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RUBY FAYE HARRISON
(Obituary ~ 04/26/91)
BENTON -- Ruby Faye Harrison, 83, of Benton, died April 24, 1991, at Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital. She was born June 24, 1907, at Canalou, daughter of Walter and Zota Moore. Her stepmother, Lena Moore, died in 1991. She married Lyman Harrison May 3, 1926. He died Oct. 2, 1976...
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NEWTON'S LAW: WHAT HAPPENED? THE LIFE, ODD TIMES OF `TWIN PEAKS'
(Column ~ 04/26/91)
You might remember that in the movie "Tootsie," Bill Murray had the small role of a decidely off-beat playwright. He aspired in his work not to have people approach him after a production and tell him, "That was good," but to have them approach him and ask, "What happened?"...
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COUNSELING CENTER TO OFFER SEMINAR
(Local News ~ 04/26/91)
The Community Counseling Center is offering a professional seminar May 10 called "Three Approaches to Psychotherapy III." The seminar is a video conference with three nationally-known psychotherapists and will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The therapists, Hans Strupp, Aaron Beck and Donald Meichenbaum, will offer clinicians and students comparisons of different therapy models...
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CAPE MAN PROMOTED BY NAVAL RESERVE
(Local News ~ 04/26/91)
A Cape Girardeau native has been promoted to Captain in the Naval Reserve. Commander Charles L. Westrich is currently serving in the Persian Gulf aboard the USS LaSalle. He is one of only 460 in the nation to receive this promotion last year. Westrich was recalled to active duty from his current duty as commanding officer of a repair surface readiness unit located at the Naval Reserve Readiness Center in St. ...
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GIRL SCOUTS HAND OUT AWARDS TO LEADERS AND AREA VOLUNTEERS
(Local News ~ 04/26/91)
JACKSON -- The Otahki Girl Scout Council recently hosted its annual appreciation dinner for volunteers at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Jackson. Shirley Beggs, Otahki Council president, served as master of ceremonies. The highest award in adult girl scouting - the Thanks Badge - was presented to Barbara Kempster of Scott City; Carolyn Goodin of Cape Girardeau; and Deanna Friedrich of Oak Ridge. ...
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KELLY PLANS PROJECT GRADUATION
(Local News ~ 04/26/91)
BENTON -- Thomas W. Kelly High School in Benton and parents of seniors are in the process of planning Project Graduation 1991. This marks the second year for the program. Last year, about 89 percent of the senior class participated. Developed in Maine in 1983, Project Graduation has proven a successful approach to stopping deaths and disabilities associated with drinking and driving at graduation parties, said school officials...
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BUSINESS MERITS SAY-SO IN ECONOMIC PLANNING
(Editorial ~ 04/26/91)
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce has stepped up efforts to strengthen ties with local chambers across the state. As such, the group hosted a meeting for area chambers last week in Cape Girardeau. Their approach is sound. While there are many strong lobby groups across the state, business has been somewhat fragmented. ...
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MEETING SET FOR AIRING CONTRACTOR COMPLAINTS
(Local News ~ 04/26/91)
Area contractors, architects, developers, engineers, realtors and developers tonight will have the opportunity to air complaints they have concerning the city's building permit and inspection program. Cape Girardeau Mayor Gene Rhodes called tonight's special City Council meeting...
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LOUISE C. KUEGELE
(Obituary ~ 04/26/91)
Funeral service for Miss Louisa C. Kuegele of Austin, Minn., was held April 12 at St. John's Lutheran Church there. The Rev. William Natzke officiated, with burial in Oak Wood Cemetery in Austin. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary in Austin was in charge of arrangements...
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THEODORE MCGOWAN
(Obituary ~ 04/26/91)
JACKSON -- Some survivors were not listed in the obituary Wednesay of Theodore McGowan of Richland, formerly of Jackson. They are: a daughter, Patricia Shirrell of Jackson Route 1; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. McGowan, 83 years old, died Tuesday, April 23, 1991, at Ozark Lake Hospital in Osage Beach...
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AREA BIRTHS
(Births ~ 04/26/91)
Son to Mr. and Mrs. Randy Drum of Millersville Route 1, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7:22 a.m. Friday, April 19, 1991. Name, Corey Lynn. Weight, 7 pounds 10 ounces. Second child, first son. Mrs. Drum is the former Linda Savers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Savers of Jackson. She is employed in the bookkeeping department at First Exchange Bank. Drum is a leadman at Lee-Rowan, and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Drum of Millersville...
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SOUTHEAST AIRS DAY-CARE ISSUE
(Local News ~ 04/26/91)
Providing an on-campus day-care service for students at Southeast Missouri State University will take the cooperation of students, the university and private business to become a reality. At an informal meeting Thursday to discuss the issue, Dean of Students Tom Lovett said the university would most likely act as a mediator between private businesses and students in an attempt to provide the service instead of establishing a university-owned facility...
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NEWSLINE: CAPE FURNITURE STORE CATCHES FIRE
(Local News ~ 04/26/91)
A fire of unknown origin broke out in the rear warehouse of Dushell's Furniture Thursday night, burning several box springs and mattresses. As of 11 p.m., authorities were still trying to determine the cause of the fire, which started next to a loading dock, Cape Girardeau Assistant Fire Chief Jim Niswonger said. The store is at 2103 William...
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FOUR EARN BELL AWARDS FOR SERVICE
(Local News ~ 04/26/91)
Winners of the fourth annual Bell Volunteer Awards were honored at a luncheon Thursday for their efforts to make the community better. The volunteer-recognition program is sponsored by Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., and the Cape Girardeau Area United Way...
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TRANSLATOR ENLIGHTENS PATIENTS
(Local News ~ 04/26/91)
Open heart surgery can be frightening to the patient about to undergo it. And, if that patient doesn't understand the language of the country he or she is in, it can be even more stressful. Enter Kathryn Kater, translator of Spanish, German and Italian. At Barnes Hospital in St. Louis it's her job to explain the procedure to non-English-speaking patients and their families...
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PETITIONS SEEK SIGNAL AT JACKSON INTERSECTION
(Local News ~ 04/26/91)
JACKSON -- The city of Jackson wants the Missouri Highway and Transportation Department to install traffic signals at the intersection of Donna Drive and Highway 61 East. The request has been made to the department's District 10 office at Sikeston, said Jackson city officials...
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WORKERS PICKET THORNGATE PLANT
(Local News ~ 04/26/91)
A difference in recent negotiations and a work contract settlement of Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, along with application of raises to base salaries for workers in Thorngate plants in Cape Girardeau and Chaffee, sent workers to an informational picket line at noon Thursday, a union spokesman said...
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AREA TOURIST DRAW: ROCKY HOLLER USA TO OPEN SATURDAY
(Local News ~ 04/26/91)
Ted Elliott is creating another "Rocky Holler" alongside Interstate 55 near Cape Girardeau. "You can see our place from the interstate, but you have to take a round-about way to get there," said Elliott, a Sikeston realtor who owns 30 acres of land in the area. "When I was a youngster my folks lived in Rocky Holler, Ala., and this area reminds me of my native area."...
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NEW DIRECTOR
(Local News ~ 04/26/91)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- G. Brent Manning, an environmental biologist and sportsman, has been named new director of the Illinois Department of Conservation. Gov. Jim Edgar named manning to his position recently, along with John Comerio as deputy director...
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FREE FISHING
(Local News ~ 04/26/91)
SPRINGFIELD -- Dates have been established for the annual four-day, "Free Fishing Days" in Illinois. During the four days, June 7-10, anglers are not required to have a fishing license, or a salmon stamp, while fishing in Illinois. The Department of Conservation encourages cities, park districts, and other groups to promote the free fishing days...
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DUCK CREEK WILDLIFE AREA ALSO GOOD FOR FISHING
(Local News ~ 04/26/91)
PUXICO -- Waterfowl hunters know Duck Creek Wildlife Area in Southeast Missouri is one of the state's premier duck hunting areas, but few anglers outside the Bootheel realized the 6,000-acre also offers some of the hottest fishing action in the Midwest...
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BICYCLE RIDES
(Local News ~ 04/26/91)
Bicycle riders will meet at Kent Library on Southeast Missouri State University campus for the VELO Girardeau Bicycle Club ride Sunday. The 35-mile, P & G Loop Breakfast Ride gets under way at 8 a.m. with the first stop at Fruitland for breakfast at the Frontier Restaurant. Riders will then head for the Procter & Gamble plant and Trail of Tears Park...
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