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LETTERS: GRANDDAUGHTER THANKS WWII VETERAN
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/22/98)
To the editor: I am a World War II veteran with over three years in the Army and over two years of that in the European Theater of Operations. On Veterans Day there was a lot of discussion and comment on the sacrifices made by veterans, especially those who gave their lives so that we may all have the freedoms and lifestyle that we are accustomed to and enjoy...
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FRUITLAND 4-H HOLDS MEETING
(Local News ~ 11/22/98)
The Fruitland 4-H Club held its business meeting November 3 at the VIP Building in Fruitland. Chelsea McDowell led the pledges and Brittney McDowell presided over the meeting. 22 members, 10 guests and 2 leaders attended. The club held its Recognition Banquet on Nov. 14. They also bagged groceries at Country Mart on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. They planned their VIP Christmas and Christmas Party at Ludwigs for December 1...
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NATIONSBANK MAKES DONATION TO JACKSON SCHOOLS
(Local News ~ 11/22/98)
Pictured from left are: Jay Knudtson and his son Gunnar; Larry Hall; Jackson R-2 Athletic Director Kevin Bohnert; Linda Puchbauer; Ted Williams and Steve Taylor, community bank president. NationsBank also donated 1,000 plastic cups at the concession stand for the Jackson-Cape Central game, along with six Olympic duffel bags as door prizes. NationsBank will be sponsoring the next two Olympic Games...
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NATIONSBANK MAKES DONATION TO CAPE CENTRAL SCHOOLS
(Local News ~ 11/22/98)
Pictured from left are: Jay Knudtson and his son Gunnar; Larry Hall; Cape Central Athletic Director Terry Kitchen; Ted Williams; Steve Taylor, community bank president; and Linda Puchbauer. NationsBank also donated 1,000 plastic cups at the concession stand for the Jackson-Cape Central game, along with six Olympic duffel bags as door prizes. NationsBank will be sponsoring the next two Olympic Games...
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a look back
(Local News ~ 11/22/98)
25 years ago: 1973 Jackson R-2 District schools at Gordonville and Pocahontas -- both with relatively low enrollments -- are by far most expensive of district's 10 schools to operate, comparison of pupil costs per school prepared by Dr. Frank E. Wiley, superintendent, reveals; study, prepared at request of Board of Education, shows average cost per pupil at Gordonville is $793.91 and at Pocahontas, $745,90...
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GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY TO MEET
(Local News ~ 11/22/98)
The Cape Girardeau County Genealogical Society will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 24, at the Riverside Regional Library in Jackson at 7:30 p.m. The program will be given by those members attending on the topic of "Cape Girardeau County Civil War Soldiers." Members and guests are encouraged to bring stories, pictures, documents and artifacts relating to their Cape Girardeau County ancestors who served in the Civil War. ...
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THANKSGIVING TO GOD
(Local News ~ 11/22/98)
Thank you God, for the world so sweet, Thank you God, for the things so neat, Thank you for parents, people and friends, Thank you for friendships that never end, Thank you for food to make us strong, Thank you for blessings this whole day long, Thank you God, for homes, shelter, and such,...
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CHRISTMAS AT THE OLIVER HOUSE
(Local News ~ 11/22/98)
The Oliver House, located at 224 East Adams in Jackson, will be open for holiday tours from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on December 6, 13 and 20. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children. A collection of angels will be displayed by Betty Davis on Dec. 6. Kathi Stoverink and Judy Niederkorn will display music boxes on Dec. 13. Jack Smoot and area dulcimer musicians will be featured on Dec. 20. Refreshments will also be served...
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR VITA
(Local News ~ 11/22/98)
Volunteers are needed to help other people with their tax returns in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program sponsored by East Missouri Action Agency in Cape County. Volunteers provide free assistance to taxpayers who cannot afford professional tax help, particularly those who file basic tax returns. Volunteers assist those with special needs, including persons with disabilities, non-English speaking persons and older taxpayers...
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LOCAL UPDATE: TRISHA'S BED AND BREAKFAST ANNOUNCES TEA ROOM AND GIFT SHOP HOURS
(Local News ~ 11/22/98)
4Trisha's Bed and Breakfast announces tea room and gift shop hours Trisha's Bed and Breakfast is expanding their holiday festivities with special events, decor, gourmet foods and an expanded gift shop. The innkeepers have chosen to expand hours by serving a cream tea on December 10, lunch on December 11 and a high tea on December 12. ...
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LOCAL UPDATE: CALLS FROM SANTA SCHEDULED AGIN THIS YEAR
(Local News ~ 11/22/98)
The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department will be sponsoring its 10th annual Calls from Santa program on Monday, Dec. 8, through Thursday, Dec. 11. Parents can register their child or children by mailing in the form from the Parks and Recreation Fall Brochure, filling out a form at the A.C. ...
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LITTLE INDIANS FLAG FOOTBALL CLINIC ENDS SEASON
(Local News ~ 11/22/98)
The Little Indians Flag Football Clinics have ended their seventh season. The first was started in the fall of 1991 with 30 third through sixth grade boys sponsored by the Jackson Noon Optimist Club. The Optimists hoped that it would be a great way for the boys to learn the rules of the game, what each player's job was and to have a good time...
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ONE MILE RUN/WALK FOR TOYBOX SCHEDULED
(Local News ~ 11/22/98)
The Cape Girardeau Road Runners and the Southeast Missourian are sponsoring a one mile run/walk for Toybox Charity on Sunday, Nov. 29, at 4:55 p.m. The run will start five minutes before the Annual Parade of Lights and cover the parade route from Capaha Park to Main Street. Adults, children, families and student groups are encouraged to run or walk the race...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/22/98)
To the editor: Good grief, Charlie Brown! The Christmas tree is both an icon of seasonal celebration and a tradition of family harmony. It projects warmth, love and togetherness; the open hospitality of the American ideal, the family. Hastily purchased, for almost a day's wage, the purist leaves the price tag on so that others might be impressed with its expense. ...
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ABORTION CROSSES POLITICAL BOUNDARIES
(Editorial ~ 11/22/98)
The politics of abortion have flared again with a rather silly exchange between U.S. Sen. John Ashcroft of Missouri and conservative pro-family activist Gary Bauer. Based on one interview, Ashcroft challenged Bauer's pro-life credentials and suggested he is insufficiently committed to the cause. ...
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HIGH COURT FIRM ON CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS
(Editorial ~ 11/22/98)
Once again, the U.S. Supreme Court has disappointed the self-appointed guardians of political hygiene: those who push something they insist on calling campaign finance reform. The high court refused to consider an appeal of a case that originated in Cincinnati. ...
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KINDER'S COMMENTARY: ELECTION NOTES FROM ALL OVER: QUOTAS AND WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP
(Column ~ 11/22/98)
Herewith, some overlooked election results from earlier this month. Curtains for quotas, and no to gay marriages: Results of initiative campaigns and referenda from several states are fascinating. Several were decidedly in a conservative direction, which explains why they suffered a near total blackout in national media coverage...
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MISSOURI WATCH: BLAME OPERATORS, NOT MACHINERY
(Column ~ 11/22/98)
This year's election once again left the problems of voters' disenchantment with government unanswered and unresolved. Few seem to care, since media focus has been on the consequences for puerile politicians rather than changes that will affect how citizens are governed. ...
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SPEAKOUT
(Speak Out ~ 11/22/98)
CAN SOMEONE please tell me what the holdup is with child support when they can't get a letter mailed out that stays on their desk for weeks collecting dust. It's already filled out. When a person can't collect the child support that is due to them, what is a person to do? I'm fed up with this. ...
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HONOR ROLLS: JACKSON SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(Honor Roll ~ 11/22/98)
A Honor Roll 5th Grade -- Grant Casteel, Brad Culbertson, Ashley Holt, Emily Jaskowski, Casey Lauder, Rori Martin, Steven Nation, Candace Payne, Majhon Philips, Jarad Pourney, Jason Pourney, Nic Robinson, Rachael Rushin, Courtney Sander, Sam Sander, Michael Smith, Erica Spies, Kyle Sutherlin...
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HONOR ROLLS: JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL
(Honor Roll ~ 11/22/98)
Scholastic Honor Roll 12th Grade - Anthony Baker, Chrissi Glastetter, Leslie Hanschen, Jennifer Horst, Julie Litzelfelner, Andrew Luehrs, Benjamin Martin, Sara Nothdurft, Raegan Scheper, Allison Shinn. 11th Grade - Jamie Dost, Abby Grossheider, Brian Haas, Keturah Kiehl, Jessica Latimer, Amanda Lowes, Tory Meyer, Adam Morris, Marie Myracle, Andrea Penland, Joshua Pfefferkorn, Jamie Pierce, Casey Randol, Michelle Stover, Emily Unverferth, Michael Williams, Jenifer Zinner...
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HONOR ROLLS: WEST LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(Honor Roll ~ 11/22/98)
A Honor Roll 5th Grade -- Tyler Grantham, Elisabeth Holshouser, Brittany Lang, Eli Liles, Sylvia Lindy, Brittany Martin, Jesse Pickens, Crystal Reisenbichler, Phillip Yarbro, Jason Angle, Chelsea Bolen, Cindy Chapman, Bobbie Jones, Mandy Myracle, Shay Priester, Zachary Pirester, Rebecca Richbourg, Jordan Sneathern, Mindy Sorbello, Logan Bollinger, Jerry Busey, Andrew Buttry, Ricky Felty, Candice Hoffman, Danielle Hoffman, Jenna Holten, Jessica Kell, Melissa Schaper, Josh Schumacher, Jessica Vaeth, Lonnie Chapman, Mark Green, David Hapmtom, Cameron Heath, Tanya Lambert, Stephen McKinney, Alex Mouser, Kellie Riggs, Clayton Smith, Ashley Watkins, Julie Burnette, Shannon Cobb, Cameron Keller, Ryan Leet, Ben McMillan, Drew McWilson, Sarah Roberts, Alisha Soemo, Beth Smothers, Leslie Gordon, Hannah Kohm, Matt Leadbetter, Kami Miinch, Elysia Rouggly, Caleb Tankersley, Rachel Ware, Erica Bock, Taylor Gorton, Joshua Johnson, Emily Johnson, Emily Liebeknecht, Corissa Powers, Andy Gorton, Loni Littlepage, Emily Lewis, Leah Warren, Zach McCullough, Jacob Sailer.. ...
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VITA VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT
(Local News ~ 11/22/98)
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is seeking volunteers to help others with their tax returns. The program is sponsored by the East Missouri Action Agency in Cape Girardeau County. Persons interested in participating in VITA program should contact Kevin Sexton at (573) 334-5533...
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LOCAL UPDATE: OPTIMISTS TO SPONSOR FREE SKATING
(Local News ~ 11/22/98)
The Jackson Evening Optimist Club extends an invitation to all Jackson School children, grades one through four, to a free skating evening at the Jackson Skate Center from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 23. This is for children in the above grades who were unable to attend the Monday, Nov. 9, and Tuesday, Nov. 10, sessions. For additional information, call (573) 243-7192...
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LOCAL UPDATE: MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE TO SPONSOR THANKSGIVING WORSHIP
(Local News ~ 11/22/98)
The Jackson Ministerial Alliance will sponsor a community Thanksgiving worship service on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 2 p.m. The service will be hosted by Emmanuel United Church of Christ, 304 East Adams in Jackson. The Rev. Sam Roethemeyer is the host pastor...
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LOCAL UPDATE: PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS ANNOUNCES DECEMBER SCHEDULE
(Local News ~ 11/22/98)
The Parents Without Partners (PWP) chapter of Cape Girardeau has announced its December calendar. On December 10, there will be an orientation for new and prospective members at the Community Counseling Center in Cape Girardeau at 7 p.m. On December 12, the PWP will sponsor an orientation at 7:30 p.m. and a Singles Dance at 8:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Cape Girardeau. These events are open to the public...
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FROM THE PULPIT: LOVE YOU ENEMIES? GET REAL!
(Column ~ 11/22/98)
The little church in central Texas was my first Pastorate. It was a big day. I was learning to use my first computer. A teenager in our Youth Group was visiting us and I invited her to try it. She typed, "Brother Brian is the best preacher in the whole world!"...
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HONOR ROLLS: NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL
(Honor Roll ~ 11/22/98)
A Honor Roll 12th Grade -- Tyler Berens, Andrew Blattel, Andrew Buchheit, Joseph Essner, Ryan Fenwick, Danielle Hennecke, Vincent Horrell, Jill Huber, Kristy Jansen, Ryan Jenkins, Ashley Koettker, Jessica Lawrence, Amy McBride, Stephanie Miller, Gretchen Pfautsch, Alexis Ramsey, Laura Rickman, Jason Rubel, Samantha Russell, Suzanne Schwartz, Micaela Shaffar, Erik Stidham, Nicolette Tanksley, Bethani Vadeven, Erin Vickery, Michael Wehner, Janel Welker, Sara Westrich...
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HOSP AND DUMEY HAVING OPEN HOUSE TODAY TO CELEBRATE NEW RECORDING
(Local News ~ 11/22/98)
Robyn Hosp and Mike Dumey are well known throughout the Jackson area. They both graduated from Jackson High School and still live in Southeast Missouri. Now, their much-loved performances can be heard anywhere with the release of their new CD. "Celebrate Christmas with Mike and Robyn" is their first recording and will be available to the public starting today. Hosp and her family will be hosting and Open House at their home, 2140 Otto Drive in Jackson, to celebrate the release...
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LOCAL UPDATE: GIRLS' BASKETBALL SIGN-UPS SCHEDULED
(Local News ~ 11/22/98)
Sign-ups for the Jackson Optimist Girls' Basketball Program will be held December 12 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Jackson Middle School on Independence Street. The program is for girls in third through eighth grades who reside in the Jackson School District. Girls' Basketball is sponsored by the Jackson Noon Optimist and Jackson Evening Optimist Clubs...
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FOOD SCOUTS REAP BIGGER HARVEST
(Local News ~ 11/22/98)
While collecting canned goods Saturday as part of the annual Scouting for Food drive, Cub Scouts from Pack 8 found a way to turn one good deed into two. As the Scouts picked up white plastic bags filled with food from doorsteps, one of the boys noticed a note attached to a bag...
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TREE OF LIGHTS CAMPAIGN TO BEGIN
(Local News ~ 11/22/98)
Red kettles posted at strategic sites throughout the community are a sure sign Christmas is approaching, and the Salvation Army is readying its annual Tree of Lights campaign. The official kick off and tree lighting ceremony will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at West Park Mall...
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SUNNY SKIES DRAW OUT CRAFTS CROWDS
(Local News ~ 11/22/98)
Lines! More lines. Lines everywhere. Lines were the sign of the times in Cape Girardeau Saturday morning, as thousands of people turned out for arts and crafts shows at a half-dozen sites throughout the city and area. Sunny skies and warm weather brought shoppers out in droves. More of the same is forecast for today, with windy, yet mild, weather...
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A CLOSER LOOK AT COMMUNITY SWEAT EQUITY HOUSING CORP.: TOO QUIET GOLDEN AGE CENTER EXAMINED
(Local News ~ 11/22/98)
Copyright 1998 Southeast Missourian Concerns about a possible misuse of county funds by operators of a senior adult day care center led the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Department in 1996 to begin a month-long investigation into the center's activities...
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ATTENDANCE POLICY DRAWS DOCTORS' IRE
(Local News ~ 11/22/98)
Is it possible that high school students are so motivated to attend classes that they create a health risk by coming to school sick? Some of Cape Girardeau's doctors think so and suggested the school board modify its perfect attendance policy when it comes to final exams...
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MARK MY WORD: THANKSGIVING IS A TOUGH TIME FOR TURKEYS
(Column ~ 11/22/98)
It's tough being a turkey this time of year, what with people craving to gobble the bird up for Thanksgiving. It's times like these that make you thankful you are not someone's idea of a holiday meal. Things would have been a lot better for the fine-feathered bird if Ben Franklin had his way. He thought the turkey should be the national bird, not the bald eagle...
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TWO DIE IN SATURDAY MORNING ACCIDENTS
(Local News ~ 11/22/98)
Two men were killed in Saturday morning accidents when each drove a car off the roadway, according to the Missouri Highway Patrol reports. Mitchell Corbett, 19, of Campbell was killed in an accident on Route MM, four miles northwest of Malden at 3:02. He drove his car off the road and hit a tree. He was thrown from the vehicle...
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BOOTHEEL STILL RANKS BOTTOM FOR KIDS
(Local News ~ 11/22/98)
A Cape Girardeau teen-ager was less likely to become pregnant or drop out of high school in 1997 than five years earlier. However, for the fourth year in a row, Bootheel counties rank at the bottom of the list when authors of the annual "Kids Count in Missouri" study looked a child-welfare indicators...
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JACKSON BOARD OF ALDERMEN
(Local News ~ 11/22/98)
Special meeting 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23 Public hearing -- Hearing to consider the voluntary annexation of property owned by SEMO University Foundation, Warren Place L.C., Donald L. Heuer and Rebecca A. Heuer Trust, Cape Girardeau County and Cape Special Road District...
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THE LATEST LINE: SEMO HOOP SQUAD FACES BIG-TIME TEST
(Sports Column ~ 11/22/98)
Southeast Missouri State University's basketball Indians have not looked overly impressive so far, something that doesn't really surprise head coach Gary Garner. Garner knew that, with so many new players performing key roles for the Indians, they might be a little sluggish early, particularly offensively...
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SOUTHEAST SHOOTING MISFIRES
(College Sports ~ 11/22/98)
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- Hopes for a big road victory eluded Southeast's women's basketball team Saturday as a miserable second half of shooting erased a 13-point halftime lead and resulted in an 81-56 loss to Indiana State. After connecting on 14 of 30 shots (47 percent) in the first half and building a 40-27 lead, Southeast hit on just 4 of 31 shots (13 percent) after intermission...
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QUIGLEY BLAZES PATH TO NATIONAL MEET
(College Sports ~ 11/22/98)
Janelle Quigley's storybook cross country season simply keeps getting better and better. Quigley had been a solid if not spectacular performer during her first three years at Southeast Missouri State University. Certainly, nothing she did during that time gave an indication of what would be in store for her as a senior...
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OTAHKS SWEEP UP IN OVC TOURNEY
(College Sports ~ 11/22/98)
CHARLESTON, Ill. - Southeast Missouri State University's volleyball team may have fallen short of its sixth straight OVC title, but the Otahkians proved capable of winning nine straight games. Sweeping regular season champion Eastern Illinois Saturday, Southeast completed a bullheaded march to the OVC Tournament championship...
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ST. VINCENT DRIVES TO 1A TITLE GAME; LATE TD LIFTS INDIANS TO 17-14 WIN
(High School Sports ~ 11/22/98)
St. Vincent receiver Bryan Meyer hauled in a pass for a first down during the second quarter of Saturday's Class 1A semifinal game at St. Vincent High School. PERRYVILLE -- Nine consecutive St. Vincent High possessions had been duds, ending in punts or turnovers. Adrian needed one last defensive stand, and defensive back Manny Talley believed it was imminent...
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PERRYVILLE HAULS IN STATE HONORS
(High School Sports ~ 11/22/98)
Three players on the Perryville High softball team that won its first-ever district championship this year have been named to the Class 3A all-state squad. Senior Lauren Tucker, junior Amanda Schumer and sophomore Stacey Baer were all honored after helping lead the Lady Pirates to a 19-10 record...
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OUTDOOR CORNER: OUTDOOR NOTE: FISH DON'T FLY SOUTH FOR THE WINTER
(Column ~ 11/22/98)
Fall is for hunting, right? There's deer, waterfowl, rabbits, squirrels, and quail; so many critters to hunt and not enough time. There is one other outdoor activity that most folks don't think about in the fall and winter, and that's fishing. Fishing is one of the most popular outdoor activities from spring through fall, but by November most fishing poles are gathering dust. This article provides some suggestions on some of southeast Missouri's best fall and winter fishing opportunities...
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HENRY WHITE
(Obituary ~ 11/22/98)
BARTLESVILLE, Okla. -- Henry White, 95, of Bartlesville died Friday, Nov. 20, 1998, at the Heritage Villa Nursing Center in Bartlesville. He was born Feb. 27, 1903, at Old Day County in Oklahoma Territory, son of James Miles and Effie Donaldson White...
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MARGARET SHIPMAN
(Obituary ~ 11/22/98)
SCOTT CITY -- Margaret Alice Shipman, 90, of Scott City, died Saturday, Nov. 21, 1998, at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born March 20, 1908, at Malden, daughter of Benjamin and Gertrude Decker Hill. On Dec. 31, 1941, she married L.H. Shipman in Cape Girardeau. He died Feb. 17, 1995...
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ALFRED LIMBAUGH
(Obituary ~ 11/22/98)
JACKSON -- Alfred Limbaugh, 80, of Jackson, died Saturday, Nov. 21, 1998, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson.
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MINA HUELSON
(Obituary ~ 11/22/98)
ANNA, Ill. -- Mina Huelson, 83, of Anna, died Saturday, Nov. 21, 1998, at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Crain Funeral Home in Anna.
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GUY HARPER
(Obituary ~ 11/22/98)
Guy Harper, 66, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Nov. 21, 1998, at a hospital in Evansville, Ind. Arrangements are incomplete at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Chapel.
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MARION COBB
(Obituary ~ 11/22/98)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Marion Elizabeth Crosno Cobb, 78, of East Prairie, died Friday, Nov. 20, 1998, at her home. She was born Nov. 8, 1920, at Poplar Bluff, daughter of Samuel Tilden Crosno and Alva Pearl Hurry Crosno. She married Murray Allen Cobb in 1949. He died in 1961...
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HELEN MAE COGDILL
(Obituary ~ 11/22/98)
CHARLESTON -- Helen Mae Cogdill, 77, of Charleston, died Friday, Nov. 20, 1998, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. She was born Jan. 14, 1921, in Charleston, daughter of John Henry and Bessie Mae Cook Stallings. She married James L. Cogdill on July 21, 1945. He died Nov. 8, 1991...
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GLENN CHRISTIAN
(Obituary ~ 11/22/98)
DALEVILLE, Ind. -- Glenn Christian, 72, of Daleville, Ind., formerly of Perks and Mounds in Illinois, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 1998. He was born Aug. 23, 1926, in Perks, son of Clarence and Opal Christian. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Navy...
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RICHARD THEODORE POPP
(Obituary ~ 11/22/98)
Richard Theodore Popp of 1967 Briarwood, died Friday, November 20 at the Missouri Veteran's Home. He was 80. He was born May 17, 1918 in Cape Girardeau, the son of Joseph and Amelia Thies Popp. He married Juanita Sebastian, on August 17, 1947, in Cape. ...
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GERALD L. PALMER
(Obituary ~ 11/22/98)
ANNA, Ill. -- Gerald L. Palmer, 83, of Anna, Ill., formerly of Mounds, died Friday, Nov. 20, 1998, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born Sept. 2, 1915, in Mounds, son of Roy and Ethel Helman Palmer. He was a member of the Congregational Church in Mounds and a lifetime member of the United Transportation Union. He was a retired railroad switchman after 25 years with Missouri Pacific Railroad...
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ARVIN RAY HARP
(Obituary ~ 11/22/98)
VILLA RIDGE, Ill. -- Arvin Ray Harp, 51, of Villa Ridge, formerly of Mounds and Grand Chain, died Friday, Nov. 20, 1998, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born at America Community, Ill., April 29, 1947, son of Earl Leo Harp and Iris Juanita Boren Harp...
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TRENTON ALLEN SMITH
(Obituary ~ 11/22/98)
BENTON -- Trenton Allen Smith, infant son of Terry and Cristina Flieger Smith of Benton, died Saturday, Nov. 21, 1998, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. He was born Nov. 17, 1998, in Cape Girardeau. In addition to his parents, the baby is survived by a half brother, Tyler Smith of the home; a half sister, Brittany Smith of the home; maternal grandparents, Max and Linda Moore of Chaffee; paternal grandparents, Larry and Nancy Smith of Chaffee; maternal great-grandparents, James and Opal Flieger of St. ...
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GIVE THANKS: HOLIDAY PROGRAMS OFFER OPPORTUNITY FOR GIVING
(Local News ~ 11/22/98)
As preparations are finalized for this week's Thanksgiving celebration, a number of holiday programs to benefit the needy are gearing up. Southeast Missouri, especially Cape Girardeau, Jackson and Scott City, have a long tradition of reaching out to those in need and supporting the volunteer programs that offer a helping hand...
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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA DEC. 5
(Local News ~ 11/22/98)
The Jackson Primary Annex PTO will hold the "Breakfast With Santa" fund-raiser from 8 to 11 a.m. on Dec. 5 at Orchard Elementary School. Tickets are $3 for adults and $2 for children age 7 and under. A meal of eggs, biscuits, sausage, bacon, gravy and drinks will be served. Children will visit with Santa and receive a photo. Crafts, baked items and a raffle will also be held...
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OLIVER HOUSE HOLIDAY TOURS SET
(Local News ~ 11/22/98)
JACKSON -- The Oliver House, 224 E. Adams in Jackson, will be open for holiday tours from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 6, 13 and 20. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children. A collection of angels will be displayed by Betty Davis Dec. 6. Kathi Stoverink and Judy Niederkorn will display music boxes Dec. 13...
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