Stories from Wednesday, March 20, 1996

To the editor: Would please print the enclosed quotes from President Abraham Lincoln? They apply to much to our present situation in our beloved country. Ten "Cannots" -- "You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift." -- "You cannot help small me by tearing down big men."...

The spring conference of District E of the Gifted Association of Missouri will be held March 30 at Southeast Missouri State University. "Counselors, Parents, and Teachers Working Together for High Ability Students" is the theme of the gathering at the University Center. The conference runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m...

Criminal justice is one of the fastest growing majors at Southeast Missouri State University and at other schools around the nation. Dr. Johnny McGaha, chairman of the criminal-justice department at Southeast, said the need for criminal-justice majors mirrors society. "Unfortunately, as crime grows, so do the job opportunities for criminal-justice majors," he said...

LET US prevent abortions by starting at the very beginning, which is birth control for unwanted pregnancies. This would eliminate all controversy over abortions. NICOLE BROWN and Ron Goldman, you are not forgotten. Until your killer who walks the streets a free man faces his maker and confesses his crimes, it will never be forgotten...

Cape Girardeau has built a solid reputation as a regional medical hub. Hospitals, physicians, specialists, laboratories, treatments and procedures draw patients from several states. The good standing of Cape Girardeau's medical community has led to local participation in a number of clinical trials. ...

To the editor: House Bill 1363 may be coming up for a vote in the Missouri House this week. It is important that we contact our representatives and ask for their support. Recent passage of federal telecommunications legislation will create a new environment in telecommunications in this country. The federal legislation allows greater competition in the local, long-distance and cable-television markets...

JEFFERSON CITY -- Missouri's largest, single industry -- agriculture -- is entering the 1996 season ready to plant nearly $3 billion in crops. But farmers are still uncertain how their products will be treated under pending federal legislation. State farm leaders say this crop year is under the most unsettled conditions in memory...

The little log cabin has a front porch and doors and windows that work. A chimney rises above the height of the small 9-by-9-foot room. People who have viewed the miniature house describe it as a "real doll house." Actually, the cabin is a children's playhouse and is one of four being displayed at West Park Mall this week. ...

The Missouri Department of Highways and Transportation has given the green light for directional signs to help visitors find popular places in Cape Girardeau. The project, organized by Southeast Missouri State University, the Cape Girardeau Convention and Visitors Bureau, downtown merchants and the city's Parks and Recreation Department, calls for a series of trail signs to be placed along state and city routes guiding visitors to the Show Me Center, the university, Riverfront Park and other attractions.. ...

An NBA player is causing quite a bit of trouble lately, and for once it isn't Dennis Rodman. Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, known as Chris Jackson before finding Allah, was suspended last week by the league for refusing to stand during the traditional playing of the national anthem prior to each game...

March 11-19 Arrests Corey M. Bullard, 312 N. Hope, was arrested March 11 for assault. Jeffrey L. Long of Millersville was arrested March 12 for assault. Rodney C. "Chris" Simmons of Cape Girardeau arrested March 12 for assault. Keith E. Inman of Cape Girardeau was arrested March 11 for failure to register a motor vehicle and driving while intoxicated...

The Cape Girardeau County Commission announced Monday the recent approval of a county employees health insurance plan, which provides improved benefits and a savings of $118,729 over 1995's premium cost. The county has provided employee insurance coverage since 1980...

LAKELAND, Tenn. -- Carl Davenport, 86, of Lakeland, Tenn., formerly of Burfordville, died Tuesday, March 19, 1996. Arrangements were incomplete at McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson.

PERRYVILLE -- Violet E. "Dolly" Davis, 91, of Perryville, died Monday, March 18, 1996, at Perry County Nursing Home. She was born Jan. 6, 1905, in Perry County, daughter of John S. and Sadie Voelker Cissell. She married Harold I. Davis, who died May 3, 1975...

James C. "Jim" Cox, 73, of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, died Monday, March 18, 1996, at Plummer Hospital there. He was born Oct. 22, 1922, in Advance, son of Marion and Edna Hines Cox. He and Dorothy "Tod" Strong were married in February 1942...

JACKSON -- Funeral service for Ida B. Hoffmeister of Jackson will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at McCombs Funeral Chapel in Jackson. The Rev. Sam Roethemeyer will officiate, with burial in Russell Heights Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m. today...

JONESBORO, Ill. -- Mary B. Roach, 89, of Jonesboro, died Monday, March 18, 1996, at Jonesboro Healthcare Center. She was born Sept. 16, 1906, in Union County, daughter of Henry L. and Mary Elizabeth Wrinkle Coats. She and Roy Roach were married April 24, 1932, in Jonesboro. He died Feb. 12, 1966...

MURPHYSBORO, Ill. -- John D. Strayhorn, 61, of Murphysboro, died Sunday, March 17, 1996, at Vencore Hospital in St. Louis. He was born Oct. 7, 1934, in Milan, Tenn., son of Arbie and Louise Drake Strayhorn. He married Ella Mae Wilson, who died May 27, 1971...

TAMMS, Ill. -- Funeral service for Anna Mae Gray Hall of LaCenter, Ky., will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Jones Funeral Home in Tamms. The Revs. Leon Wilkins and Rick Parrish will officiate, with burial in Gray-Averitt Cemetery near Benton, Ky. Hall, 77, died Monday, March 18, 1996, at Countryside Health Care in Bardwell, Ky...

ORAN -- Helen Sue Bailey, 50, Oran Route 1, died Monday, March 18, 1996, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born June 14, 1945, in St. Louis, daughter of George Virgil and Virginia Masters Worley. She and L.V. Bailey were married March 27, 1971, at Sikeston...

PERRYVILLE -- Funeral mass for Glennon J. Bey Jr. of Perryville will be held at 10 a.m. today at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in O'Fallon. The Rev. Robert Reiker will officiate, with burial in Catholic Cemetery of Our Lady in St. Charles County...

JACKSON -- Graveside service for Hope O. Baird of Jackson will be held at 3 p.m. today at Memorial Park, with the Revs. Bonnie Sparks and John Ferguson officiating. Friends may call at Ford and Sons Sprigg Street Chapel in Cape Girardeau from 2-2:45 p.m...

CHAFFEE -- Clio Emily Cooper, 85, of Chaffee, died Tuesday, March 19, 1996, at Chaffee Nursing Center. She was born Nov. 14, 1910, at Perryville, daughter of Thomas and Jessie Peltier Cissell. She and Lloyd Cooper were married Aug. 31, 1929, in St. Louis. He died May 29, 1982...

ULLIN, Ill. -- Beulah Holderfield, 83, of Ullin, died Monday, March 18, 1996, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. She was born March 13, 1913, in Pulaski County, daughter of George and Caroline Seals Jamison. She and Charlie Holderfield were married Oct. 11, 1937. He died Aug. 29, 1984...

SCOTT CITY -- Alberta Mae Braden, 74, of Scott City, died Tuesday, March 19, 1996, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born April 4, 1921, in Illmo, daughter of Harry Charles and Lula Mae Morgan Clark. She and Oscar John Braden were married Aug. 10, 1946, in Scott City. He died Oct. 13, 1994...

JACKSON -- Eleanor L. Woeltje, 88, of Jackson, died Monday, March 18, 1996. McCombs Funeral Home at Jackson is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at McCombs. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Sam Roethemeyer officiating...

PERRYVILLE -- Paul Edgar Brooks Sr., 71, of Perryville died Tuesday, March 19, 1996, at his home. He was born March 9, 1925, at Olive Branch, Ill., son of John and Mary Matlock Brooks. He and Doris Louise Meggison were married May 9, 1947. Brooks was employed as a metal polisher at St. Louis Plating...

JACKSON -- The five candidates for the Jackson Board of Education concur on most issues. They agree, for example, that surprise drug inspections are good and private-school vouchers aren't. But the five have different ideas about challenges facing Jackson schools. They had the chance to discuss them at a candidates' forum Tuesday night...

Greg Tlapek knows he stands little chance of becoming 8th District congressman. But that didn't stop the Cape Girardeau discount commodity broker from filing Monday as a Libertarian Party candidate. Tlapek, 38, is running to bolster Libertarian views. He opposes taxes in general and wants to abolish the federal income tax...

The president of the American Iris Society and Mr. Goodgarden will be among instructors at the third biennial "Welcome to Spring" garden seminar sponsored by the Jackson Men's Garden Club March 30. The school for gardeners will be held at the National Guard Armory, 2620 Independence, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fee is $10 in advance and $12 at the door for one or all sessions. Advance reservations may be made with Nadine Davis, 3323 County Road 645, Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63701, until March 25...

Marie Ruester's crocus'still showed a bloom after the recent freeze. Daffodils bloomed despite cold temperature. Whether the ground is covered with snow or greening beneath sunny skies, today signals a new beginning. Regardless of what that famous groundhog said a few weeks back, spring is here -- the calendar says so...