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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1941

Page

11

Halloween Party for Women’s Junior Chamber

Members of the Women’s Junior Chamber of Commerce plan a Halloween party on Tuesday night October 28 at Dr. and Mrs W S Sidwell residence 204 South Kingshighway. The group recently held a membership contest with the losing side to entertain the winners at the party. Entertainment committee members include Mrs Meredith Lee Mrs Joe Sidwell Mrs Eli Ethridge Miss Sally Husher and Miss Mary D Proctor.

Women's Junior Chamber of Commerce W. S. Sidwell South Kingshighway Meredith Lee Joe Sidwell Eli Ethridge Sally Husher Mary D. Proctor

Self Improvement Program At Civic Club Meeting

A Woman's Civic Club meeting in the library auditorium featured talks on Beauty Culture Style and Dress and Service to the Community. Mrs Keith Collins presided with assistants Mrs Val Sharp Mrs William Hopkins and Mrs A W Swacker. Singers included Mrs Charles Allen Cook with Mrs Tom Allen. Delegates to the Ninth District Federated Clubs report were presented. Four new members were admitted: Mrs John D Hux Mrs John Bryan Mrs G M Fowler and Mrs Virgill Proffitt. Hostesses were Mrs S W Barton Mrs A B Woodbury and Mrs J E Moore Jr.

Woman's Civic Club Keith Collins Val Sharp William Hopkins A. W. Swacker Charles Allen Cook Tom Allen Federated Women’s Clubs Malden Paul Kinder Alfred Graut S. W. Barton A. B. Woodbury J. E. Moore Jr

Woman's Club to Meet October 28 in Sikeston

The Sikeston Woman's Club will meet at 1:00 PM Tuesday, October 28, at the public library. Mrs. J. W. Foley, president, will lead the program on Public Welfare with Mrs. Sayers Tanner as leader. Hostesses will be Mesdames R. A. Harper, L. H. Holenbeck and C. T. Old. A report on the Ninth District Meeting held October 14–15 in Malden will be given.

Sikeston Woman's Club J. W. Foley

Co-Workers Prepare Annual Kraut Dinner Event

Members of the Co-Workers Society meet at Mrs. C. D. Matthews Jr. home Friday morning to make kraut for the upcoming annual kraut dinner. At the White Elephant sale on Tuesday at Mrs. C. H. Denman's West Gladys Street home, proceeds exceeded $10. Society president Mrs. Roy V. Ellise oversaw the meeting with auctioneer Mrs. L. F. Hatfield assisting.

Co-Workers Society C. D. Matthews Jr C. H. Denman West Gladys Street Roy V. Ellise L. F. Hatfield

Committees Named by Legion Auxiliary at Armory Meeting

At the regular American Legion Auxiliary meeting in the Armory the new president Mrs C H Butler appointed committee chairs for junior activities memorship rehabilitation legislature Americanism education of war orphans Poppy Day finance flowers and gifts to hospital sympathy Red Cross reporter publicity entertainment parliamentarian calling hostess reporter and other posts. The Auxiliary will serve the dinner for the Boy Scout boosters next Tuesday night at the Armory.

American Legion Auxiliary Armory C. H. Butler Id Schillig Ben Welter Earl Malone Roger Bailey Harry Dudley Nathan Yoffe Poppy Day Alvie Garner C. C. Cummins Hospital James Kevil Red Cross C. L. Malone R. H. Wagner Ben Matthews C. L. Blanton, Sr J. N. Hitchcock Loomis Mayfield Boy Scout ‘S‘boosters

Study Group to Discuss Versailles Treaty at Library

The International Relations Group of the American Association of University Women will meet at 7:30 tonight at the Sikeston public library. Miss Adilda McCord directs a round table discussion on the Versailles Treaty.

American Association of University Women Sikeston Public Library Adilda McCord

Lions Club Halloween Dance Planned at Hudson's Cafe

At a Lions Club meeting president Charles Dement formed committees for a Halloween dance to raise funds for underprivileged children. Roles include floor management, set ups and drinks, ticketing, door, and master of ceremonies. Twenty eight members attended. Next meeting slated for Tuesday October 28 with Boy Scout workers at the Armory.

Lions Club Hudson’s Cafe Charles Dement Milburn Arbaugh Loomis Mayfield Paul Ferrell Wayne Bess A. M. Jackson Emanuel Schorle M. M. Beck Clay Mitchell Herb Walton Ralph Reid B. B. Tatum John Powell Edward Fuchs Ernest Harper Dement C. H. Butler O. T. Elder Ernest Kellett Herbert Walton John Hauss

American Legion Post To Meet On October 27

The Henry Meldrum Post of the American Legion will meet Monday night at 7 30 at the Armory. Post commander W O Carroll will preside and lead the gathering with the usual post business and plans.

American Legion Henry Meldrum W.O. Carroll

Lena Matthews Hosts Bridge Club at Greer Avenue

Miss Lena Matthews entertained her bridge club Monday night at her Greer avenue home.

Lena Matthews Greer Avenue

Cape Girardeau Girl to Wed W B Malone Jr

Miss Marie Esther Rigdon will wed W B Malone Jr of Sikeston in a single ring ceremony at the bride's Cape Girardeau home October 28. Rev Murphy will officiate in St Vincent's Church. Attendants include Anne Rigdon, Margaret Mary Rigdon, Kathryn Harris, Daniel Malone, Francis Rigdon, and Jack Yount Jr. The couple will honeymoon then reside on South Kingshighway. Malone runs Malone's Drug Store. Rigdon is a former Washington School teacher and State College graduate.

Marie Esther Rigdon W. B. Malone Jr Sikeston J. A. Rigdon Louisiana Avenue Cape Girardeau Rev. Murphy St. Vincent’s Catholic Church Miss Rigdon Anne Rigdon St. Louis Margaret Mary Rigdon Kathryn Harris Malone Sgt Daniel Malone Camp Robinson Ark Francis Rigdon Jack Yount Jr South Kingshighway Ruth Malone Sikeston High School Bowen's School of Pharmacy Brunswick, Mo Malone’s State College University of Wisconsin Madison Wis Washington School

Halloween Party Planned by W B A Members

A Halloween party led by Mrs. Allea Puckett, president of the local Woman's Benefit Association review, is set for Monday night October 27. Members will attend in costume and masked with games and contests planned under Mrs. Leslie Ruister. All members are urged to attend the enjoyable evening.

Allea Puckett Woman's Benefit Association Leslie Ruister

Softball Profit Report From Junior Chamber Meeting

At Hudson's Cafe Tuesday night the Junior Chamber of Commerce heard a softball season report showing a $40 profit. Kendall Sikes and P. J. Ponder led game arrangements. a committee of G. C. Baker Jr. and P. J. Ponder Jr. will oversee the school lunchroom project. Thirty four entries have been filed in the contest for civic ideas since it began. Eighteen members and one guest, Frank Mortier, attended. Mortier is the new assistant manager at J. C. Penney Store.

Junior Chamber of Commerce Hudson’s Cafe Kendall Sikes P. J. Ponder G. C. Baker Jr P. J. Ponder Jr Organization For New Ideas For Civic Improvement Frank Mortier Mortier J. C. Penny Store

Sikeston Kiwanis Delegates Report District Meeting

Kiwanis club delegates John Sutterfield Dr B L McMullin and George W Kirk reported on the Mo Kan Ark Kiwanis district gathering held at Excelsior Springs with large attendance. Kirk was re elected treasurer. next annual meet set for Hot Springs Ark. Attendance pins awarded for 1 4 years. Halloween party Oct 31 and club birthday Nov 21 planned. next meeting Oct 24 at Palace Cafe.

Mo.Kan.-Ark Kiwanis Sikeston Club John A. Sutterfield B. L. McMullin George W. Kirk Excelsior Springs Kirk Tri-State Hot Springs Ark E. O. Defield Paul E. Brown R. A. Harper Frank Mount J. A. Sutterfield Marion Tomerlin L. M. Shandley

Webster Society Rush Party At State College Cape Girardeau

At a Webster Literary Society rush party in Webster Hall Cape Girardeau State College about 150 boys attended Monday night Bill Hopkins former president gave the principal address Attendees included Sikeston students Bill Bess Carroll Owen Alex Waters John Ponder and P D Allen who will take part in Rush Week

Webster Literary Society Webster Hall State College Cape Girardeau Bill Hopkins Sikeston Bill Bess Carroll Owen Alex Waters John Ponder P. D. Allen

Beach Styles to Cover More at Morel Beach

Los Angeles fashion leaders forecast next summers beach styles with more modest coverage. A highlighted playsuit features a long shirt shaping modest overlayer for a Jersey outfit while slimmed down swimsuits pair with bra and shorts for water use only.

Los Angeles Cal Milady California Jersey

New Muff Bags Gain Popularity This Season

With the coat season at hand muff bags rise in affordable fashion. Most are large and adhere to safe styling. Broadcast finishes prevail over suede and black dominates untrimmed bags while brown also remains strong. Fur trims favor brown furs like beaver mink tails and mouton over black with silver fox and Persian trims.

Tender squash need frost protection in fields

Squash are very tender and easily injured by frost so cover them in the field. Allow fruit to harden in the field and then remove from the vines without breaking the stems to prevent damage.

Many Fail to Claim Old Age Insurance in Missouri

Unawareness of Federal Old Age and Survivors Insurance leavesMissouri residents thousands in unclaimed benefits. Social Security Board Cape Girardeau manager Virdon W. Taylor notes many eligible persons, especially widows and orphans, have not filed. The board now pays monthly to qualified retired workers, spouses, widows, orphans, and some dependent aged parents. Write for booklet No 35, Old Age and Survivors Insurance for Workers and their Families, mailed free.

Missouri Virdon W. Taylor Social Security Board Cape Girardeau Taylor

New luggage material replaces leather in luggage

A new synthetic luggage material, designed to replace certain leathers, is reported to resemble alligator and rawhide. It is said to have exceptional strength and withstand fire and scratch tests without visible damage. Luggage using this material is bound with elkhide, features modern design, and comes in nine sizes.

Christmas Hors d oeuvres: asparagus ham with cheese sauce

A festive luncheon idea combines asparagus tips and frizzled ham in a nippy cheese sauce served on crisp toast points for a holiday bite.

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Jaycees Woman’s Club Legion Auxiliary THE Sikeston Laundry Sikeston Kiwanians Webster Society Butler’s Butler’s Corner Grocery Bailey & Bailey Attorneys-at-Law Room McCoy-Tanner Bldg Sikeston, Mo Applegate Bldg Phone Robert A. Dempster McCoy-Tanner Building E. J. Menstedt Front Street Merlin G. Anderson Derris Malcolm Howard A. Dunaway Stallcup F. L. Sisso North Kingshighway Optometry W. M. Sidwell Optometrist Sikeston, Moo America Rock Inn W. F. Bell Highway 61 Tanner Street Newspaperir
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