Sharon Sanders

Out of the past: Feb. 12

Feb. 12

Out of the past: Feb. 12Historical highlights from 2000, 1975, 1950 and 1925 include a major basketball showdown, a tragic airplane crash, church leadership changes and efforts to establish funding for municipal bands.

Out of the past: Feb. 11

Feb. 11

Out of the past: Feb. 11A historic farmhouse in Oriole was destroyed by fire in 2000, while a new prison broke ground in Charleston. In 1975, Lorimier School closed due to low enrollment, and Cape Girardeau faced school overcrowding in 1950.

Out of the past: Feb. 10

Feb. 9

Out of the past: Feb. 10Reflecting on Feb. 10: Ruth Burchyett celebrates her 80th by working at Cape Girardeau's school cafeteria, while Rita Fischer becomes the district's first female lead administrator. Historical insights from 1925 to 2000.

Out of the past: Feb. 9

Feb. 9

Out of the past: Feb. 9Cape Girardeau's $8.5M sewer bond passed with low voter turnout in 2000, while animal adoptions rose. In 1975, a fund was set for mental health advocacy, and a dance marathon raised $7K for MS research.

Out of the past: Feb. 8

Feb. 8

Out of the past: Feb. 8Take a journey through time with highlights from February 8th in Cape Girardeau County's history, featuring construction projects, university challenges, and community controversies from 1925 to 2000.

Out of the past: Feb. 7

Feb. 7

Out of the past: Feb. 7Cape Girardeau's history unfolds with House of Hope Church's new location prep in 2000, jail plans in 1975, hospital bed needs, and legal hurdles for FFA building in 1950. Dive into past events shaping the region.

Out of the past: Feb. 6

Feb. 6

Out of the past: Feb. 6This article highlights historical events in Cape Girardeau, including a 75-year scouting celebration at First Presbyterian Church, relocation of antique farm equipment, and past city and county developments.

Out of the past: Feb. 5

Feb. 5

Out of the past: Feb. 5Take a trip back in time with Cape Girardeau's historical highlights from February 5th, including plans for a new hiking trail, a lawsuit over education board seats, and city expansion milestones.

Out of the past: Feb. 4

Feb. 4

Out of the past: Feb. 4Cape Girardeau's history revisits key events: a proposed ordinance to tackle littering in 2000, a bicentennial designation effort in 1975, recovery from a severe ice storm in 1950, and city expansion in 1925.

Out of the past: Feb. 3

Feb. 3

Out of the past: Feb. 3A 2000 probate case seeks heirs of Glenda Ella Bergman, potentially worth $1M, while a new Mississippi River bridge faces construction updates. Historical highlights from Cape Girardeau include past elections and infrastructure challenges.

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