Cape Girardeau Country Club Centennial – The First 100 Years: 1921-2021

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The history told here is a story of a non-profit cooperative association of Cape Girardeans who joined together a century ago to create a Country Club dedicated to social activities for the betterment of our city. The portrait painted is in the form of a mosaic consisting of contributions of individual members and the tales of those who chose to serve and share for the common good of all. The Club’s very existence can be traced to the town’s desire to preserve the iconic Cape Rock. Our founders transformed a barren field into a golf links and clubhouse that majestically overlooks the mighty Mississippi River creating a treasure worth preserving. The Club has always been unselfishly passed along from generation to generation leaving a legacy to those that will follow into the Second Century.


Proceeds from the sale of this book will also help other communities and organizations preserve their history through Our American Heritage Project, a non-profit organization.
About The Author

J. Fred Waltz  Fred Waltz, majored in history at Westminster College (B.A., 1969) and graduated from the University of Missouri – Columbia (J.D., 1972). He has practiced law in the area of Civil Litigation with the firm of Oliver, Oliver & Waltz, P.C. for nearly 50 years. Since 1982, he has served on the Board of Governors in numerous positions and is currently the President of the Board of Trustees, holding that position since 1998.  Waltz has one son, Trent, and lives in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
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Jerry Ford  Jerry Ford, educator, legislator, businessman and musician has authored articles and books on regional history including, Honor to St. Vincent’s, A History of St. Vincent’s College and the River Campus 1838 – 2003; The Gordonville Grove, Stories of Tombstones, Tambourines and Tammany Hall;  Dreamers, Entertainers from Small Town to Big Time; and SETH, The Life and Journey of General Seth Jefferson McKee. Ford has been a member of the club since 1964, has one son Keller and lives with his wife, Margaret, in Cape Girard Learn More about Jerry Ford
Book Details
Author: J. Fred Waltz, Jerry Ford
Pages: 192 pages
Product Dimensions: 11” x 8½”
ISBN: 978-0-578-94152-3
Cover Type: Hardcover
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