Stories from Monday, June 28, 1993

The Paw newspaper staff at L.J. Schultz Middle School has received many awards in competition this year. The paper has earned four national awards from Quill and Scroll International Society for High School Journalists. The staff also received 12 state awards from the Missouri Interscholastic Press Association, including a "superior" first-place rating in overall competition...

The Fourth of July season is upon us evidence of which can be heard popping and crackling throughout Cape Girardeau. Fireworks tents can be seen near any busy intersection, luring patrons with offers of "Buy 1 Get 1 Free." But with the fun of setting off fireworks and watching the bursts of fire light up the evening sky, comes an inherent danger to which few people take heed...

A hold up in the distribution of $63 million in federal highway money to the state could delay several road projects in Southeast Missouri. Projects that might be delayed include some work on the new Mississippi River bridge route at Cape Girardeau, the extension of Nash Road to the Southeast Missouri Regional Port near Scott City, and the Highway 60 widening project...

Many Cape Girardeau residents took advantage of the sunshine and mild temperatures Sunday to fire up the grill and invite friends over for beer and a barbecue. The only difference this Sunday was that they didn't have to stock up Saturday or drive to Illinois to purchase the beer...

This photograph of Pearl and Otis Shell was taken on their 50th wedding anniversary in 1984. ADVANCE While the Methodist Women's Club served hot dogs, pie and soft drinks, the artifacts of Pearl and Otis Shell's lives were auctioned off Sunday afternoon under the maples that surround the white frame home they bought in 1934...

Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt will personally investigate the wild horses dispute in southern Missouri, U.S. Rep. Bill Emerson said. Emerson received a telephone call from Babbitt late Friday about a National Park Service plan to remove about 20 wild horses roaming a stretch of Ozark National Scenic Riverways land between the Current and Jacks Fork rivers in Shannon County...

With the Fourth of July holiday upon us, people were asked what the holiday means to them. Barbara Glass, 48, of Cape Girardeau, said: "Tradition. A celebration of our country's heritage. It's families getting together, fireworks and having fun." Jesse Kinder, 16, of Cape Girardeau, said; "We declared our independence. It's a day to celebrate our freedom. I remember chasing my sister on the Fourth."...

From a distance they look like typical hard-core cyclists, saddled on mountain bikes equipped with state-of-the-art gear. But as they approach, the insignia of the Cape Girardeau police badge can be seen on their bright yellow shirts. The gun belt secured around their waists is another contrast...

JACKSON -- Ruth Froemsdorf, 68, of Jackson died Sunday, June 27, 1993, at the DePaul Health Center in St. Louis. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Ford and Sons Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. David A. Ruhman, 231 D Street, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 8:04 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, 1993. Name, Rebekkah Adonai. Weight, 6 pounds 3 ounces. First child. Mrs. Ruhman is the former Lisa Perreault, daughter of Gerald and Nancy Perreault of Lake Linden, Mich. She is vocational resource educator at Perryville Career Center. Ruhman is owner of Enger-Star Enterprises Unlimited, and is the son of Roger and Louise Ruhman of Greencastle, Ind...

Linder Deimund, 96, of 3120 Independence Street died Sunday, June 27, 1993, at Chateau Girardeau Health Center. He was born Sept. 8, 1896, at Apple Creek, the son of Peter H. and Effie Reid Deimund. On June 14, 1933, he married Susie K. Blumer in Cape Girardeau. She preceded him in death Jan. 4, 1985...

Mary L. Eumont, 93, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, June 27, 1993, at the Cape LaCroix Nursing Home. She was born Oct. 1, 1899, at Fruitland, the daughter of Andrew J. and Julia C. Martin Larimore. On Aug. 23, 1923, she married Lee A. Eumont at Cairo, Ill. He preceded her in death Jan. 22, 1985...

Dorothy E. Lipps Koch, 75, of Cape Girardeau died June 26, 1993, at St. Francis Medical Center. She was a homemaker, a volunteer at St. Francis Medical Center and a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She was born Oct. 21, 1917, in St. Louis to George Alfred Charles Blore and Effie Adeline Klasing Blore...

PERRYVILLE -- Michael L. Sleyster, 31, of Perryville died Saturday, June 26, 1993, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born Sept. 20, 1961, at Mexico, the son of Francis Sleyster, who preceded him in death, and Joan Davis Moonier...

Rhonda J. McCulley, 42, of Marble Hill died June 26, 1993, at St. Francis Medical Center. She was born March 16, 1951, in Sikeston, to Alva and Jean Hodge Miller. They survive of Scott City. On Sept. 10, 1977, she married Roger McCulley. He survives of Marble Hill...

SEDGEWICKVILLE -- Claude L. Angle of Sedgewickville, died June 26, 1993, at St. Francis Medical Center. He was 78. He was born Jan. 28, 1915, at Sedgewickville, the son of Henry and Mary Welker Angle. He was married April 8, 1939, to Cleo Lincoln. She survives...

Berton T. Miget, 73, of 2610 Ranchito Drive died Sunday, June 27, 1993, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Feb. 14, 1920, at Cape Girardeau, the son of Joseph and Mary Poyer Miget. On Jan. 31, 1948, he married Mildred L. "Midge" Seabaugh, who survives of the home...

Carnahan has named legislators to several key posts, including director of the Department of Economic Development, chief of the state's Workmen's Compensation division, commissioner of the State Water Patrol and state Fire Marshal. Still other lawmakers have been tapped for important positions in the state's Department of Labor...

It's amazing what a facelift can do to transform the ugly and ignored into the attractive and pursued. In the case of the Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, city officials are hoping the nearly completed airport terminal building renovation will be the facelift that's needed to attract commercial flyers and industry to the virtually dormant airport. ...

From cable television to telephone systems, fiber optics technology is laying a foundation for an almost limitless highway of information. Like other telecommunications companies, Southwestern Bell Telephone is involved in the "glassing of America." Fiber optics uses light beams to transmit signals down tiny, hollow tubes of glass...

For would-be gardeners without the time, talent or inclination to cultivate lawns or even house plants, a growing number of companies offer green thumbs for hire. Dozens of services, ranging from simple lawn maintenance to trained landscape artists and horticulturists, keep the greenery looking good...

TCI Cablevision customers in Cape Girardeau and Jackson will have access to pay-per-view broadcasts beginning July 1. Todd Runkwitz, marketing sales manager, said the service will be available to any cable subscriber. Customers must have a special converter box for the service, available at no charge at the cable offices...

Telephone customers would benefit from more than state-of-the-art communications technology under a plan proposed by Southwestern Bell to the Missouri Public Service Commission. The company wants to reduce some rates, including long distance, by more than $49 million over a three-year period...

Several employees of the Cape Girardeau Sears Roebuck and Co., 2102 William, have been promoted. Marge Dunlap has been promoted to sales manager of men's, kids and shoe departments. Mona Nenninger has been promoted to sales manager of women's apparel and home fashions departments...

JACKSON -- Warranty deeds issued at the office of Janet Robert, Cape Girardeau County recorder of deeds: Martha Louise and Tom B. Lukefahr to Michael G. Cook; Whitson E. Henry Jr. and Ruth Elizabeth Henry to Robert L. and F. Louise Landsdord Ridgeway; Kermit J. and Sandra E. Meystedt to the Kermit J. and Sandra E. Meystedt Trusts, seven tracts...

Samuel E. McVay has been named administrator of the 150-bed Cape Girardeau Missouri Veterans' Home. McVay succeeds John B. Angelle Jr., who was appointed administrator of the new St. Louis are Missouri Veterans' Home, scheduled for opening in October...