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WHERE TO WELCOME 1995
(Local News ~ 12/29/94)
Though New Year's Eve parties abound as usual this year, alcohol-fueled blowouts may be becoming scarcer and one of Cape Girardeau's traditional end-of-the-year dances will be missing from the action altogether. The New Year's Eve dance sponsored by the Travelers Protective Association at the Arena Building, a tradition dating back at least a quarter-century, will not be held this year...
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RESOLUTIONS FAIL IF GOALS ARE VAGUE, PSYCHOLOGIST SAYS
(Local News ~ 12/29/94)
New Year's resolutions have a way of being discarded like an old coat. In many cases, people make vague resolutions. "All too often the goal is so vague that it doesn't define what that person will do to get to that point," says Southeast Missouri State University psychology professor Wayne Hoover...
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THINGS TO DO: NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS 1995
(Local News ~ 12/29/94)
When it comes to New Year's resolutions, members of Cape Girardeau's arts and entertainment community play a tune all their own. Pat Reagan-Woodard, director of the Southeast Missouri State University Museum, wants to put on her roller blades more often and just enjoy life...
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EVERYONE'S ASKING, WILL WINTER ARRIVE?
(Local News ~ 12/29/94)
Barry Williams took advantage of a warm afternoon off work Wednesday to take his son to Capaha Park. The 2-year-old and his two older brothers swung on a tire swing and jumped on a swinging bridge without the burden of caps, heavy coats and mittens...
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SALES TAX: COUNCILMAN URGES CITY SCRAP PROPOSAL
(Local News ~ 12/29/94)
The Cape Girardeau City Council should scrap the idea of a transportation sales tax rather than wait for voters to bury it, Councilman Richard Eggimann said Wednesday. Meanwhile, City Manager J. Ronald Fischer suggested the council might be wise to proceed slowly on the matter...
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MOTHER: FOSTER KIDS AGREE IN 3-PART HARMONY
(Local News ~ 12/29/94)
SIKESTON -- When the children Marsann Critten cares for as a foster parent agree on the same thing, their "merry-go-round" has reached three-part harmony. "That's one of the best moments with these children," Critten, 38, said. "And there are many good times when they don't agree on something."...
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POLICE SAY FEW HOMELESS MAKE CAPE GIRARDEAU `HOME'
(Local News ~ 12/29/94)
Roy Dale Blocker sat at the Interstate 55 exit ramp Wednesday, holding up a hand-lettered, cardboard sign. "Homeless. Need help. God bless." He scratched his red beard and studied the cars that passed with a practiced eye, predicting which ones would stop to give him a few dollars. In 30 minutes, Blocker made $7. He averages between $75 and $100 per day...
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AREA COUNTIES NEED FOSTER FAMILIES
(Local News ~ 12/29/94)
Counties in Missouri and Illinois are seeking foster families to take in babies, preschool children, adolescents and siblings. Both states require potential foster care parents to undergo training, face screening for criminal records and a home study. Foster parents are paid each month for each child who lives with them. Medical coverage is also provided...
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LETTERS FROM HOME: THE ANIMAL FARM
(Column ~ 12/29/94)
Dec. 29, 1994 The animal farm Dear Pat, Our neighbor Margie returns tomorrow to take custody of the four dogs we've been sitting over the holidays. Maybe DC and I aren't meant to be the St. Francises of Southeast Missouri. For instance, how do you convince a Great Dane the size of a Harley to do what you want her to do? We tried speaking with authority, begging, bribes of food, physical force and finally good old yelling. ...
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BESSIE L. JOHNSON
(Obituary ~ 12/29/94)
JACKSON -- Bessie L. Johnson, 90, of Jackson died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 1994, at the Lutheran Home in Jackson. She was born Jan. 16, 1904, at Neely's Landing to Marion and Lilly Ackman Craft. She married Brian Johnson on April 21, 1923. He preceded her in death June 2, 1961...
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LAVAUGHN ANDESON NOBLIN
(Obituary ~ 12/29/94)
LaVaughn Anderson Noblin, 82, formerly of Broken Arrow, Okla., died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1994, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She had been a resident of the home since an illness in 1990. She was the daughter of the late Noah Dee and Bertha Amne Anderson...
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HELEN E. REICHERT
(Obituary ~ 12/29/94)
BELLEVILLE, Ill. -- Helen E. Reichert, 85, of Dupo, Ill., died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1994, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville. She was born Feb. 16, 1909, in Sugar Loaf Township in Illinois, daughter of Henry and Annie Thielemann Kaestner. She married Edwin Reichert, who preceded her in death...
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CHESTER NIEDERSTADT
(Obituary ~ 12/29/94)
POPLAR BLUFF -- Chester Niederstadt, 70, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 1994, at the Lucy Lee Hospital in Poplar Bluff. He was born June 30, 1924, in Poplar Bluff, son of the late Arthur and Laura Peters Niederstadt. Niederstadt was a former resident of the Essex area and lived in Poplar Bluff for the past seven years. He was a retired welder on pipeline construction. He was also a member of the Essex Baptist Church...
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HILDA EGGIMANN
(Obituary ~ 12/29/94)
ADVANCE -- Hilda Eggimann, 89, of Advance died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1994, in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements, handled by Morgan Funeral Home in Advance, are incomplete.
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MAXINE J. TIBBS
(Obituary ~ 12/29/94)
Maxine J. Tibbs, 81, of Jackson died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 1994, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born Feb. 10, 1913, in Cape Girardeau, the daughter of Walter and Nanna Bell Aubuchon Long. On Feb. 2, 1936, she married Leo Tibbs in Poplar Bluff. He preceded her in death in 1960...
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JUDY ANN URHAHN
(Obituary ~ 12/29/94)
BENTON -- Judy Ann Urhahn, 45, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 1994, at her home in Benton. She was born Sept. 17, 1949, in New Hamburg, the daughter of Cletus L. and Iva Ethel Hahs Scherer. On June 28, 1969, she married Larry Urhahn of Benton, who survives...
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PEARL MAY FOUST
(Obituary ~ 12/29/94)
Pearl May Foust, 81, of Marble Hill died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1994, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Oct. 2, 1913, in Poplar Bluff to the late Cary and Emma Hunziker Foust. Survivors include one brother, Irven R. Foust of Marble Hill, and several cousins...
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JOHN RAYMOND CHAPMAN
(Obituary ~ 12/29/94)
John Raymond Chapman, 67, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1994, at his home in Cape Girardeau after a short illness. He was born March 9, 1927, in Advance to Walter and Anna Hedge Chapman. He married Betty J. Reed Dec. 16, 1949, in Cape Girardeau. She survives...
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MILDRED E. TOWNSEND SHARLEVILLE
(Obituary ~ 12/29/94)
POPLAR BLUFF -- Mildred E. Townsend Sharleville, 76, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 1994, at the Lucy Lee Hospital in Poplar Bluff. She was born April 1, 1918, in Puxico, daughter of the late Charles Sr. and Sara Allison Ashbaugh. Sharleville was a resident of Puxico for most of her life. She was a member of the Life Chapel Church in Puxico...
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RICHARD SALING
(Obituary ~ 12/29/94)
Richard Saling, 74, of Glen Allen died Monday, Dec. 26, 1994. He was born Aug. 30, 1920, in St. Louis, son of the late Younger and Paradine Tomes Saling. He served in the Army during World War II. Visitation will be today from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Liley Funeral Home in Marble Hill. Services will be Friday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Gene Robbins officiating. Burial will be in the Bollinger County Memorial Park...
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LYMAN "SALTY" ZIMMERMAN
(Obituary ~ 12/29/94)
Lyman "Salty" Zimmerman, 92, of Advance died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1994, at the St. Francis Medical Center. He was born Nov. 11, 1902, near Advance, son of the late Matt and Mary Kappler Zimmerman. He was a farmer in Bollinger County. He married Thomza Drum on Oct. 25, 1927, in Advance. She survives...
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THELMA A.BOYER
(Obituary ~ 12/29/94)
MARION, ILL. -- Thelma A. Boyer, 74, formerly of Cobden, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 1994, at the Marion Memorial Hospital. She was born April 27, 1920, in Cobden, Ill., daughter of Thomas Elmer and Mary Lydia Stevens Freely. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cobden...
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SANDER TO SEEK RE-ELECTION
(Local News ~ 12/29/94)
JACKSON -- Mayor Paul Sander announced he will seek a second term as Jackson mayor. Sander, 39, served seven years on the Jackson Board of Aldermen before he was elected mayor in 1993. He defeated 11-term incumbent Carlton "Cotton" Meyer, pledging to maintain an open-door policy with city employees and residents...
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DALE BOLLINGER PERFORMING FINAL BOLLINGER COUNTY COLLECTIONS
(Local News ~ 12/29/94)
MARBLE HILL -- In a county that routinely defeats incumbent officeholders, Dale Bollinger has survived six elections over the last 24 years as Bollinger County collector. But at age 65, satisfied he had served the people efficiently and effectively in public office, Bollinger decided it was time to do some new things. So, the veteran Democratic official didn't seek re-election this year...
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ACCIDENT KILLS ST. LOUIS MAN
(Local News ~ 12/29/94)
BURFORDVILLE -- A St. Louis man was killed Tuesday night in a one-vehicle accident west of Burfordville on Highway 34. The Missouri Highway Patrol said Scott Craig, 28, was killed about 10:15 p.m. when his westbound pickup left the roadway and struck a dirt embankment. Craig was the lone occupant of the vehicle...
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ANTIQUATED JUVENILE CODES NEED UPDATE DURING '95 SESSION
(Editorial ~ 12/29/94)
Broad agreement now exists, both in Missouri and nationally, that a crackdown on juvenile crime is among the most urgent business of local and state government. Today's juvenile code, written to handle 1950s-era, garden-variety teen mischief, is widely acknowledged to be pathetically inadequate. Sadly, it is far too weak to deal with the brazen lawlessness and astonishing brutality displayed by far too many of today's juveniles...
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SINGERS SOUGHT FOR KING SERVICE
(Local News ~ 12/29/94)
Singers are needed for a community choir to perform at the fifth annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration Jan. 13. The service will be held at the First Baptist Church, 926 Broadway, and begins at 7 p.m. In the past, choirs from individual churches have sung...
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