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GEPHARDT SHOULD FOSTER BALANCED BUDGET ISSUE
(Editorial ~ 05/07/92)
Richard Gephardt, majority leader of the U.S. House and a Missourian of note, went to Harvard this week. Speaking at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, the St. Louis representative gave the standard lines of his party to the standard issues of his party. ...
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10TH ANNUAL RIVERFEST RUN LOOKS FOR RUNNERS
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
Competitive and fitness runners, joggers and walkers are invited to participate in the 10th annual Kohlfeld Riverfest Run June 12 in downtown Cape Girardeau. Starting time is 7:30 p.m. at Main and Broadway, featuring the 5.25 mile road run and the 1 mile fitness walk and fun run...
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SHERIFF COPELAND SELECTED TO HEAD MAJOR CASE SQUAD
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
JACKSON - The board of directors of the Major Case Squad in Cape Girardeau and Bollinger counties has elected Cape Girardeau County Sheriff Norman Copeland as its chairman. The Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney's office announced Copeland's election to the position Wednesday...
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GROUND-BREAKING SET
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
MILLERSVILLE -- A ground-breaking ceremony will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday for a new building for West View Masonic Lodge 103 AF&AM. Speaker will be Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Sr., a member of the lodge. The new building will be constructed near the site of the old school building on Road 348, where lodge members now meet...
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LICENSE OFFICES TO CLOSE
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
State license fee offices in Cape Girardeau, Jackson and Chaffee will be closed on Friday, a state holiday to mark Harry Truman's birthday. Also, no driver examinations will be given on Friday in Cape Girardeau. The Cape Girardeau license fee office also will be closed on Saturday while the offices in Jackson and Chaffee will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday...
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AIR SHOW WILL CAUSE I-55 DELAY
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
Travel on Interstate 55 at the Nash Road exit between Cape Girardeau and Scott City will be delayed today through Sunday due to the Aviation Days air show at Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport. The Cape Girardeau Police Department asked that drivers use caution when traveling in the area...
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LOW SERVES ON NATIONAL ADVISORY GROUP
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
Lauchette Low of Cape Girardeau has been selected to serve on the national Smoke-Free Class of 2000 field advisory group. The American Lung Association selected her to be a member of the group. The lung, heart and cancer societies each selected three representatives from across the country to serve on this committee...
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TAKING A LOOK AT THE PAST IS KEY TO UNDERSTANDING FUTURE; GROUP INVITES OTHERS TO LEARN ABOUT CAPE'S BEGINNINGS DURING UPCOMING HISTORIC PRESERVATION WEEK
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
There is something to be said for learning from the past. But it has to start by learning about the past. The Historic Preservation Commission of Cape Girardeau wants people to examine the history of Cape Girardeau and has planned a week of activities to get people interested...
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CAPAHA PARK SCENE OF CITY CRAFT FAIR
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
The Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Department will sponsor a two-day craft fair at Capaha Park this weekend. The fair begins at 9 a.m. both days. It will last until 7 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday. There is no admission charge. Penny Wingerter, recreation coordinator for the parks department, said the craft fair was planned in conjunction with Mother's Day...
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TEEN CHALLENGE HOSTS STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
Mid-America Teen Challenge, a rehabilitation center for men, will hold its annual Strawberry Festival May 16. The center is situated 5 miles north of Cape Girardeau on County Road 621. The Strawberry Festival is an open house for the center, said Beverly Breithaupt, administrative assistant. The public is invited to tour the grounds, enjoy free strawberry shortcake, and talk to some of the students in the program...
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SAND VOLLEYBALL LEAGUES FORMING; DEADLINE MAY 20
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
It's not on the beach, but sand volleyball leagues now are being formed to play on sand courts at Arena Park. The leagues are sponsored by the Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Department. Two leagues will be formed. A four-on-four league begins June 2, and games will be played Tuesday and Thursday evenings. A six-on-six co-ed league begins June 1, with games Monday evenings. At least two females must play on each team...
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IRON MOUNTAIN RAILROAD PLANS TWO WEEKENDS OF EVENTS
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
JACKSON -- The St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Railway at Jackson will hold special Mother's Day rides this weekend and will hold "Indian Days" May 16 and 17. Special steam train rides will be held especially for Mom on Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and on Sunday at 1 and 3 p.m. Mothers ride free with a paying passenger...
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CAPE TEEN FINALIST IN MODEL SEARCH
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
Cape Girardeau High School student Kelly Russell has advanced in four national model searches. Russell, 15, has been named a super semi-finalist, one of 96, in the Teen Magazine 1992 Great Model Search. Her picture will appear in the June 1992 issue of the magazine...
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CHILDREN'S TALE TAKES STAGE MAY 14 AT SHOW ME CENTER
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
Live theater once again takes the stage in Cape Girardeau May 14, when Living Arts for Students presents "Sleeping Beauty." Show times are 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. at the Show Me Center. The show will be presented by Theatre IV, a national award-winning drama troupe...
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BEGINNING EXPERIENCE WEEKEND SET IN PERRYVILLE FOR THE SUDDENLY SINGLE
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
PERRYVILLE -- A Beginning Experience weekend, designed to help divorced, widowed and separated persons start a new beginning, is scheduled May 29-31 at Perryville. Participants will hear presentations followed by private reflection and discussion. The cost is $75. For an application or information, write Beginning Experience of Southeast Missouri, P.O. Box 1572, Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63702-1572 or call Jeff in Cape Girardeau at 335-4650...
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AARON D. GIVENS
(Obituary ~ 05/07/92)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Aaron D. Givens, 90, of East Prairie, died Tuesday, May 5, 1992, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, following an extended illness. He was born Dec. 27, 1901, near here, son of John W. and Edie Melinda Presson Givens. He and Magdalene Vaughn were married June 24, 1922. She died Jan. 31, 1992...
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AREA BIRTHS
(Births ~ 05/07/92)
Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Tim Rush, Jackson Route 2, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 3:41 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 1992. Name, Megan Emaline. Weight, 7 pounds 1 ounce. Second child, first daughter. Mrs. Rush is the former Sharon Yamnitz, daughter of Ray and Sarah Yamnitz of Jackson. She is employed at Franklin School. Rush is a leadman at Lee-Rowan, and is the son of Ira and Sylvia Rush of Jackson...
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FRANCIS "TOMMY" THOMPSON
(Obituary ~ 05/07/92)
SIKESTON - Francis "Tommy" Thompson, of Sikeston, died Tuesday, May 5, 1992 at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was 71. Thompson was born Aug. 18, 1920 at Morganfield, Ky. His parents' names were unknown. He lived in Scott County for the past 40 years, retiring as a barber. He worked in insurance sales for many years, most recently with Davault Insurance Agency in Cape Girardeau...
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VEDA M. PULLIAM
(Obituary ~ 05/07/92)
ANNA, Ill. -- Funeral service for Veda Mae Pulliam of Tunnel Hill was held Wednesday at Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home. The Rev. Dean Stevenson officiated, with burial in Ebenezer Hall Cemetery at Lick Creek. Pulliam, 60, died Sunday, May 3, 1992, at Union County Hospital here...
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LARRY L. FOOTE
(Obituary ~ 05/07/92)
Larry L. Foote, 40, 404 Fitzgerald, died Tuesday, May 5, 1992, at Southeast Missouri Hospital, following an extended illness. He was born June 6, 1951, at Poplar Bluff, son of Lynald and Osie Brent Foote. He and Sheryl Ann VanGorp were married in 1983 in Cape Girardeau...
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BLONDELL S. EAKER
(Obituary ~ 05/07/92)
A memorial service for Blondell S. Eaker of Tulsa, Okla., formerly of Cape Girardeau, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Ford and Sons Sprigg Street Chapel. The Rev. Otto Steinhaus will officiate, with burial in Lorimier Cemetery. Eaker, 80, died Friday, April 17, 1992, at Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Tulsa...
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LAURA E. BOLLINGER
(Obituary ~ 05/07/92)
JACKSON -- Laura E. Bollinger, 92, of Jackson, died Tuesday, May 5, 1992, at St. Francis Medical Center. She was born Oct. 7, 1899, at Scopus, daughter of John and Bertha Schrock Hartle. She married James F. Bollinger June 2, 1920. He died Nov. 27, 1973...
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JENNIFER L. COCHRAN
(Obituary ~ 05/07/92)
Funeral service for Jennifer Lynn Cochran of Springfield will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel. The Rev. Louis Launhardt will officiate, with burial in Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m. today...
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NANA B. CAVE
(Obituary ~ 05/07/92)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Nana B. Cave, 84, of East Prairie, died Wednesday, May 6, 1992, at East Prairie Nursing Center. Shelby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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BILLIE J. REEVES
(Obituary ~ 05/07/92)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Billie Jean Reeves, 62, of East Prairie, died Wednesday, May 6, 1992, at her home, following a brief illness. Shelby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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FLY LIKE AN ANGEL: AVIATION DAYS PREVIEW OFFERED
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
Residents of Delta, Chaffee and other towns southwest of the Cape Girardeau airport were treated to a preview Wednesday of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, scheduled to perform this weekend at Cape Aviation Days. The Navy Flight Demonstration Squad's only two-seat F/A-18 Hornet performed aerial acrobatics over the area Wednesday, as Lt. Cmdr. Dave Stewart gave rides to three Cape Girardeau media representatives...
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DEHOODING ORDINANCE SUGGESTED; LAWS SOUGHT TO HALT POSSIBLE RALLY HERE
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
The local NAACP has proposed that the Cape Girardeau City Council pass laws, such as march permit measures and a "dehooding" ordinance, in an effort to counter a possible Ku Klux Klan rally here next month. At a meeting with black leaders and others Wednesday afternoon, Police Chief Howard Boyd Jr. said the proposals will be forwarded to City Attorney Warren Wells...
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FIREARMS ASSOCIATION TAKES AIM AT HOWARD
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
The National Rifle Association is taking aim at Sen. Jerry Howard, accusing the Dexter Democrat of "helping to stonewall" a bill that would allow citizens meeting certain requirements to carry concealed weapons. Howard insists he still supports the bill and that the NRA is wrong in its accusations...
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SMOKERS RIGHTS BILL DRAWS CONTROVERSY
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
JEFFERSON CITY - Smokers rights are at the heart of a bill in the Missouri General Assembly that would require most public places to designate areas for non-smokers. But the bill, as amended in the House, also provides some rights to smokers. Rep. Joe Driskill, who does not smoke, and Rep. Dennis Ziegenhorn, who quit last month after many years of smoking, both agree smokers ought to be entitled to some rights...
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TALK SHOW HOST WILL SPEAK AT GRADUATION
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
Nationally syndicated radio talk-show personality Rush Limbaugh III will deliver the commencement speech at Cape Girardeau Central High School's June 5 graduation. The ceremony will begin at 8 p.m. at the Show Me Center. The school will graduate 284 seniors...
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PEOPLE PROFILE
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
EVELYN BOARDMAN Occupation: owner, Madder Rose Ltd., fashion assessories shop. Pet Peeve: "Ethnic insult jokes." The book I'd recommend is: "`The Man from Missouri,' by Harry Truman. The segment on human rights is quite apropos right now." I've always looked up to. Why? "My parents, who taught me to keep my head on my shoulders and those pets of the world who allowed me to raise my shoulders to the clouds."...
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WALK-A-THON SET TO BENEFIT CENTER
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
ALTENBURG -- The East Perry County Jaycees will sponsor at walk-a-thon May 23 to benefit the Community Counseling Center at Perryville. The scenic, five-mile walk will begin at the East Perry Fairgrounds in Altenburg at 9:30 a.m. with registration at 9 a.m. The event coincides with Altenburg's Old Timer's Day the same day. For more information contact the Community Counseling Centers in Perryville, 547-8305 or Cape Girardeau, 334-1100...
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AIRMEN OF NOTE TO PERFORM SUNDAY
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
The U.S. Air Force Airmen of Note will perform a free concert Sunday at 3 p.m. at Academic Auditorium. The Airmen of Note is the Air Force premier jazz ensemble. The 18-member band has toured the United States and has appeared in numerous jazz festivals. Tickets will be honored until 2:45 p.m., after which there will be general admission for those without tickets...
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EPA CONTINUES NEGOTIATIONS FOR CLEANUP SETTLEMENT AT MEW
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
Negotiations are continuing into a settlement of an Environmental Protection Agency cleanup of the Missouri Electric Works Inc. site in Cape Girardeau. The site at 824 S. Kingshighway was added to the EPA's National Priority List of Superfund Sites in 1989. Testing has been conducted at the site and additional tests are on schedule...
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SCHULTZ NATIONAL JUNIOR BETA CLUB INDUCTS NEW MEMBERS
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
The L.J. Schultz National Junior Beta Club, a service organization for honor students, inducted new members earlier this week. Officers of the club are Justin Jones, president; Stacy Macke, vice president; Lesley Goehring, secretary; Lauren Tracy, treasurer...
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TOASTMASTERS GATHER TONIGHT
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
The Cape Girardeau Evening Toastmasters Club will meet tonight and May 21 at 7 p.m. in the parlor at the First Presbyterian Church, 235 Broadway. Persons interested in learning how to speak better before a group and gain confidence in doing so are welcome to attend the meeting...
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RIVERSIDE OFFERS READING PROGRAM
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
JACKSON -- Riverside Regional Library will participate in the statewide summer reading program "Leap Into Books." Children from one day to about 12 years of age may be registered for the reading program. Registration opens May 15. The library is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays...
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NEW ALUMNI GROUP PLANS JUNE REUNION
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
A new alumni association for Washington Elementary School is planning a reunion for June 5-6. Barbara Blanchard, a teacher at and alumni of Washington School, said the new association is not just for former students. "This association is for anyone who has had any connection with the school former teachers, principals, parents of students, anyone who has some interest in the school."...
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BENTON TEENAGER EARNS HIGH RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
BENTON -- Joey Mack, 14, of Benton completed all the requirements to receive the rank of Eagle Scout. For his Eagle Scout service project, Mack along with co-workers constructed and painted picnic tables for the Senior Citizen Housing Authority in Benton...
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CAPE DUPLICATE BRIDGE WINNERS ARE ANNOUNCED
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
Winners of the Cape Girardeau Duplicate Bridge Club open game held April 24 were first place Paul Gilbert and Tom Wood; second place, Paul Fluerdelys and Corina Ho; and third place, Ann Bartlett and Dorothy Neal. Cape Girardeau bridge players also competed in the Showers of Silver spring sectional tournament held here April 10-12. ...
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DR. CHAUDHARI WILL BE GUEST ON TONIGHT'S SHOW
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
A. Basit Chaudhari, M.D., will discuss hydrocephalus, increased fluid in the brain and skull, on Thursday's Ask Your Doctor program. The show can be seen every Thursday at 8 p.m. on cable channel 13. Martha Muench and Dr. Jean A. Chapman interview different doctors each week...
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AMERICAN LEGION POPPY DAY IS SCHEDULED FRIDAY
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
The American Legion Auxiliary will sponsor its annual Poppy Day this Friday. They will be assisted by legion members. The memorial flower was adopted by the auxiliary in 1920, and since that time programs have been conducted each year throughout the United States...
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KING NAMED AS FINALIST IN STATE FOR COED PAGEANT
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
MORLEY -- Sarah Lynn King, 18, of Morley has been accepted as a state finalist and will be competing in the American Coed Pageant to be held July 3-4 at the Adams Mark Hotel in Kansas City. Contestants are judged on poise, personality, stage appearance, personal interview and achievement. The state winner will receive a cash award and a trip to Florida or Hawaii to participate in the national pageant...
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CAPE NATIVE RECEIVES HONOR SCHOLARSHIP
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
Karen S. Altenthal of Cape Girardeau has received the Lily Brucher Gehrs Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to members of Kappa Omicron Nu honor society, show academic achievement, characteristics of leadership and must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better...
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CAPE GIRARDEAU YOUTHS EARN SPRINGFEST TITLES
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
Jessica Jones of Cape Girardeau was named the first Little Miss Springfest at the pageant held last month. Christina Ellinghouse, also of Cape Girardeau, was named the first runner up. Both girls attend L.J. Schultz Middle School. Jones is a member of the Drama Club and the Select Choir. Ellinghouse is a member of Beta Club, Drama Club and band...
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ORAN STUDENT RECEIVES PRESIDENT'S SCHOLARSHIP
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
Kara L. Heuring of Oran has been awarded a President's Scholarship to attend Southeast Missouri State University during the 1992-1993 academic year. The President's Scholarship is awarded to high school seniors who rank at least in the upper 20 percent of their high school class and score 24 on the ACT, those who rank in the upper 15 percent of their class and score 23 on the ACT, or those who are their class valedictorian or salutatorian...
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CHAFFEE STUDENT EARNS REGENTS' SCHOLARSHIP
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
Sharon E. Andrews of Chaffee has been awarded a Regents' Scholarship and Missouri Leadership Award to attend Southeast Missouri State University during the 1992-1993 academic year. The Regents' Scholarship is awarded to high school seniors who graduate in the top 10 percent of their class and who score above the 90th percentile on the ACT or SAT test. The award covers full-time fees per semester and is renewable for four years...
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RECHENBERG INDUCTED INTO ORDER OF BARRISTERS
(Local News ~ 05/07/92)
MILLERSVILLE -- Paul N. Rechenberg of Millersville has been indcted into the Order of Barristers honorary order during the annual Law Day ceremonies at the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law. The Order of Barristers is designed to honor graduating seniors who have established outstanding ability in advocacy programs...
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