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SPILLING THE BEANS: SOYBEANS FOUND EVERYWHERE, FROM GRAVEL ROADS TO FURNITURE TO FUEL TO THE HOME'S FOOD PANTRY
(Local News ~ 06/10/96)
Soybeans aren't just for cattle and hogs anymore. These days, soybeans are found everywhere from gravel roads to furniture. And there's more to come. Researchers are discovering new uses for this diverse farm commodity that remains a crucial part of the nation's domestic farm economy...
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STRICTLY BUSINESS: GAMBLING: IT'S UP TO VOTERS IN LOUISIANA
(Business ~ 06/10/96)
What happens if a state's voters decide to wipe out a multimillion-dollar industry? This is situation in Louisiana this winter. Voters in the Pelican state will finally have a say on whether gambling should stay in the nation's first major attempt to repeal legalized forms of gambling...
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ELEVEN YOUNG WOMEN IN QUEST FOR NEXT MISS RIVERFEST CROWN
(Local News ~ 06/10/96)
It takes more than just a pretty face to win a beauty pageant, especially one the size of Miss Riverfest. The festival will be held Friday and Saturday in downtown Cape Girardeau. April McIntosh, 17, of Campbell knows that better than any of this year's contestants for the crown. This is McIntosh's third year in Miss Riverfest, and she's hoping that experience is going to pull her through...
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DIALOGUE ON POVERTY
(Local News ~ 06/10/96)
What is it like to be poor in Southeast Missouri? Almost 45 percent of the combined populations of Cape Girardeau, Perry and Bollinger counties know the answer. A family of four earning less than $15,600 in 1994 was considered impoverished. To learn more about how poverty affects families, the East Missouri Action Agency is sponsoring a Dialogue on Poverty Tuesday at the Show Me Center. The event begins with a meal at 6 p.m. followed by discussions at 7 p.m...
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BIRDS WILL BE INVITED TO ROOST IN BILLBOARDS
(Local News ~ 06/10/96)
A new project by the Missouri Outdoor Advertising Association and the Missouri Department of Conservation is "for the birds." Installation of nest boxes on billboards across the state will start within the next month, The program is designed to help for sparrow hawks and screech owls. Conservation officials say their roosting spots -- typically in hollow or dead trees -- have declined in recent years because of commercial development...
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TOWN GOES CRAZY FOR SUPERMAN
(Local News ~ 06/10/96)
METROPOLIS, Ill. -- Small children often get stuck inside the antique telephone booth at the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce. They yell or sit quietly until someone, usually chamber director Sheila Richey-McCree, lets them out. It's the price the kids pay for being curious -- and for being in The Home of Superman...
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CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE: THE IDIOTS IN OTHER CARS NOT ALWAYS TO BLAME
(Column ~ 06/10/96)
This came over the wire Saturday morning, and I just couldn't ignore it. An Indiana woman and her four passengers were hurt in an auto accident after the woman was blinded by a wayward hairpiece. It was apparently blowing around in the wind and got in her eyes...
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1995 MISS RIVERFEST, FRANNIE TRUM, SAYS `PRESSURE IS OFF'
(Local News ~ 06/10/96)
What advice would Miss Riverfest 1995 give to this year's group of contestants? "Just get out there and be yourself," Frannie Trum, 19, the reigning Miss Riverfest said. "Whatever happens is going to happen so just look at everything as a learning experience. No matter if you win or however you do, this helps you grow and helps you become a better person, increases your self-esteem."...
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USE TAX WILL BE ON THE BALLOT
(Editorial ~ 06/10/96)
Voters at the Aug. 6 primary election will be voting on whether to reinstitute something called a use tax. The proposed use tax, equal to the sales tax and levied on out-of-state purchases, would replace a portion of a statewide tax struck down earlier this year by the Missouri Supreme Court. ...
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CLINTON'S CURFEW
(Editorial ~ 06/10/96)
So President Bill Clinton, extending a bid to make himself either our national nanny, our national constable or our high school principal, wants to see curfews for juveniles. Last week's curfew announcement follows on the heels of presidential pronouncements favoring school uniforms, among so many others. ...
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MISSOURI WATCH: TIME FOR A `TURNUP DAY' SESSION
(Column ~ 06/10/96)
"I am, therefore, calling this Congress back into session July 26, which out in Missouri we call 'Turnip Day.'" -- President Harry S. Truman in 1948 With these words, President Harry Truman announced his plans to call a special session of the Eightieth Congress to enact several much-neglected measures that had languished for some time in the federal legislature. ...
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SPEAKOUT
(Speak Out ~ 06/10/96)
I WOULD like to find out from the city why we have such low water pressure here in Cape Girardeau. I live in the area of Capaha Park, and at times I have barely a flow of water despite such high water rates. I would appreciate anything that you could find out about this...
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LETTERS: GOOD CHOICE FOR SEMO
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/10/96)
To the editor: I read with special interest in the Chronicle of Higher Education that Dr. Dale F. Nitzschke has been appointed president at Southeast Missouri State University, and I write to congratulate those associated with Southeast Missouri State University who participated in the decision to name Dr. Nitzschke as their new leader. Dr. Nitzschke is an outstanding individual who will provide great leadership...
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GARNISHMENT BECOMES WORKER'S 7-YEAR ORDEAL
(Local News ~ 06/10/96)
Sometimes, wage garnishments can be the only way lenders can recover their money. But in some cases, the garnishment can become too costly for the borrower. In 1989, a woman in Scott County wanted to purchase a second vehicle, a pickup truck. So she went to a bank, filled out the necessary papers and received $6,600 with which to buy the truck...
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ERNEST PENROD
(Obituary ~ 06/10/96)
DONGOLA, Ill. -- Ernest Penrod, 93, of Dongola died Sunday, June 9, 1996, at City Care Center in Anna, Ill. Arrangements are incomplete at Crain Funeral Home in Dongola.
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EULA TOWNSEND
(Obituary ~ 06/10/96)
FREDERICKTOWN -- Eula Fowler Townsend, 90, of Fredericktown died Sunday, June 9, 1996, at the Madison Medical Center in Fredericktown. She was born April 6, 1906, near Glen Allen, the daughter of Michael and Clista Williams Sharp. She married August Fowler June 29, 1926. He died July 5, 1966. She married David Townsend April 6, 1969, and he died May 31, 1978...
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MARTHA E. NALL
(Obituary ~ 06/10/96)
ADVANCE -- Martha E. Nall, 86, of Advance died Sunday, June 9, 1996, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Sept. 3, 1909, the daughter of Neal and Grace Sando McHaney. She married Emmett "Pete" Nall on May 29, 1929, in Leachville, Ark. He died Aug. 21, 1981...
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OLD ST. VINCENT'S SEMINARY WILL OFFER TOURS FOR RIVERFEST
(Local News ~ 06/10/96)
A southern addition to Riverfest will offer celebrants a quiet, historical and scenic repose from the crowd and activity this year. Old St. Vincent's Seminary and College, 201 Morgan Oak, will be conducting guided tours along with opening the 153-year-old structure and grounds to the public...
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DR. JERLINE DOSSETT
(Obituary ~ 06/10/96)
Dr. Jerline Dossett, 75, died Saturday, June 8, 1996, at the Fountainbleau Lodge in Cape Girardeau. She was born June 19, 1920, in Paducah, Ky., the daughter of G. Frank and Zora Meadows Dossett. Dossett received her bachelor's degree in education from Murray State University and her master's degree from George Peabody College for Teachers in 1942. Her doctorate was earned at Michigan State University in 1963...
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JANET FAYE HELMES
(Obituary ~ 06/10/96)
SIKESTON -- Janet Faye Helmes, 49, of Sikeston died Saturday, June 8, 1996, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. She was born Oct. 21, 1946, in Sikeston to Martha Melinda Oliver Hodges, who survives of Sikeston, and the late James E. "Mush" Hodges...
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SHAUN CARLILE
(Obituary ~ 06/10/96)
Graveside service for Shaun W. Carlile of Raleigh, N.C., was held June 1 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Fruitland. Funeral service was May 25 at First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Charles Dreyer officiating. Carlile, 31, died Friday, May 17, 1996, in Raleigh...
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COUNTY REPLACING PAPERWORK WITH COMPUTER DISKS
(Local News ~ 06/10/96)
If all goes according to plan, by the end of next year most of Cape Girardeau County's official paperwork will be shredded. There's no cover-up, corruption or scandal. The official documents and other county paperwork are simply being transferred to computer disk...
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ON THE STREET
(Local News ~ 06/10/96)
This week the Southeast Missourian asked, "What type of events would you like to see at Riverfest?" Curt Brandhorst, Carbondale "Well, the concerts are always fun. Good concerts, good times, something to dance to." Tom Little, Chaffee "I guess when it first started there was quite a bit of drinking and stuff going on and I've heard that they've cleaned that up somewhat. ...
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MEMO: SOUTH EAST BANK HOST OF BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
(Business ~ 06/10/96)
South East Missouri Bank will be the host for the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce's Business After Hours, June 18, at the Show Me Center. The monthly meeting, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., is designed to unite chamber members in a relaxed atmosphere and encourage members to meet, mingle and make new business contacts. The chamber's membership committee sponsors the event...
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MEMO: STEAK-N-SHAKE OPENS ITS 200TH RESTAURANT
(Business ~ 06/10/96)
Steak-n-Shake has opened its 200th restaurant. The new restaurant in Hazelwood is the 40th Steak-n-Shake in the St. Louis area. Steak-n-Shake, which includes restaurants in Cape Girardeau and Paducah, Ky., plans to add another 400 restaurants over the next five years...
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MEMO: ILLINOIS WINERIES TEAM UP WITH AREA RESTAURANTS
(Business ~ 06/10/96)
Three Southern Illinois wineries -- Alto Vineyards, Owl Creek Vineyards and Pomona Winery -- are teaming up with three area restaurants -- 17th Street Bar & Grill, Cristaudo's and Seafoood Specialties -- to present a taste of Southern Illinois' wines in a festival atmosphere...
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MEMO: SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELING SESSION SCHEDULED JUNE 26
(Business ~ 06/10/96)
The Small Business Development Center will conduct a business counseling session here June 26. The counselor, Gil Degenhardt, will be available June 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce office. The counseling sessions (about one hour) are free. Call (314)-335-3312 for appointment...
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MEMO: VISIONAIRE PLANS OCTOBER ROLLOUT FOR JET AIRCRAFT
(Business ~ 06/10/96)
VisionAire Corp. is looking for an October rollout for its single-engine jet aircraft to be manufactured in Ames, Iowa. The company has announced that funds were intact to build prototypes and started production of the six-passenger Vantage, a jet designed for corporate executives...
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MEMO: COMING UP
(Business ~ 06/10/96)
Wednesday Missouri Freedom Forum will be held Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at the University Center on Southeast Missouri State University campus. Saturday "Taste of Southern Illinois," wine festival, Alto Pass, Ill., noon to 5. June 18 Chamber of Commerce's Business After Hours, Show Me Center, 5 to 6:30 p.m...
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MEMO: NATION'S CAR AND TRUCK SALES INCREASE 7 PERCENT
(Business ~ 06/10/96)
The nation's car and truck sales increased 7 percent last month in a spring surge of consumer shopping that benefited most foreign and domestic automakers. Industry figures released last week showed the exception was Ford Motor Co., which reported overall sales unchanged in May compared with the year before. Ford's car sales were down nearly 2 percent, while sales of its light trucks increased 4 percent...
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NEW ON THE BUSINESS SCENE: FORD GROVES MOTOR TAKING ON NEW LOOK IN JACKSON
(Business ~ 06/10/96)
Ford Groves Motor Co. is taking on a new look at Jackson. Construction has started on a $300,000 showroom facility at the company's Jackson site, 825 E. Highway 61. "The new, 5,000-square-foot building will include conference rooms, sales office, manager's office, a two-car showroom and two bays for reconditioning cars," said Bob Neff, general manager and a partner in the company...
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PERSONNEL: SOUTHEAST MISSOURIAN AD MANAGER EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION FROM SNA
(Business ~ 06/10/96)
Pat Zellmer, advertising director of the Southeast Missourian newspaper, has been named "Display Advertising Director of the Year" by Suburban Newspapers of America (SNA). Zellmer will receive her award during the SNA Retail Advertising Conference in New York City later this month...
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PERSONNEL: LINK GENERAL MANAGER OF TOYOTA-SUZUKI IN CAPE
(Business ~ 06/10/96)
Rob Link has become general manager of Cape Toyota-Suzuki, 9835 S. Kingshighway. Link has more than 25 years experience in auto sales in the St. Louis area.
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PERSONNEL: LYNN HONORED AT WORLDWIDE DOMINO'S PIZZA CONVENTION
(Business ~ 06/10/96)
Dan Lynn of Cape Girardeau was recently honored at the worldwide Domino's Pizza convention in Las Vegas. Lynn received a "Franny" award, which is presented to select franchisees who have demonstrated exceptional achievement during the year. Lynn was one of 25 franchises to receive the award. There are more than 1,200 franchises operating 5,200 stores throughout the world...
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PERSONNEL: DIAL NAMED REAL ESTATE LOAN OFFICER AT BOATMEN'S
(Business ~ 06/10/96)
Taylor Dial has been named real-estate loan officer at Boatmen's Bank. Dial previously served as consumer loan officer at the bank. Dial, a Portageville native, is a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University. He was general manager of Cape Mobile Home Mart before joining the Jackson Exchange Bank in 1991. The Jackson bank was purchased by Boatmen's in 1992...
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PERSONNEL: HEAVENLY HAM OWNERS TO FRANCHISE CONFERENCE
(Business ~ 06/10/96)
Kenny and Laura Ritter, owners and managers of the Heavenly Ham franchise in Cape Girardeau, 3443 William, recently attended the Heavenly Ham Franchise Conference at Atlanta. Topics at the four-day conference included discussions of new products and marketing plans...
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PERSONNEL: DR. SHIVELY JOINS STAFF OF SCOTT CITY ANIMAL CLINIC
(Business ~ 06/10/96)
Dr. Jeff Shively has joined the Scott City Animal Clinic, 1904 Main St. Shively is a 1996 graduate of Missouri University School of Veterinary Medicine, Shively, a Shelbyville native, and his family are moving to the Oran area.
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PERSONNEL: BEAN NAMED PHYSICIAN OF YEAR BY MISSOURI GROUP
(Business ~ 06/10/96)
Dr. David K. Bean, a family practitioner at Lucy Lee Healthcare System in Poplar Bluff, has been named "Physician of the Year" by the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS). Bean was selected from more than 12,000 physicians in appreciation for his outstanding service to his patients and to the medical profession...
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PERSONNEL: CHAMBER TO HONOR LIPPS AT JUNE 28 OPEN HOUSE
(Business ~ 06/10/96)
Joan Lipps, who has resigned as office manager at the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce effective June 28, will be honored during a special open house/farewell reception later this month. The reception will be held June 28, from 9 to noon at the new chamber building, 1267 Mount Auburn Road...
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PERSONNEL: CHAMP NEW PRESIDENT OF STATE HOME INFUSION GROUP
(Business ~ 06/10/96)
Roger Champ, pharmacist and operations manager at American HomePatient offices in Cape Girardeau and Poplar Bluff, has been installed as president of the Missouri Home Infusion Association (MHIA). Champ has served as an MHIA director the past three years. He is also a member of the National Home Infusion Association and Missouri Alliance for Home Care...
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PERSONNEL: DAVIS MEMBER OF MARRIAGE, FAMILY THERAPIST GROUP
(Business ~ 06/10/96)
James L. Davis, a licensed professional counselor and clinical social worker, has become a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. Davis, who operates Davis Consulting Services at 1734 N. Kingshighway, has certifications as a master addictions counselor and criminal justice specialist. He is also a qualified professional and trainer for the Division of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, and is certified to provide alcohol and drug assessments...
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NEW ON THE BUSINESS SCENE: RIVER CITY MOTORS OPENS ON KINGSHIGHWAY IN CAPE
(Business ~ 06/10/96)
River City Motors, which offers a selection of pre-owned cars and trucks, has opened at 1318 N. Kingshighway. Bill and Sandy Minter are owners of the new business. Paul Horton, son of the Minters, is manager. Horton and Minter have a combined total of more than 30 years of experience in the new and used auto industry...
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NEW ON THE BUSINESS SCENE: HASTINGS BOOKS MUSIC VIDEO OPENS STORE IN POPLAR BLUFF
(Business ~ 06/10/96)
Hastings Books Music Video Inc., has opened in Poplar Bluff. The store occupies more than 18,000 square feet in the former Kmart Building at 950 N. Westwood Blvd. Rick Prue is manager of the new store. The store is the second for Hastings in the Southeast Missouri area. Hastings, headquartered in Amarillo, Texas, opened a store in Cape Girardeau a year ago, in a 22,000-square-foot space in the Town Plaza Shopping Center...
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NEW ON THE BUSINESS SCENE: AUTO DEALER OPENS SECOND DEALERSHIP ON KINGSHIGHWAY
(Business ~ 06/10/96)
A former Cape Girardeau used-car auto dealer who currently operates Mathes Motors in Perryville, has opened a second dealership at 1001 N. Kingshighway. Mike Mathes, a founder and former partner in Cape Girardeau Motors, opened Mathes Motors II recently after purchasing Budget Motors, which was previously at the site...
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NEW ON THE BUSINESS SCENE: MOORES ARE NEW OWNERS OF DAIRY QUEEN IN SCOTT CITY
(Business ~ 06/10/96)
David and Becky Moore are new owners of the Dairy Queen Restaurant, 2406 Main St. in Scott City. The couple recently purchased the restaurant, which has been in existence 10 years, from Cape Girardeau businessman Frank Bean. Mrs. Moore has more than 12 years experience in restaurant management...
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FREE SEMINAR WEDNESDAY LOOKS AT BUILDING LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
(Local News ~ 06/10/96)
A half-day satellite workshop on "Building Leadership" will be held on the Southeast Missouri State University campus Wednesday. The session will be held from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Lynn Dempster Auditorium of the Rosemary Crisp Hall. It is open to the public at no charge. Those interested in attending should call Jane Kelley at 651-2558 and leave a message...
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