Out of the past 2/28/04

10 years ago: Feb. 28, 1992

Police chief Howard Boyd Jr. and city engineer J. Kinsey Russell are preparing preliminary study on impact riverboat gambling will have on Cape Girardeau traffic.

Recent $1,500 donation by MidAmerica Hotels Corp. will allow commissioned work to begin on police memorial, remembering regional officers who have died in line of duty.

25 years ago: Feb. 28, 1979

Although traffic may be allowed in Cape Girardeau by end of week, city officials are continuing to request that motorists limit driving to necessary travel; some Girardeans have been ignoring ban on non-emergency vehicle travel on city's still snow-clogged streets.

Officials at Southeast Missouri State University estimates that Sunday's record snow may have caused tens of thousands of dollars damage on university campus.

50 years ago: Feb. 28, 1954

Guest speaker in continuing observance of Trinity Lutheran Church's centennial is the Rev. George W. Wittmer of St. Louis; his theme at morning services is "A Day of Remembrance and Resolution."

Bulls sold yesterday at semi-annual Hereford show and sale at Arena Park averaged $303, considerably better than average at fall sale.

75 years ago: Feb. 28, 1929

Damaged by recent rains and thaws resulting from spring-like weather, country roads throughout Southeast Missouri are almost impassable, causing severe tie-up of transportation especially in outlying communities.

Buckner-Ragsdale Store on Main Street recently was remodeled and its ladies ready-to-wear department was made larger and lighter.

-- Sharon K. Sanders