Mystery photo gallery #39

With their benevolent elk's head decorated with Christmas lights and tinsel, members of the Elks Club prepared Christmas baskets which were distributed to needy families in Cape Girardeau. If you recognize a face or a place, send a note to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

Nov. 23, 1963 Southeast Missourian. Maybe Centenary Methodist Men did escape all the essential preliminaries, but some got snared at turkey carving time. Left to right are: Walter Q. Adams, C.F. Marberry and Wayne Hill, looking on, Mrs. R.L. McLean and Chris Bond. Women in background are Mrs. Adams, left, and Miss Nettie Jackson, of the W.S.C.S., and Mrs. Leslie Nelson, a helper. (G.D. Fronabarger/Southeast Missourian archive) [Centenary men instituted their turkey supper in 1960. The men’s and women’s organizations of Centenary had pooled their funds to build new and wide sidewalks on both the Ellis and Bellevue sides of the church.]

We believe this photo was taken at Trinity Lutheran School in Cape Girardeau. If you recognize a face or a place, send a note to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

The staff of the Cape Girardeau Post Office was busy sorting packages, as they prepared to deliver them before Christmas. If you recognize a face or a place, send a note to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

Dec. 21, 1963 Southeast Missourian Through the cold, crisp night air, young voices of carolers wafted the songs of Christmas to bring comfort and cheer to the sick and shut-ins. This group of Central High School girls, members of Sigma Alpha Sigma sorority, went to hospitals and nursing homes after starting their trek from the home of Mrs. Juel Mosley, grandmother of Miss Diane Mosley in front row left. Also in front left to right are: Miss Sue Springer, Miss Sherry Harris, Miss Debbie Elfrank and Miss Donna Shivelbine. More members are in the background. (G.D. Fronabarger/Southeast Missourian archive)

Children from a local parochial school posed with their handmade Christmas trees before a creche. If you recognize a face or a place, send a note to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

This photo may be of a Christmas party held at the National Guard armory. If you recognize a face or a place, send a note to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

This may be a Christmas bazaar, offering a variety of gift ideas.If you recognize a face or a place, send a note to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.