September 3, 2013

Pictures of the Past #23

G.D. Fronabarger left the Missourian boxes and boxes of negatives. What he didn't leave were IDs for them. Pictures of the Past features some of Frony's images we've partially identified. We're hoping you can help fill in the blanks. Contact librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com, if you recognize a place or a face. Mystery Galleries may still be viewed on our History Page, http://www.semissourian.com/history/

Jen Sievers of Jackson recognized herself as the model in this example of G.D. Fronabarger's commercial work. The image was used in a brochure for Seal Brand hickory handles, manufactured by the LaPierre-Sawyer Handle Co. in Jackson. Sievers said the photo was taken in the early 1960s at the original Sander's Hardware Store in Jackson.

An anonymous emailer wrote: "In the bulldozer picture do you see building tops between those two pine trees in the background? I can't see them well, but maybe someone else could identify the buildings. Then, you would have to know the date of the photo to look up where construction was taking place at the time. I'm just guessing it is near SEMO University because of it being on a hilltop."

April 20, 1961 Southeast Missourian. Azaleas and Rhododendron are the specialty of Carl Penzel of Jackson. The picture shows Mr. Penzel preparing to plant a potted azalea, using loose humus, some peat moss and rotted leaves. Oak leaves form the mulch of his garden at his residence in Forest Acres. (G.D. Fronabarger/Southeast Missourian archive)

This was the first day of school in the brand new St. Vincent's School in September 1957. Can you recognize any of these children? (Missourian archive photo by G.D. Fronabarger)

Instead of livestock, this auction barn is selling off household goods. (Missourian archive photo by G.D. Fronabarger)

Moms, in twos and threes, keep a careful watch on young swimmers. (Missourian archive photo by G.D. Fronabarger)

Does anyone recognize these butchers? (Missourian archive photo by G.D. Fronabarger)

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G.D. Fronabarger left the Missourian boxes and boxes of negatives. What he didn't leave were IDs for them. Pictures of the Past features some of Frony's images we've partially identified. We're hoping you can help fill in the blanks. Contact librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com, if you recognize a place or a face. Mystery Galleries may still be viewed on our History Page, http://www.semissourian.com/history/

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