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THORNGATE WELCOMES STUDENTS INTO THE WORLD OF WORK
(Local News ~ 07/17/95)
Amy Lungwitz, right, stamped the lining of sleeves as her trainer, Dana Bomar, watched at the Thorngate plant in Cape Girardeau. Terry Greable, left, and Jeremy Atchley fused coat material. Six Cape Central High School students are learning firsthand about the world of work in an innovative program started this year at Thorngate Ltd...
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STRICTLY BUSINESS: INDUSTRIAL AND BUSINESS PARKS GOOD FOR REGION
(Business ~ 07/17/95)
Industrial and business parks not only attract new businesses to the area but enhance services to existing ones. Two of the "newest kids on the block," -- Six Thirty Corp. Business Park and Cape West Business Park -- have grown by leaps and bounds over the past five or six years...
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STUDY COULD HELP WITH FLOODING AND STREAM DEPREDATION
(Local News ~ 07/17/95)
A study that could provide information to ease flooding along the Missouri River and upgrade the state's "very badly abused" streams is being undertaken by the National Biological Service along with seven other federal and state agencies and the University of Missouri...
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PHOTOGRAPHERS TO VIE FOR TOP BALLOON SHOT
(Local News ~ 07/17/95)
Photographers attending next weekend's Balloons & Arts Festival could win a $100 savings bond in a photo contest sponsored by the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri. The contest is open to all photographers, and entry forms are available at area photography outlets and the Arts Council office...
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FEST TO WELCOME MORE THAN 50 HOT-AIR BALLOONS
(Local News ~ 07/17/95)
More than 50 hot-air balloons will float over the area this weekend during Balloons & Arts Festival '95 at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. In addition to hot-air balloons, music and family entertainment are planned during the three-day event sponsored by the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri...
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CITY LIFTS ORDER TO BOIL WATER
(Local News ~ 07/17/95)
It's finally OK to quench your thirst with a cool glass of water. The City of Cape Girardeau lifted a boil water order Sunday morning. Water sample analysis tested negative for contaminants. Previous residential and commercial water use restrictions also were lifted over the weekend...
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ON THE STREET
(Local News ~ 07/17/95)
The Southeast Missourian asked people what they thought of the United States normalizing diplomatic relations with Vietnam. Pat Vogt: "I think it is due and is a fine thing. It's to our benefit. I think doing this will help with the issue of those missing in action."...
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DIVING MISHAP KILLS DEXTER MAN
(Local News ~ 07/17/95)
KENNETT -- A Dexter man drowned from injuries sustained in a diving accident in the St. Francis River Sunday afternoon. Terry Martin, 37, of Dexter died from a broken neck after diving into the river, authorities said. Dunklin County Coroner Jack Adkins pronounced him dead at the scene...
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JACKSON BOARD OF ALDERMEN
(Local News ~ 07/17/95)
Monday, July 17, 1995 7:30 p.m. Power and Light Committee Approve the semi-annual financial statement ending June 30, 1995, and publish in the local newspaper. Change the date of the annual city Christmas party to Dec. 9, 1995. Approve a contractual agreement with Penzel Construction Inc. for the renovation of the new Jackson City Hall building...
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VIVIAN REIKER
(Obituary ~ 07/17/95)
Vivian Reiker, 83, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, July 16, 1995, at the Lutheran Home. Arrangements are incomplete at Ford and Sons Funeral Home.
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CARRIE SIMPKINS ROBERTS
(Obituary ~ 07/17/95)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Carrie Simpkins Roberts, 75, of rural East Prairie died Saturday, July 15, 1995, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born Dec. 17, 1919, at Commerce, daughter of Fred and Nora Cummins Meyer. She and J.B. Simpkins were married May 14, 1938. He preceded her in death June 6, 1964. On Oct. 30, 1968, she married George Roberts, who survives of the home...
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JODEAN POWLES JOHNS
(Obituary ~ 07/17/95)
DONGOLA, Ill. -- Jodean Powles Johns, 59, of Dongola died Saturday, July 15, 1995, at her home. She was born Oct. 31, 1935, at Mill Creek, daughter of Joseph and Reba Jordan Powles. She and Dwain Johns were married Dec. 8, 1956. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Debra Pfaff, of Villa Ridge; a son, Joseph Johns, of Mill Creek; two brothers, Marvin L. Powles Sr. of Mill Creek and Jerry D. Powles Sr. of Waukegan; a sister, Nadine Lynch, of Gurnee; and seven grandchildren...
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BEAULAH BROWN
(Obituary ~ 07/17/95)
JACKSON -- Beaulah M. Brown, 82, of Jackson died Sunday, July 16, 1995, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born June 23, 1913, at Pomona, daughter of George and Mary Miller Gastineau. She and Otis Brown were married Oct. 11, 1933. He preceded her in death Aug. 26, 1976...
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WINNIE EDDY
(Obituary ~ 07/17/95)
BENTON -- Winnie A. Eddy, 78, of Benton died Saturday, July 15, 1995, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. She was born April 26, 1917, at Lamar, Ark., daughter of Willie Lee and Jennie Seiler Crowden. She and Roy Hunter were married in 1933. He preceded her in death in February 1936. She married William O. Eddy on March 13, 1964, at LaForge. He preceded her in death on March 23, 1988...
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HOLIDAY FIREWORKS RAISE QUESTIONS ON BOTTLE ROCKETS
(Editorial ~ 07/17/95)
The fireworks are over for this year's Fourth of July celebration. Luckily, only minor injuries caused by fireworks were treated in the Cape Girardeau area. The exploding and sparkling devices are an ingrained part of the American celebration of Independence Day. ...
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MISSOURI WATCH: EXPLORING TRIBAL CULTURES
(Column ~ 07/17/95)
A charming young Californian, who is soon to become my daughter-in-law and who has spent virtually all of her life in the Golden State, recently inquired what a typical Missourian is like. Flattered by her interest in my native land, I was nonetheless taken aback when she posed the question, simply because I had always believed the only American state that was truly different was her own...
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GET READY FOR 1-537...
(Editorial ~ 07/17/95)
Starting Jan. 1 most of Southeast Missouri will be in a new telephone area code: 573. This is the result of a decision by the Missouri Public Service Commission to split the existing 314 area code into two calling areas. Metropolitan St. Louis will keep the 314 code, while most of the rest of that calling area will get the new number...
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KELLY SCHOOLS ANNOUNCE ENROLLMENT
(Local News ~ 07/17/95)
BENTON -- Kelly Elementary School has announced enrollment dates for the upcoming school year. Enrollment for kindergarten through sixth grade will be held from July 31 to Aug. 4. The hours for enrollment are 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parents should bring a certified birth certificate, a copy of the child's health record and the child's social security number. Kindergarten students must have reached age 5 before July 1, 1995, to enroll...
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PERSONNEL
(Business ~ 07/17/95)
Starla Pulley of Cape Girardeau and Debbie Stamatikos of Anna have joined Tip of Illinois Health Services Inc. as social workers. Pulley, a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University with a degree in social work, was previously employed by Habcare, an individualized support living program. She will work out of the Olive Branch Tip office, which serves Alexander and Pulaski counties...
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BUSINESS MEMO
(Business ~ 07/17/95)
Annual Agri-Business tour leaves Wednesday morning JACKSON -- The Jackson Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with Cape Girardeau County Pork Producers and SEMO Cattlemen's Association, will conduct the Annual Agri-Business Tour beginning at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday...
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BUSINESS MEMO
(Business ~ 07/17/95)
Thurmonds purchase Jackson day-care center JACKSON -- Jeff and Sherry Thurmond have purchased the Ginger Bread House Day Care Center at 608 Rosamund in Jackson. The day-care center was founded by Beverly Banks 23 years ago and is licensed for 66 students, ages 2 through 12...
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