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NewsDecember 1, 1995

For years and years Mrs. E has looked forward to Sunday morning church services, especially listening to the choir. These days Mrs. E rarely is able to attend church so she almost never gets to hear her beloved church choir perform. For Christmas this year, Mrs. E would like a small hand-held cassette tape recorder and some cassette tapes. Her friends could tape record the choir performances for Mrs. E to enjoy at home...

For years and years Mrs. E has looked forward to Sunday morning church services, especially listening to the choir.

These days Mrs. E rarely is able to attend church so she almost never gets to hear her beloved church choir perform.

For Christmas this year, Mrs. E would like a small hand-held cassette tape recorder and some cassette tapes. Her friends could tape record the choir performances for Mrs. E to enjoy at home.

Mrs. E lives alone on a limited income. She has arthritis, chronic sinus infections and fatigue.

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Her home is always spotless, but Mrs. E has been troubled by her dirty windows. She is unable to wash them. Mrs. E would like a donation to pay for window cleaning.

She also enjoys Maxwell House decaf coffee, but she won't splurge on such a luxury. Mrs. E has trouble affording the groceries and medicine she needs each month. A gift certificate for groceries would also make a nice gift.

Mrs. E hasn't purchased new clothing for herself in many years. She would like new duster dresses and nightgowns, size 20, in bright colors. She also needs new house shoes and shoes, size 9 1/2. She needs queen-sized pantyhose, panties, size 10 or 11, a Spandex girdle, size 44 and a full white slip, size 42. She would also enjoy a warm winter hat.

Gifts may be delivered to the Southeast Missourian at 301 Broadway or the Cape Girardeau County Health Department, 1121 Linden.

Gifts or financial donations may be mailed to Christmas for the Elderly, P.O. Box 699, Cape Girardeau, Mo., 63702-0699. For more information call Kim McDowell at 335-6611.

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