NewsMarch 4, 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/
From their plaques and nametags, we know these men are Robert Hemperley, Roland A. Fulenwider and Sen. Al Spradling. Can you tell us what the occasion was? Bob Priddy wrote: "The person on the right of the three-person group in today's paper is Senator Al Spradling Jr., whose son might be able to give you some clues. Or you might find a corresponding picture or a clipping in the Spradling Papers at Southeast Missouri  State University."
From their plaques and nametags, we know these men are Robert Hemperley, Roland A. Fulenwider and Sen. Al Spradling. Can you tell us what the occasion was? Bob Priddy wrote: "The person on the right of the three-person group in today's paper is Senator Al Spradling Jr., whose son might be able to give you some clues. Or you might find a corresponding picture or a clipping in the Spradling Papers at Southeast Missouri State University."
The curtain hanging behind these ladies sports the words: "April in Japan." Do you recognize this photo?
The curtain hanging behind these ladies sports the words: "April in Japan." Do you recognize this photo?
Help us identify these four men.
Help us identify these four men.
The student body of this unidentified school ate lunch in the gymnasium.
The student body of this unidentified school ate lunch in the gymnasium.
What are these serious-looking people doing? Casting votes?
What are these serious-looking people doing? Casting votes?
A big crowd turned out for Bingo night at the Arena Building. Do you remember when the game was played there?
A big crowd turned out for Bingo night at the Arena Building. Do you remember when the game was played there?
This photo is a complete mystery. Two of the men have badges pinned to their chests, and most are holding heavy walking sticks.
This photo is a complete mystery. Two of the men have badges pinned to their chests, and most are holding heavy walking sticks.
Aug. 20, 1947 Southeast Missourian.
These youngsters, with hundreds of others, will trudge back to school for another year in a few days. The picture well carries out the spirit of the "Back to School" section of The Missourian. In the picture, from the left, Javada Nanna, Washington School; Laura Gluckhartz, Washington; Walter Kassel, Trinity Lutheran; Jane E. Ely, Central High; Emma Lou Robbins, Central High; Eddie Bridges, Central High; Richard Heuring, St. Mary's High; Marvin Ackman, Franklin. (G.D. Fronabarger/Southeast Missourian archive)
Aug. 20, 1947 Southeast Missourian. These youngsters, with hundreds of others, will trudge back to school for another year in a few days. The picture well carries out the spirit of the "Back to School" section of The Missourian. In the picture, from the left, Javada Nanna, Washington School; Laura Gluckhartz, Washington; Walter Kassel, Trinity Lutheran; Jane E. Ely, Central High; Emma Lou Robbins, Central High; Eddie Bridges, Central High; Richard Heuring, St. Mary's High; Marvin Ackman, Franklin. (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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