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Straight from the Missourian's archives, we've assembled another gallery of mystery photos. Take a moment to study them. Contact librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com, if you can offer any information on the images.

Oct. 11, 1957 Southeast Missourian.
The judges will have a job. One of these lovelies will be chosen Varsity queen at State College. From the left they are Lee Gretzschel, Mehlville; Barbara Lovely, Ferguson; Jan Stratmann, Florissant; Carolyn Uhlemeyer, St. Louis, and Glenna Priday, Fredericktown. The winner will be selected by the vote of members of the Varsity Club and will be crowned at the annual Homecoming dance Nov. 2. (G.D. Fronabarger/Southeast Missourian archive)
Oct. 11, 1957 Southeast Missourian. The judges will have a job. One of these lovelies will be chosen Varsity queen at State College. From the left they are Lee Gretzschel, Mehlville; Barbara Lovely, Ferguson; Jan Stratmann, Florissant; Carolyn Uhlemeyer, St. Louis, and Glenna Priday, Fredericktown. The winner will be selected by the vote of members of the Varsity Club and will be crowned at the annual Homecoming dance Nov. 2. (G.D. Fronabarger/Southeast Missourian archive)
This photo may have been made at a Kiwanis Club radio auction. If you can provide information on this image, drop a note to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com
This photo may have been made at a Kiwanis Club radio auction. If you can provide information on this image, drop a note to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com
A large crowd of spectators enjoyed this unidentified bowling competition. If you can provide information on this image, drop a note to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com
A large crowd of spectators enjoyed this unidentified bowling competition. If you can provide information on this image, drop a note to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com
The towboat John Luchow was docked at the Cape Girardeau wharf in this unidentified photograph. If you can provide information on this image, drop a note to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com
The towboat John Luchow was docked at the Cape Girardeau wharf in this unidentified photograph. If you can provide information on this image, drop a note to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com
Shirley and Ken Ruff provided IDs for the men serving up flatcakes at a Jackson Lions Club Pancake Day: "The photo in Sunday's paper of a pancake dinner is in fact a picture taken at the Jackson Rotary Pancake Day. We can identify the following in the photo, left to right: Melvine Lichtenegger, Charles Sander, Dr. Ruff, unknown, Paul Brunning, Bill La Monte, Carlton Meyer, unknown, Carson Wagner. We think this was taken in the late '40's."
Mary Ann Haynes had more information: "Jackson Lions Club... On left: Melvin Lichtenegger... To the left of Carlton Meyer is Paul Bruening (Bruening Dry Good Store). Behind and between Mr. Meyer and Mr Bruening is William Lamont (RII school superintendent). Think the person all the way on the right of photo is Elmo Martin (Martin Jewelry Store). Cannot identify the other Jacksonians. Not sure about the spelling of the last names..."
Shirley and Ken Ruff provided IDs for the men serving up flatcakes at a Jackson Lions Club Pancake Day: "The photo in Sunday's paper of a pancake dinner is in fact a picture taken at the Jackson Rotary Pancake Day. We can identify the following in the photo, left to right: Melvine Lichtenegger, Charles Sander, Dr. Ruff, unknown, Paul Brunning, Bill La Monte, Carlton Meyer, unknown, Carson Wagner. We think this was taken in the late '40's." Mary Ann Haynes had more information: "Jackson Lions Club... On left: Melvin Lichtenegger... To the left of Carlton Meyer is Paul Bruening (Bruening Dry Good Store). Behind and between Mr. Meyer and Mr Bruening is William Lamont (RII school superintendent). Think the person all the way on the right of photo is Elmo Martin (Martin Jewelry Store). Cannot identify the other Jacksonians. Not sure about the spelling of the last names..."
A big crowd surrounded a man standing on a Dodge truck in this unidentified picture. If you can provide information on this image, drop a note to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com
A big crowd surrounded a man standing on a Dodge truck in this unidentified picture. If you can provide information on this image, drop a note to librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com
Dec. 13, 1954 Southeast Missourian.
Safe-Driving Awards to Cape Transit Operators.
Eight drivers of the Cape Transit Corp., have received awards for driving during the year, manager Eddie Mitchell announced today. Shown in the picture are, from left: manager Eddie Mitchell, Roy Brunkhorst, George Strange, Murrell Strange, Lee Hartle, Willis Pind, S.V. Estes, Milford Crites, William Webb, Don Fadler, Harrold Green, Harley Langston and Don Anderson. 

Those receiving awards, the number of years they have driven without an accident and the miles they have driven, are: Harrold Green, 9 years, 252,720 miles; Walter Hinck, 8 years, 224,640 miles; Milford Crites, 5 years, 140,400 miles; Louis Thomas, 4 years, 12,320 miles; Don Anderson, 2 years, 56,160 miles; Don Fadler, Willis Pind, and Lee Hartle, 1 year, 28,080 miles. Another driver, S.V. Estes holds a 7 year pin and has driven 196,560 miles. School bus drivers, who drive 40,000 miles per year, are Murrell Strange, George Strange, Roy Brunkhorst and Harley Langston. (G.D. Fronabarger/Southeast Missourian archive)
Dec. 13, 1954 Southeast Missourian. Safe-Driving Awards to Cape Transit Operators. Eight drivers of the Cape Transit Corp., have received awards for driving during the year, manager Eddie Mitchell announced today. Shown in the picture are, from left: manager Eddie Mitchell, Roy Brunkhorst, George Strange, Murrell Strange, Lee Hartle, Willis Pind, S.V. Estes, Milford Crites, William Webb, Don Fadler, Harrold Green, Harley Langston and Don Anderson. Those receiving awards, the number of years they have driven without an accident and the miles they have driven, are: Harrold Green, 9 years, 252,720 miles; Walter Hinck, 8 years, 224,640 miles; Milford Crites, 5 years, 140,400 miles; Louis Thomas, 4 years, 12,320 miles; Don Anderson, 2 years, 56,160 miles; Don Fadler, Willis Pind, and Lee Hartle, 1 year, 28,080 miles. Another driver, S.V. Estes holds a 7 year pin and has driven 196,560 miles. School bus drivers, who drive 40,000 miles per year, are Murrell Strange, George Strange, Roy Brunkhorst and Harley Langston. (G.D. Fronabarger/Southeast Missourian archive)
July 20, 1955 Southeast Missourian
Coffee cups and doughnuts in hand, members of the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce gathered for their first “coffee-break” session Tuesday. They are, left to right, Weir M. Barcus, Chamber manager; A.W. Zimmer Jr., Fred Lindecke, Earl W. Kirchhoff, William F. Suedekum, David S. Minnen, Leonard J. Rehg, Mrs. Mildred Rhyne, Chamber secretary; Elmer C. Stehr, Kenneth Cruse, Martin D. Hecht, Joe M. Lesem, J.R. Mahan, Dr. Dan D. Cotner, James E. Green, David A. Graves and Carl M. Sullivan. (G.D. Fronabarger/Southeast Missourian archive)
July 20, 1955 Southeast Missourian Coffee cups and doughnuts in hand, members of the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce gathered for their first “coffee-break” session Tuesday. They are, left to right, Weir M. Barcus, Chamber manager; A.W. Zimmer Jr., Fred Lindecke, Earl W. Kirchhoff, William F. Suedekum, David S. Minnen, Leonard J. Rehg, Mrs. Mildred Rhyne, Chamber secretary; Elmer C. Stehr, Kenneth Cruse, Martin D. Hecht, Joe M. Lesem, J.R. Mahan, Dr. Dan D. Cotner, James E. Green, David A. Graves and Carl M. Sullivan. (G.D. Fronabarger/Southeast Missourian archive)
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Straight from the Missourian's archives, we've assembled another gallery of mystery photos. Take a moment to study them. Contact librarian Sharon Sanders at ssanders@semissourian.com, if you can offer any information on the images.

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