NewsMarch 22, 2013
The Missouri Flag Centennial program and a tour of the Oliver-Leming House on Friday, March 22 is part of the three-day Missouri Flag Centennial Celebration in Cape Girardeau.
The Oliver-Leming House, 740 North St. in Cape Girardeau, is seen Friday, March 22, 2013.
The Oliver-Leming House, 740 North St. in Cape Girardeau, is seen Friday, March 22, 2013.
Drs. Bert and Mary Ann Kellerman, owners of the Oliver-Leming House, speak at the Missouri Flag Centennial program.
Drs. Bert and Mary Ann Kellerman, owners of the Oliver-Leming House, speak at the Missouri Flag Centennial program.
State Sen. Wayne Walllingford reads a Senate resolution in honor of the Kellermans at the Missouri Flag Centennial program.
State Sen. Wayne Walllingford reads a Senate resolution in honor of the Kellermans at the Missouri Flag Centennial program.
State Rep. Kathy Swan presents a House resolution to Drs. Mary Ann and Bert Kellerman in recognition of their efforts in restoring the Oliver-Leming House at the Missouri Flag Centennial program.
State Rep. Kathy Swan presents a House resolution to Drs. Mary Ann and Bert Kellerman in recognition of their efforts in restoring the Oliver-Leming House at the Missouri Flag Centennial program.
Dr. Ken Dobbins, left, president of Southeast Missouri State University, announces with U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. that a partnership had been formed between the university and the State Historical Society to establish an on-campus research center to encourage historical studies and research in the Southeast Missouri region.
Dr. Ken Dobbins, left, president of Southeast Missouri State University, announces with U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. that a partnership had been formed between the university and the State Historical Society to establish an on-campus research center to encourage historical studies and research in the Southeast Missouri region.
Jerry Ford and his band play at the Missouri Flag Centennial program.
Jerry Ford and his band play at the Missouri Flag Centennial program.
The Oliver-Leming House, 740 North St. in Cape Girardeau, is seen Friday, March 22, 2013.
The Oliver-Leming House, 740 North St. in Cape Girardeau, is seen Friday, March 22, 2013.
A plaque at the Oliver-Leming House, 740 North St. in Cape Girardeau, is seen Friday, March 22, 2013.
A plaque at the Oliver-Leming House, 740 North St. in Cape Girardeau, is seen Friday, March 22, 2013.
A plaque at the Oliver-Leming House, 740 North St. in Cape Girardeau, is seen Friday, March 22, 2013.
A plaque at the Oliver-Leming House, 740 North St. in Cape Girardeau, is seen Friday, March 22, 2013.
A plaque at the entrance to the Oliver-Leming House, 740 North St. in Cape Girardeau, is seen Friday, March 22, 2013.
A plaque at the entrance to the Oliver-Leming House, 740 North St. in Cape Girardeau, is seen Friday, March 22, 2013.
The fireplace in the foyer of the Oliver-Leming House, 740 North St. in Cape Girardeau, is seen Friday, March 22, 2013.
The fireplace in the foyer of the Oliver-Leming House, 740 North St. in Cape Girardeau, is seen Friday, March 22, 2013.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
This Missouri state flag on display for the flag centennial in Cape Girardeau Friday, March 22, 2013 was flown one time over the temporary Capitol in Jefferson City in 1913. It was on loan for the weekend from the home of former Congressman Champ Clark in Bowling Green, Mo. Clark was the Speaker of  the U. S. House when the design became the official symbol of Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com This Missouri state flag on display for the flag centennial in Cape Girardeau Friday, March 22, 2013 was flown one time over the temporary Capitol in Jefferson City in 1913. It was on loan for the weekend from the home of former Congressman Champ Clark in Bowling Green, Mo. Clark was the Speaker of the U. S. House when the design became the official symbol of Missouri.
The music room in the Oliver-Leming House, 740 North St. in Cape Girardeau, is seen Friday, March 22, 2013.
The music room in the Oliver-Leming House, 740 North St. in Cape Girardeau, is seen Friday, March 22, 2013.
The parlor in the Oliver-Leming House, 740 North St. in Cape Girardeau, is seen Friday, March 22, 2013.
The parlor in the Oliver-Leming House, 740 North St. in Cape Girardeau, is seen Friday, March 22, 2013.
The dining room in the Oliver-Leming House, 740 North St. in Cape Girardeau, is seen Friday, March 22, 2013.
The dining room in the Oliver-Leming House, 740 North St. in Cape Girardeau, is seen Friday, March 22, 2013.
The stairway in the Oliver-Leming House, 740 North St. in Cape Girardeau, is seen Friday, March 22, 2013.
The stairway in the Oliver-Leming House, 740 North St. in Cape Girardeau, is seen Friday, March 22, 2013.
A former upstairs bedroom in the Oliver-Leming House, 740 North St. in Cape Girardeau, is seen Friday, March 22, 2013.
A former upstairs bedroom in the Oliver-Leming House, 740 North St. in Cape Girardeau, is seen Friday, March 22, 2013.
The original bathtub in the Oliver-Leming House, 740 North St. in Cape Girardeau, is seen Friday, March 22, 2013.
The original bathtub in the Oliver-Leming House, 740 North St. in Cape Girardeau, is seen Friday, March 22, 2013.
Mayor Harry Rediger speaks at the Missouri Flag Centennial program as Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, left, Dr. Ken Dobbins and U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. listen.
Mayor Harry Rediger speaks at the Missouri Flag Centennial program as Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, left, Dr. Ken Dobbins and U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. listen.
U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. speaks at the Missouri Flag Centennial program as Dr. Ken Dobbins, left, and Mayor Harry Rediger listen.
U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. speaks at the Missouri Flag Centennial program as Dr. Ken Dobbins, left, and Mayor Harry Rediger listen.
U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. reads a proclamation from Gov. Jay Nixon at the Missouri Flag Centennial program.
U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. reads a proclamation from Gov. Jay Nixon at the Missouri Flag Centennial program.
A video of U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt discussing the Missouri flag is played at the Missouri Flag Centennial program.
A video of U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt discussing the Missouri flag is played at the Missouri Flag Centennial program.
Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder speaks at the Missouri Flag Centennial program.
Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder speaks at the Missouri Flag Centennial program.
Penny Oliver-Chapell, great-granddaughter of Marie Watkins Oliver, speaks at the Missouri Flag Centennial program.
Penny Oliver-Chapell, great-granddaughter of Marie Watkins Oliver, speaks at the Missouri Flag Centennial program.
Jenny Knoderer represented the Leming family at the Missouri Flag Centennial program.
Jenny Knoderer represented the Leming family at the Missouri Flag Centennial program.
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The Missouri Flag Centennial program and a tour of the Oliver-Leming House on Friday, March 22 is part of the three-day Missouri Flag Centennial Celebration in Cape Girardeau.

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