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DREW CHILDERS
(Obituary ~ 05/22/96)
SIKESTON -- Graveside service for Drew Michael Childers will be held at 2 p.m. today at Forest Hills Cemetery near Morley, with Jim Matthews officiating. Shelby Funeral Home at East Prairie is in charge of arrangements. The infant, 17 days, died Sunday, May 19, 1996, at St. John's Mercy Hospital in St. Louis...
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ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCED FOR RIVERFEST
(Local News ~ 05/22/96)
One of country music's hottest new groups will headline the entertainment at this year's Riverfest celebration in downtown Cape Girardeau, officials announced Tuesday. The group, Lonestar, will perform Saturday, June 15, at 9:15 p.m. on the main stage near Themis and Spanish streets...
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CAPE CENTRAL HOLDS ANNUAL BLOOD DRIVE
(Local News ~ 05/22/96)
It's a record that few schools can claim, but Cape Girardeau Central High School holds the state record for the largest blood drive. The school set the record in 1991 when it collected 300 pints of blood, said Dave Palmer with the American Red Cross...
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HOSPITAL OFFERS SUPER SITTER CLASSES
(Local News ~ 05/22/96)
Southeast Missouri Hospital once again will offer its Super Sitter classes for area youths this summer. The Super Sitter course, designed by Southeast nurses experienced in care of infants and children and emergency care, is a comprehensive medically-oriented training program of basic babysitting skills for boys and girls between the ages of 11 and 16...
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EXTENSION OPEN HOUSE SET TODAY
(Local News ~ 05/22/96)
JACKSON -- Almost 85 years of Missouri Extension is being observed this week during University Extension Week. Missouri Extension, from a meager beginning in August 1912 at Jackson, will be observed statewide May 19-25. University Extension will host an open house at the Extension Center in Jackson today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m...
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COUNTY OFFICIALS PLAN TO SEEK MORE STATE HELP WITH JUVENILES
(Local News ~ 05/22/96)
Cape Girardeau County officials will tell a statewide Juvenile Court Personnel Advisory Commission hearing Friday that the state needs to reassess its funding formula for juveniles and that the state will need to help fund regional juvenile detention centers...
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SPEAKOUT
(Speak Out ~ 05/22/96)
IN YOUR Sunday paper you had an article about changing traditional hymns to politically correct themes. This was an article by the Associated Press. This has got to be the most stupid article I have ever read about one of the most stupid topics that ever could be devised. If people are doing this, they must have far too much time on their hands and should think about going out and getting a real job...
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WATER FOR FUTURE
(Editorial ~ 05/22/96)
The city of Cape Girardeau acquired its water system from Union Electric in 1992. At that time, residents were told it was a solid system with some repairs and expansions likely to be needed in the future. Now, city officials are talking up a major expansion project that may cost $43 million -- or more. ...
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CHAMBER SUPPORT IS STRONG
(Editorial ~ 05/22/96)
The Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce is a pretty popular organization. It has more than doubled its membership in the last 25 years. The organization deserves a pat on the back for its most recent membership drive, which netted 61 new members. Membership now stands at an impressive 1,211. In 1971, the membership was 577...
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WORKSHOP ON KIDS' FITNESS
(Local News ~ 05/22/96)
How to help youngsters -- and instructors -- make the most out of children's fitness activities will be the topic for a special workshop Saturday, May 25. Presented by Southeast Missouri Hospital's Fitness and Wellness Center, the "Workshop for Kid Fitness Instructors" is designed for aerobic instructors, physical education teachers, recreation therapists, day care staff, teachers and others who work with children ages 3 to 12...
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LETTERS: PUBLIC WORKS CREWS DESERVE BIG THANK YOU
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/22/96)
To the editor: May 19 was the start of Public Works Awareness Week. I would like to congratulate the Cape Girardeau Public Works Department employees for a job well done. The employees who make this department operate so smoothly are a great asset to this community...
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MANUEL WHITENER SR.
(Obituary ~ 05/22/96)
MOREHOUSE -- Manuel F. Whitener Sr., 73, of Morehouse, died Tuesday, May 21, 1996, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. He was born Aug. 22, 1922, at Bernie, son of Burette Ansolom and Pearl Mae Bayron Whitener. He and Evelyn F. Hutyra were married Feb. 1, 1944, in Corpus Christi, Texas...
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BEULAH BOYET
(Obituary ~ 05/22/96)
PERRYVILLE -- Beulah M. Boyet, 60, of Perryville, died Monday, May 20, 1996, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Nov. 21, 1935, in Perryville, daughter of Edward and Frances Mowry Brewer. She and Jimmy W. Boyet were married July 28, 1955. He died Feb. 27, 1989...
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WILFORD OVERBECK
(Obituary ~ 05/22/96)
JACKSON -- Funeral service for Wilford Overbeck of Jackson will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at McCombs Funeral Chapel in Jackson. The Rev. Sam Roethemeyer will officiate, with burial in Russell Heights Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-8 p.m. today...
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JOHN JANSEN
(Obituary ~ 05/22/96)
LEOPOLD -- John J. Jansen, 77, of Leopold, died Monday, May 20, 1996, at John Cochran VA Hospital in St. Louis. He was born Nov. 9, 1918, at Glennon, son of Gerhard L. and Anna Debrock Jansen. He and Flora Wibbenmeyer were married Oct. 8, 1945. Jansen retired as a machinist with John Ramming Co. of St. Louis. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council 5898, and VFW Post 5900. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II...
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MARIE KELLY
(Obituary ~ 05/22/96)
A memorial service for T. Marie Kelly of Portland, Ore., was held May 6 at Calvary Lutheran Church. Burial was in Lincoln Memorial Park. Lincoln Willamette Funeral Home in Portland was in charge of arrangements. Kelly, 76, died Thursday, May 2, 1996, at her home...
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META DENEKE
(Obituary ~ 05/22/96)
WHITEWATER -- Meta Lydia Deneke, 78, of Whitewater, died Tuesday, May 21, 1996, at her home. She was born Oct. 13, 1917, at Gordonville, daughter of Paul and Lydia Nussbaum Coch. She and Frederick C. Deneke were married April 26, 1940. He died Dec. 30, 1991...
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BIRTHS
(Births ~ 05/22/96)
Son to Luke and Kaci Below of Delta, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 11:37 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 1996. Name, William Lane. Weight, 9 pounds. First child. Mrs. Below is the former Kaci Morgan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Morgan Jr. of Advance and the late Regena Morgan. She is a student at Southeast Missouri State University, and is employed by G. Gail Lee, CPA. Below is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Below of Delta. He is employed at Dana Corp., and Dannie Gilder Excavating...
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CAPE GIRARDEAU CITY COUNCIL
(Local News ~ 05/22/96)
City Hall Monday, May 20 Public Hearings -- A public hearing to consider vacating the city's interest in a utility easement in Sherwood Hills Subdivision. Appearances -- Proclamation for 1996 Olympic Torch Relay Day. Consent Ordinances -- Placeed stop signs on Horseshoe Ridge and Arabian Drive...
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FARMERS' MARKETS BRING BOUNTIES TO CITY DWELLERS
(Local News ~ 05/22/96)
Missouri, Illinois and Kentucky aren't counted among the top vegetable-growing states, but you wouldn't know it by visiting farmers' markets and roadside stands in the three states. Missouri truck farmers till more than 35,000 acres a year in vegetables. More than half of that acreage is in Southeast Missouri. Illinois is among the top 10 states in pumpkin production...
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EXOTIC FOODS FIND THEIR WAY ONTO CAPE GIRARDEAU GROCERY SHELVES
(Local News ~ 05/22/96)
Not in the mood for pot roast tonight? How about some squid, or maybe some nice cactus leaves? A recent search for the exotic, odd and just plain trendy in Cape Girardeau yielded a dizzying variety of culinary delights. Judy Lueders, a nutritionist for the University of Missouri Extension Service in Perry County and columnist for the Southeast Missourian, joined in the hunt...
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CITY READIES FOR OLYMPIC TORCH
(Local News ~ 05/22/96)
With less than a week remaining before the Olympic flame arrives in Cape Girardeau, the city seems ready. But the 40 runners aren't. Most of the Olympic torch-runners in Southeast Missouri aren't certain about their spot in the relay route. Some don't even have an official uniform yet...
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STRANGER THAN FICTION: THE BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL DAYS OF OUR LIVES
(Column ~ 05/22/96)
Lord help me, I'm hooked on soap operas. Back in the days before The Other Half, I never watched them. My very religious mother warned against watching. "Would you have adulterers, fornicators and greedy people in your home?" she'd say. "That's just what you're doing when you turn on a soap opera!"...
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LEGION TO HOLD MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE
(Local News ~ 05/22/96)
Jackson American Legion will conduct a Memorial Day Service Monday at 9 a.m. at the entrance to the Old Jackson City Cemetery. Ceremonies will begin with a half hour of music by the Jackson Municipal Band. At 9:30 a.m., following opening remarks by Milford P. Kirn, commander, American Legion Post No. 158, there will be a presentation of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem...
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CITY PLANS FOR NATURAL DISASTER
(Local News ~ 05/22/96)
The Jackson Board of Aldermen took the first step Monday night to better prepare the city for a major disaster. The council approved a plan, formulated by Alderman David Hitt and Jackson Fire Chief Gary Niswonger, that details the procedures, chain of command and designated emergency procedures and shelters the city would use in dealing with a large-scale earthquake, flood or other natural disaster...
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JACKSON R-2 SCHOOL DISTRICT UPDATE
(Local News ~ 05/22/96)
As I prepare this update, many Jackson R-2 students are preparing for final exams, a select group is preparing for the official graduation ceremony, and many are reflecting on an outstanding school year. The significant number of statewide awards won by JHS students reflects the outstanding leadership provided by the Class of '96. ...
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OAK RIDGE SCHOOL REUNION SET
(Local News ~ 05/22/96)
The second annual Oak Ridge Rural School Reunion and carry-in dinner will be held Sunday, June 2 at 12:30 p.m. at the Oak Ridge General Baptist Church. The church is eight miles north of Bloomfield. Speakers for the afternoon will be S.E. Lewis, a former student, the Rev. Gary Cooper and Glynda Bates and Shelby Spears, who recently wrote a book on the rural schools of Stoddard County...
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VINTAGE FASHIONS: COLLECTION SPEAKS OF HISTORY
(Local News ~ 05/22/96)
Fashion has changed many times and will be displayed at the Cape River Heritage Museum on Independence Street. Joan Lerch modeled a yellow dress made in 1957 during the Stepping Out of History style show held at the Cape Girardeau Country Club. Valerie Gaumont showed off a Zevening coat made in the 1940s...
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