Social gatherings fill Sikeston week with bridg es and dinners
Mrs G L Faris hosted Jolly Twelve members in an afternoon party. Charley Boyce plans a Friday dinner. Mrs Garwood Sharp held a dessert bridge on North Kingshighway. C C Scott led a bridge party Saturday night for Carroll Belden of Pasadena. Meredith Lee and sister with Harold Brase visited St Louis. numerous bridge and dinner events followed at Rustic Rock Inn, Colonial Tavern, and other local spots. Mrs C C Scott honored grandmother Mrs Wm Pharris of Los Angeles with a tea. Pharris, 84, recently arrived from California and still in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L Faris
Jolly Twelve Club
Charley Boyce
Worth Rainey Street
Garwood Sharp
North Kingshighway
C. C. Scott
Carroll Belden
Pasadena
Cal
Meredith Lee
Harold Brase
Poplar Bluff
St. Louis
Fred Matthews
Bridge
Alma Copeland
Cooter
Bennett Park
Charleston
Beta Sigma Phi
Rustic Rock Inn
V. P. Boisaubin
Ernest Hedden
Sikeston Tractor & Implement Co
Rath Street
Supt
R. A. Harper
Board of Education
Greenhead Lodge
Dexter
C. R. Auten
Auten
H. L. Harty
Colonial Tavern
Cape Girardeau
W. C. Blakey
Columbus
Ohio
C.D. Matthews Jr
E. C. Matthews
Sikeston
Mesdames
Allan Oliver
Robert Harrison
Fred Groves
Murray Klein
Tom Milford
Los Angeles
Earl Grojean and
Dectaur
Emma Lee Grojean
Jean Hirschberg
A. A. Mayfield
C. D. Matthews Jr
Blakey
Mesdames Murray Phillips
H. L
North Ramney
Pharris
California
Free 116 page book on piles and related disorders
The McCleary Clinic at 300 Elms Blvd Excelsior Springs Missouri offers a free 116 page booklet on piles hemorrhoids fistula and colon disorders by requesting it via postcard to the clinic. No charge. It may save suffering and money. Write today for a free copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCleary Clinic
Elms Blvd
Excelsior Springs
Legion Auxiliary names unit chairmen at Rustic Rock Inn
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary were entertained at the Rustic Rock Inn Tuesday night by hostesses Mrs. C. L. Malone and Mrs. Kathryn Johnson. Mrs. H. D. Bashore presided, appointing unit chairmen for junior activities membership rehabilitation child welfare community service legislative Americanism national defense education of war orphans music poppy finance flowers hospital gifts sympathy Red Cross publicity entertainment parliamentarian National News radio employment trophies and awards calling committee constitution and by laws hostess reporter legionette reporter and hospitality committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Rustic Rock Inn
C. L. Malone
Kathryn Johnson
H. D. Bashore
L. J. Langley
S. L. Schilliy
Beyrl Heath
Harry Dudley
Frank Dye
W. A. Smith
Roy Wagner
Loomis Mayfield
Tanner Dye
T. A. Martin
Roger Bailey
J. Wm. Foley
National Defense
Alva Garner
Paul Slinkard
Poppy
James Kevil
W. L. Huters
Jean Hirschberg
Robly Lennox
Ben Walter
C. C. Cummins
W. P. Wilkerson
W. A. Anthony
Red Cross
C. L. Blanton Sr
Ben
M. E. Montgomery
W. C. Holley
Legionette
W. O. Carroll
Faculty Member to Address Woman's Club in October
Garland Parker of the high school faculty will speak to the Woman's Club at the public library auditorium on Tuesday afternoon October 22. His talk titled From Versailles to the Battle of Britain will cover events from 1918 to today, relating World War I and World War II to current European conflict and economic hardship. Tea hostesses will be Mesdames O. N. Watts G. W. Presnell and B. B. Tatum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland Parker
Woman’s Club
Parker
Versailles
Britain
Europe
D A R Celebrates the Golden Jubilee
The Kingshighway Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution marked the National Society’s fiftieth anniversary with a Golden Jubilee gathering at Mrs. Kate Harris’s home. Mrs. A J Renner summarized the society’s founder stories, noting four women who shaped its national scope and Mrs. Caroline Scott Harrison as the first president general. Plans were shared for the regional meeting in Jackson on November 2 and the state convention in Springfield, with local members to attend both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingshighway
Daughters of the American Revolution
National Society
Kate Harris
A. J. Renner
Mary Desha
Eugenia Washington
Eien Hardin Walworth
Mary S. Lockwood
Washington, D. C
Caroline Scott Harrison
United States
Jackson
Springfield
Woman's Jaycees Picnic Meeting Planned
Miss Mary Walker hosts a Woman's Junior Chamber of Commerce picnic meeting for Mrs Ralph Tucker's group in Morley hills Tuesday night October 22 In bad weather the event moves to the recreation room at Mrs Meredith Lees Gladys street All members are invited to attend this prize membership contest event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Walker
Woman’s Junior Chamber of Commerce
Ralph Tucker
Morley Hills
Meredith Lee
Gladys Street
Tucker
Sikeeton Girl WIll Have Charge Of Costumes
Miss Eleanor Harty daughter of Mr and Mrs H L Harty and a journalism student at the University of Missouri has been placed in charge of costumes for the 1941 J show cast at the School of Journalism. She will complete her senior work next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Harty
H. L. Harty
University of Missouri
School of Journalism
St. Louis
Harty
Woman's Civic Club to furnish nursery at Sikeston Hospital
At a library auditorium meeting the Woman's Civic Club voted unanimously to furnish the nursery at Sikeston General Hospital for the 1940 1941 year. Plan includes a steel crib bath board new linoleum built in cabinets and a glass door. New members were welcomed and Federated Clubs of Missouri program discussed by state treasurer Morrell DeReign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Woman’s Civic Club
Public Library
Sikeston General Hospital
Swan McDonald
Ways and Means
Paul B. Brewer
Morrell DeReign
Caruthersville
Federated Clubs
Federated Clubs of
Missouri
M. G. Anderson
Pete Crites
A. D. Martin
C. R. Renniger
Wa. C. Hopkins
John Ellison
Paul Brown
Lynn Caruthers
Hedden Hosts Dinner For SikesTon Tractor Employees
Mr and Mrs W E Hedden entertained with a dinner party at their Rath street home Tuesday night for employees of the Sikes ton Tractor and Implement Company where Mr Hedden is manager. Wives and friends also attended as guests. Names include Mr and Mrs W O Scott Mr and Mrs Walker Uht and son Mr and Mrs Howard Myers Mr and Mrs Robert Milton Don Tetley Phillip Caverno Thomas Mathis Marie Marshall Hazel Dorman and Lillian Belle Taylor. After dinner the evening was spent playing games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Hedden
Rath Street
Sikeston Tractor and Implement Company
Hedden
W .O. Scott
Walker Uht and Son
Howard Myers
Robert Milton
Don Tetley
Phillip Caverno
Thomas Mathis
Marie Marshall
PTA Leaders Attend Scott County Council Meeting
Mesdames C. R. Auten Clyde Matthews and M. M. Duncan attended a meeting of the Scott County Council of the Parent-Teacher Association at Chalfee Wednesday. Mrs Auten has served as secretary of the district association for the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
C. R. Auten
Clyde Matthews
M. M. Duncan
Scott County
Parent- Teacher Association
Chaffee
Auten
Woman's Benefit Association to observe 48th anniversary
The Woman's Benefit Association holds its 48th anniversary next Monday night at the Odd Fellows hall. State director Mrs Dee Belch of St Louis will attend. Only members take part in the business session before the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Benefit Association
Odd Fellows Hall
Dee Belch
St. Louis
Herald Coverage Scope Means Broad Local News Access
The Herald provides comprehensive city and regional reporting across politics, crime, business, sports, and community events. It aims to deliver timely updates from officials, businesses, schools, and organizations, with emphasis on impacts to residents and local institutions.
Royal Neighbors to Meet Tonight
Royal Neighbor Lodge holds a meeting at 7:30 PM tonight at Mrs. J H McClellan home on Murray Lane. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbor Lodge
J. H. McClellan
Murray Lane
Engraved and Printed Wedding Announcements Service
The Herald offers engraved and printed wedding announcements for couples seeking formal notices. Customized options include stationery quality, layout choices, and timely publication. Customers may request design consultations and sample proofs before final printing.
Arcadia Girl Weds Sikeston Man in Arcadia Home
Miss Sadie Jane Fletcher of Arcadia and Benjamin B. Schade of Sikeston wed at four o clock Saturday afternoon at the bride’s home. Rev. G H Henson officiated before a white chrysanthemum mantel. Maid of honor was Emily Sue Fletcher. matron of honor Mrs. Donald Thompson. Best man John Denman. usher Leo Schade. They plan a short honeymoon and will reside on Sikes avenue. Both attended State College Cape Girardeau and University of Missouri Columbia. she active in Delta Gamma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Jane Fletcher
Arcadia
Benjamin B. Schade
Sikeston
D. Edgar Fletcher
Conrad Schade
Jackson
G. H. Henson
Emily Sue Fletcher
Donald Thompson
St. Louis
John Denman
Leo Schade
Sikes Avenue
State College
Cape Girardeau
University At Columbia
Delta Gamma
Schade
State College At
Production Credit Meet Set for Nov. 26 Sikeston
The Sikes ton Production Credit Association will hold its annual meeting in Sikeston on Tuesday November 26. John Gary serves as executive secretary treasurer of the association. Read the Ads. They're News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sikeston Production Credit Association
Sikeston
John Gary
Ruth Moore Bride of Edward Seymour in Kewanee Home Ceremony
Miss Ruth Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs W R Moore married Edward Seymour Saturday night at the bride’s home with Elder Homer Gunn officiating. Attendant was Miss Muriel Edwards and best man Bob McVay. They left for a brief trip to Memphis Tennessee and will reside at 515 Mattheus avenue. Ruth is a teacher in Kewanee and LaForge and a 1934 Sikes ton graduate. Edward Seymour is employed at Scott County Milling Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Moore
W. R. Moore
Edward Seymour
Homer Gunn
Kewanee
Muriel Edwards
Miss Edwards
Bob McVay
Carl Gunn
Memphis
Tenn
Seymour
Sikeston
Sikeston High School
State College
Cape Girardeau
LaForge
Matthews
Scott County Milling Company
Mattheus Avenue
Illinois Couple Married Here Saturday in Sikeston
Miss Marjorie Poe and Kindred Hunter of Vienna Illinois were married Saturday afternoon at Sikeston Christian Church with Pastor Jos L Read officiating. The couple were attended by Mr and Mrs Ray Nutty of Sikeston and were entertained at the Read home north of Sikeston after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Poe
Kindred Hunter
Vienna
Sikeston Christian Church
Jos. L. Read
Ray Nutty
Sikeston
Office forms of every description available at The Her gid
Copy of department forms and office packets advertised as obtainable at The Hergid location. Official notices indicate forms for general use, with details on where to pick up and who to contact for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hergid
Miss Mildred Ford Bride of Witt H. Wilson
Miss Mildred Ford daughter of Mr and Mrs R S Ford of Sikes ton wed Witt H Wilson son of Mr and Mrs G C Wilson south of Sikes ton in a Matthews home ceremony last Saturday night Rev Herschel Yates cousin of the groom officiated The bride wore a blue dress with wine accessories Attendant Ruth Buchholz wore wine and black Norton Ford brother of the bride served as groom s attendant Mrs Wilson a State College Jonesboro Ark graduate The groom was educated in Matthews public schools and farms They will reside with the bride s parents temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Ford
R.S. Ford
Sikeston
Witt H. Wilson
G. C. Wilson
Herschel Yates
Matthews
Ruth Buchholz
Norton Ford
Wilson
Training School of State College
Jonesboro
Ark
Matthews Public Schools
Salcedo Couple Wed In Sikeston Ceremony
Miss Velma Payne daughter of Mrs Lela Payne and Lee Price son of Mr and Mrs G W Price both of the Salcedo community were united in marriage last Saturday night by Rev J T Self at his residence in the northern part of Sikeston. The ceremony occurred at 8 o clock in the presence of Mrs Louis Turley sister of the bride and Mr Turley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma Payne
Lela Payne
Lee Price
G. W. Price
Salcedo
J. T. Self
Sikeston
Louis Turley
Turley
Registration of Motor Vehicles Sets Record
Dwight H. Brown, Secretary of State, announces Missouri motor vehicle registrations reached a new high of 879,874 as of October 1, 1940, up from 835,314 in 1939. Revenue for 1940 totals 10,439,984, a 5.7 percent rise from nine months in 1939. Scott county issued 6,025 licenses by October 1, up from 5,281 in 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight H. Brown
Missouri
Scott County
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Sikeston Armory
Secirhes
Aly
Legion Auxiliary
Mesdames O. N. Watts
G. W. Presnell
B. B. Tatum
Sikeston Girl
Pp. T. A
Herald
Reiss Dairy
Reiss
Mr. Bush
Arcadia Girl
Ben B.schade
Illinois
Miss Mildred Ford
W. H. Wilson
Boa
Aere
Jemima
Amma
Sanka
del Monte
Oleo
K.C
Swift
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