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AREA CHURCHES TO OBSERVE COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICES THIS WEEK
(Local News ~ 11/20/99)
Community Thanksgiving services will be held this week in Cape Girardeau and Jackson. The services are sponsored by the respective Ministerial Alliance organizations. The Jackson service will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church at 212 S. ...
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BEYOND BIBLE STUDY: CHURCHES LOOK FOR WAYS TO MAKE BIBLE STUDY RELEVANT IN SMALL-GROUP SETTINGS
(Local News ~ 11/20/99)
Most United States Protestants form a clear, instant mental picture when the term Sunday school is mentioned. While most of the scenarios would probably be positive, they would still tend to stereotypical, predictable images: A class sitting around several aging folding tables that have been pushed together, with tiny foam cups of coffee in hand and reading from books printed by the church's national office. ...
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LIGHT RAIN WASN'T NEARLY ENOUGH TO HELP PULL AREA OUT OF DROUGHT
(Local News ~ 11/20/99)
Just a quarter-inch of rain fell in Cape Girardeau Friday morning, but being about 6 inches behind in rainfall this year, people are willing to take what they can get."It's a start," said Terry Birk, county director for the Cape Girardeau County Farm Service Agency. ...
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COUNTERFEIT BILLS CIRCULATING IN CAPE GIRARDEAU AREA
(Local News ~ 11/20/99)
These cut-up $20 bills were discovered in the trash and are believed to be part of a local counterfeiting operation. Several hundred dollars in counterfeit currency has been passed around the Cape Girardeau area over the last week, law enforcement agencies reported...
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TWO A&M STUDENTS FROM CAPE REFLECT ON BONFIRE TRAGEDY
(Local News ~ 11/20/99)
Cape Girardeau residents attending Texas A&M University said the Aggie spirit remains indomitable even in the wake of an accident that killed 11 students Thursday morning."I think that if anything can come out of how terrible this is, it's that the whole world will see exactly how strong the A&M family is," said Kyla Hill, a junior at the university. ...
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BULLETS FIRED INTO CHURCH ON LEXINGTON
(Local News ~ 11/20/99)
Shots were fired late Thursday night at La Croix United Methodist Church, shattering the front-door glass and damaging a parked van belonging to the church's music director. Police and church leaders said they don't know why shots were fired at the building at 3102 Lexington. Police have no suspects...
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HEPATITIS DIAGNOSED IN GROCERY WORKER
(Local News ~ 11/20/99)
A meat department employee at the Jackson Wal-Mart has been diagnosed with hepatitis A, but health officials say there is no threat to public health."Considering the worker's job responsibilities and what he did, it has been determined this is not a public health concern," Charlotte Craig, director of the Cape Girardeau County Health Department, said after conferring with state health officials and store managers."This is not something we are afraid will seep out, and there isn't a reason for concern," she said.. ...
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BUCKING THE SYSTEM: VOLUNTEERING TO COOK THANKSGIVING MEAL NOT MY BEST IDEA
(Local News ~ 11/20/99)
Sometimes I wonder how I can fit such a big foot into my mouth without causing fatal injuries. My most recent foot-to-mouth incident took place three weeks ago, but won't be coming to pass for five more days. In case you haven't figured it out, in five days it will be Thanksgiving. Think a little longer, and you'll realize my problem is that I'm supposed to cook dinner for the family...
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METH IINGREDIENT THIEVES RUN INTO POLICE
(Local News ~ 11/20/99)
WHITEWATER -- Police said a Poplar Bluff man nearly ran over a state Highway Patrol trooper after a failed theft of anhydrous ammonia earlier this week. The incident occurred at the farmer's co-op in Whitewater about 11:30 p.m. on Monday, Trooper Aaron Harrison reported. ...
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HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES COMMENCE
(Local News ~ 11/20/99)
Lights are going up, carols can be heard and Santa is preparing to make his appearances in the area, where he'll be chauffeured in a convertible, parachute from a plane and be honored guest in a couple of parades. Christmas is still more than a month away, but holiday activities kick into high gear beginning today. Get out your calendars and start making plans for these holiday activities...
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MU FACULTY ASKED TO BECOME ACCOUNTABLE...
(Editorial ~ 11/20/99)
Manuel Pacheco, University of Missouri president, has directed campus leaders to develop a performance-review system for tenured faculty members. The change will not come without considerable controversy on the MU campuses. Many faculty members see this as a challenge to professional freedom, a way to oust those who speak their minds...
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...AMERICAN BISHOPS EXPECT TEACHERS AT ROMAN CATHOLIC COLLEGES TO BE TRUE TO THE FAITH
(Editorial ~ 11/20/99)
The Roman Catholic church is taking a hard look at America's 235 Catholic colleges and universities. American bishops have found themselves caught between Vatican demands and a tradition of independence. The result is a new set of guidelines that will help prevent a gradual erosion of Catholic identity at the schools, say the bishops. But the institutions will still retain their academic freedom. The compromise seems workable for both the church and the institutions...
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SPEAKOUT
(Speak Out ~ 11/20/99)
FOR YEARS the Southeast Missourian quoted and agreed editorially with Newt Gingrich. On a recent "Capitol Gang" segment about the outrage of the week, Margaret Carlson's outrage showed the sanctimonious adulterer and phony Newt Gingrich promising to keep attacking Bill Clinton for his adulterous affair at the same time Newt was having an affair that was five years old -- an affair with a mistress who was about half his age. ...
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LETTERS: CAPE, JACKSON ARE GOOD PLACES TO LIVE
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/20/99)
To the editor: I wanted to take time to write a positive letter in praise of the people of Cape Girardeau. Next week my husband and I are moving out of the area to be closer to our families. I will miss many people and things in Cape. Many thanks for the years of support I received while working at the university's computer-services department. The people there are the best you will find anywhere in the area. Also goodbye to the people of Dollar General in the Plaza. You know you'll be missed...
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LETTERS: GLADE SOMEONE CARES ABOUT LOW GAS PRICES
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/20/99)
To the editor:Since when can't a person in business sell his product at a price that suits him or her? If he or she can afford to sell the product at cost or below, that is his business. I am referring the lawsuit against an honest businessman doing business as Basic Fuel in Jackson. ...
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ARNZEN POCKETS WIN NO. 300 IN OTAHKS' SEASON OPENER 77-42
(College Sports ~ 11/20/99)
JONESBORO, Ark. -- Unlike some of his 299 victories, Southeast Missouri State University's women's coach Ed Arnzen was able to sit back and enjoy his 300th career victory Friday night in the Otahkians' season opener. Southeast left nothing to chance in Arnzen's milestone victory with a sound 77-42 thumping of Mississippi Valley State in the opening round of the Arkansas State Tournament...
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OTAHKS REACH TOURNEY FINAL WITH 20TH STRAIGHT VICTORY
(College Sports ~ 11/20/99)
You know the sights and sounds of competitors: the sweat, the snarls, the stares. Southeast Missouri State's volleyball team had its game face on Friday night during its Ohio Valley Conference Tournament semifinal win over Murray State, but in between points, the Otahkians were all smiles...
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SOUTHEAST WANTS TO RUIN A PERFECT ENDING FO TSU
(College Sports ~ 11/20/99)
All that stands in the way of Tennessee State's top-ranked Division I-AA football team wrapping up a perfect regular season is Southeast Missouri State University -- and the Indians don't plan on simply rolling over for the powerful Tigers. When the Tigers visit Houck Stadium for today's 3:05 p.m. ...
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INDIANS CRUSH CATS OUT OF GATE
(College Sports ~ 11/20/99)
Southeast Missouri State University men's basketball coach Gary Garner was bracing everybody for the worst prior to Friday night's season opener against Western Carolina. Expect an ugly game by Southeast, particularly offensively, cautioned Garner. If the Indians were going to win, they would have to do all the little things, said the coach, who expected a close game...
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ST. VINCENT SEEKS RETURN TO CLASS 1A TITLE GAME
(High School Sports ~ 11/20/99)
PERRYVILLE -- It may seem a bit out of the way, but the road from St. Vincent High School to the TransWorld Dome in St. Louis goes clear to the Kansas border. One game away from making its second straight trip to the Class 1A state championship game, No. 2 St. Vincent will play at No. 1 Rich Hill today at 1:30 p.m...
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THREE INJURED IN AREA ACCIDENTS FRIDAY
(Local News ~ 11/20/99)
Two Sedgewickville girls sustained moderate injuries Friday when their car struck a tree while trying to avoid another vehicle that pulled into their path. The driver, Ashley Brune, 16, and passenger Holly Boyd, 15, were both taken to St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau after the 3 p.m. accident. It occurred on Route K at the Sedgewickville city limits in Bollinger County...
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DR. MARY-JOE PURCELL
(Obituary ~ 11/20/99)
JACKSON -- Funeral for Dr. Mary-Joe Purcell of Jackson was held Wednesday at Irby Funeral Home in Rector, Ark. The Rev. Gaylan Cope officiated. Burial was in Woodland Heights Cemetery at Rector. Purcell, 70, died Monday, Nov. 15, 1999, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau...
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JESSE MCGEE
(Obituary ~ 11/20/99)
SIKESTON -- Jesse Lee McGee, 73, of Sikeston died Friday, Nov. 19, 1999, at his home. He was born Feb. 1, 1926, in Florence, Ala., son of William Harim and Sarah Ellen Burges McGee. He and Halene Barbre were married Oct. 26, 1946, in Piggott, Ark. McGee was a self-employed truck driver, and was a member of First Baptist Church...
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ANNA SCHREMP
(Obituary ~ 11/20/99)
PERRYVILLE -- Anna E. Schremp, 86, of Perryville died Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999, at Perry County Nursing Home. She was born May 27, 1913, at Gordonville, daughter of Leo and Myrtle Strong Brugger. She and Everett Schremp were married Sept. 15, 1938, in Perryville...
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ESSIE LOCKETT
(Obituary ~ 11/20/99)
KARNAK, Ill. -- Essie Lockett, 93, of Hillerman died Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999, at Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis. She was born Jan. 11, 1906, in Boaz, daughter of James and Viola Thompson Barnett. She first married Jack Lewis McClain, who preceded her in death. She later married Marvin Lockett, who also preceded her in death...
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LENITA DILLON
(Obituary ~ 11/20/99)
PERRYVILLE -- Lenita A. Dillon, 97, of Perryville died Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999, at Perry County Nursing Home. She was born June 14, 1902, in Perry County, daughter of Arsan and Mary Agnes Dunker Tucker. She and Edgar Dillon were married July 4, 1929. He died in 1948...
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R.B. OLIVER
(Obituary ~ 11/20/99)
SIKESTON -- R.B. Oliver, 82, of Memphis, Tenn., died Friday, Nov. 19, 1999, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis. He was born Jan. 15, 1917, in Sikeston, son of Roy Bascum and Vergie Sisco Oliver. He and Wilma Moore were married May 7, 1939. Oliver had been a self-employed painting contractor...
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