November 19, 2015

Captured on Film #38

Captured on Film galleries feature Southeast Missourian photographs taken mainly in the 1960s through the 1990s, before the age of digital photography. Comments or questions about these images should be directed to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

Published Nov. 16, 1978. It apparently was a feast for the eyes as well as the palate at Alma Schrader School. Prinicipal Roy Glass appeared to be in a delicious quandary over what to put on his plate next as he shared a Thanksgiving meal prepared by the fifth graders of Mrs. Frances Miner's class. (Southeast Missourian archive)

Published July 18, 1990. Although bowlers might not notice from the foul line, bowling pins get dirty. Behind West Park Lanes, the pin cleaning crew of Mitch Seib, left, Stan Seabaugh, Kandra Bowers and Drew Seib scrubbed a set of bowling pins that were rotated with another set every six months. About 350 pins were used over 32 bowling lanes. (Fred Lynch ~ Southeast Missourian archive)

In an effort to keep Cape Girardeau school children safe, warning signs were attached on utility poles reminding the public to "drive carefully." Placing this placard was Mayor A.R. Pierce Jr., left, and Lt. Don Roberts. The picture was taken in August 1968. (Southeast Missourian archive)

Published Nov. 16, 1990. Southeast Missouri State University President Dr. Kala Stroup, left, applauded after pushing the button initiating National Public Radio at the university's KRCU radio station. Also present with Stroup were Susan Westfall, center, KRCU general manager, and Dr. Charles Cozean, chairman of the KRCU community advisory board. (Southeast Missourian archive)

Published May 27, 1990. Jay Beumel and Bernice Gallagher petted pot-bellied pigs Muffin, left, and Cupcake. (Southeast Missourian archive)

Published Sept 19, 1990. The Disklavier, a new generation of player piano by Yamaha, was available for purchase at Shivelbine's Music Store, 535 Broadway. Shown with the modern player piano were Scott and L.J. "Freck" Shivelbine. (Southeast Missourian archive)

Published July 10, 1990. John Edwards, an employee of Rivercity Tree Service of Cape Girardeau, mowed grass and weeds at the old Saint Francis Hospital building. The structure on Good Hope Street was demolished in 2000. (Southeast Missourian archive)

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Captured on Film galleries feature Southeast Missourian photographs taken mainly in the 1960s through the 1990s, before the age of digital photography. Comments or questions about these images should be directed to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

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