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NewsJune 16, 1991

The Cape LaCroix Nursing Center, 2525 Boutin Dr., honored two of its fathers Friday during its annual Father's Day picnic. John Powers, a former native and farmer of Cape Girardeau, was honored with a Fathers Day certificate for having six children. He is 85 years old and enjoys writing poetry...

The Cape LaCroix Nursing Center, 2525 Boutin Dr., honored two of its fathers Friday during its annual Father's Day picnic.

John Powers, a former native and farmer of Cape Girardeau, was honored with a Fathers Day certificate for having six children. He is 85 years old and enjoys writing poetry.

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Ray Pender, also a former Cape native and farmer, received a certificate, as father of six children. He is 81 years old.

The day's activities included music by local volunteers, a barbecue, awards ceremony, and recognition of all fathers at the facility.

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