October 7, 2014

Pictures of the Past #80

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/

Norman Allen helped with a big apple harvest in September 1961. He is seen here picking fruit at the Northland Hills Orchards on Cape Rock Drive.

Look carefully! Do you see your mother's or grandmother's face among these frantic shoppers at Woolworth's?

E.A. Hirsch and Kermit Tinsley opened Hirsch-Tinsley appliance store in 1945. Can anyone identify these men?

While we can't be sure, we think this may be a gathering of teachers. Can you put a name to a face? Jesse James from Ocala, Florida, wrote: In the "the first row, the first person could be Mrs. Lou Muegge. The third person is Melvin Gateley. In the second row, third person, I believe is Fred Wilferth."

Who can help us identify these FFA boys?

Paper angels and other ornaments may have been crafted to decorate a Christmas tree. Do you know these youngsters?

A group of model airplane enthusiasts appear to be ready for competition, possibly in the 1950s, in this photo by G.D. Fronabarger. Their names are unknown, but the boys are wearing Cape Girardeau Optimist T-shirts.

April 26, 1961 Southeast Missourian. Winning bowlers of the city’s Industrial League celebrated their season victory Tuesday night with a dinner attended by members of the league. This team, the Travel Shop group, won the first half and then in a playoff with the Riverview team won the first three of a 5-game series. Members of the champs, from left, and their tourney scores, are Virgil Cotner, 564; Jim Welter, 412; Beryl Conrad, 516; Joe Graham, 502; and Jim Reinagel, 595, and at the right is Jack Sheets, sponsor. (G.D. Fronabarger/Southeast Missourian archive)

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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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