NewsMarch 5, 2012
The old Hanover Lutheran School was opened to the public for tours Sunday, March 4, 2012 in Cape Girardeau.
The old Hanover Lutheran School is situated next to the old Hanover Lutheran Church.
The old Hanover Lutheran School is situated next to the old Hanover Lutheran Church.
A ball toss game, circa 1918, was made by a member of the congregation for use at the annual congregation picnic held in July, under the hickory trees in "Hanover's Park." Hollow rubber balls were used with the object to spin the doll completely around for a prize, usually a trinket from the ten cent store.
A ball toss game, circa 1918, was made by a member of the congregation for use at the annual congregation picnic held in July, under the hickory trees in "Hanover's Park." Hollow rubber balls were used with the object to spin the doll completely around for a prize, usually a trinket from the ten cent store.
Joshua 24:15 in German: "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."
Joshua 24:15 in German: "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."
Old German hymnal, without music.
Old German hymnal, without music.
These are roller skates from the Hanover Skate Rink. It was a quonset building where the present activity center is located
These are roller skates from the Hanover Skate Rink. It was a quonset building where the present activity center is located
Hanover Lutheran School 1954-1955
Hanover Lutheran School 1954-1955
Wooden clock face from steeple on old Trinity Church in Cape Girardeau,1890s.
Wooden clock face from steeple on old Trinity Church in Cape Girardeau,1890s.
The altar and communion rail came from old Trinity in Cape Girardeau, early 1900s.
The altar and communion rail came from old Trinity in Cape Girardeau, early 1900s.
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The one-room schoolhouse was built in 1924.
The one-room schoolhouse was built in 1924.
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The old school building was open to the public for tours on Sunday, March 4, 2012.
The old school building was open to the public for tours on Sunday, March 4, 2012.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Former students of Hanover Lutheran School, from left, Harold Phillips of Cape Girardeau, Edda Lee Wittich of Murphysboro, Ill. and Margie McAnally of Jackson, visit at the old school building Sunday, March 4, 2012.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Former students of Hanover Lutheran School, from left, Harold Phillips of Cape Girardeau, Edda Lee Wittich of Murphysboro, Ill. and Margie McAnally of Jackson, visit at the old school building Sunday, March 4, 2012.
Wooden desks sat two students to a desk.
Wooden desks sat two students to a desk.
The teacher's desk is original from the school.
The teacher's desk is original from the school.
An assortment of English, grammar and history books, 1877.
An assortment of English, grammar and history books, 1877.
Old books and textbooks are on display.
Old books and textbooks are on display.
A German handwriting book is on display.
A German handwriting book is on display.
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The old Hanover Lutheran School was opened to the public for tours Sunday, March 4, 2012 in Cape Girardeau.

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