Out of the past 3/6/04

10 years ago: March 6, 1993

The Rev. Grant F.C. Gillard was recently installed as new pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Jackson; prior to coming to Jackson, he was associate pastor of White Clay Creek Presbyterian Church in Newark, Del.

Congregation of Scriptural Lutheran Church, County Road 635, commemorates 25th anniversary of church with special afternoon service.

25 years ago: March 6, 1979

Scott County Associate Circuit Court Judge Lloyd G. Briggs is appointed by Gov. Joseph P. Teasdale as circuit judge in Scott and Mississippi counties, filling vacancy left by retirement of Judge Marshall Craig.

Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau surpasses flood stage, but anticipated crest isn't expected until Sunday, when river is predicted to reach 38 feet, six feet above flood stage level.

50 years ago: March 6, 1954

Burned when fire destroyed family farm home near Millersville, Eddie R. Jones, 28, died last night at local hospital; his wife, Rosalia, remains in hospital with severe burns on her hands and wrists.

Central High Tigers claim their first state basketball championship, clinching Missouri Class A title with amazing 79- 55 victory over Christian Brothers of St. Louis.

75 years ago: March 6, 1929

After holding assistant cashier and his wife prisoners for nine hours, former Ancell resident is captured in First State Bank at Fornfelt at 7:15 a.m. as he waits with his prisoners for vault's time lock to go off.

Plans for remodeling of Hirsch building, Good Hope and Sprigg streets, to house expanded grocery business and large variety store, are announced by Judge Will Hirsch and his son, Alfred Hirsch, owners.

-- Sharon K. Sanders