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STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS ADVANCES THE STATE OF PRESIDENT BUSH
(Column ~ 02/02/92)
The state of the union may not be dramatically improved by President Bush's speech, but the state of Bush's political condition will be. After looking pathetic in Japan and after flailing around frenetically in New Hampshire, Bush needed to look presidential to look as if he were in charge. He definitely accomplished that. His style and demeanor were confident. His text had the gift of the Peggy Noonan touch. His delivery and timing were in synch...
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IS IT CHANCE? DEMO LEADER IS FURTHEST AWAY FROM LIBERALS
(Column ~ 02/02/92)
Ronald Reagan really did change America, and the world. Is it an accident that America's most listened-to radio talk show host is Cape Girardeau native Rush Limbaugh, an outspoken conservative? Limbaugh's daily program is on something like 450 stations. ...
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JACKSON SCHOOL SURVEY SHOWS ALCOHOL ABUSE IS TOM PROBLEM
(Local News ~ 02/02/92)
JACKSON -- Surveys taken last fall indicate alcohol abuse remains the No. 1 problem and concern of both students and adults in Jackson. The surveys also indicate the use of tobacco products by high school students has declined since similar surveys were conducted three years ago...
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TICKETS AVIALABLE FOR JAYCEES SHOW
(Local News ~ 02/02/92)
The Ozark Mountain Opry Show of Branson, Mo., which features many styles and types of music, will provide entertainment for the sixth annual Cape Girardeau Jaycees Benefit program here. "Proceeds from the show will benefit Camp Wonderland, a summer camp for the handicapped," said Joe Wilson, who is in charge of ticket sales...
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TIME FOR ACTION IS HERE ON THE GAS TAX QUESTION
(Editorial ~ 02/02/92)
The Missouri General Assembly is four weeks into its 1992 session. The legislators should be commended for using this time to study an issue of great importance and immediacy for this state: the gas tax increase for highway project funding. Now, having seen the facts, having studied the benefits, having taken a look into the future of Missouri, lawmakers must act on the passage of this measure. Thoughtful deliberation must be followed by conscientious action...
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CARING CONFERENCE TO FEATURE TRAINER OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES
(Local News ~ 02/02/92)
"Youth at Risk: Bridging the Gaps" will be the theme of the third annual Community Caring Conference, which will be held Feb. 21 at the Show Me Center. The event is co-sponsored by the Community Caring Council and Southeast Missouri State University...
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PLENTY OF WINNERS IN SUPERCASH
(Local News ~ 02/02/92)
There was no jackpot winner in Missouri's SuperCash drawing Friday night, which was worth $100,000, but the Missouri Lottery Commission reported that four numbers were picked by 46 players, with each ticket being worth $313. There were another 1,950 SuperCash winners Friday night that many lottery players selected three numbers to win $5 prizes...
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SCOUTS GIVEN FEAL OF RESCUE IN SIMULATION
(Local News ~ 02/02/92)
Twenty-two Boy Scouts searched an area north of Cape Girardeau Saturday morning to help rescue an injured hunter after he failed to return home from the evening before. Actually, the rescue operation turned out to be a simulation, although the Scouts did not initially know it was simulated...
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ADVANCE SCHOOL VOTERS WILL WEIGH TWO ISSUES
(Local News ~ 02/02/92)
ADVANCE -- Voters in the Advance School District will be asked to approve a $350,000 bond issue and a 38-cent operating levy hike in an election April 7. The bond issue would finance construction of additional classrooms for the elementary school, said Terry Pearcy, school district superintendent...
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PERRYVILLE OB UNIT IS UPGRADED
(Local News ~ 02/02/92)
PERRYVILLE -- While some rural hospitals have discontinued obstetric services, Perry County Memorial Hospital has improved its facilities. The Perryville hospital opened its new obstetric department last month as part of an overall expansion and remodeling project...
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MISSISSPPI VALLEY HOME EDUCATORS TO MEET FEB. 13
(Local News ~ 02/02/92)
The Mississippi Valley Home Educators will meet Feb. 13 at Cape Bible Chapel at Mount Auburn and Kage Road, from 3-5 p.m. Presentations by students will be presented on the theme, hearts. The field trip will be made to the Cape Girardeau Public Library...
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DELEGATE SELECTION WILL BE EXPLAINED
(Local News ~ 02/02/92)
A training seminar will be conduced here Saturday by the Missouri Democratic Party to explain the process of selecting delegates to the 1992 national convention in New York City. The seminar will be held at Drury Lodge from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The entire process Missouri Democrats must follow to select their delegates to the convention next July will be outlined. Missouri will send 86 delegates and 13 alternates to the national convention...
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STORE WILL HOLD VALENTINE'S PARTY
(Local News ~ 02/02/92)
Schnucks will hold a Valentine's party for Cape Girardeau area couples who have married 50 years or more. The annual party will be held at the Schnucks supermarket at 19 S. Kingshighway on Feb. 14 at 8 a.m. Any couple married on or before Feb. 14, 1942, may bring their marriage license to the store and join the party. Interested couples can register ahead of time by calling 334-9191...
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EUNICE HEDGER
(Obituary ~ 02/02/92)
MOUNDS, Ill. -- Eunice Hedger, 93, of Mounds, died Friday, Jan. 31, 1992, at Cape LaCroix in Cape Girardeau, Mo. She was born Oct. 3, 1898, in Jefferson County, Ky., daughter of Richard and Mary Alice Ridgeway Skaggs. She married Frank Hedger, who died Dec. 11, 1988...
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MILLER GILLILAND
(Obituary ~ 02/02/92)
MORLEY -- Funeral service for Miller "Bill" Gilliland of Morley was held Saturday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Sikeston. The Rev. Gaylon Butler officiated, with burial in New Morley Cemetery. Gilliland, 79, died Friday, Jan. 31, 1992, at St. Francis Medical Center...
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BOB HOWARD
(Obituary ~ 02/02/92)
CHARLESTON -- Bob Howard, 81, of Charleston, died Thursday, Jan. 30, 1992, at St. Francis Medical Center. He was born Jan. 2, 1911, in Halls, Tenn., son of Russ and Rebecca DuPree Howard. He married Ardessie Kirkwood Feb. 4, 1939. She died June 29, 1982...
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ERNEST W. FOX
(Obituary ~ 02/02/92)
Ernest W. "Doc" Fox, 82, 1704 Brink, died Thursday, Jan. 30, 1992, at St. Francis Medical Center. He was born Oct. 27, 1909, at Charleston, son of William and Effie Dunn Fox. He and Lottie Lee Brown were married at Charleston. Fox was a retired truck driver, and member of Grace United Methodist Church and Teamsters Union...
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LOUIS E. BIBLE
(Obituary ~ 02/02/92)
ANNA, Ill. -- Louis E. Bible, 78, of Anna, died Thursday, Jan. 30, 1992, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born Nov. 1, 1913, in Vincennes, Ind., son of Charles L. and Ethel Brinson Peak Bible. He and Patricia McKeown were married Oct. 6, 1954...
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WAYNE H. DILLOW
(Obituary ~ 02/02/92)
DONGOLA, Ill. - Wayne H. Dillow, 76, Dongola Route 2, died Thursday, Jan. 30, 1992, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Mo. He was born Nov. 4, 1915, in Union County, son of Ralph and Ruth Ury Dillow. He married Opel Speights Dec. 19, 1941, at Jackson, Mo. She died May 20, 1983...
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STELLA MAE GIBSON
(Obituary ~ 02/02/92)
ALTO PASS, Ill. - Stella Mae Gibson, 79 of Alto Pass, died Thursday, Jan. 30, 1992, at Union County Hospital in Anna. She was born March 1, 1912, in Jonesboro, daughter of Thomas and Fannie Sadler Vinson. On Oct. 29, 1927, she married Dewey Gibson in Union County. He died in November 1986...
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SIDNEY EARL MCVAY
(Obituary ~ 02/02/92)
ORAN -- Sidney Earl McVay, 76, of Crowder, died at his home Friday, Jan. 31, 1992. He was born in McNary County, Tenn., on July 14, 1915, son of Sidney and Nan Wilson McVay. He worked as an attendant at various service stations until his retirement...
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JOHN HENRY MATLOCK
(Obituary ~ 02/02/92)
GALE, Ill. -- John Henry Matlock, 7l, of Gale, died Friday, Jan. 31, 1992, at his home. He was born Jan. 5, 1921 in East Cape Girardeau, Ill., son of John and Zonie Moore Matlock. He married Louise Benefield on Sept. 13, 1941 in Cape Girardeau. She survives...
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CHRISTINE HAMAN
(Obituary ~ 02/02/92)
Christine Haman, of 401 South Louisiana, died Saturday, Feb. 1, 1992 at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was 96. Funeral arrangements were incomplete Saturday evening at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel.
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MAGDALENE GIVENS
(Obituary ~ 02/02/92)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Magdalene Givens, 84, of East Prairie, died Friday, Jan. 31, 1992 at Missouri Delta Medical Center at Sikeston. She was born Feb. 6, 1907, in East Prairie, daughter of Oscar and Willie Greer Vaughn. She marred Aaron D. Given on June 24, 1922. He survives...
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SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE DEBATE TEAM IS NATIONALLY RANKED
(Local News ~ 02/02/92)
For the first time in its history, the Southeast Missouri State University Debate Team has received national ranking. The team is ranked 50th in the nation in a January report from the national office of the Cross Examination Debate Association. More than 300 colleges and universities are active in the organization, which rates the top 50 debate programs in the country...
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EMERSON, WEBSTER WILL ATTEND RALLY AT BLUFF
(Local News ~ 02/02/92)
POPLAR BLUFF -- U.S Rep. Bill Emerson, R-Cape Girardeau, and Attorney General Bill Webster are among confirmed guests of honor who will speak March 7 at the annual Lincoln Day rally sponsored by the Butler County Young Republicans and the Republican Central Committee...
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TONY L. SMEE NAMED BOY SCOUT'S SHAWNEE DISTRICT EXECUTIVE IN CAPE
(Local News ~ 02/02/92)
Tony L. Smee has joined the Southeast Missouri Boy Scout Council's professional staff as the Shawnee District executive, announced Scout Executive Mark Wappel. Smee will work at the Council's district headquarters in Cape Girardeau. He began his duties Jan. 1...
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BLUNT TO SPONSOR SEMO COUNCIL EAGLE CLASS
(Local News ~ 02/02/92)
Missouri Secretary of State Roy Blunt will serve as sponsor of the Southeast Missouri Boy Scout Council's 1991 Eagle Scout Court of Honor Saturday. More than 50 boys from throughout the 14 counties of the SEMO Council who attained Scouting's highest award during the past year will be honored at the event...
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FEBRUARY PREPARES FOR THE SHIFT TO HIGH GEAR
(Column ~ 02/02/92)
So it is Woodchuck Day again. Huh? You still want to call it Groundhog Day? Well, all right. But I think Woodchuck Day sounds much more classy. And, of course, it's the same animal. Calling it groundhog would lead one to believe it belonged to the swine family and it doesn't. It is a member of the squirrel family. Surprised?...
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HOMEMADE TOYS: ABUNDANCE OF PLAYTHINGS FOUND AROUND THE HOUSE
(Local News ~ 02/02/92)
Are Christmas toys loosing their luster? A variety of new toys can be found right in your own home. Homemade toys have a variety of benefits, said Cape Girardeau Parents as Teachers parent educators Susan Bartlett and Karen Enloe. Two-year-old Kameron Groves approves. During a recent visit to his home, parent educator Susan Bartlett brought a variety of home-made toys including a fishing game, a puzzle made from a cereal box and a Ziploc book all made from household items...
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LADYBUG SAYS... NEW GARDEN BOOKS OFTEN COLORFUL AND INFORMATIVE
(Column ~ 02/02/92)
New garden books are more colorful, more informative, more usable and more alluring. It seems every year the newest ones on the market are so appealing that even the most amateur gardener cannot resist buying them. A gardening friend says January and February are her two favorite months. Isn't this an unusual statement for a gardener to make? The most dreary months of the year, when there is no outside gardening and very little to do to those inside because most of them are in a dormant stage...
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NARFE PLANS MEETING
(Local News ~ 02/02/92)
The National Association of Retired Federal Employees will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Cape Girardeau Public Library, 711 N. Clark. Jayme Kolwyck will be in charge of the program on "Care for the Elderly." She is admissions coordinator at Cape LaCroix Care Center...
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ABWA WILL HEAR PROGRAM ON RECYCLING
(Local News ~ 02/02/92)
The City of Roses Chapter of American Business Women's Association will meet Thursday at Drury Lodge. The social hour is at 5:30 p.m., with the dinner meeting following. The program on "New Solid Waste Laws and Recycling" will be given by Steve Triplett, solid waste coordinator...
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LALECHE LEAGUE WILL GATHER ON THURSDAY
(Local News ~ 02/02/92)
The advantages of breastfeeding will be the topic for the Thursday meeting of the LaLeche League. The meeting will be held at the Cape Girardeau Public Library at 9:30 a.m. Nursing babies are welcome. This meeting is the first in a series of four discussions which offer both encouragement and breastfeeding information to interested mothers...
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ST. LOUIS: MARDI GRAS, SPORTS AND SCIENCE WARM UP WINTER
(Local News ~ 02/02/92)
ST. LOUIS Forget winter. For the next three months, nearby St. Louis welcomes spring with a toasty lineup of special events that will warm even the coldest heart. Here's a sample: Soulard Mardi Gras (Feb. 22-March 2) Get ready to catch traditional "Fat Tuesday" beads at the parade, listen to the best blues and jazz in the Midwest and sample cajun and Creole cooking from Soulard's restaurants. ...
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SUNNY HILL SELLS GARDEN CENTER; CITY'S OLDEST PET SUPPLY STORE WILL EXPAND INTO GARDEN SPACE
(Local News ~ 02/02/92)
Sunny Hill Garden Center Inc., known for its green thumb expertise for more than six decades, is looking for a new home. Sunny Hill Pet Shop, the city's oldest pet and supply store, will expand into the garden center at 335 Christine. "We have sold the garden center portion of the business," said Bill Brinkopf, president of the company. "We have plans to expand our pet shop operation."...
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SABRELINER WILL EXPAND PERRYVILLE FACILITY
(Local News ~ 02/02/92)
PERRYVILLE -- A pilots' lounge, employees' lounge, executive offices and electronics and avionic shops will be included in two, two-story buildings to be constructed by Sabreliner Corp. at Perryville Municipal Airport. "The new structures will enhance customer service and employee areas at our maintenance and modification center at the airport," said F. Holmes Lamoreaux, chairman and chief executive of Sabreliner Corp., headquartered in St. Louis...
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AWARDS/TRAINING
(Local News ~ 02/02/92)
Southeast Missouri Hospital Administrator James W. Wente has been named to an eighth term as vice chairman of the Missouri Hospital Association Finance and Budget Committee. The committee studies financial issues confronting Missouri hospitals and studies and makes recommendations pertaining to MHA financial matters to the organization's board of trustees. ...
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STRODER COUNTRY OPENS FRIDAY
(Local News ~ 02/02/92)
JACKSON -- Stroder Country will open Friday night. "We'll feature country and western music and dancing each weekend," said Roy Stroder, a partner in the new business. "This will be a non-alcoholic atmosphere." Roy and Verla Stroder and Harold and Lena Stroder are partners in the operation...
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DISTRICT COMMANDER RETIRES
(Local News ~ 02/02/92)
OLIVE BRANCH, Ill. -- The third time was charm for Jimmy R. Warder in his quest to become an Illinois State Policeman in the mid- to late-sixties. "I had a couple of strikes against me," said Warder from his home in Olive Branch recently. "My eyesight wasn't at the 20-30 level required to pass the physical, and I was underweight."...
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CPA BUSINESS HAS NEW NAME AND LOCATION
(Local News ~ 02/02/92)
Schott & Company Certified Public Accountants has a new name and new offices. William R. Scott and Melvin J. Van de Ven announced last week that the firm is now operating under the name of Schott & Van de Ven Certified Public Accountants. The company has moved its office to 1020 N. Kingshighway, Suite D, he said...
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NEW EMPLOYEES
(Local News ~ 02/02/92)
Steve Turner is new manager of Waldenbooks in West Park Mall. Turner has been with Waldenbooks for five years. He has managed stores at St. Louis, Fairview and Marion, Ill. "I'm coming to Cape Girardeau from the Marion store," said Turner. Turner, a native of the St. Louis area, attended school at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville...
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PROMOTIONS
(Local News ~ 02/02/92)
Cheryl Merkler has been promoted to the position of operations director at Craftsman Office Supply Co. Merkler, a longtime employee of Craftsman, has 20 years experience in bookkeeping, personnel management and computer operations. She is a member of Excelsior Optimist Club, Alma Schrader and Central High School PTAs, and Lynnwood Baptist Church...
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CAPE STORE PROVIDES FREE CLOTHING
(Local News ~ 02/02/92)
The Free Store, which opened recently at 625 Broadway, is getting heavy usage. "Clothing is available for the needy at no cost," said Ronald Robinson, manager of the facility. "We've had a lot of people come in since we opened more than a week ago."...
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BUSINESS MEMO
(Business ~ 02/02/92)
POPLAR BLUFF -- The Briggs & Stratton plant at Poplar Bluff will produce about 200,000 of the firm's new Industrial PLUS 5-horsepower engines each year. The new engine is a side-valve engine designed for heavy duty use. --- CARBONDALE, Ill. Wal-Mart Inc. has submitted preliminary plans to the city of Carbondale for a new 121,000-square-foot facility on the city's east side...
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