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Sharon Sanders

Southeast Missourian librarian

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Southeast Missourian librarian Sharon Sanders compiles the information for the daily Out of the Past column. She also writes a weekend column called “From the Morgue” that showcases interesting historical stories from the newspaper.

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Email: ssanders@semissourian.com
Out of the past: Sept. 27
HistorySeptember 26
Out of the past: Sept. 27Discover how Southeast Missouri State University secured $4.78 million for welfare initiatives, Cape Girardeau police made a historic cocaine bust, and more intriguing events from Sept. 27 across the decades.
An immigrant from Berlin
HistorySeptember 8
An immigrant from BerlinRead the inspiring journey of Ruth Stoehr, a determined Berlin immigrant who overcame countless obstacles to pursue her artistic dreams in America. From wartime Berlin to Cape Girardeau, her story is a testament to resilience.
Out of the past: Aug. 31
HistoryAugust 31
Out of the past: Aug. 31Cape Girardeau's Florsheim Shoe Co. to close by year's end, impacting 300 jobs. County enforces burn ban amid fire outbreaks. Historical highlights: highway bids, factory closures, and community events.
Out of the past: Aug. 30
HistoryAugust 30
Out of the past: Aug. 30Out of the Past: Aug. 30" revisits Cape Girardeau's evolving downtown plans in 1999, a law enforcement complex dilemma from 1974, a flash flood aftermath, and historical highlights from 1949 and 1924. Dive into local history!
Out of the past: Aug. 29
HistoryAugust 29
Out of the past: Aug. 29Out of the Past: Aug. 29" - In 1999, 16 Lutheran congregations plan Saxony Lutheran High School's 2000 opening. In 1974, heavy rains flood Cape Girardeau County. In 1949, infantile paralysis cases surge. In 1924, a major convention concludes in Memphis.
Out of the past: Aug. 28
HistoryAugust 28
Out of the past: Aug. 28On Aug. 28, 1999, workers conducted complex tests on the Mississippi River to ensure the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge's seismic stability. In 1974, Cape Girardeau explored a profitable sports-civic arena.
Out of the past: Aug. 27
HistoryAugust 27
Out of the past: Aug. 27Cape Girardeau's Save-A-Lot stores consolidate, bringing a new grocery outlet to the south side after two years. Plus, a $40M federal courthouse is on the horizon, and SEMO students face housing crunch.
Out of the past: Aug. 26
HistoryAugust 26
Out of the past: Aug. 26Cape Girardeau's historical highlights: 1999 saw record-breaking home construction and smooth school openings despite redistricting; a tragic 1974 fraternity accident; 1949's cotton picker plans; and a 1924 train derailment.
Out of the past: Aug. 24
HistoryAugust 24
Out of the past: Aug. 24Explore pivotal moments from August 24th in history: Kelly School District seeks solutions for overcrowding in 1999, SEMO District Fair introduces a new admission policy in 1974, and Scott County approves a health unit in 1949.
Out of the past: Aug. 23
HistoryAugust 23
Out of the past: Aug. 23Explore Cape Girardeau's history with stories of delayed demolitions, new laws, university overcrowding, and more in "Out of the Past: Aug. 23." Discover fascinating events from 1924 to 1999.

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