NewsSeptember 10, 2013
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/
Eileen Fronabarger wrote: "The man's name is Fred Pohlman and I believe it was taken at the SEMO fair. Thanks for running the picture."
Eileen Fronabarger wrote: "The man's name is Fred Pohlman and I believe it was taken at the SEMO fair. Thanks for running the picture."
An unidentified woman stands at a table showing off a variety of agricultural products. The photo was probably taken at the SEMO District Fair. (Missourian archive photo by G.D. Fronabarger)
An unidentified woman stands at a table showing off a variety of agricultural products. The photo was probably taken at the SEMO District Fair. (Missourian archive photo by G.D. Fronabarger)
Ful-O-Pep -- "Starts chicks fast" -- apparently sponsored an event at a local Knights of Columbus hall. (Missourian archive photo by G.D. Fronabarger)
Ful-O-Pep -- "Starts chicks fast" -- apparently sponsored an event at a local Knights of Columbus hall. (Missourian archive photo by G.D. Fronabarger)
Sept. 7, 1951 Southeast Missourian.
Football is off to an early start at Central High School, with the candidates for places on the 1951 edition of the Tigers working out daily in an effort to “make the team.” In the picture, Coach Bob Beard is shown with the squad. The first Central game will be with Illmo-Fornfelt High on Sept. 21 at Houck Stadium. (G.D. Fronabarger/Southeast Missourian archive)
Sept. 7, 1951 Southeast Missourian. Football is off to an early start at Central High School, with the candidates for places on the 1951 edition of the Tigers working out daily in an effort to “make the team.” In the picture, Coach Bob Beard is shown with the squad. The first Central game will be with Illmo-Fornfelt High on Sept. 21 at Houck Stadium. (G.D. Fronabarger/Southeast Missourian archive)
An unidentified farmer examined what looks to be a healthy string bean crop. (Missourian archive photo by G.D. Fronabarger)
An unidentified farmer examined what looks to be a healthy string bean crop. (Missourian archive photo by G.D. Fronabarger)
Cattle were bathed before they were judged at the SEMO District Fair.(Missourian archive photo by G.D. Fronabarger)
Cattle were bathed before they were judged at the SEMO District Fair.(Missourian archive photo by G.D. Fronabarger)
Sept. 17, 1948 Southeast Missourian.
This youngster, Donald Ray Hazelwood of Vienna, Illinois, held by his aunt, Mrs. Dick Redden of Anna, Illinois, could be thinking of fishing days to come as he watches a large mouth bass swim lazily in a tank at the Missouri Conservation Commission exhibit at the SEMO District Fair. (G.D. Fronabarger/Southeast Missourian archive)
Sept. 17, 1948 Southeast Missourian. This youngster, Donald Ray Hazelwood of Vienna, Illinois, held by his aunt, Mrs. Dick Redden of Anna, Illinois, could be thinking of fishing days to come as he watches a large mouth bass swim lazily in a tank at the Missouri Conservation Commission exhibit at the SEMO District Fair. (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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