April 1, 2014

Pictures of the Past #53

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/

Aug. 3, 1955 Southeast Missourian. Perry Compton, right, Republican State Committee chairman, discusses the Missouri political picture with Rush Limbaugh Jr., Cape Girardeau county committee chairman, at breakfast this morning in Cape Girardeau. Mr. Compton was in town to feel out possible Republican candidates for office from Cape County and to meet with tenth district county chairmen. (G.D. Fronabarger/Southeast Missourian archive)

Help us identify these young men.

Who's ready for an Easter egg hunt? These youngsters were photographed on the steps of the historic Oliver-Leming House in Cape Girardeau.

This photo appears to show members of a masonic order distributing U.S. Savings Bonds to unidentified youths. Bill Stone wrote: "This photo may have something to do with DeMolay. My cousin, Bob Stone, is four from the left."

Vacation Bible schools often assembled on the steps of the Common Pleas Courthouse for an end-of-school portrait.

June 14, 1957 Southeast Missourian: This group of Cape Girardeau youths went by bus to Warrensburg on Saturday to join others from over Missouri for the annual Boys State event sponsored by the American Legion. From the left, standing: H.L. Goss, of Louis K. Juden Post of the Legion; Bob Tooke, Walter Grebing, Gary Evans, Paul Vandivort, Joe Oldfield, Jim Finch, Jim McFarland, John Reid, Tom Bartinikas and Benny Pinkston. Kneeling: Bill Poinsett, Kenneth Lipps, Bob Poinsett, Keith Deimund, Tharon Travelstead, E;W. Kassel, Gary Nenninger and Wayne Boswell.

April 13, 1956 Southeast Missourian. These nine lads participated in the finals of the Optimist Club oratorical contest at the club meeting Thursday night. They are, from left, standing: Kenneth Lipps, William “Skip” Howell, Roger Preston, Bill Swick and John Oliver; seated: Mike Rushing, Jerry Bullock, Buddy Penny and Ronnie Beasley. Winner of the contest was Kenneth Lipps, who also won the title last year. He received a $10 prize and will represent the club in the contest at the district convention in Alton, Illinois. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Lipps, 1108 Independence street. Second place went to Jerry Bullock and third to Skip Howell. (G.D. Fronabarger/Southeast Missourian archive)

Dec. 8, 1961 Southeast Missourian. Talisman roses, the club’s flower, formed the centerpiece for the 10th anniversary of the organization of Rose Hills Garden Club. To celebrate the event, a tea and special program were held at the home of Mrs. Paul G. Wolff on Thursday afternoon. Pictured at the tea table are, from left, Mrs. D.J. Rush, a member of the River Hills Garden Club who assisted with the organization; Mrs. Willard T. Kunze, a charter member; Mrs. C.W. Bauerle, another organizer from River Hills, Mrs. Wolff, incoming president, and Mrs. George Bader Jr., the president. (G.D. Fronabarger/Southeast Missourian archive)

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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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