Pictures of the Past #68

July 15, 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/

This group was photographed in front of Jimmie Thompson's restaurant in the 1950s by G.D. Fronabarger. Jimmie Thompson's Drive-In Restaurant, 1923 Broadway, is listed in the 1954 and 1956 Cape Girardeau city directories. Owners listed are John F. and Chris C. Bond. [According to Mary Jo Schwettman, this is a group of Illmo-Fornfelt boys who graduated in 1956.]

Oct. 7, 1955 Southeast Missourian. Shown looking at one of the ten new signs which mark the three hospital zones of the city are, from the left, Police Commissioner Leon McLaughlin, George Vandeven and Dr. D.G. Ruopp, grand knight St. Vincent’s Council Knights of Columbus, the organization which purchased the signs. They were installed by city workmen. Of a special luminous paint, the signs shine brightly in the headlights of a car at night. It is hoped the signs will help to curb street noises in the hospital areas. (G.D. Fronabarger/Southeast Missourian archive)

May 5, 1959 Southeast Missourian. The picture was taken when the canister placement phase of the “Lick Leukemia” campaign was officially opened. Taken at the plant of the Seven-Up Bottling Co., sponsor of the campaign in this area, the picture shows Franklin Brown, production manager of the company, at left, Robert Hemperley, president, Junior Chamber of Commerce, and Richard Swaim of First National Bank. Mr. Brown is district campaign director; the Junior Chamber of Commerce will open the canisters and conduct the tag day phase of the effort, and Mr. Swaim will be the custodian of funds. (G.D. Fronabarger/Southeast Missourian archive)

These Scouts appear to be avid model airplane builders. Can you put a name to any of these faces?

Grace Methodist Church stood at the southwest corner of Sprigg and Independence streets. It would later become headquarters for the Cape Girardeau Police Department.

This is Southeast Missouri Hospital.

The flooding Mississippi river was at a virtual standstill on July 25, 1958, at a stage of 33.9 feet. This view of Water Street, looking north, provides a good view of what is known as the "Frisco sea wall."

July 25, 1958 Southeast Missourian. Ninety-four members of the 4-H Clubs of Cape County have spent this week in the district club camp on Lake Wappapello, where a daily program of project study and recreation is held. Other groups will occupy the camp in the coming weeks. The 4-H crafts include a variety of things. Here, youngsters prepare signs from sawed-out pine plaques. From the left, around the circle are Charles Huey, Trail of Tears club; Pamela Noon, Kage; Janet Riehn, Daisy; Mary Beth Lang, Buckeye; Ronnie Kester, Trail of Tears; Ruth Heeter, Highlanders, and Jim Green, Trail of Tears. (G.D. Fronabarger/Southeast Missourian archive)

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