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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1956
Page
8
Beesons observe their golden anniversary with a Sunday dinner and open house at home. Neighbors and family gathered for a three-tier cake and tributes, sharing memories of decades of marriage and community involvement.
Report details a D A R gathering with Mrs. Jones as hostess. The article notes the New Mindi event date September 28 and mentions Mary Se AS Moog and Reed, alongside remarks by Mrs. Fro Gtoves president general about the DAR’s 6th anniversary and the Columbus discovery tied to a woman’s sacrifice. The piece describes plans to beautify grounds and form friends groups, with attendees including Danan Bard of Union City, Tennessee.
Fifty seven from Cotton Bell area and eight staff spent a weekend at Camp Latonka Lake Wappapello. The Junior Planning Board led by Dempsey Gardner arranged activities with Doris Brown as staff advisor. Highlights included hiking canoeing and Western themed square dancing and skits at the lodge.
Discharge note lists patients including Jonnie Dube from Sikeston and others connected to Sikeston district care. Names appear with towns like New Madrid and Mineola, along with doctors or staff, in a fragmented hospital log style.
News In Brief describes Mrs Rox Smith returning from St Louis where they had been since Friday visiting her son Jen Saath. Al Smith and Mrs Smith return from a vacation in New Orleans. The Lan Cook family and Kelly of Three All visited Friday night with Earl Cook. Archie Cook and Aliss Carmen Cook are mentioned.
The ad laden item lists dozens of hard goods and tools with steep discounts from plywood to rifles. It touts 4x8 plywood at $3.49 and $2.89, roofing rolls, stone siding, batteries, tires, mowers, chainsaws, and household fixtures. Prices are pitched to urge quick cash purchases while quantities last.
Local notice describes a dining option at Kohler City Missouri on highways 61 and 67. It mentions evening service after 6 pm with a menu including chicken, vegetables, bread, butter, and coffee. The text signals a new community eating spot named Barnhart Begins.
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