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GEORGIA M. YOUNG
(Obituary ~ 03/03/91)
MARBLE HILL -- Funeral service for Georgia Mae Young will be held at 2 p.m. today at Baker Funeral Chapel. The Revs. Frank Shanks and C.A. Wilton will officiate, with burial in Baker Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until service time...
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SHIRLEY K. HEDGE
(Obituary ~ 03/03/91)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Shirley K. Hedge, 55 years old, of Washington, Ill., formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 1991, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria, Ill. She was born Jan. 1, 1936, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Edward and Valodea Ward Farrow. She married Fred Hedge June 20, 1953, in Cape Girardeau. He survives...
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HENRY RUSSELL WARFIELD
(Obituary ~ 03/03/91)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Funeral service will be held Wednesday for Henry Russell Warfield of Cape Girardeau. Warfield died Friday, March 1, 1991, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau at the age of 80. He was born in Show, Miss. on July 31, 1910 to Willie Melvin Warfield and Mary Jane Harris Warfield...
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HAIL TO THE CHIEF! HERE COMES AN ECONOMIC REBOUND
(Column ~ 03/03/91)
Warren Brookes is an absolutely indispensable economics columnist we added a few years ago. He is highly knowledgable on the "dismal science" of economics and finance, he reads widely, and then crunches his own numbers, all the while conferring with others who do likewise. ...
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SPEAKOUT
(Speak Out ~ 03/03/91)
I'D JUST LIKE to praise the Lord that the war is over, but don't quit praying because our boys aren't home yet. Pray to God every day to bring them home safe and sound. Thank you. I THINK A lot of this credit should go to Reagan for what he wanted: this high-tech warfare. He got a lot of the reservists to join up and he made America proud. I think a lot of credit on winning this war should be given to Reagan. Thank you...
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EDUCATORS SHOULD BRING IDEAS TO JEFFERSON CITY
(Editorial ~ 03/03/91)
Thousands of Missouri teachers hope Wednesday will become a "Day of Decision" for the Missouri Legislature. Teachers from every corner of the state will take their concerns over educational funding directly to the state capitol that day. Educators certainly have the right to personally make their case for more dollars. But teachers should also be prepared to answer Gov. John Ashcroft's call for reform...
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POPLAR BLUFF MAN BIG WINNER IN MISSOURI'S NEW LOTTERY GAME
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
POPLAR BLUFF -- Sam Schalk of Poplar Bluff said he ordinarily waits until Saturday to buy a few lottery tickets. Wednesday night, tempted by a new game called "Jackpot," Schalk tried his luck a few days early and became the first $50,000 instant winner in the Missouri Lottery...
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JACKSON HS'S SADD TO SPONSOR FASHION SHOW
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
JACKSON -- The Jackson High School chapter of Students Against Driving Drunk (SADD) will hold a prom fashion show March 10 at the Jackson Elks Club on County Road D in Jackson. The event will begin at 2 p.m., and fashions will be exhibited by Precious Memories Bridal and Fashion Boutique in Jackson. Admission will be $1 at the door...
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AREA SAFARI: PROFESSOR'S COLLECTION OF STORIES INCLUDES LION HUNT
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
COMMERCE -- Lions and other large felines are often interwoven in folk tales and local legends. Most every locale has a fable about a fiery-eyed cat of gargantuan size that has preyed on livestock and hapless humans. By stirring together elements such as an innocuous bobcat, a dark night, an overactive imagination, and perhaps a bit of spirits, an epic story can evolve with large doses of embellishment ... but little truth...
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SHOW ME CENTER HIRES COORDINATOR
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Chris~topher Washko of Dunedin Beach, Fla., has been hired as events coordinator at the Show Me Center. He replaces Jim Doyle, who went to work for Stardate Productions in Milwaukee, Wis. He was selected from 95 applicants. Washko is a graduate of Trenton State College in Trenton, N.J. He has two years of concert production experience as well as experience as an agent's assistant...
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MAY MINTON
(Obituary ~ 03/03/91)
EAST CAPE GIRARDEAU, ILL. May Minton, 82 of East Cape Girardeau, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 1991, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born on June 15, 1908 in Miller City to the late Andy and Bertha Grace Minton. She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church of Cape Girardeau...
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LAVERN "VERNA" GARNER
(Obituary ~ 03/03/91)
ADVANCE -- Lavern "Verna" Garner, 69, of Advance, died Friday, March 1, 1991, at the Family Home near Advance. She was born in Zalma on May 9, 1921, to the late Henry and Lavada Borders Whitehead. She married Homer Garner on Nov. 14, 1937. He survives...
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SISTER MARY L. BUCHHEIT
(Obituary ~ 03/03/91)
APPLE CREEK -- Funeral service for Sister Mary Lavern Buchheit was held Feb. 22 at the Ruma Provincial House in Ruma, Ill. Officiating were the Rev. Richard Buchheit and Msgr. Jerome Buchheit, cousins; Chaplain Gene Linnemann and the Rev. Charles Herbst. Burial was in Ruma Provincial House Cemetery...
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ROBERT E. RIGGS SR.
(Obituary ~ 03/03/91)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Funeral service for Robert E. Riggs Sr., 555 N. Spring, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Lorberg Memorial Funeral Chapel. Pastors Harold Miler and Robert Alancon will officiate, with burial in Lorimier Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. today...
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DANIEL W. BURNS
(Obituary ~ 03/03/91)
SIKESTON -- Funeral service for Daniel Webster Burns of Sikeston will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel. The Rev. A.G. Hampton will officiate, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery at Hayti. Friends may call at the funeralhome after 5 p.m. today...
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MAUDE A. HANNERS
(Obituary ~ 03/03/91)
CHAFFEE -- Funeral service for Mrs. Maude A. Hanners of Chaffee will be held at 2 p.m. today at Cracraft-Miller Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Jake Welker will officiate, with burial in Russell Heights Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until time of service...
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LEONARD F. KINKELAAR
(Obituary ~ 03/03/91)
MARBLE HILL -- Memorial service for Leonard F. Kinkelaar of Marble Hill will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. John's Catholic Church in Leopold. The Rev. Michael Casteel will officiate, with Liley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. There is no visitation...
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JERRY R. WILLOUGHBY
(Obituary ~ 03/03/91)
MILLER CITY, Ill. -- Funeral service for Jerry R. Willoughby of Miller City will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Jones Funeral Chapel in Tamms. The Rev. Charles Horton will officiate, with burial in Olive Branch Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. today...
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LOWELL LADD
(Obituary ~ 03/03/91)
ADVANCE -- Lowell Ladd, 68, of Advance Route 2, died Friday, March 1 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born April 30, 1922 near Advance, the son of James Nathan Ladd and Nellie Umfleet Ladd. He was a farmer and resided at Advance Route 2 all his life...
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ZULA C. SIELOFF
(Obituary ~ 03/03/91)
JACKSON -- Zula C. Sieloff, 91 years old, of Jackson, died Friday, March 1, 1991, at Jackson Manor Nursing Home. She was born Aug. 6, 1899, at Queen City, daughter of Newton and Matilda Caster Dufur. She married Norman Sieloff June 12, 1936, in Detroit, Mich. He died July 10, 1979...
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WALTER GRIFFEN
(Obituary ~ 03/03/91)
SIKESTON -- Walter Griffen, 83, of Sikeston, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 1991 at the Veteran's Administration Medical Center in Memphis, Tenn. He was born Oct. 14, 1907 in Centerville, Miss., to the late Lucy Coach Griffen and Dennis Griffen. A resident of Sikeston since 1923, he was a deacon at the West End Missionary Baptist Church in Sikeston...
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HIGHWAY ACTION PLEDGED; EMERSON: NEW BILL IMPORTANT TO STATE
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
ST. LOUIS - Members of a subcommittee of the U.S. House Committee on Public Works and Transportation that will draft a new federal highway bill this year, promised quick action Friday so that a new highway authorization measure can be in place before the current one expires Sept. 30...
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SOUTHEAST STUDENT FEES ESCALATE
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Students will be paying substantially more in incidental fees and room and board charges at Southeast Missouri State University as a result of action taken by the Board of Regents Friday. Combined, tuition and room and board fees for many beginning students at Southeast will total more than $4,500 for the 1991-92 academic year, or about a $500 increase over combined fall and spring semester fees for the current academic year...
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STUDENT CELEBRATES LIBERATION
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Seven months of waiting came to an end last week for Samih Ayoub. News of the liberation of his homeland was accompanied by television pictures of his people celebrating in the streets. "I wish I could just go out and celebrate in the streets," said Ayoub. "After seven months of Iraqi occupation, who wouldn't love getting their freedom? It's just great news."...
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UW FUNDRAISER PROVES CRACKER JACK IDEA; PROMOTION SELLS OUT SATURDAY; $21,700 RAISED IN TWO DAYS
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- The last of 25,000 boxes of Cracker Jack sold out Saturday evening, bringing the promotion to a close one day earlier than planned. The event generated about $21,700 for the Area Wide United Way. "It's amazing," said Elizabeth Chastain, marketing director for West Park Mall. "The response has been overwhelming."...
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ARTMSTRONG: GOD'S WORD CAME SUDDENLY
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
CAPE GIRARDEAU - When former U.S. Sen. Bill Armstrong of Colorado decided to let God change his life, the inspiration came from a man he didn't even know. "All in all, my life changed dramatically," said Armstrong, the main speaker at the Fourth Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast at the Show Me Center. "Not in a bolt of lightning, but a little bit every day over the past 17 years."...
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KING WILL SPEAK MONDAY NIGHT
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Yolanda King, the oldest child of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, will speak at the Show Me Center Monday at 7:30 p.m. She will speak about "Multi-Cultural Diversity: The New Frontier." The presentation is open to the public. Admission is $2 for the general public and $1 for university students, faculty and staff...
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GULF MAILBAG
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
E-2 ROSS E. GARTMAN U.S. ARMY RESERVES Gartman is the son of Gary and Carol Littleton of Cape Girardeau and Ron Gartman of Milwaukee, Wis. He graduated from Cape Central High School in 1987. After joining the reserves in 1990, Gartman was with the 122nd Medical Group of Caope Girardeau. He has been in Saudi Arabia since Jan. 4...
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REGENTS APPROVE NEW ROOF FOR SHOW ME CENTER, KING HOLIDAY
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Three and a half years after the opening of the Show Me Center, the Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents has approved plans to reroof the structure and the adjoining Student Recreation Center because of roof leaks. The regents authorized the preparation of specifications and advertising of bids for the project Friday...
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AREA REPRESENTATIVES ECHO CONCERNS OVER HIGHWAY ALLOCATIONS
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
ST. LOUIS - About 18 representatives of state and local government and transportation advocacy groups that testified before the Surface Transportation Subcommittee of the United States House of Representatives Friday, took the time to carefully outline the needs facing their areas...
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DESERT STORM GROUP COLLECTS AREA DISCOUNTS
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Though fighting has ceased in the Middle East, it may be months before troops are back home with their families. The Desert Storm Task Force of Cape Girardeau is trying to make those months of waiting a little easier for the families of servicemen and women...
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FOUR CHS STUDENTS ARE MERIT SEMIFINALISTS
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Four students from Cape Central High School have been named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship competition. Earning the award are Daniel Hilty, Kenneth Cantrell, Jason Green and Joe Werne. More than one million students entered the National Merit competition by taking the Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholastic Qualifying Test as high school junior...
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QUALITY CONTROL SEMINAR SET AT CONFERENCE
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Kelly L. Welker, site logistics manager for Procter & Gamble Co., will conduct two, 45-minute seminars on quality control during a daylong business conference to be held April 2 at the Show Me Center. Welker, who has held several management positions at Procter & Gamble, is active in the American Society for Engineer Education and has presented several papers on quality control. ...
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OPERA HOUSE REOPENS WITH HISTORIC STYLE
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
Standing knee-deep in water, Dennis Stockard a year ago surveyed the burned, crumbling shell of a building that housed the Royal N'Orleans Restaurant and announced that he wanted to rebuild. Architects and structural engineers told him rebuilding was possible, but not practical. The cost of rebuilding would be high, they advised, so they recommended that the 123-year-old brick walls be taken down and that he start from scratch. It would be the least expensive option, they said...
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WART HOGS AND WILD WEASELS ARE ON OUR SIDE
(Column ~ 03/03/91)
My young boy friend and I talk war. Not just generalities but specifics. He like the Wart Hog. I like the Wild Weasel. Newspaper pictures of these and other fighting planes are on my refrigerator door, not for artistic purposes, not war mongering attitudes, but for our edification so we will know, when we read or hear about the activities of these "flying animals," that they're not really animals at all...
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LADYBUG SAYS... INDOOR GARDENING: TIME OF YEAR PLANTS FAIL TO BLOOM HAS ARRIVED
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
"Why doesn't my African violet bloom?" It is probably the most asked indoor gardening question, possibly because African violets are the most popular indoor plant. It is at this time of year that readers have many questions regarding plants. Nine out of ten times, the failure of African violets to bloom is caused by too little light. Although they cannot take any direct sunlight without danger of sunburn, (except suffused morning sun), they will respond to as much light as you can provide...
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LAND TRANSFERS
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
Phillip M. and Dell M. Kelby to Richard D. and Carol A. Caldwell; Jerry S. Dockins, et al, to Jerry S. and Carolyn A. Dockins; Raymond Sticht, et al, to Pondarosa Ranch Inc.; Charles and Ota Roberts to the City of Cape Girardeau; Truman B. Sawyer to Kevin W. and Sandra K. Sawyer; Faye A. Schreiner to Donald R. and Sharyl Ann Diamond; Eugene and Helen Berrong to Mark E. and Patricia M. Baranovic...
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AREA RESIDENTS MAKE SOUTHEAST DEAN'S LIST
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- A total of 982 Southeast Missouri State University students have been named to the dean's list for the fall 1990 semester. Students named to the list earned at least a 3.5 grade-point average on a 4 scale and completed at least 12 credit hours...
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TRAVEL SLOW, BUT NOT FOR DISNEY WORLD AND VEGAS
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Disney World bookings started falling off when the shooting started in the Persian Gulf. "There was a lot of concern about terrorism at that time," said Barbara Rhein, of World Travel Center here. "Everybody was looking toward Tampa, Fla., and the Super Bowl."...
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GLIK PROMOTION
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
ST. LOUIS Gina Mulherin, formerly of Cape Girardeau, has been named manager of the new `Ten Dollars and Less' store at West Port Plaza here. Mulherin has been serving as assistant manager of the Glik's Store in the Saint Louis Galleria. The new store is a subsidiary of Glik Stores, a family-owned business headquartered at Granite City, Ill. Glik's operates 31 stores including the recent opening of a Glik's Store in the new Maple Valley Center at Farmington...
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PHOTO AWARD
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Local free lance photographer Tom Neumeyer has been presented a framed copy of the new St. Francis County telephone book, which features a photograph he produced. Southwestern Bell Telephone commissioned Neumeyer last year to photograph the First Congregational Church in Bonne Terre for the cover. He photographed the church in October to include the autumn colors on the surrounding foliage...
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MIADA OFFICER
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Bob Moss, of Moss Auto Services Co., Inc., has been elected vice president of the Missouri Independent Auto Dealers Association (MIADA). The MIADA, an association for independent auto dealers, elected new officers at its annual convention, held at Lake of the Ozarks recently...
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BUSINESS MANAGER
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Richard ("Dick") Caldwell has been named business manager at the Southeast Missourian Newspaper. Caldwell, a northwest Indiana native, has 20 years experience working in the newspaper industry, the last 10 at the Times in Hammond, Ind...
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ASSOCIATE OF YEAR
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Joe Grebe, a Dairy/Frozen clerk, has been named "Associate of the Year" at Schnucks. Grebe, of Cape Girardeau, who has been an employee at Schnucks since September of 1978, has worked in other departments of the store, and was previously named as "Associate of the Year."...
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TO PARTICIPATE IN RICE PROGRAM
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
NEW MADRID -- Joe Carraway, a rice and grain merchant with Louis Dreyfus Corporation, New Madrid, will participate in the Rice Leadership Development Program. Carraway is one of six participants selected from throughout the rice belt to attend the program, which is being sponsored by a grant from the Du Pont Agricultural Products Department, to train people to take on more active leadership roles in the rice industry...
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NAMED TO BOARD
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- James N. Vangilder, president of Havco Wood Products, Inc. here, has been elected to the Board of Trustees of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Missouri (BCBSMo) "Our board represents a cross section of the community and provides us with an invaluable understanding of the needs of the community and our clients," said Roy Heimburger, president and CEO of BCBSMo...
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TO STATE POST
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- John E. Carpenter, coroner of Cape Girardeau County, has been elected secretary of the Missouri Coroners and Medical Examiners Association. Carpenter was elected at the group's annual meeting in Jefferson City. The state organization was founded seven years ago to enhance education for investigation purposes for coroners and medical examiners...
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JOINS ABS FIRM
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Ronald Koeppel has joined the sales staff of Advanced Business Systems. He will be marketing business telephone systems, voice mail, automated attendant service, facsimile machines, long distance and 800 telephone service, and other business communication services and products. He will be covering the territory from Cape Girardeau south to Caruthersville...
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ATTEND SEMINAR
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Mr. and Mrs. Mark S. Kasten, of Rental Land Inc., 1922 Independence, recently attended the American Rental Association's (ARA) 35th annual National Convention and Rental Equipment Show, held at Dallas, Texas. The ARA convention attracted more than 9,000 people from the U.S., Canada and 13 foreign countries, and included seminars and hands-on workshops as well as presenting new products, merchandising ideas and new trends in the industry...
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ATTEND MEETING
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Three local representatives of the River City Business and Professional Women's Club recently attended the 1991 BPW Missouri Legislative Conference in Jefferson City. Rozan Bonsignore of LDD, Lois Stewart of Transcraft and Anne Rees of Accu-Grow participated in workshops on women's issues and heard Secretary of State Roy Blunt speak...
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COMPANY HAS NEW OWNERS, NEW NAME
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
JACKSON -- Paul Sander and Butch Schneider of Jackson have purchased Cordwick Enterprises, 131 S. High Street, from Bud and Betty Cord. The new owners are changing the operation and the name of the company, which is now known as Semo Specialties and Sports Inc...
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GRAND OPENING
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Doug Davidson, better known as Paul Williams of television's "The Young and the Restless," will visit Venture's new store in University Mall here March 16 as part of Venture's Grand Opening Week. Davidson will autograph photos and greet fans from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the store...
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PHYSICIAN AWARDS
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Two Cape Girardeau physicians Dr. Louis Kouo and Dr. Carl N. Ringer, will received Physician's Recognition awards. The awards, presented by the Missouri State Medical Association and the American Medical Association, are presented to physicians who voluntarily complete 150 credit hours of continuing medical education courses over a three-year period...
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NEW LAWN CARE SERVICE OPENS
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- ServiceMaster LawnCare of Cape Girardeau recently opened operations here. "We're primarily a turf maintenance company," said Barry Glastetter, one of the partners in the new business. "We'll fertilize the lawn, seed it, and/or treat it for weeds and insects."...
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NEW APPROACH FOR PROSPECTS LEADS TO SURGE IN ACTIVITY AT CAPE CENTRE
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- The Cape Girardeau Centre development can be compared to a hibernating bear waking from a long winter slumber. The west side project, which has been laying dormant, is stirring once again but not due to the warm weather. A recent change in ownership of the property and a subsequent new approach to prospective occupants has lead to a surge in activity there. ...
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SERVICE AWARD
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Dennis Marchi, Schnucks manager here, has received one of his company's prestigious awards The Edward J. Schnuck Community Service Award. Only three other people have received the award, which is presented for outstanding civic leadership and dedication to community service...
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IN NEW POSITION
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
CHAFFEE -- Jerry Bledsoe of Benton has joined Wolsey Investigative Service Inc., as manager of field operations. Jerry Wolsey, president of the firm, announced Bledsoe's appointment recently. Bledsoe is a 16-year law enforcement veteran in Southeast Missouri. He attended the FBI Academy in Quantico, Va., the Missouri State Highway Patrol Academy in Jefferson City, and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Ga...
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JOINS NETWORK
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Destinations Unlimited, 121 S. Broadview, has joined Carlson Travel Network as an associate agency. "Carlson will give Destinations Unlimited an increased exposure through cooperative advertising with other Carlson Travel Network agencies," said Mark Hill. "It will also allow us to offer significant new benefits."...
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WEATHERLINE CALLS
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- `Weatherline' calls were up in 1990, and are off to an even bigger start in 1991. "Calls were up by 88 percent in 1990," said Richard H. Friedman, Weatherline, Inc. president. "We had a total of 397,576 calls in 1990, for a monthly average of 33,131."...
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SEMINAR SET HERE
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- A Cosmetology Instructors' Seminar, for cosmetologists, instructors, and salon owners, will be held at the University Center on Southeast Missouri State University campus April 7-8. The seminar, approved by the Missouri State Board of Cosmetology, is worth 1.6 credits of continuing education units (CEU)...
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N.L.C. PLANS TO SELL FORMER LENCO PROPERTY
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
JACKSON -- Interested in a 58,600 square foot building and a variety of equipment to set up manufacturing? While not suitable for most people, individuals and businesses interested in the concept will converge in Jackson March 12 to bid in an auction of property of the former Lenco Inc. electronics division...
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HOTEL RENOVATION
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
ST. LOUIS Drury Inns, Inc., a Missouri-based corporation which operates more than 60 hotels in 11 states, recently observed a grand opening of its completely renovated 154-room Drury Inn Hotel at Troy, Mich. All guest rooms in the four-story hotel were refurbished with new decor and designs. Six new mini-suites with microwaves and refrigerators were added...
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TREND RELEASE
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- The Regional Cosmetology Association will hold its "Trend Release" program for spring and summer today at the Drury Lodge, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. First on schedule at the meeting will be a fashion show at 1:30 p.m. Phil Shipman of St. Louis, ladies division style director for the Missouri Cosmetology Association, will then demonstrate the haircut and style trends...
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RECORD SALES
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
ATLANTA -- Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A, Inc., has announced record sales for 1990. The sales, $293.7 million, marks the 23rd consecutive year of sales growth for the company since it was founded in 1967, and was up 11.3 percent over the chain's 1989 sales...
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YMCA FUNDS
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
WASHINGTON -- Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc., has presented the Armed Services YMCA with a $500,000 contribution to support programs serving deployed military and their families, particularly those affected by Operation Desert Storm. Dick Stotz, YMCA national executive director, accepted the half-million dollar contribution from Toyota Motor Sales USA senior vice president Yale Giezl. The funds were contributed on behalf of 7,500 Toyota employees and 1,300 Toyota and Lexus dealers across the U.S...
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FREEMAN EARNS HIGH RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Jeremy Ryan Freeman of Cape Girardeau was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout last month at the Southeast Missouri Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Court of Honor. To earn this highest award in scouting, Freeman earned 24 merit badges, served in several troop leadership positions and completed a service project...
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STUDENT EARNS HONORS
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
WOLF LAKE, Ill. -- Kim Benefield, a fifth-year student at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy, has been named to the list of Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges. Benefield, now of Belleville, is the daughter of Dan Wilson of Wolf Lake, and Joan Wood of Vulcan, Mo...
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STUDENT TO DEAN'S LIST
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
TAMMS, Ill. -- Elizabeth Noland of Tamms has been named to the fall 1990 semester Dean's List at Blackburn College in Carlinville, Ill. Noland earned a 3.8 grade point average, qualifying her for the honor. She is a senior at Blackburn, majoring in physical education. Noland graduated in 1987 from Egyptian High School...
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SCOTT CITY TEEN SELECTED FOR PAGEANT IN ST. LOUIS
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
SCOTT CITY -- Nicole L. Wadlington of Scott City has been selected to compete in the 1991 Missouri Miss TEEN Pageant to be held in St. Louis March 29-30. Wadlington, 16, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Wadlington of Scott City. Contestants, ages 13-18, will be judged on scholastic achievement, volunteer service, speech or talent, personal interview and formal presentation...
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CHAFFEE NATIVE RECEIVES ARCHITECTURE SCHOLARSHIP
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
CHAFFEE -- Marta Dame, a fourth year student at Kansas State University, has been named the 1991-92 Ranft Scholar. Dame is an architecture student at the school. An award of $6,000 accompanies being named the Ranft Scholar. Dame will also be spending the spring semester in the College of Architecture and Design's foreign studies program in Castiglion Florentino, Italy...
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CAPE STUDENT EARNS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Staci Lynn Huey of Cape Girardeau has been awarded scholarships to attend Central Methodist College in Fayette, Mo. for the 1991-92 academic year. Huey will be receiving an academic scholarship based on her performance in the academic curriculum at Cape Central High School. Her grade point average, class rank and ACT score was also taken into consideration for the scholarship...
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SCOTT CITY STUDENT EARNS SPOT AT LEADERSHIP EVENT
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
SCOTT CITY -- Jami Braun, a sophomore at Scott City High School, has been selected to represent the school at the Hugh O'Brien Youth Foundation Missouri East Leadership Seminar to be held in St. Louis April 4-6. The focus of the seminar is leadership development...
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CAPE STUDENT LAUDED
(Local News ~ 03/03/91)
CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Jenni Horn of Cape Girardeau has been named to the fall dean's list at Centre College in Danville, Ky. Horn is a 1989 graduate of Notre Dame High School where she was salutatorian of her class. At Centre, she is a member of the Women's Voices choir...
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