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PIPE DREAM
(Local News ~ 07/17/97)
Dr. Gary Miller looked at the trumpet pipes in the back of the pipe organ. Playing the grand new pipe organ at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville is like driving a fine sports car, Dr. Gary Miller says. "It lets you get away with nothing ... You can take yourself right off the road with it."...
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BLUES ALL OVER: WEEKEND FESTIVALS OFFERED IN MURPHYSBORO, ILL., AND KANSAS CITY
(Local News ~ 07/17/97)
The blues will be available near and far this weekend, with a small festival scheduled in Murphysboro, Ill., and a big one in Kansas City. Lonnie Brooks will headline the sixth annual Riverside Blues Festival Saturday on the banks of the Big Muddy River at Riverside Park in Murphysboro...
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PROMISE KEEPERS PROMISES BIG CROWD
(Local News ~ 07/17/97)
Cape Girardeau plant manager David Blanchard sings the praises of Promise Keepers. So does Jackson veterinarian Dr. Charles Cox. They are among hundreds of area men who are expected to attend the Promise Keepers rally Friday and Saturday at the Trans World Dome in St. Louis...
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CAPE COUNTY TO SELL LAND FOR BACK TAXES
(Local News ~ 07/17/97)
Cape Girardeau County has some land for sale, but don't expect to find any bargains. Most of the property that goes on the sale block each year involves tracts that are too small to develop. Some aren't worth the cost of paying off back taxes and liens, said County Collector Harold Kuehle...
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GASOLINE PRICES PLUNGE IN CAPE; REGULAR UNLEADED $1.03 AT SOME PLACES
(Local News ~ 07/17/97)
A gas war is under way in Cape Girardeau. Gasoline prices have tumbled more than a dime -- 12 to 13 cents a gallon -- at service stations this week, leaving prices at a few cents over a dollar. Prices plummeted at three stations along the Williams Street corridor in the city Monday, to lows of $1.02 to $1.03 for self-service, regular unleaded fuel...
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GROUP PROPOSES TO MOVE CABIN; CITY'S HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FAVORS IDEA
(Local News ~ 07/17/97)
If Tom Neumeyer, Mandy McClure and the Cape Girardeau Historic Preservation Commission get their wish, the log cabin that now sits at 127 S. Frederick would be moved to behind City Hall and become part of a plaza of historic structures. City Councilman Neumeyer and McClure, the owner of the house, addressed the commission Wednesday night at its meeting in City Hall. The commission unanimously endorsed their efforts...
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LETTERS FROM HOME: OF GRANDFATHER'S BREATH AND WORDS SHAPED BY THE HEART
(Column ~ 07/17/97)
July 17, 1997 Dear Leslie, Just got back from Virginia. The East has a curved, lived-in beauty compared to the raw spires and slopes of the West. I like the sound the English language makes in Virginians' mouths. More curves. Charlottesville had the feel of money and tradition, of Saturday night blazers and gin and tonics, of expensive outdoors stores that cater to folks who want to camp in style...
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MILL CREEK, ILL., MAN CRITICAL FOLLOWING ACCIDENT ON 127
(Local News ~ 07/17/97)
A Mill Creek, Ill., man was in critical condition in intensive care at Southeast Missouri Hospital after a motorcycle accident in Alexander County. Illinois State Police said that at 8:55 p.m. Tuesday Donald E. Hammond, 54, was riding his motorcycle north on Illinois Route 127 just south of Elco near the Union County line when he suffered an apparent heart attack or seizure...
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CLASSIC CARS TO GO ON SALE THIS WEEKEND
(Local News ~ 07/17/97)
When Sherm Smith held his first antique car auction four years ago, 3,000 people were on hand as 160 cars went across the auction block during the one-day sale. "We sold 40 percent of the cars that day," said Smith, of Dexter. "We were pleased. That falls within the 30-to-50-percent range of many major antique car sale companies."...
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CITY WILL PURCHASE SIGN FOR OSAGE CENTRE
(Local News ~ 07/17/97)
When motorists drive by Arena Park, they can read about coming activities there on a lighted sign. The Cape Girardeau City Council has appropriated money to erect a similar sign on Kingshighway next to the Osage Community Centre, Parks Director Dan Muser told the Cape Girardeau Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Committee at a meeting Wednesday afternoon...
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TEACHERS LEARN ABOUT OUTDOORS
(Local News ~ 07/17/97)
Area teachers headed outside this week to become "outdoor-wise" and develop a new teaching strategy involving conservation and classroom activities. About 30 teachers are tromping through Cape Girardeau County creeks as part of a five-day watershed ecology class conducted by the Department of Conservation in conjunction with Southeast Missouri State University. ...
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MISSISSIPPI COUNTY COURTHOUSE HEARING TO BE DELAYED
(Local News ~ 07/17/97)
CHARLESTON -- -- A hearing on a lawsuit to block the demolition of the fire-damaged Mississippi County Courthouse is expected to be delayed until next week. The hearing was scheduled for Friday in East Prairie. Attorneys have agreed to a delay provided Circuit Judge Anthony Heckemeyer approves. Heckemeyer won't be back in the office until Friday, at which time he could reschedule the hearing, said Cape Girardeau lawyer John Oliver...
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FROM OTHER NEWSPAPERS: PRISON EASY TO PICK
(Editorial ~ 07/17/97)
The state's Joint Committee on Corrections failed Gov. Mel Carnahan last week. The committee was expected to give the governor two recommended sites for proposed, $73 million maximum-security prisons to be opened in the year 2000. Instead, the committee gave the governor three candidates -- Charleston, Licking and, our favorite, Trenton. ...
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NATO EXPANSION IS GOOD NEWS FOR U.S.
(Editorial ~ 07/17/97)
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, for a half-century the bulwark of Western military defense, has accepted three of its former Eastern European enemies as new members. They are Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic. President Bill Clinton, in Madrid for the formalities, proclaimed it "a very great day" for European security. ...
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MISSION TO MARS CAPTURES ATTENTION
(Editorial ~ 07/17/97)
Twenty-eight years ago this month Neil Armstrong landed on the moon and transfixed a nation, and even the world. And now in another July, NASA has triumphed again with its Pathfinder mission to Mars. It is a practical as well as a public relations success for the beleaguered federal agency, which has had its share of disasters to go along with its many wonders...
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LETTERS: OLD BUILDING HOLDS A LOT OF HISTORY
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/17/97)
To the editor: Of the many historic homes in our city that have been given special attention, the building that depicts the real history and was at one time considered a love nest for many still stands and, being among the very oldest, bears the name Ye Ole House Gifts, Collectibles and Souvenirs at 120 Broadway...
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LETTERS: CLINTON SHOULD BACK MEDICARE PLAN
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/17/97)
To the editor: This is an open letter to President Bill Clinton. When persons attend church services, as you also do, it would seem to imply that this action serves as testimony that one gives some credence to the premise of such institutions, namely Holy Scripture. Further, that would extend principles so engendered, where applicable, to civic and civil circumstances...
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RUST COMMUNICATIONS PURCHASES FIVE WEEKLIES
(Local News ~ 07/17/97)
Five weekly newspapers in Northeast Arkansas and Southeast Missouri have been purchased by Rust Communications of Cape Girardeau, effective Aug. 1. Rust Communications already totally or partially owns six daily newspapers and 11 weekly newspapers in Missouri, Arkansas and Tennessee, as well as Concord Printing Services in Cape Girardeau...
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CYCLIST COLLECTING MONEY FOR MS RAISES GOAL TO $50,000
(Local News ~ 07/17/97)
A man in a Spiderman jersey atop a red mountain bike has pedaled into Cape Girardeau again. After 36 trips across the United States, Thomas Beasley is back. On Jan. 1, 1991, the 29-year-old departed from Anaheim, Calif., on a mission. He wanted to raise $30,000 for multiple sclerosis. Now, $29,555 later, he has decided to increase his goal to $50,000 and continue the trek...
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CHAFFEE SWEPT AWAY BY CAPE FORD & SONS
(College Sports ~ 07/17/97)
Cape Girardeau's Ford & Sons American Legion baseball team still has a lot of work to do if it wants to capture the regular-season District 14 title. But Ford & Sons certainly took a major step in the right direction Wednesday evening by sweeping a doubleheader from Chaffee at Capaha Field...
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CAPAHAS WIN 18-5
(High School Sports ~ 07/17/97)
GOREVILLE, Ill. -- The Kohlfeld Capahas continued their offensive onslaught Wednesday night by routing host Goreville 18-5 in eight innings. That came on the heels of Tuesday night's 15-7 triumph over the St. Louis Printers in a game played in Ste. Genevieve...
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CAPE BABE RUTH OPENS STATE PLAY TODAY IN DESLOGE
(High School Sports ~ 07/17/97)
Cape's Commerce Bank Senior Babe Ruth White Sox open state tournament play tonight at Brightwell Park in Desloge against Jefferson City at 5:30 p.m. The White Sox enter the tournament 24-14 after clinching their district last week. Besides players from Cape, Commerce Bank picked up four members from district runner-up New Madrid and two from Sikeston...
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RAY DODGE
(Obituary ~ 07/17/97)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Ray Junior Dodge, 62, of East Prairie died Tuesday, July 15, 1997, at the home of his mother, following an extended illness. He was born Nov. 16, 1934, in East Prairie, son of Cecil and Dorothy Stewart Dodge. He married the former Georgia Alsup...
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JOHN KEIRCE
(Obituary ~ 07/17/97)
John E. Keirce, 49, 1918, Weissinger, died suddenly Wednesday, July 16, 1997, at Southeast Missouri Hospital of an apparent heart attack. He was born Jan. 10, 1948, in Cairo, Ill., son of Edwin and Martha Johnson Keirce. He and Betty S. McChristian were married June 7, 1969, in Cairo...
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CLAYTON MOLL
(Obituary ~ 07/17/97)
Clayton D. Moll, 52, of St. Charles died Monday, July 14, 1997, at DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton. He was born in Cape Girardeau, son of Albert and Inez Moll. He married the former Bernice Kintz. Moll attended St. Augustine School in Kelso, graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1962, and graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in 1968...
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LOREN PINCKSTEN
(Obituary ~ 07/17/97)
Funeral service for Loren Casper Pincksten of Bossier City, La., was held July 3, 1997, at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home in Bossier City. The Rev. Jerry Ables officiated. Graveside rites were conducted by Barksdale Air Force Honor Guard. Pincksten, 61, died Tuesday, July 1, 1997, following a lengthy illness...
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BIRTHS
(Births ~ 07/17/97)
Son to Chad Elliot and Kimberly Ann Pennel of Blue Springs, North Kansas City Hospital, 2:23 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 1997. Name, Jake Elliot. Weight, 7 pounds 8 ounces. First child. Mrs. Pennel is the former Kimberly Downs, daughter of Mac and Nancy Downs of Cape Girardeau. She is employed by Parents As Teachers in the Blue Springs School District. Pennel is the son of Roger and Johnnie Pennel of Warrensburg. He is a civil engineer with Bucher, Willis and Ratliff...
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GENEVA WALKER
(Obituary ~ 07/17/97)
DEXTER -- Geneva Glasgow Walker, 84, died Wednesday, July 16, 1997, at the Vintage Villa Nursing Center in Dexter. She was born Aug. 6, 1912, a daughter of Luther C. and Julia May Glasgow at Rector, Ark. She married W.D. Walker at Piggott, Ark. He survives...
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CAPE GIRARDEAU CHAMBER NAMES YARDS OF THE MONTH FOR AUGUST
(Local News ~ 07/17/97)
The second yard for section five of the Cape Girardeau residential yard of the month for August belongs to Bill and Pat Donaldson at 2352 Bellridge Pike. Shown is Teresa Birk of the Beautification Committee of the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce...
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