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NewsSeptember 16, 2014

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/

June 17, 1960 Southeast Missourian
It’s “off to school” these summer mornings for Mrs. Eugene [Anita] Meinz and children, Donald Lee, 7, Twyla, 16, and Rodger, 14, shown as they leave their home at 631 Penny for the college campus. The father, Eugene (“Pete”) Meinz, is a driver for Kimbel Lines. (G.D. Fronabarger/Southeast Missourian archive)

Several months earlier, Anita Meinz decided to begin studies for a B.S. degree in education at State College. She found classes and learning so stimulating that she decided to go through the summertime too. Practicing “togetherness,” the family found that going to school was a pleasant way to spend part of the summer. Also, it helped to solve problems, keeping the children occupied and interested in something.

[Anita Meinz was a longtime secretary at Franklin Elementary School until retiring in 1990. Soon thereafter, she began volunteering most of her time and talent to Vision 2020, the United Way, American Red Cross and the Glenn House. Meinz had become a part-time Paddlewheeler, or city greeter, for the Cape Girardeau Convention and Visitors Bureau in 1985. She was later the CVB receptionist, retiring in 2004.]
June 17, 1960 Southeast Missourian It’s “off to school” these summer mornings for Mrs. Eugene [Anita] Meinz and children, Donald Lee, 7, Twyla, 16, and Rodger, 14, shown as they leave their home at 631 Penny for the college campus. The father, Eugene (“Pete”) Meinz, is a driver for Kimbel Lines. (G.D. Fronabarger/Southeast Missourian archive) Several months earlier, Anita Meinz decided to begin studies for a B.S. degree in education at State College. She found classes and learning so stimulating that she decided to go through the summertime too. Practicing “togetherness,” the family found that going to school was a pleasant way to spend part of the summer. Also, it helped to solve problems, keeping the children occupied and interested in something. [Anita Meinz was a longtime secretary at Franklin Elementary School until retiring in 1990. Soon thereafter, she began volunteering most of her time and talent to Vision 2020, the United Way, American Red Cross and the Glenn House. Meinz had become a part-time Paddlewheeler, or city greeter, for the Cape Girardeau Convention and Visitors Bureau in 1985. She was later the CVB receptionist, retiring in 2004.]
Missouri Utilities workers installed street lights at Kingshighway and Broadway in this undated photograph.
Missouri Utilities workers installed street lights at Kingshighway and Broadway in this undated photograph.
These art reproductions were on sale for 24 cents. They were guaranteed not to fade.
These art reproductions were on sale for 24 cents. They were guaranteed not to fade.
The Southeast Missourian published this photo on its front page on Thursday, Feb. 23, 1961: "Mud and more mud has spread during the rainy season which seems to have ended, for a time at least, today as the sun came out. This view of mud washed down from partially paved Masters drive, which runs west from Brookwood at Dennis M. Scivally Park. This condition is typical of that along new streets and completion of the paving, started weeks ago, must await drier weather. Building construction in most cases has also been halted by the rains."
The Southeast Missourian published this photo on its front page on Thursday, Feb. 23, 1961: "Mud and more mud has spread during the rainy season which seems to have ended, for a time at least, today as the sun came out. This view of mud washed down from partially paved Masters drive, which runs west from Brookwood at Dennis M. Scivally Park. This condition is typical of that along new streets and completion of the paving, started weeks ago, must await drier weather. Building construction in most cases has also been halted by the rains."
Workers installed pipes for a new sewer system at Broadway and Lorimier Street.
Workers installed pipes for a new sewer system at Broadway and Lorimier Street.
This float is likely part of a Southeast Missouri State University Homecoming parade.
This float is likely part of a Southeast Missouri State University Homecoming parade.
Crowds watch the homecoming parade for Southeast Missouri State College on Broadway in this picture taken on Nov. 2, 1957. The float is a giant typewriter with the student newspaper, Capaha Arrow, announcing the score of the homecoming football game with Southwest Missouri State of Springfield. The headline reads, "Cape Rolls over Bears 38-0." The actual score of the homecoming game: Indians 20, Bears 0.
Crowds watch the homecoming parade for Southeast Missouri State College on Broadway in this picture taken on Nov. 2, 1957. The float is a giant typewriter with the student newspaper, Capaha Arrow, announcing the score of the homecoming football game with Southwest Missouri State of Springfield. The headline reads, "Cape Rolls over Bears 38-0." The actual score of the homecoming game: Indians 20, Bears 0.
Oct. 3, 1960 Southeast Missourian.
Development of a fine community relations is one of the objects of Pi Kappa Alpha, a social fraternity at State College, and in keeping with this members of the fraternity are shown here Saturday as they painted the grandstand at Capaha Park. The paint was provided  by the city and the youths stepped in and did the work gratis as one phase of their civic effort. (G.D. Fronabarger/Southeast Missourian archive)
Oct. 3, 1960 Southeast Missourian. Development of a fine community relations is one of the objects of Pi Kappa Alpha, a social fraternity at State College, and in keeping with this members of the fraternity are shown here Saturday as they painted the grandstand at Capaha Park. The paint was provided by the city and the youths stepped in and did the work gratis as one phase of their civic effort. (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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