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NewsJuly 2, 2013

G.D. Fronabarger left the Missourian boxes and boxes of negatives. What he didn't leave were IDs for them. Pictures of the Past features some of Frony's images we've partially identified. We're hoping you can help fill in the blanks. Contact librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com, if you recognize a place or a face. Mystery Galleries may still be viewed on our History Page, http://www.semissourian.com/history/

Published April 26, 1963. District newspaper men were in Cape Girardeau today for the first session of the Southeast Missouri Press Association. From the left are J.W. Brown of Harrisonville, president, Missouri Press Association; James C. Kirkpatrick of Windsor, publisher of the Windsor Review and past president of the state group; [W. ---- of Holden, a past state president;  Carroll Gervig of Flat River, -----] Charles Lee Blanton III, of Sikeston, seated at the far right.
Published April 26, 1963. District newspaper men were in Cape Girardeau today for the first session of the Southeast Missouri Press Association. From the left are J.W. Brown of Harrisonville, president, Missouri Press Association; James C. Kirkpatrick of Windsor, publisher of the Windsor Review and past president of the state group; [W. ---- of Holden, a past state president; Carroll Gervig of Flat River, -----] Charles Lee Blanton III, of Sikeston, seated at the far right.
A high school brass quintet was likely practicing for its performance at a State College music contest.
A high school brass quintet was likely practicing for its performance at a State College music contest.
In june 1958, a hearing was held in Common Pleas Courthouse on the Frisco Railroad's proposal to abandon night passenger train service. The two men on the bench are Public Service Commissioners W.W. Barton and E.L. McClintock. The other two men are unidentified.
In june 1958, a hearing was held in Common Pleas Courthouse on the Frisco Railroad's proposal to abandon night passenger train service. The two men on the bench are Public Service Commissioners W.W. Barton and E.L. McClintock. The other two men are unidentified.
He looks so familiar, but we can't place a name to the face.
He looks so familiar, but we can't place a name to the face.
In 1960, Missouri Governor-elect John Dalton picked a number of men from Southeast Missouri to serve on his honorary colonels staff, including Dr. Harold O. Grauel on the far right. Marvin Proffer is third from the left. Can you identify the others? Mike Masterson replied: "In the colonels' photo, the second man from the left, standing next to Marvin Proffer, is R.A. Fulenwider from Jackson, who owned Fulenwider Drug." Gerald Johnson added: "In the center is Paul Williams of First Federal Savings. Lawyer Jack Oliver is next to Dr. Grauel."
In 1960, Missouri Governor-elect John Dalton picked a number of men from Southeast Missouri to serve on his honorary colonels staff, including Dr. Harold O. Grauel on the far right. Marvin Proffer is third from the left. Can you identify the others? Mike Masterson replied: "In the colonels' photo, the second man from the left, standing next to Marvin Proffer, is R.A. Fulenwider from Jackson, who owned Fulenwider Drug." Gerald Johnson added: "In the center is Paul Williams of First Federal Savings. Lawyer Jack Oliver is next to Dr. Grauel."
April 14, 1956 Southeast Missourian.
This morning kindergarten class at Washington School, taught by Mrs. Dan Miller, showed every enjoyment of their session as they took time out from play, and learning to pose for a picture. From the left, standing: Steven Ates, Eugene Wilson, Hollis Headrick, Kenneth LaMar, Richard Margrabe, Monty Heise, Michael Taylor, Jerry Adkins, Robert Estes, James Earl Markert and Richard Tice. Seated: Beverly Northdurft, Helen Kurtz, Candace Maxey, Brenda Koeppel, Donna Kay Sample, Ann Erlbacher, Judith Break and Sharon Hunt. (G.D. Fronabarger photo)
April 14, 1956 Southeast Missourian. This morning kindergarten class at Washington School, taught by Mrs. Dan Miller, showed every enjoyment of their session as they took time out from play, and learning to pose for a picture. From the left, standing: Steven Ates, Eugene Wilson, Hollis Headrick, Kenneth LaMar, Richard Margrabe, Monty Heise, Michael Taylor, Jerry Adkins, Robert Estes, James Earl Markert and Richard Tice. Seated: Beverly Northdurft, Helen Kurtz, Candace Maxey, Brenda Koeppel, Donna Kay Sample, Ann Erlbacher, Judith Break and Sharon Hunt. (G.D. Fronabarger photo)
Published Feb. 21, 1956. City officials met with government engineers Friday afternoon to hear of plans for the Main street flood control program now getting started. Seated, from left, City Attorney Gerald B. Rowan, Mayor Narvol A. Randol, Commissioner Leon McLaughlin Commissioner U.G. Pettigrew, and Col. George E. White Jr., of St. Louis, district chief, Corps of Engineers; standing, from left, Robert Parsons, assistant resident engineer; Marshall Gray, information officer for thee engineers; Harold C. Shaver, resident engineer in charge, Commissioner Louis Brune andd Commissioner J.W. McBride. (G.D. Fronabarger, Southeast Missourian archive) [Carrie L. Couch of Cape Girardeau recognized her grandfather: "In the last picture from Pictures from the Past #14 with Mayor Narvol A. Randol, is my grandfather, U.G. Pettigrew. He is seated fourth from the left in the black suit. Thank you for publishing all of these great photos!" Bill Stone commented: "That is definitely Brownie McBride standing on the far right (next to) the gentleman in the uniform."]
Published Feb. 21, 1956. City officials met with government engineers Friday afternoon to hear of plans for the Main street flood control program now getting started. Seated, from left, City Attorney Gerald B. Rowan, Mayor Narvol A. Randol, Commissioner Leon McLaughlin Commissioner U.G. Pettigrew, and Col. George E. White Jr., of St. Louis, district chief, Corps of Engineers; standing, from left, Robert Parsons, assistant resident engineer; Marshall Gray, information officer for thee engineers; Harold C. Shaver, resident engineer in charge, Commissioner Louis Brune andd Commissioner J.W. McBride. (G.D. Fronabarger, Southeast Missourian archive) [Carrie L. Couch of Cape Girardeau recognized her grandfather: "In the last picture from Pictures from the Past #14 with Mayor Narvol A. Randol, is my grandfather, U.G. Pettigrew. He is seated fourth from the left in the black suit. Thank you for publishing all of these great photos!" Bill Stone commented: "That is definitely Brownie McBride standing on the far right (next to) the gentleman in the uniform."]
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G.D. Fronabarger left the Missourian boxes and boxes of negatives. What he didn't leave were IDs for them. Pictures of the Past features some of Frony's images we've partially identified. We're hoping you can help fill in the blanks. Contact librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com, if you recognize a place or a face. Mystery Galleries may still be viewed on our History Page, http://www.semissourian.com/history/

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