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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1953

Page

8

Partisan Politics in Relief for Farmers

Perry Compton of Missouri Republican State Committee reports that a five day special session approved 64.4 million dollars in state funds for beef cattle and dairy relief. He condemns Governor Donnelly for political maneuvering and federal strings, urges fair administration, and invites farmers to appeal discriminatory decisions.

Montgomery City Missouri Jefferson City Phil M. Donnelly Circuit Court Donnelly General Assembly Howard Rooney Lawrence Manwaring Eisenhower Rooney Manwaring L. C. Carpenter Carpenter House Senate

Card of Thanks from Freeman Family

Card thanks friends and neighbors for sympathetic assistance during the passing of their wife and mother. Arthur T. Freeman and Family.

Arthur T. Freeman

Order your Christmas Greeting Cards now from The Heraki

The Heraki advertises Christmas greeting cards inviting readers to place orders. It features a promotional tone typical of a newspaper notice and includes reader action without additional details.

The Heraki Saarhey

Presbyterians Hold Fall Rally at Cape Girardeau

The Potosi Presbytery held a fall rally at the Cape Girardeau Presbyterian Church with 120 men attending. Speakers included Rev. James Blanton on Evangelism Today and Rev. Mount on Our Church's Benevolences. John M. Dalton spoke on Government and the Christian Layman after a 6:00 dinner. Attendees from Sikeston included David Blanton and Rev. Joseph N. Suttor among others.

Potosi

The Bible Little Jolieus Chrough Home Life Message

A sermon on the importance of home life in American society. It argues good homes are foundational and warns of modern threats like divorce and poverty. It reflects on the role of the family, Jesus's upbringing, and the value of a stable home as central to Christian ethics.

Sunday School Attendance Totals by Church on October 25

Attendance figures show First Baptist 561 Methodist 449 Assembly of God 448 Church of the Nazarene 306 Tanner Street Church of God 228 Christian Church 155 Second General Baptist 151 Presbyterian 95 indicate church participation across denominations on the specified date. The list highlights relative church size and engagement within the community.

First Baptist Church Methodist Church Assembly of God Church Church of the Nazarene Tanner Street Church of God Christian Church Second General Baptist Church Oo Presbyterian Church

Methodist Women Meet Wednesday Luncheon and Talk

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church holds a general meeting on Wednesday November 4 with lunch at 12 30 and business at 1 30 Miss Ida Klingeberger returned missionary from India will attend Registration begins at 9 30 Members urged to bring a covered dish for lunch.

Woman's Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church Ida Klingeberger India

Mrs Myra McReynolds Visits McReynolds Family in Mattoon

Mrs Myra McReynolds of Mattoon Illinois was a guest of Mr and Mrs O V McReynolds from last Friday to Sunday evening.

Myra McReynolds Mattoon, Ilinois O. V. McReynolds

Halloween Party for Baptist Class at First Baptist

The Ruth class of First Baptist Church held its annual Halloween party in the church classroom Monday evening with 17 members and one visitor. Mrs Ronald Lee chaired the meeting, teacher Mrs Avelle Williams received a birthday gift, and prizes were awarded for best disguise and a game. Hostesses included Mrs Leona Morgan Mrs Jake Weaks Mrs Dale Alcorn Mrs Sherman Grant and Mrs Robert Foster.

Ruth First Baptist Church Ronald Lee Avelle Williams Glenn Childers Pearl Edwards Leona Morgan Jake Weaks Dale Alcorn Sherman Grant Robert Foster

Housekeeper Wanted For Family Of Two

Classified note seeks a middle aged single woman for a housekeeper role in a pleasant home. Good wages and a desirable living situation. telephone number 74 provided for more information.

Let The Herald Collect Your News Items

Classified note inviting readers to submit news items via telephone numbers 74 or 75 for publication in The Herald.

the Herald

Ground Broken for New St. Denis Church in Benton

Ground breaking ceremonies for the new St. Denis church in Benton were held Sunday at 3 PM with about 300 attendees. Monsignor John J. O Neill and Rev Charles Schmalle led prayers and the spade ceremony. local officials and veterans representative J C Williamson attended. Vernon Scherer, wounded in Korea, received a citation from J C Williamson.

St. Denis Beaton Peple American Legion John J. O’neal Sikeston and Dean Charles A. Schmalle Joseph LeGrand New Athens Ilinois Benton Hes Porter Chutch Messrs Victor Bellinger Denis LeGrand Cletus Scherer Mer. O’neill C. E. Felker

Sikeston Guests Attended Gunter Golden Wedding

Those from Sikeston who attended the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Gunter of Benton last Sunday included John F. Woods and his daughter Louise McCoy, Mrs. Delia Cunningham, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cunningham, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Cunningham of Carbondale Illinois, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Cunningham of Ticton Washington, and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Byrd of Matthews. Woods is a brother of Mrs. Gunter and Delia Cunningham is a sister of Mr. Gunter.

Sikeston James H. Gunter Benton John F. Woods Louise McCoy Delia Cunningham W. B. Cunningham Leo Cunningham Carbondale Illinois Glenn Cunningham Ticton Washington Alfred Byrd Matthews Woods Gunter

Mouser Ennis Families Reunion Held at Farmington

Mr and Mrs E F Mouser and Mr and Mrs L L Mouser attended a family reunion of the Mouser and Ennis families held at Farmington last Sunday. More than fifty relatives attended.

E. F. Mouser L. L. Mouser Mouser Ennis Farmington

International Uniform Sunday Lesson November 1 1953

International Uniform Sunday School lesson for November 1 1953 presents scripture references Genesis 1 27 and 298 Deuteronomy 6 49 Proverbs 22 6 Matthew 19 3 9 Luke 10 38 42 Ephesians 5 21 to 6 4 II Timothy 1 5 7 3 14 17 memory selection God setteth the solitary in families Psalms 68 6 noting guidance on family life and biblical interpretation for the lesson.

God

The Value of Good Homes in Christian Life

Jesus and God affirm the need for good homes and show they are burden bearers not burdens. A good home provides normal living, marks Christian people, and stands as a central task alongside a well developed life.

International Sunday School

Episcopal Bishop to Conduct Services in Sikes ton

The Rt. Rev. Arthur E. Lichten berger Episcopal Bishop of Missouri will conduct 4:30 p m Sunday services at St Pauls Episcopal church in Sikes ton. He will administer baptismal and confirmation rites during the service.

Arthur E. Lichtenberger Missouri St. Paul's Episcopal Church Sikeston

Presbyterian Men's Club Meeting Features The Life of Philip Vance

The Presbyterian Men's Club met at the church Monday evening at 6 30. Dinner was served by the ladies of Circle No 3. Guests included Dr Williams and Skillen. The program was a move entitled The Life of Philip Vance.

Presbyterian Circle No. 3 Dr. Williams Skillen Philip Vance

Rummage sale and gospel singers at Tanner Street Church

The Young People's class will hold a rummage sale Saturday to benefit the State Youth Camp at Lake of the Ozarks. The Builders and Gleaners class hosts a Halloween social tonight. Kentuckians Quartet of Paducah, Kentucky, to sing on November Sunday with all invited. Proceeds from a recent chili supper funded a junior department spinet piano. Della Harmoniers Quartet also appeared last Sunday with members Earl Weaks Sr Clinton Wisdom Gene Cooksey Charlie Campbell and Mrs Wisdom at piano.

Lake of the Ozarks Herman Poe O. C. Lewis Kentuckians Paducah Kentucky Ladies Missionary Society Della Harmoniers Earl Weaks Sr Clinton Wisdom Gene Cooksey Charlie Campbell

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Perry Compton Missouri Republican State Committee Give the United Way Cape By Clint H. Denman America Earth Jesus Calvary’s Cross Mary Episcopal Presbyterian Men’s Clib Gro Petore Tanner Street Church OF God Messa Lewis Sales Co North Kingshighway Phenee the Christian Church George H. Adkins White’s Drug St North New Madrid Phene the Methodist Church M. G. Deyco Home Materials Co McKnight-Keaton Grocery Co Morehouse Baptist Church Scott Insurance Agency Iz Fleer Grand Prise Allan Pollock Rade New Madrid County Farmers” Mutual Fire Ins. Co Bert H. Reave Walton & Williams Motor Co Ford Mitchell-Sharp Chevrolet Co West Ceenter Scott County Milling Co East Center Phene Charles H. Butlers McCoy-Tanner Scott-New Madrid-Mississippi Sikeston Lumber Co East Malone W. Oiee Kroger Company Scott End Malone
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