Community briefs 5/22/06

Letter carriers sponsor stamp out hunger drive

The 14th annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive, the largest one-day food drive in the nation, was held recently. Letter carriers from Cape Girardeau, Jackson and Scott City collected nonperishable food items for local food banks. With the community's help, nearly 10,000 pounds in donations were collected by the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 1015.

Cape schools help Caruthersville schools

Students from the Central Middle School student council, Central Junior High School PTO and Central High School Student Council held a school supply drive for tornado-stricken students in Caruthersville, Mo., recently. They collected school supplies, books, educational games and $330.

Genealogical Society to meet in Jackson

The Cape Girardeau County Genealogical Society meets at 7:30 p.m Tuesday at Riverside Regional Library in Jackson. The program is "Using Cemetery Information to Research Your Family," presented by Dr. Bill Eddleman. The society meets bimonthly on the fourth Tuesday; nonmembers are welcome at all meetings. For more information, call Bill Eddleman at 335-1507.

Dry Creek Cemetery service to be held

The memorial service for Dry Creek Cemetery in Bollinger County will be at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the cemetery with a business meeting to follow.

Service Sunday for Proffer Cemetery

The memorial service for Proffer Cemetery at Crump will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the cemetery with the Rev. Mike Huffman bringing the message.

Eakins descendants to gather May 28

Descendants of Scott and Carolina Achtermann Eakins will gather from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 28 at Capaha Park shelter No. 1, Cape Girardeau. A potluck meal will be served at noon. Bring a covered dish, eating utensils and lawn chairs. For more information, call Monola Senn at (573) 264-4542 or Bill Hennecke at 335-1825. Bring old pictures and information for the family tree.

VFW Ladies Auxiliary sponsoring sale

An indoor garage, craft and bake sale will be held from 8 a.m. to noon June 3 at the VFW Hall at 1049 N. Kingshighway in Cape Girardeau. Booths are available. Call Debbie at 204-0254 or Sheila at 243-3075 for more information.

Benefit concert for Goyette family set

A Christian music concert featuring Steve Hornbeak, Cape Bible Chapel Praise Team, The Whistlestop Wesleys and Restless Spirit will be held at 6:30 p.m. June 4 at New McKendree South Campus, 1770 S. Hope St. in Jackson. Doors open at 6 p.m. Concessions and baby-sitting available. A free-will offering will be taken.

Crader Cemetery reunion June 11

The Crader reunion will begin at 9 a.m. June 11. A business meeting and election of one board member will be at 10 a.m., and an auction of hand-crafted items will be at 11 a.m., followed by lunch. Bring food to share, table service, soft drinks and chairs. The auction will benefit Crader Cemetery, four miles east of Marble Hill. A Crader Family Book will be available for purchase. Call Joyce Crader Partain to reserve a copy at (615) 672-9604. Individuals wishing to help with upkeep who cannot attend may mail contributions to Crader Cemetery Fund, U.S. Bank, 107 High St., Marble Hill, Mo. 63764.

-- From staff reports