Stories from Monday, August 31, 1998

Jerry Wolsey is owner of Wolsey Investigative Service Inc. Wolsey logo (FRED LYNCH) Wolsey Investigative Service grows from its intitial start in 1989 to more than 125 employees with a million-dollar-plus annual payroll. By B. Ray Owen Two years ago, the city of Atlanta hired more than 13,000 private security guards during the Olympic Games...

"The downtown area is looking good. We're looking forward to our new operation here." Carol Schwettman is one of the latest newcomers to the business world of downtown Cape Girardeau, and she likes what she sees. Schwettman is in the process of moving her two businesses, Carol-Cyn's Fashions and Carol's Closet & Consignment, to 19 N. Main...

As a man raised a club to strike a Missouri State Highway Patrol officer, he was greeted with the snarling face of a lunging police dog. The dog's purpose was twofold -- to protect the police officer and capture the criminal. The dog passed the test...

If you receive a counterfeit note: Do not return the bill to the passer. Delay the passer if possible. Telephone the police or U.S. Secret Service at (573) 539-2238. Observe the passer's description and that of any companion or vehicle used. Write your initials and the date on the bill and surrender the bill only to the police or U.S. Secret Service...

In 1625, St. Vincent de Paul founds a seminary in France. The Vincentian Fathers derive their name from the order. In 1828, the Rev. John M. Odin founds the St. Vincent's Male Academy in Cape Girardeau. In 1843, the cornerstone of the first building is laid...

The British have a not-so-elegant word to describe the feeling one has when one is literally hit in the face with something totally overwhelming or unexpected. That word is "gob-smacked," and it applied quite aptly to the whole of England, and much of the world, at the news of Princess Diana's tragic and untimely death one year ago today...

It's one thing to talk about it. It's a whole other matter to do something about it. Tonight interested people will have a chance to show their support for the methamphetamine battle waging in Southeast Missouri. People can take their questions and concerns to a free community forum at Southeast Missouri State University's new business building. The program begins at 6:30 in the Glenn Auditorium of Dempster Hall...

SUMMARY: For the last 10 years, I've been convinced that with the right shade of lipstick, I could do Alan Greenspan's job. I went on a cleaning frenzy the other night and started dumping old makeup out of the large plastic carrying case -- it actually looks like a pink and purple plastic toolbox -- in which I store my camouflage gear...

I'M CALLING about the new driveway that they're putting in at Alma Schrader School in Cape. For the life of me, I cannot understand why the school board would approve a drive between the building and the playground where the children play after and before school. ...

The selection of Bloomfield for one of two state veterans cemeteries in Eastern Missouri will be a nice addition to the community. It is an appropriate selection for a number of reasons: -- The Stoddard County seat community continues to raise money to build a Stars and Stripes Museum and Library, which is under construction across the street from the cemetery site. The two will compliment one another...

Summary: Ballots available for "People's Choice" award. An exhibit of all 1,100 photographs entered in the local KINSA contest opens Tuesday at West Park Mall and visitors are encouraged to vote on a "People's Choice" award. "Everyone can see all the entries and judge for themselves," said Joni Adams, who is coordinating the KINSA contest...

Agenda Special meeting of the Board of Education Cape Girardeau School District Monday, Aug. 31, 1998 5:30 p.m. Board of Education office Action Items: -- Set tax rate for 1998. -- Approval of budget for Professional Development Committee's Mentor Program...

Summary: Noseguard included on San Francisco's 53-man roster. Sunday marked the deadline for all National Football League teams to make their final cuts and reach the 53-player limit for the season opener. And former Southeast Missouri State University standout Angel Rubio was able to survive the San Francisco 49ers' final cutdown...

Summary: Chuck Clemens graduated from Central High in 1983. It's doubtful that anybody associated with Truman State's football program is more excited to be playing Southeast Missouri State University this year than the Bulldogs' defensive coordinator...

Raymond Gipson MARQUAND -- Raymond B. Gipson, 70, of Marquand died Saturday, Aug. 29, 1998, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born March 15, 1928, at Buckhorn, son of Louis B. and Memphis Emily Jane Cook Gipson. He and Lola L. Irvin were married on Aug. 30, 1947...

Billy Joe Morgan CHARLESTON -- Billy Joe Morgan, 70, of Charleston died Sunday, Aug. 30, 1998, at Miner Nursing Center. He was born Oct. 16, 1927, at St. Louis, son of Bert C. and Lucy Jane Boley Morgan. He and Faye Sims were married on Feb. 14, 1953...

PERRYVILLE -- Raymond E. Feiste, 70, of Perryville, died Saturday, Aug. 29, 1998, at Avalon Garden Nursing Care Center in St. Louis. He was born Feb. 3, 1928, at Frohna, son of Max E. and Hattie Koenig Feiste. He was employed by Federal Pacific. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of the American Legion and the VFW...

Raymond Minor MOUNDS, Ill. -- Raymond E. Minor Sr., 67, of Mounds died Saturday, Aug. 29, 1998, at the home of his son in America, Ill. He was born April 20, 1931, son of Roy and Violet Ablett Minor. He was a retired employee of Central Wholesale and Rex Liquors and Rent One in Cairo...

Rosa McKinley BERTRAND -- Rosa McKenney McKinley, 87, of Bertrand died Saturday, Aug. 29, 1998, at her home. She was born Jan. 11, 1911, in Indiana, daughter of Revis and Viola Suter McKenney. She and William B. McKinley were married on June 9, 1934. He died Feb. 3, 1975...

Lottie Summers BERNIE -- Lottie Machen Summers, 97, of Bernie died Sunday, Aug. 30, 1998, at Malden Nursing Center. She was born May 27, 1901, at Malden, daughter of Hugh and Ida Nichols Machen. She and David B. Summers were married on June 12, 1922, at Bernie. He died Nov. 9, 1958...

Coming up: Sept. 8 Jackson Chamber of Commerce's Business After Hours, 5 to 7 p.m., McDowell South, 4670 E. Jackson Boulevard. Sept. 11 Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce's First (Second) Friday Coffee, 7:30 a.m., Show Me Center. Sept. 15 Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce's Business After Hours, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Show Me Center...

Kathy Webb has been promoted to accounts payable specialist at Dana Corp.'s Spicer Axle Division, 2075 Corporate Circle, Cape Girardeau. Webb joined Dana in June 1993 as a cell technician in Department 500. She is a recent graduate of Southeast Missouri State University with a bachelor's degree in business administration...