announced include Paul Jones Wis Voucent Hater and Mrs Kenneth Owen. At session end, members played bridge and pinochle, with Vic Robert Yorke and Mrs Vance Burcham winning high scores.
Local Pennington family hosted out of town guests at a social event. Names appearing in the readable fragments include Mr Hans Poochanan and Dorale Har, with mentions of a female guest and a possible couple scene. The text is garbled but indicates a private gathering with attendees from nearby to distant locations.
Former Miss Crosno Wass Wanda Crosnon was honored at two pre-nuptial showers ahead of her marriage to Wal Ham Brian Dillon. Attendees included Jacqueline Johnson and Low Ford at Mrs C D Owen’s home and other Crosno family friends. Color scheme featured white and peacock accents with icing inscribed cakes and a decorated bridal table.
The Scott County Lake plan moves forward as the commission approves the project. A fundraising group efforts to raise 8500 for land options and development, with county sportsmen required to show strong local support and work to realize the lake dream.
Joseph L Matthews marked a birthday with family and friends at a local gathering. The event featured well wishes and greetings from relatives including Mrs Rettre Mba and Miss Beth Matthews, with arrangements and gifts shared to honor the occasion.
Miss Scott finished first in the Western Pleasure class at the Cairo Horse Show. The event drew riders from several towns with Mrs Scott and her mounts earning top placements.
Plans are complete for the wedding of Miss Lois Ann Scott to Joseph Carte Bilbrey Jr on Saturday Oct 13 at 7 30 pm at St John s Methodist Church in St Louis. Officiating will be Dr Albea Godbold. Miss Scott daughter of Mr and Mrs R Clifford Scott, will have Miss Jo Annette Alberson as maid of honor and bridesmaids Miss Margaret Connolly and Miss Ima Jean Bilbrey. Best man Milton Ahrivers with groomsmen James Chandler and Gene Warne. Ushers Charles Fry and Donald Scott. Organist Kenneth Wikowsky will perform selections from a new wedding album. A reception will follow in the church dining hall.
Mrs Bull Pennington hosted a Monday afternoon birthday party for her daughter Darlene who turned six. Guests played games and watched the honoree open gifts. Refreshments included birthday cake ice cream and favors.
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