Sylvia G. Thompson residents observe birthdays in November

Cards may be sent to the following people in care of Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center, 3333 W. 10th St., Sedalia, MO 65301.

Irene Dove, of Sedalia, will observe her 71st birthday on Nov. 9.
She was born Nov. 9, 1937, in Pettis County.
She participates in activity programs at Ewing Vocational Center. She loves baby dolls, word finds and puzzle books. She enjoys playing bingo.

Beulah Calzada, of Sedalia, will observe her 98th birthday on Nov. 14.
She was born Nov. 14, 1910, in Cole Camp. She was married to Jose Calzada, who died earlier.
She was a housewife. She enjoys cooking and visiting with others.

Nadyne Pollard, of Sedalia, will observe her 87th birthday on Nov. 14.
She was born Nov. 14, 1921, in Rich Hill. She was married to Roy Pollard, who died earlier.
She was a baker at Consumer’s. She enjoys traveling.
She has five children, Gary Wheeler, Sue Brownfield, Vivian Cuba, Ronnie Wheeler and Debra Bryden, all of Sedalia; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Margaret Klein, of Sedalia, will observe her 86th birthday on Nov. 14.
She was born Nov. 14, 1922, in Pettis County. She was married to Paul Klein, who died earlier.
She was a housewife. She enjoys sewing and gardening. She likes cats.
She has three children, Joyce Fischer and Judy Hancock, both of Sedalia, and Janet Lewman, of Las Vegas; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Ethel Hicks, of Sedalia, will observe her 84th birthday on Nov. 15.
She was born Nov. 15, 1924, in Pettis County. She was married to John Hicks, who died earlier.
She was a homemaker and owned rental property. She collects vinegar bottles and antiques. She enjoys watching television and remodeling houses.
She has four children, Carol Fry, of Warsaw, Veneta Bailey, of Green Ridge, John Hicks and Robert Hicks, both of Sedalia; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Georgie Huff, of Sedalia, will observe her 78th birthday on Nov. 27.
She was born Nov. 27, 1930, in King City. She married William James Huff, who lives in Hamilton.
She was a nurse’s aide. She enjoys telling jokes, playing solitaire and watching sports.
She has four children, Dixie Sanders, of Garden City, Cerita Stewart, Joyce Dale and Deana Williams, all of Sedalia; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Geraldine Leerssen, of Sedalia, will observe her 89th birthday on Nov. 29.
She was born Nov. 29, 1919, in Minnesota. She was married to Raymond Leerssen, who died earlier.
She helped with a dairy farm and was a clerk in a clothing and jewelry store. She enjoys watching Oprah and Dr. Phil and traveling. She likes braided rugs.
She has three children, Douglas Leerssen, of Sedalia, William Leerssen, of Platteville, Colo., and Wayne Leerssen, of Hemet, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Mildred Marcum, of Sedalia, will observe her 87th birthday on Nov. 30.
She was born Nov. 30, 1921, in Otterville. She was married to Jake Marcum, who died earlier.
She is a co-owner of J.W. Marcum and Son’s Hauling. She enjoys doing crossword puzzles and playing bingo.
She has three children, Gary Marcum, Jim Marcum and Jileen Wingerter, all of Sedalia; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

Joe Musgrave, of Sedalia, will observe his 92nd birthday on Nov. 30.
He was born Nov. 30, 1916, in Newton. He was married to Dorothy Musgrave, who died earlier.
He was a certified public accountant. He enjoys watching television and fishing. He is a member of Order of the Eastern Star and the Masonic Lodge. He is very involved at Central Christian Church in Hughesville.
He has a son, Joe Musgrave, of Sedalia; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.