NewsFebruary 18, 2014

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/

Sept. 13, 1949 Southeast Missourian.
This crew is loading a truck with mail taken from the night northbound Frisco passenger train which was halted here when the wreck of a freight train near Seventy-Six blocked the track. The truck load of mail was taken to McBride and put aboard the train which was stopped there. (G.D. Fronabarger/Southeast Missourian archive)
Sept. 13, 1949 Southeast Missourian. This crew is loading a truck with mail taken from the night northbound Frisco passenger train which was halted here when the wreck of a freight train near Seventy-Six blocked the track. The truck load of mail was taken to McBride and put aboard the train which was stopped there. (G.D. Fronabarger/Southeast Missourian archive)
These unidentified women appear to be discussing the Community Concert series, a popular program that brought musical acts to Cape Girardeau. You get a glimpse of Riverside Lumber Co. truck and the Marquette Hotel through the window in the background. Gerald Johnson wrote: "Second from left is Anne Limbaugh, wife of retired Federal Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Sr., and mother of Federal Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr."
These unidentified women appear to be discussing the Community Concert series, a popular program that brought musical acts to Cape Girardeau. You get a glimpse of Riverside Lumber Co. truck and the Marquette Hotel through the window in the background. Gerald Johnson wrote: "Second from left is Anne Limbaugh, wife of retired Federal Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Sr., and mother of Federal Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr."
Third from left is Sen. Al Spradling. Second from right is Mayor Walter Ford. To Ford's left is Cong. Paul Jones. Can you help identify the other people in this photo? Gerald Johnson wrote: "On the far left is Bill Rose."
Third from left is Sen. Al Spradling. Second from right is Mayor Walter Ford. To Ford's left is Cong. Paul Jones. Can you help identify the other people in this photo? Gerald Johnson wrote: "On the far left is Bill Rose."
Two bulldozers push dirt around for an unknown development, while a group a unidentified men looks on.
Two bulldozers push dirt around for an unknown development, while a group a unidentified men looks on.
In years past, the Cape Girardeau Jaycees collected tired, old Christmas trees after the Yule season. They would pile them high at a city park and light them for a grand bonfire.
In years past, the Cape Girardeau Jaycees collected tired, old Christmas trees after the Yule season. They would pile them high at a city park and light them for a grand bonfire.
This picture was taken at the new Central High School on Caruthers Avenue. It was published Aug. 30, 1960.
"Big instruction staff. This group of 192 teachers comprises the instruction staff for the Cape Girardeau public schools. The photo was made during a pre-school workshop at Central High School. This group will be increased from year to year with the growth of the city and the constantly rising school population." [The man on the far left in a suit looks like superintendent Louis J. Schultz.] (G.D. Fronabarger photo)
This picture was taken at the new Central High School on Caruthers Avenue. It was published Aug. 30, 1960. "Big instruction staff. This group of 192 teachers comprises the instruction staff for the Cape Girardeau public schools. The photo was made during a pre-school workshop at Central High School. This group will be increased from year to year with the growth of the city and the constantly rising school population." [The man on the far left in a suit looks like superintendent Louis J. Schultz.] (G.D. Fronabarger photo)
An unidentified woman demonstrates her cooking skills. Van and Mary White wrote: "This is a picture of the late Edith Lusk. She was a really nice lady and an extension agent. Her son still lives here. Unfortunately she passed away several years ago."
An unidentified woman demonstrates her cooking skills. Van and Mary White wrote: "This is a picture of the late Edith Lusk. She was a really nice lady and an extension agent. Her son still lives here. Unfortunately she passed away several years ago."
Students stand outside Central Junior High School on Pacific Avenue, possibly in the 1950s, in this undated photo. Classes for seventh- and eighth-grade students began there in 1953 when the new Central High School was opened. Junior High enrollment was 403 in 1953 and 398 in 1954. Several students, mostly boys, can be seen wearing “Keds Kids Klub” buttons. (G.D. Fronabarger/Southeast Missourian archive)

[The new Central Junior High School, Caruthers Avenue and Thilenius Street, opened Feb. 24, 1964 with about 750 seventh- and eighth-grade students.]
Students stand outside Central Junior High School on Pacific Avenue, possibly in the 1950s, in this undated photo. Classes for seventh- and eighth-grade students began there in 1953 when the new Central High School was opened. Junior High enrollment was 403 in 1953 and 398 in 1954. Several students, mostly boys, can be seen wearing “Keds Kids Klub” buttons. (G.D. Fronabarger/Southeast Missourian archive) [The new Central Junior High School, Caruthers Avenue and Thilenius Street, opened Feb. 24, 1964 with about 750 seventh- and eighth-grade students.]
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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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