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PRESIDENT BUSH IS NEWLY COMBATIVE, THANK THE LORD
(Column ~ 06/09/91)
Among heartening developments recently, surely the newly combative posture of President George Bush toward his opponents has to be counted the most encouraging. Recently, on issue after issue, Bush has come out swinging. In so doing, he awakens his natural constituency, sharpens the differences between himself and his tormenters, and positions himself well for next year's reelection campaign...
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THE PUBLIC MIND: SCHOOL PAPER ADVISER DESERVING OF CREDIT
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/09/91)
To the Editor: The staff of the L.J. Schultz Middle School newspaper, The Paw, is well deserving of the banner headline, photo, and lengthy article (Southeast Missourian, Wednesday, June 5) which announced the state and national writing awards won by a number of the members of the staff...
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THE PULBIC MIND" COLUMN ON `ECO-NAZIS' IS A REVELATION
(Column ~ 06/09/91)
To the Editor: The column by the black columnist, Walter Williams, published June 3 is a most succinct revelation of the agenda of the "eco-Nazis", "tree huggers", "spotted owl lovers", Greenpeacers and other lunatic environmental organizations. This should be required reading because he says it all in one short, compact column...
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SALUTING RIVER HERITAGE
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
Above Colten Sanders, age 1, seems to be bothered a bit by this bird at her stroller. At right, 4-year-old Amanda Morrow of Jackson isn't sure how to respond to getting her face painted by Elizabeth Griffs of Kansas City. Above left, Coire Michael, age10, of Cape Girardeau, displays his turtle Slow Poke, dressed as the "Spirit of Riverfest" riverboat. Slow Poke took first place in the Best Dressed Turtle Contest...
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CONGRESS DOES NOT HAVE ALL HEALTH COST ANSWERS
(Editorial ~ 06/09/91)
Watch out, a change is coming. You might regard this as good since the looming change involves the escalating costs of American health care. While we might be convinced that these costs are out of control, and while we would welcome some redress, any expectation that the federal government will step in with some legislative solution should be dashed. There are some "sure cures," particularly in the form of congressional elixirs, you should be wary of...
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SEWER WORK, HOUSING RENEWAL TO BE UNDERTAKEN WITH GRANT
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
Sixty houses located in the south-central area of Cape Girardeau will undergo an overhaul during the next two years through a Community Development Block Grant. "We have received word that our request for a community block grant has been approved," said J. Ronald Fischer, city manager. "This means that we'll be able to rehabilitate housing and improve sewers in a south-central portion of the city."...
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FROM AIR TO WATER, FLAVAN HAS PILOTING AS LIFELONG VOCATION
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
David Flavan of St. Charles realized many years ago that a river excursion boat would be a great asset to his historic community and his own businesses. First, he tried to talk the owners of two excursion boats into bringing their boats to St. Charles. Neither could be lured so Flavan decided he would do it himself. The rest is history...
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SOLDIER MISSES TICKER-TAPE TRIP
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
For Patrick Young, a Cape Girardeau native selected to participate in Monday's ticker tape parade in New York honoring the Persian Gulf War veterans, the story sounds like a "good news/bad news joke." The good news was that Young, a sergeant in the U.S. ...
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GOOD WEATHER, CROWDS GRACE RIVERFEST; ATTENDANCE AT FESTIVAL HITS 60,000
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
ART LOOKS DOWN ON RIVERFEST: Cape Girardeau artist Craig Thomas draws with pastels "American Gothic" at the top of the steps to the Common Pleas Courthouse as crowds fill the downtown area Friday evening. (color) Organizers of this year's Riverfest said the two-day celebration drew large but well-controlled crowds to Cape Girardeau's riverfront...
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GREYHOUND LOOKS FOR ANOTHER CAPE FACILITY
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
Greyhound is looking for a new home in Cape Girardeau ... again. Greyhound bus officials will be in the area Monday to look for a new bus station and agent. "We've been taking applications for a station agent two months," said Tom Clayton, Greyhound's customer service manager at St. Louis. "We'll be talking to some people Monday and hope to have things squared away soon."...
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LADYBUG SAYS ... RATATOUILLE GIVES VEGETABLES FRENCH FLAIR
(Column ~ 06/09/91)
Ratatouille is a colorful, delicious, easy to make fresh vegetable dish that comes to us from the Provence section of France. What is so appealing about ratatouille in addition to the already mentioned attributes is that you have to go no further than the summer vegetable garden to find the ingredients...
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PROPOSALS FOR I-66 WILL BE BID
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
The largest proposed transportation construction project in the United States will take another step June 18 when engineering pro~po~sals ~are due. The Interstate 66 feasibility study, a $1.2 million project, involves a roadway that would pass through this area...
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CHARLES R. PARKER
(Obituary ~ 06/09/91)
ORAN -- Charles Ray Parker, 73, of Oran, died Thursday, June 6, 1991, at his home. He was born Nov. 20, 1917, at Lambert, son of William Albert and Martha Ellen Raglin. He and the former Loneta Fields were married April 3, 1936. She died June 9, 1966...
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NELLIE PROPST PREVALLET PORTER
(Obituary ~ 06/09/91)
PERRYVILLE - Nellie Propst Prevallet Porter died Friday, June 7, 1991, at the American Care Center in Perryville at age 82. She was born Aug. 23, 1908, in Sedgewickville, the daughter of Henry Eli and Mary Molly Statler Propst. She was married to Irl E. Prevallet on Oct. 1, 1930. He preceded her in death on May 15, 1944. She married Clarence I. Porter on Feb. 17, 1945. He died on Feb. 13, 1986...
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FRED R. CORSE
(Obituary ~ 06/09/91)
PERRYVILLE -- Fred R. Corse, 85, of Perryville died Saturday, June 8, 1991 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born June 10, 1905 at Louisiana, Mo., son of Noah and Mamie Rowlley Corse. He married Dolly Horn on Mar. 29, 1930. She survives ...
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RAYMOND CARTER
(Obituary ~ 06/09/91)
CHARLESTON -- Raymond Carter, a resident of Charleston, died Friday, June 7, 1991, at Charleston Manor. Carter, 75, was born Aug. 24, 1915, in Baxter County, Ark., son of Charles Riley Carter and Lillie Belle Walker Carter. He was a retired farmer, and had lived at Charleston Manor since 1981. He was a Baptist...
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RETTA B. RUPPEL
(Obituary ~ 06/09/91)
Retta Blanche Ruppel of Cape Girardeau died Friday, June 7, 1991. Ruppel, 105, was born Mar. 28, 1886, at Leeman, Mo., daughter of Casper and Sheba Daugherty Ruppel. She attended Southeast Missouri State University, where she received her teacher's certificate. She was a school teacher 25 years and taught at Leemon, Ste. Genevieve, Millersville, Bernie and Diehlstadt. She worked a number of years at the Presbyterian Children's Home at Farmington, Mo...
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BETHANY ANN MEYER
(Obituary ~ 06/09/91)
KELSO -- Bethany Ann Meyer, infant daughter of Michael and Donna Scherer Meyer of Kelso, was born and died Wednesday, June 5, 1991, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. In addition to her parents, survivors include maternal grandparents, Harry and Catherine Scherer, Kelso; paternal grandparents Henry and Jeanne Meyer, St. ...
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AREA BIRTHS
(Births ~ 06/09/91)
Daughter to Dr. and Mrs. Mark Schroeder of Chesterfield, St. Luke's Hospital in St. Louis, 5:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 1991. Name, Allie Fields. Weight, 8 pounds 4 ounces. Second child, first daughter. Mrs. Schroeder is the former Tamara Irwin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Irwin of Cape Girardeau. Schroeder is an emergency room physician at St. Anthony's Hospital in St. Louis. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Schroeder of Fort Walton Beach, Fla...
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DOROTHY MAY YOUNG
(Obituary ~ 06/09/91)
ADVANCE -- Dorothy May Young, 84, of Advance Route 2, died Thursday, June 6, 1991, at Dexter Memorial Hospital. She was born Nov. 11, 1906, at Carthage, daughter of John Michael and Lula Ann Thomas Pickens. She was a member of the Church of Christ of Advance...
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PAULINE PILSON
(Obituary ~ 06/09/91)
Pauline Pilson, 88, of Cape Girardeau, died Thursday, June 6, 1991, at Fountainbleau Lodge. She was born March 20, 1903, at Bloomfield, daughter of Jim and Minnie Dorris True. She married Paul Pilson Nov. 13, 1920. He died Dec. 29, 1989. Pilson was a member of Glad Tidings Church in West Frankfurt, Ill...
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CITY ISSUES REVIEWED AT COFFEE
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
Construction work on the Cape LaCroix Creek/Walker Branch Flood Control Project is expected to start in July or August. "Everything is ready for the start of this project," said Cape Girardeau City Manager J. Ronald Fischer Friday. "Work will start in an area south of Bloomfield Road, and go north, behind Schnucks grocery and Kmart."...
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SPEAKOUT
(Speak Out ~ 06/09/91)
I AGREE WITH the senator who stated that the new Civil Rights Act is equivalent to posting an Irishman-need-not-apply sign in the window. It does not show that X number of blacks or Hispanics will be qualified for the positions if they are hired. Thank you...
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RAGS! RAGS! WHO WILL PAY $50 FOR YOUR RAGS?
(Column ~ 06/09/91)
Rip, rip, rip! That's the sound of tearing cloth. I'm the tearer. Jean the Ripper! No kin to Jack. This is not an old biblical tearing of cloth at some outrage, sorrow or sin. It is a sort of coming full circle in a certain facet of my life. I'm making carpet strips. Ever hear of 'em?...
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ROSES DISPLAY GARDEN BLOOMS THANKS TO TENDER CARE
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
The roses that bloom in the northwest corner of Capaha Park are a result of 38 years of attention from Cape Girardeau garden clubs. The garden, established in 1953, has over 700 roses, tended to by members of the Cape Girardeau Council of Garden Clubs...
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BARBECUE TO BE HELD AT CIVIC CENTER
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
The Cape Girardeau Civic Center will sponsor a "Bar-B-Que Spectacular" June 16 from 1-7 p.m. at the center's parking lot, 232 Broadway. The pre-Father's Day event will feature various meats and other dishes. The event is free to the public, and a party honoring graduating high schools students will be held following the barbecue...
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GARDEN CLUBS ANNOUNCE SHOW WINNERS
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
The Cape Girardeau Council of Garden Clubs announced the winners of the June 1 flower show, which was held in the Riverview Center in downtown Cape Girardeau. The theme for the contest was Hollywood. The winners in Section I were: Class 1, "Breakfast at Tiffany's" by Sue Rademaker; Class 2, "Picnic" by Joan Segraves; and Class 3, "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?" by Charleen Back...
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RCGA WILL MEET HERE WEDNESDAY
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
Larry DeWitt of Sikeston will speak at the June general membership meeting of the Regional Commerce and Growth Association 6:30 p.m. June 12 at the Holiday Inn Oak Room in Cape Girardeau. The meeting is open to the public. A social hour sponsored by Mid-America Distributors will precede the meeting at 5:30...
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LAND TRANSFERS
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
JACKSON -- Warranty deeds issued at the office of Janet Robert, Cape Girardeau County recorder of deeds: C. A. and Laura L. Bohnsack to the Carlston A. Bohnsack Trust; Octavia A. and Anthony C. Sparks to Anthony C. and Octavia A. Sparks; Marilyn L. Wiggs to Truman J. and Ruth F. Miller; Litz Bros. Inc. to Charles M. and Carol Jo Keen...
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UNIVERSITY ART DEPARTMENT TO OFFER SEVERAL WORKSHOPS DURING SUMMER
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
Southeast Missouri State University's art department will offer four summer workshops besides a Russian art workshop offered this month. Experimental drawing, a two-dimensional, multimedia studio workshop, is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays July 23 to Aug. 9...
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FINAL PLANS FOR JACKSON'S ANNUAL HOMECOMERS IN WORKS
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
JACKSON -- The American Legion Committees are busy with plans for the Jackson Annual Homecomers Celebration Aug. 13-17. The celebration will include a talent show contest that will be held in front of the courthouse. Entries for Tuesday and Friday evenings will be dancing for ages 13 to 21...
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EMPLOYMENT UP IN PERRY, CAPE COUNTIES
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
Sabreliner Corporation recently sent out its new employment figures, which indicate that 64 percent of the firm's workers are involved in the Perryville operation, which is located at Perry County Municipal Airport. "Sabreliner has 488 persons at its Perryville Maintenance and Modification Center," said Barry Dunnegan of Tretter-Gorman Inc., a marketing communications firm which works with Sabreliner, headquartered in St. Louis...
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ATTENDS SEMINAR
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
Steven Fritzler of Cape Girardeau recently attended the national AAL Executive Conference, sponsored by Aid Association for Lutherans (AAL), a fraternal benefit society based in Appleton, Wis. Fritzler, an associate of the Jack Hollingsworth Agency of AAL at Independence, serves families in the Cape Girardeau, Jackson and Scott City areas...
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JOINS CAPE FIRM
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
Lorrie L. Goodson, formerly of Belleville, Ill., has joined Craftsman Office Supply Co., Inc., in Cape Girardeau, as interior designer. Goodson has a bachelor of science degree in interior design from Murray State University and is an Allied Practitioner of the American Society of Interior Designers (A.S.I.D.)...
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COMPLETES COURSE
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
Dr. Richard J. Swartz, a Cape Girardeau dentist, recently completed a seminar study course at Tarpon Springs, Fla. The course, "The Concept of Complete Dentistry," was presented by Dr. Peter E. Dawson, a dental educator and practitioner. The course fulfills requirements established for membership status in the Academy of General Dentistry...
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BODY SHOP IN NEW BUILDING
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
James Glass and Auto Body, 2321 Bloomfield Road, has relocated into a new 60 x 195-foot structure built on the property. The metal fabricated building has nine bays and an office/reception area. One of the main features in the building is the paint booth. ...
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CHEMICAL, WASTE SEMINAR SET
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
A Small Business Hazardous Chemical and Waste Management Seminar will be held July 9 at the Drury Lodge in Cape Girardeau. On July 10, the seminar will be presented at the Sikeston Inn. Among topics at the seminar will be the OSHA hazard communication standards and waste minimization...
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IN NEW POSITION
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
JACKSON -- Jackson native Dawn Callier has been named division manager of public relations for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. in Arkansas. She will be responsible for the company's internal and external communications, including employee information, advertising, consumer affairs and media relations...
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CAPE GIRARDEAU INDUSTRIAL PARK TO WELCOME A NEW OCCUPANT
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
After a three-year hiatus, the Cape Girardeau Industrial Park is welcoming a new occupant to its environs. The last business to occupy a site there was Resin Exchange, which relocated to the industrial park in October of 1988 from its its former quarters on Broadview Street...
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EMT OF THE YEAR
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
Kevin Snell, a communications specialists with LifeBeat, Southeast Missouri Hospital's air medical service, has been named Southern Illinois' "EMT of the Year." Snell received the award from the McClure American Legion Post 900 for outstanding service to people of Illinois. In addition to his duties at Southeast Hospital, Snell services with the Alexander County Hospital Ambulance Service...
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TRANSLECTRIC BUYS LENCO BUILDING
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
JACKSON -- Translectric Inc. of rural Jackson has purchased the former Lenco Electronics Manufacturing building at 300 N. Maryland, Jackson. The 52,700-square-foot building is part of the former Lenco operation, which was acquired by NLC (New Lenco Corporation)...
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ATTENDS SEMINAR
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
Becky Griffith of Griffith Orthotics, 48 Doctor's Park in Cape Girardeau, recently attended a training seminar on breast prosthesis. The workshop was conducted by Nearly Me Co., manufacturers of the prosthesis, at the firm's facility in Kansas City...
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NEW SALESMAN
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
JACKSON -- Jerry Schlegel has joined Friedrichs Auto, Inc., here as a sales representative. Schlegel, of Jackson, previously owned Schlegel Sales & Service at Cape Girardeau, dealing in motorcycles, golf carts and lawn and garden equipment. He has been involved in retail sales for 24 years...
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MAMMOGRAPHY FACILITY HERE RECEIVES ACR ACCREDITATION
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
The mammography facility at the office of Cape Radiology Group in Cape Girardeau has received accreditation by the American College of Radiology (ACR), making it the first accredited facility in this area. The facility has met the necessary requirements, which include a peer review evaluation of the facility's staff qualifications, equipment, quality control and quality assurance programs, image quality and breast radiation dose. The accreditation must be renewed every three years...
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CERTIFICATION
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
Judy Moss, economic development director for the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce, has completed national board certification for industrial/economic developer. The certification exam is conducted by the American Economic Development Council. Missouri has 22 certified developers in the state, more than any other state. Dianna Moore of the Perry County Industrial Development Authority is the only other certified developer in Southeast Missouri, according to Moss...
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DIETITIAN AWARD
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
Teresa D. Vogelsang was one of two winners of Small Animal Dietitian awards, sponsored by Hills Pet Products of Topeka, Kansas. Vogelsang, of Jackson, is a staff member of Dogwood Veterinary Hospital in Cape Girardeau, and was winner in a contest for animal hospital staff members. Susan A. Baumgardner of Morehead, Ky., was winner in the licensed veterinary technician division...
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NEW PRESIDENT
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
James Edward Goble has been named president and CEO of AmeriFirst Bank at Cape Girardeau. Lehman Finch of Cape Girardeau, chairman of the board of the bank, 3060 William, announced the appointment this week. Goble is replacing Paul Ebaugh, who will remain as a director of the bank...
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RED LOBSTER CONSIDERING SOUTHERN ILLINOIS LOCATION
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
MARION, Ill. -- Red Lobster may make an exception on its usual population requirements at Marion. The seafood restaurant chain normally requires a city to have a population of at least 50,000 before it will consider locating there, but Red Lobster spokesman said Marion, which has a population of about 15,000, was an exception...
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NEW MALL STORES
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Ninty percent of the space at University Mall in Carbondale is leased, following the opening of five new stores recently Lerner/New York, Dejaiz, Structure, Express, and Bath and Body Works. Mall manager Rick Murphy said four more businesses Bookland, Hibbetts Sporting Goods, Taco Johns, and Burger & Sub Express were expected to open within two weeks...
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CYBERTEL LOOKS TO NEW BUILDING
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
CyberTel Cellular Telephone Company of Southeast Missouri held groundbreaking ceremonies recently for a new regional headquarters building in Cape Girardeau. The new building will be located at the intersection of Kingshighway and Broadway. Wayne Smith, general manager of the local firm, said the building is scheduled for completion by late summer...
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CLOTHING SHOP OPERATION MOVES TO DOWNTOWN LOCATION
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
Reruns has relocated from 625 Broadway to 110 N. Main Street in downtown Cape Girardeau. Owner Cathy Davis of Cape Girardeau said the move had several reasons. She said the downtown area has more pedestrian traffic and the building has more usable floor space. She is renting space from John Jones...
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BAKERY RECEIVES AWARD
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
EVANSVILLE, Ind. Lewis Bakeries, Inc., bakers of Bunny Bread, has been honored for its "Magic Lunch" commercial in television advertising. The firm received a "Telly" award in the "animation" category. The commercial is set in a young boy's kitchen and features the Bunny Bread "Bunny," who helps the boy's mother prepare a magic lunch with Bunny Bread. The "Bunny" reappears at lunchtime when the boy's sandwich magically disappears...
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NEW SIGN PAINT SHOP PLANNED
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
Footings and foundation for a new sign paint shop have been constructed at the northwest corner of Hopper Road near the Interstate 55 overpass, west of Cape Girardeau. The sign paint shop, for the Mid America Hotels Inc. subsidiary, Auburn Outdoor Advertising, will be used for producing the company's billboards and small signs, according to company spokesman John Drury...
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PASTA HOUSE COMPANY OPENS NEW RESTAURANT AT PADUCAH
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
PADUCAH, Ky. The Pasta House Company has opened a new restaurant operation at Kentucky Oaks Mall here. The restaurant will seat about 190 people, and is located at the southwest end of the mall near the Sears store. The Pasta House Company, which was formed in 1974 at St. Louis, is a full-service Italian restaurant, offering Italian cuisine...
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ROCKY HOLLER, U.S.A HOLDS GRAND OPENING
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
Rocky Holler, U.S.A., located along Interstate 55 five miles north of Cape Girardeau, recently celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The facility is open to the public Thursday through Monday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Rocky Holler is owned by Ted and Marylene Elliott. The 30-acre farm will be developed in phases and focuses on a living history theme...
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ATM SWEEPSTAKE
(Local News ~ 06/09/91)
Mercantile Bank of Cape Girardeau is participating in the International ATM Sweepstakes program. "The timing of the `More Money, Money Everywhere Sweepstakes' promotion is a great fit with the busy summer travel season," said Karen Green, marketing director at the bank. "Customers can enter the sweepstakes when they use the Mercantile Bank ATMs, or when they are away on vacation."...
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