From the SESSER SHOPPER, Sesser, FCI. May 28, 1981 issue: “Card of Thanks” A gratitude of thanks to all of the relatives, friends and neighbors who shared in our sorror (sic) at the death of Wayne McBride, Salem, Oregon, the son of Ethna McBride of Sesser. Mr. and Mrs. Ethna McBRIDE” April 15, 1982 issue: “Fifth Generation. Identical twin girls have been born in St. Mary’s Hospital to Robert Leon and Lynette Shoemaker of Rt. 3, Princeton, IN. They arrived March 11 and named Anastasia Constance (Stasie) and Antonette Chantelle (Toni). They weighed 6 lb. 8 oz. and 7 lb. 2 !/2 oz. and were 20 !/2” and 20 2/3 “. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. David Deason, Princeton. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Leon Shoemaker, Mt. Carmel. Great Grandma Marie Baker, Sesser, and Great great grandma Ethel Bradley, Sesser. The twins visited last weekend with Grandma Baker and with Grandma Bradley”. “New Baby Girl. Danny and Tiki Galloway, Mt. Vernon, are proud to announce the birth of a daughter born April 2. The baby weighed 6 lbs. 9 oz. and was 19 inches long and has been named Dacey Linn. The maternal grandparents are Jerrell and Judy Harrell of Bluford. Paternal grandparents are Don and Helen Galloway of Sesser. Paternal great grandparents are Gilbert and Nancy Galloway of Sesser. “Prize Winner. Mona Sample was the winner of the Easter Basket given by Sesser Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.” (Photo included) May 6, 1982 issue: “New Arrival. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Guthrie are parents of a son born April 14 at Marshall Browning Hospital. Benjamin Heath weighed 8 lbs. 6 oz. 19 1/2 in. long. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Bowlin and Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Guthrie.” “Thank You. Your kindness during the illness and death of our dad, Ralph Reeves, will always be appreciated. Thanks to Dwight Dame, Jan Kelly and the organist. Ralph Reeves Family” “United In Marriage Miss Lavonna Knight and Steve Hammond were united in marriage in a 7 o’clock ceremony April 6 at the First Christian Church in Sesser, Dan Williams officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julian Knight of Tamaroa. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Hammond of Sesser are parents of the groom. Serving the bride as maid of honor was Miclah Tilley of DuQuoin. Best man was Kent White of Sesser. The newlyweds are making their home in Sesser. Steve is employed at Duncan and Fry in DuQuoin.” “New Twins. Mr. and Mrs. Alan Hicks, Scheller, announces the birth of twin daughters, born April 21, at 8:33 and 8:34 A.M. at the West Frankfort Hospital. Babies were transferred to Carbondale Memorial Hospital, where they were doing good. Alyn Beth weighed 3 lbs. 15 oz. and Tiffany Chenelle weighted 3 lbs. 9 oz. The mother is the former Kelly Loucks. Their grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harold Loucks, Sesser and Mrs. Ruth Ann McGlasson and Mr. William Hicks of Scheller. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Earl Brown, Scheller, and Mr. Elmo Loucks, Tamaroa and Mrs. Margaret Dorsey, DuQuoin. Mrs. Mary D. Crocker, Scheller is the great great grandmother, making five generations living.” *Note: Mrs. Earl Brown is Clara Crocker Brown “Farewell. Farewell to Sesser. I, Manetta Yackel, want to thank all of you for your fellowship for the three years I have lived here. I am leaving with a U-Haul for Hot Springs to visit and on Thursday, May 10 I go to live near my blood kin in Amarillo, Texas. God bless you all. Your Friend in Christ. Manetta Yackel.” Pat Corona