Community briefs 9/24/07

Genealogical Societyto discuss local family

The Cape Girardeau County Genealogical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Riverside Regional Library in Jackson. The meeting will include a DVD presentation on the Regenhardt family. Edward Franz Hermann Regenhardt, born in 1867 in Cape Girardeau, owned the construction firm and quarry that built Academic Hall at Southeast Missouri State University. Family members will be present to answer questions and provide additional information. Non-members are welcome at all meetings. For more information, call Bill Eddleman at 335-1507.

Luncheons supporthistoric Cairo, Ill., manor

The historic Magnolia Manor, 2700 Washington Ave. in Cairo, Ill., will hold a fall luncheon to support the upkeep of the manor from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 2. Call (618) 734-0201 for reservations or more information.

Klaus reunion potluck planned for October

The annual Klaus reunion will begin with a potluck basket dinner at noon Oct. 7 at Trinity Lutheran Church fellowship hall in Friedheim. Attendees are asked to bring table service, photos and memorabilia. Everyone is invited. Call 335-6301 for more information.

-- From staff reports