Out of the past 11/29/03

10 years ago: Nov. 29, 1993

Santa and sleigh shooting into the sky, firefighters and a ladder truck garlanded with more than 60 strands of lights, and an array of mechanical elves were stars of the first annual Christmas Parade of lights last night.

Nearly $246,000 in funding requests made by organizations that serve the county's senior citizens have been sent to the county commission.

25 years ago: Nov. 29, 1978

The long-discussed $10 million-plus multipurpose facility for Southeast Missouri State University is dealt a final blow when the board of regents chooses instead to do extensive renovation work at Houck Stadium and enter into an agreement with the Cape Girardeau School District for use of its new gymnasium in basketball season.

Cape Girardeau Mayor Paul Stehr and Chamber of Commerce executive vice president Robert Hendrix tell a special house subcommittee hearing they are satisfied with the present setup of the state Highway Commission.

50 years ago: Nov. 29, 1953

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- The Rev. Lawrence Ray has been called to First Baptist Church of Rector, Ark

Bids will be received Monday by the Oak Ridge School Board on a proposed new combination gymnasium-auditorium and on a classroom section for use by high school and grade school pupils.

75 years ago: Nov. 29, 1928

Thanksgiving Day. Business establishments, factories and banks close for day in observance of holiday.

Union Thanksgiving service is held in morning at St. James A.M.E. Church for members of black congregations of the city; the Rev. E.E. Teadwell, pastor of St. James, conducts service.-- Sharon K. Sanders