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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1953
Page
7
The Sikeston Herald lists Clint H. Denman as publisher with weekly publication at 119 West Malone Avenue Sikeston Missouri. It notes chamber membership and annual subscription rates of 2.00 in Scott and adjoining counties and 3.00 elsewhere with terms strictly in advance.
An Inter-Church Council was formed Tuesday evening in Sikeston to foster closer cooperation among city churches. The group aims for fellowship and joint good works rather than church union, and religious residents anticipate an uplifting community influence.
Sikeston loses two pastors as Reverends Adkins and Suitors resign from the Christian and Presbyterian churches to take larger religious assignments. Both had successful leadership here and their departures represent a communal loss while promising gains elsewhere.
Superintendent Lynn Twitty notes strong PTA turnout across Bailey Airport High School and South Grade. Three hundred forty five attendees at South Grade. New Lee Hunter Elementary with 18 classrooms on fast track for fall use. District talk includes Dr Ralph Sockman urging U S focus on ideals and education to foster world peace and cooperation. Craft exhibit by teachers spans Adult Education and state education funding debate remains unresolved.
Officials failed to secure football officials for Friday night forcing East Prairie-Sikeston to play Friday afternoon with a 2:00 pm kickoff. Sikeston High Band to perform at Cape Girardeau during Southeast Missouri State College Homecoming. To cover vetoed school funds a 65 cent local tax levy per $100 valuation would be needed, costing about $233 per teaching unit over two years, with public alternatives under consideration.
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Sikeston public schools announce an upcoming adult education program with classes in Practical Public Speaking Typing Shorthand Bookkeeping Home Economics Handicrafts and more. An exhibit at Smith Alsop Paint Store showcases crafts. enrollment via mail coupon to Carl Rodery Sikeston High School with tuition likely 5 to 7 50 dollars and meeting times set by majority.
Admissions at Delta Community Hospital list patients admitted in the past week. Names include Bernice Berry Cheryl Ables Gary W Owens Kris Wolferding Horatio Holston Ira Shuffit William T Church Edward Asher Christine McCullough Ameeda Hornback Burton C Rice Sikeston Billy Swinney Louis Kinser Catron Bonnie Turner New Madrid Janice Medlin Charter Oak Virginia Blackwell Bertrand James Wilburn Mary E Sutton Matthews Lindsey Nolley Kewanee Sons and others. Births announce several couples from Sikeston Bell City L'ibourn Vnduser Morehouse and Dexter. Emergencies include Phyllis Simmons Michael Allman J L Parks James Blackwell Ernest Burnett David Farris Dorothy Cleve land Sikeston Clifton Stokes St Louis Bill Cox Hayti Larry Howell Mary E Sutton Matthews Noe Swinney Catron Agapito Gierman Essex Darrel Allen Morehouse.
238 young people from 21 congregations gathered at Tanner Street Church of God in Sikeston for a monthly district rally. Officers elected included Imogene Gullion as president and Betty Jo Lennon as vice president. Next rally slated for November 23 at the same church with East Prairie and Poplar Bluff groups assisting. program featured a play Youth Makes a Choice and a message on choosing Christ as master and savior by Rev Albert Grim.
Mrs. Bill Brannock district president of Dexter spoke at the V F W Auxiliary meeting and Grace Depew was initiated. A regional meeting is set for November 7 and 8 at Cape Girardeau with Department President Eloise Meador attending. The group allocated 53 to the National Home in Eaton Rapids and gave 10 to the Community Chest and 10 to the Red Cross.
More than two million Girl Scouts observe National Girl Scout Week October 25 to 31 in memory of founder Juliette Gordon Low born October 31 1860 in Savannah Georgia. Highlights include the 10th edition of the Girl Scout Handbook and a national convention in Cincinnati with delegates from the Cotton Bell Area.
The Tigapa Class of First Baptist held its first meeting of the church year last Thursday. Wanda Gail Spivey opened as president with new officers introduced: Carol Lee vice president, Ella Gately second vice president, Nadine Collins recording secretary and reporter, Dorothy Howard treasurer, Ruth Ann Zieghorn group captain one, Thelma Black group captain two, Letitia Hambrick group captain three, Doris Spivey group captain four, and Edna Mulcahy. Dorothy Guess elected vice president to replace Carol Lee who is moving out of town. Twenty six members attended along with teacher Miss Robert Foster and visitor Betty Barnes. Marietta Branum and Thelma Black hosted the evening.
Robert Kratky, prominent St. Louis attorney and civic leader, will speak at a Republican mixer at 7 30 Friday night in the Dunn Hotel banquet room Sikeston. Open to all Republicans of the Tenth District. not a dinner. Kratky famed for public service and past U S Senate candidate. event sponsored by Richland Township activity committee of Scott County.
Announcement of the engagement between Miss Geraldine Neal of Cape Girardeau and Charles A. Hahs of Sikeston. Plans call for a January wedding. Neal, a Central High and State College alumna, taught in Farmington and works for Southwestern Bell. Hahs, Sikeston High and Missouri School of Mines graduate, served in the Army, discharged last month, to resume schooling after marriage.
The Kiwanis Club met Tuesday evening at the Rustic Rock Inn with president Franklin Struwe presiding. Forty one members and two guests attended. James Bucher introduced Dr. D. B. Elrod of Cape Girardeau who presented two Alaska travel motion pictures titled Random Shots With Gun and Camera showcasing wildlife and big game in the Territory.
Miss Marie Higdon bride-elect of Richard Marcellan was honored with a pre wedding shower at the Del Rey Hotel hosted by Mrs Jim my Pharris Mrs David Noyes and Miss Lawanda Calhoun. A pink and yellow floral theme framed gifts and cakes marked with Marie and Dick. Attendees included Mrs A E Higdon mother of the honoree and many others.
The Rosegate Garden Club elected officers for January 1 including Mrs Donald Story as president and Mrs P B Bartmess as second vice president. Twenty members attended the meeting at the public library with guests from Malden.
Mrs Etna DeField departed this morning for St. Louis after a brief stay with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs G W Gilmore.
Advertisement from LAIR'S promotes Simmons Beautyrest mattresses with easy terms offered to customers seeking improved sleep and wellbeing.
A political column argues for tighter federal budget control to counter the Soviet threat and avoid entangling new spending on H-bomb defense. It cites past leaks about Russia's capabilities, warns against tax cuts amid rising debt, and urges safeguarding financial stability.
The Young People's Class of Tanner Street Church of God held a hamburger fry Tuesday evening in the church gymnasium. Attendees included Christa Hastings Shirley Alley Sue Dover Anita Brown Norman Oden Jo Alberson Martha Warnea Wanda Hendley Melba Diliender Pat Lomax Paul Jor Witt Gene Chandler Doyie Murphy Conlon Carter Lowell Lopp Donald Lewis Charles Green Jerry White and teacher Taylor Noles along with Mrs Noles and daughter Sylvia.
Local readers are urged to submit stories to The Herald via mail or telephone. The notice emphasizes timely reporting and provides contact methods for community submissions and tips.
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