CLOTHING NEEDED FOR ELDERLY

Cash donations have poured in for Christmas for the Elderly, but many specific clothing needs haven't been met.

Cape Girardeau County Health Director Charlotte Craig said: "We've received a lot of money, which is good, but we didn't get that great of a response with some of the clothing items requested."

"We will go out and shop for some of these items, but we also have jobs to do at the Health Center," Craig said. "We've had a good response with toiletries and paper products. We'll also use some of the money to buy some fruit baskets for the elderly."

Mrs. N could use a large sweat shirt and pants. Mrs. O could use a large whole slip. Mr. I is in need of socks, size 9 1/2 to 10 and a shirt, size 16 1/2. He needs cotton slacks, 40 waist and 34 length, and an extra large sweater.

Anyone interested in donating clothes should bring the newly-bought items to the Southeast Missourian, 301 Broadway, or the Cape Girardeau Health Department, 1121 Linden.

Gifts may also be mailed to Christmas for the Elderly, P.O. Box 699, Cape Girardeau, Mo., 63702-0699.