Stories from Wednesday, October 21, 1992

To the Editor: To all you voters who are going to the polls on Nov. 3, please think about what you are voting on and for whom. I just like to say that I have not heard so many lies coming from vice presidential candidates as at the debate. I come from Germany and nobody from all the candidates knows how the health insurance works. ...

TAMMS, Ill. -- The seventh annual Egyptian School Parent-Faculty Organization Carnival for grades kindergarten through eight will be held at the school Saturday from 6-9 p.m. The evening begins with a masquerade parade at 6 p.m. Other activities include games, a cakewalk, a funhouse, a pumpkin contest and refreshments...

Sunday night CNN (Ted Turner's Network) had a documentary on the political history of GOVERNOR BILL CLINTON of Arkansas. They have scheduled one for next Sunday night on PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH. I missed the start but found it to be very informative. Clips from Clinton's earlier campaigns, promises met and kept. Comments from supporters and non supporters...

Herb Fallert represents District 152 in the Missouri legislature. He lives in Ste. Genevieve. Riverboat gambling is a powerful new tourism industry component and on Nov. 3 Missouri voters have a rare opportunity to promote tourism and provide our state with a much needed economic boost that will provide new sources of tax revenue without having to raise taxes to pay for it...

On Nov. 3, voters will consider the retention of state judges. Under Missouri's non-partisan court plan, Supreme Court, appellate and some trial judges in larger counties are retained in office by voter approval. But general voter dissatisfaction has taken its toll. The judicial retention rate has been steadily falling to a low of 56.7 percent approval rate in recent years. In Missouri, judges must receive a majority vote to be retained...

I believe the State Treasurer's office offers an excellent opportunity to show what can be accomplished by an individual committed to creating new jobs, restoring people's confidence in public service and addressing Missouri's education and housing needs. My "Missouri First Plan" outlines a number of programs designed specifically for these purposes...

My decision to run for the office of state treasurer came from my desire to see more efficiency in the handling of our tax dollars. My current position as Christian County treasurer has provided me with the necessary experience in handling government funds to do the job. Prior to holding a public office, I was an accountant in private industry for over 20 years. Again, my experience in financial management would benefit Missourians...

David Schwab represents District 158 in the Missouri legislature. He lives in Jackson. Missouri voters face ten ballot issues in November including a vote permitting riverboat gambling. In 1991, the Missouri legislature passed a bill giving voters the opportunity to decide whether or not to authorize riverboat gambling in Missouri...

To the Editor: I have been a Perot supporter from the outset. Needless to say, I was impressed with his ideas and the non-politician attitude that he possessed. The possibility of his election is very doubtful. Hopefully, he has helped open our eyes to some of the areas that are needing to be changed, not just for older folks like me, but the younger people in America...

To the Editor: Mr. Bush is shown trailing badly in the polls. His numbers seem to indicate he is mortally wounded, politically. I wonder who would have believed he could so badly beaten by a man of Mr. Clinton's credentials. Let's review them. He has been a Rhodes scholar, no small feat, although he didn't graduate. ...

On Monday, the students at St. Mary Cathedral School welcomed Yoko Fujita to their country with traditionally American gifts, among them a valentine, an apple, popcorn, Cape Girardeau postcards, a Columbus Christmas tree ornament, McDonald's coupons and a Troll doll...

The Missouri Department of Health is looking for victims to participate in this weekend's Steel Cure II exercise. The simulation begins Friday at about 8 a.m. with a mock earthquake registering 7.4 on the Richter scale The Friday component of the exercise will reflect the local community's effort to deal with injured persons under disastrous circumstances...

Southeast Missouri State University's College of Education has received national reaccreditation for five years, its first under new, tougher standards. The reaccreditation was approved by the Unit Accreditation Board of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)...

KAREN RITCH Occupation: Machine operator, Tri-Con. Pet Peeve: "People who are afraid to express themselves." The best part of my job is: "The people I work with. I like all of them." The book I'd recommend is: "The book I'd recommend is: "The Bible. It's a good way to beat stress."...

The local Trail of Tears Group of the Ozark Chapter of the Sierra Club has arranged a forum on environmental concerns for candidates for the 27th State Senate District. The event will be held Oc t. 28 at 7 p.m. at the Missouri Department of Conservation Regional Headquarters in North County Park (Interstate 55 at Route 61, north of the city of Cape Girardeau)...

United States Agriculture Secretary Edward Madigan will be in Cape Girardeau today, campaigning on behalf of the Bush-Quayle ticket. Madigan, a former Illinois congressman, is scheduled to speak to the Lions Club at noon at the Holiday Inn Oak Room. At 12:40 Madigan will hold a news conference before heading to Poplar Bluff to tour the Schaller Lumber Co...

The Leontovych String Quartet will perform tonight at Old St. Vincent's Church, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The quartet hails from Kiev, the capital of the Ukraine, and made its debut in the United States with performances at the Dag Hammerskjold Library in New York, the Ukrainian Institute of America, Harvard University, and Music Mountain international music festival in Connecticut...

The Cape Girardeau Central High Marching Band will face its toughest competition this weekend at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. A first or second place finish at the marching band contest would make 1992 the band's best competitive season ever. Mike Shivelbine, president of band boosters, invites area residents to attend the show, which will feature more than 40 bands from Missouri and Illinois...

College Republicans and Young Democrats on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University will debate the issues of the presidency Thursday night beginning at 8 in Academic Hall. The one-hour program is free, and open to the public. A modified college debate format will be used, with student speeches on five issues of the presidency: economy, foreign policy, social issues, education, and environment...

Former Democratic presidential candidate George McGovern will discuss the 1992 presidential election at a lecture Monday at Southeast Missouri State University. The presentation will begin at 8 p.m. in Academic Auditorium. A two-term member of the House of Representatives and a U.S. senator from South Dakota for 18 years, McGovern was the 1972 Democratic presidential nominee...

Cape Girardeau's annual leaf collection program will begin Monday in "Zone A," which includes the area south of Broadway and east of Kingshighway. The city has been divided into four zones for the collections, and leaves will be picked up for one week in each zone. When all four zones are collected, the city will again begin in Zone A and continue through Zone D with week-long pickups...

PERRYVILLE -- Cecelia Barbara Schott, 96, died Oct. 20, 1992, at Perry County Memorial Hospital. She was 96. Was married to Lorenz Schott, who died Sept. 23, 1976. She was born to Michael Schemel and Martha Dickinson on Oct. 3, 1996, at Biehle. She is survived by two daughters, Elsie Sauer of Perryville and Irene Malinowski of St. Louis; one son, Lawrence Schott of Perryville; and 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren...

MARBLE HILL -- Eldon C. Roberts, 68, of Wymore, Neb., died Monday, Oct. 19, 1992, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. He was born Jan. 12, 1924, near Wymore, son of Thomas J. and Ora Roberts. He and Eileen Bomer were married May 22, 1946, in Marysville, Kan...

Funeral service for A.J. Alcorn of Hurst, Texas, was held Tuesday at Greenwood Chapel Funeral Home in Ft. Worth, Texas. Burial was in the chapel cemetery. Alcorn, 65, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 1992, at All Saints Hospital in Ft. Worth. He was born March 27, 1925, at Dexter, son of Esco and Lucille Stokes Alcorn. He first married Betty Strain, who preceded him in death...

Lloyd H. Loftin, 77, 606 Silver Springs Road, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1992, at St. Francis Medical Center. He was born Feb. 15, 1915, at Commerce, son of Lee and Melissa Ramsey Loftin. He and Edith Jenkins were married Nov. 12, 1938, in Cape Girardeau. She died June 15, 1981...

MARBLE HILL -- Albert Elledge, 84, of Lake Bluff, Ill., formerly of Marble Hill, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 1992, at the VA Hospital in North Chicago. He was born Sept. 22, 1908, at Lutesville, son of Charley and Elmine Rogers Elledge. He and Ruby Beatrice Schrader were married Aug. 10, 1940. She died Nov. 29, 1985...

Adelaide Josephine "Adele" Flori, 85, of Cape Girardeau, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1992, at Cape Girardeau Nursing Center. She was born April 3, 1907, in St. Louis, daughter of Adolph P. and Louise Eyssing Suchomel. She married Vincent Conrad Edward Flori Aug. 8, 1928, in St. Louis. He died Oct. 13, 1979...

MARBLE HILL -- Howard Glen Moore of Whitewater died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1992, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Liley Funeral Home in Marble Hill.

Girl Scout groups from four levels will compete in the Great Halloween Pumpkin Decorating Contest, to be held at the Downtown Cape Pavilion Saturday. "This is the second year for the contest," said Roger Lang of Lang's Jewelry. "We had about 40 entries last year, and expect that many or more this year."...

The Wellness Advantage Program at Southeast Missouri State University will sponsor a wellness screening Monday through Friday next week for all University employees. The event is scheduled for 7-10:30 a.m. in the University Center Ballroom. All part-time and full-time regular staff, full-time faculty and their spouses are invited to participate...

The annual alumni banquet of Oak Ridge High School will be held Nov. 7 in the school's gym and cafeteria. The social hour is at 5 p.m. and meal at 6. The classes of 1942, '52, '67 and '82 will be recognized. There will also be special entertainment...

MARBLE HILL -- Thomas Leon Poindexter, 52, of Marble Hill, died Monday, Oct. 19, 1992, at his home. He was born Dec. 21, 1939, in Mayfield, Ky., son of Robert Thomas and Helen Cope Poindexter. He and Theresa Speer were married Oct. 22, 1978. Poindexter was a self-employed roofer...

Daughter to Randy Dale Kilburn of Cape Girardeau and Mary Helen Pair of Oak Ridge, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 12:19 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, 1992. Name, Megan Christine. Weight, 7 pounds 14 ounces. First child. Miss Pair is the daughter of Rose Pair of Oak Ridge. Kilburn is the son of Lillie Kilburn and David Kilburn of Cape Girardeau...

The Midwestern River Cities Chapter of American Association for Medical Transcription will sponsor an educational symposium on Saturday, not Wednesday as stated in Sunday's newspaper. The event will be held at Southeast Missouri Hospital, with registration at 8 a.m. Four continuing education credits will be offered through national AAMT...

Ancestors of John Jacob Keller will hold a reunion Saturday at Gordonville Zion Lutheran Parish Hall. Doors will open at 10 a.m. A basket dinner will be served at noon. Each family should bring its own service and one dish. Beverages and bread will be provided...

In Cape Girardeau's bicentennial year the Baptists of Missouri are holding their annual Missouri Baptist Convention at the Show Me Center Oct. 26-28, starting Monday night at 7 p.m. The Baptist churches in the state will send messengers to the convention elected according to the membership of their respective congregations. This is the procedure followed annually with the convention taking place yearly in one of the state's large cities...