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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1957
Page
5
The Sirreston Herald reports local news in a Thursday issue dated October 17 1957. Community events, notices, and brief items reflect midcentury small town life with recurring civic, social, and business happenings.
Nancy Taylor and David T Freeman connect in a candlelight ceremony at Furst Baptist Church Sikeston with Rev E D Owen officiating The bride is daughter of Pho J Casserly and the late Carl H Taylor The groom is son of Mrs Stella Freeman and the late E T Freeman The couple will reside in Kansas City Mo after November 1
The Kings Highway chapter Daughters of the American Revolution met at Mrs J H Haywards home Saturday afternoon with Regent Mrs Charles Bar ing et presiding. Miss Isabel Hess introduced guest Mary Rochitzky of Malden who reviewed The Story of a Busy Life and its fathers busy life. Southeast Missouri progress maps and drainage ditches were discussed. A short business meeting followed with the president general's letter read and a National Defense report. Refreshments were served during a social hour to members and one guest from Malden.
A district guild meeting was held at Cane Chardea race Methodist Church Sunday afternoon. Attendees from Boston First Methodist Church included Mrs. W. Z. Baker, Miss Lucie Mount, Mrs. Tanner Dee, Mrs Louise MecCor of the Wesleyan Service Guild, and Miss Lois Afier, Miss Jacke Sue Whitse, Miss Bertha Mar foyce of the Keith Guild. Rev. E. W. Barilex Jr. of Charleston Methodist Church showed films from evangelical work in Japon, which were enjoyed by all.
Presbyterian circles met in October for Bible study and conversation topics from Matthew and Presbyterain Woon. Members, visitors, and circle leaders gathered at homes on Carroll Street and East Gladys for lessons, prayers, and social hours with planned November meetings and a birthday surprise for a member.
The United States operates more than 8,000 scheduled mail trains each day, reflecting the vast mail transport network. Government officials highlight reliability and scale as core strengths of the postal rail system.
The reception for bride and groom followed by a wedding at the couple’s home on Saturday evening December 12. Guests included wedding party members and many out of town relatives from numerous Missouri towns and nearby states.
The McMullin 4-4 Club met Friday at the Commun ist in Aaa. Officers installed were president Shirley Schauchart vice president Katie Leigh secretary and treasurer Diane Dumey reporter Patricia Letole and songs and game reader Sharon Schuchart. A Halloween party was planned for October 28 at 7 50 at the Community building.
New Madrid reports the marriage of Mrs Marr Hunter Crean daughter of Mr and Mrs Hal Hunter S to Jerome Berryman of Poplar Bluff. Berryman is superintendent of the hi plant at Poplar Bluff and the couple plan to reside there.
The islands between Australia and New Guinea were named Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday by Captain James Cook in 1770, reflecting the days on which they were first discovered.
Mrs Gloria Hammock was honored with a pink and blue shower Friday evening at the home of Mrs Faye McConnell. Attendees listed include Mrs Eta Couch Mrs Dorothy Hartlein Mrs Eveline Dockens and many others with gifts displayed. Refreshments of pink and blue cupcakes were served.
Soloist Jan Rubes opened the season for the Community Concert Association Sun afternoon. His program Musical Travelogue showcased a global repertoire with Eastern European folk tunes resonating with the audience. Rubes invited attendees to enjoy diverse music as the series aims for an unusually fine concert line up. next on the schedule is March 4 with organist Dick Liebert.
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