April 24, 2012

Mystery photo gallery #4

This week's historic mystery photo gallery features floats and follies, drinks and doll houses. If you recognize a face or can date an event, drop librarian Sharon Sanders a note at ssanders@semissourian.com.

A young woman applied makeup to a fellow dancer at a Follies. If you have information about this picture, drop a note to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

Girardeans love parades, and this one featured a large float sponsored by Marquette Cement Mfg. Co. If you have information about this picture, drop a note to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

Two unidentified men looked over a large body of water. If you have information about this picture, drop a note to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

Aug. 24, 1960 Southeast Missourian. Capaha Park is the scene of this weekly coffee session. Here this group of housewives assemble each Wednesday morning for a period of relaxation. Enjoying coffee, coffee cakes and sweet rolls made from a Basic Roll recipe are from the left, Mrs. David Carlton, Mrs. Loy V. Barks, Mrs. Herschel Bays, Mrs. Herman Schaefer, Mrs. William H. Stickler Jr., Mrs. John Smarr, a guest, Mrs. Paul Kaempfer, Mrs. Luther Wise, Mrs. Albert Rogers and Mrs. Paul F. Sitze. G.D. Fronabarger/Southeast Missourian archive)

Nov. 19, 1955 Southeast Missourian. Appraising their work. This group of third graders at State College Elementary School look over a model dwelling they have had a part in decorating during their study unit on homes. The youngsters learned about home decoration, landscaping, etc. From the left are Jim Hunze, Jean McFarland, Tim Blattner, Kenneth Heuer, Michael Bremmermann, Duane Keller, Mike Long, Bill Wilson, Jane Prather, LaDonna Erwin, Steven Newell, Larry Campbell, Jimmy Waltz and Grant Brady. (G.D. Fronabarger photo)

A poster behind the bar advertised Minnie Pearl at the SEMO District Fair on Sept. 12, 1957. If you have information about this picture, drop a note to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

Men and women examined Vendo machines, dispensing milk and ice cream. If you have information about this picture, drop a note to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

Employees of M&E Construction Co., of Cape Girardeau unloaded what looks like utility poles in this unidentified photo. If you have information about this picture, drop a note to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com.

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This week's historic mystery photo gallery features floats and follies, drinks and doll houses. If you recognize a face or can date an event, drop librarian Sharon Sanders a note at ssanders@semissourian.com.

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