Out of the past 2/21/13

1988

Heartsong -- composed of Linda Mahn, Linda Meadows, Charlene Peyton and Donna Propst -- presents a concert in the evening at First General Baptist Church; Heartsong is active in the Sanctuary Choir at Lynwood Baptist Church.

Briggs & Stratton Corp., a manufacturer of small engines that last week announced plans to build a $27 million plant at Poplar Bluff, Mo., probably looked at the Cape Girardeau area; however, utility rates, incentives and other factors may have prevented serious consideration of a Cape Girardeau County site.

1963

It is confirmed that a consulting firm will recommend that the proposed Interstate 24 cross the Mississippi River near Scott City and link with Interstate 55 south of Cape Girardeau; the firm of Wilbur Smith and Associates of New Haven, Conn., was commissioned last March to make a study of three alternate proposals for the western terminus of I-24.

Girardeans, learning that spring isn't "just around the corner," make a hurried return to heavy clothing; after basking in 60-degree temperatures for two days, the mercury takes a nose-dive this morning, down to 6 degrees.

1938

Workers begin excavation on a lot owned by Thomas G. Harris at the northeast corner of Broadway and Lorimier Street, in preparation for construction of a commercial building; actual construction will begin in the spring.

Negotiations have been completed by Mrs. Alma Chostner for the purchase of the former Kochtitzky home, 239 N. Pacific St., where she has lived three months; four generations of her family reside in the home.

1913

The final transfer of the Houck Railroad property to the Byrd syndicate took place yesterday in St. Louis, and the new management is now in charge; the official name of the company is the Cape Girardeau Northern.

The George McBride cooperage plants, and the property pertaining to the business, has been sold to the Cape Cooperage Co.; McBride remains as president of the business, which was organized in order to expand operations.

-- Sharon K. Sanders