Out of the past 1/16/04

10 years ago: Jan. 16, 1994

Large dome of bitterly cold Arctic air sent temperatures falling into single digits in Cape Girardeau area Friday and yesterday; so far, frigid temperatures haven't caused any cold-weather injuries.

Congregation of St. Mark Lutheran Church said goodbye to its pastor at farewell reception yesterday for the Rev. Craig Nessan and his family; Nessan has accepted position at Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa.

25 years ago: Jan. 16, 1979

Request for $12,070 to establish county-wide radio communication system between fire districts in Cape Girardeau County has been taken under advisement by county court.

Educator who dedicated her career to working with handicapped and mentally retarded youngsters, Alwena Crow Howlett, dies shortly after undergoing surgery; she was 77 years old.

50 years ago: Jan. 16, 1954

John F. Moeckel, judge of Probate Court, is candidate on Republican ticket for congressman of 10th District.

Speed limits -- both maximum and minimum -- for automobiles on Missouri highways will be proposed in bill now being prepared, says State Sen. Albert M. Spradling Jr. of Cape Girardeau, chairman of Senate criminal law revision committee.

75 years ago: Jan. 16, 1929

Traffic over streets and highways throughout Southeast Missouri, hampered yesterday by icy covering, is returning to normal as mercury edges upward.

Cape Girardeau City Council approves petition asking for re-appointment of W.C. Bahn as member of commission of Cape Girardeau Special Road District; council will meet with county court to vote for Bahn's selection.

-- Sharon K. Sanders