Out of the past 7/12/13

1988

While it may not be a million-dollar rain, the precipitation that fell here yesterday and today was worth at least a quarter-million dollars to those with parched lawns, gardens and farm crops; rainfall in Cape Girardeau was 0.53 of an inch, but larger amounts fell in other parts of the region.

Despite delays caused by low water on the Mississippi River, the board of the Southeast Missouri Regional Port Authority has learned that one of two barges carrying steel for the new dock facility at the port is in Cape Girardeau.

1963

The third stage of enlarging and improving Houck Stadium should be completed in about two weeks and should serve the needs of Indian football teams for at least five years; additional bleachers, seating 1,000, will be erected east of new bleachers built last year.

Judy Hartle of Cape Girardeau is crowned queen of the seventh annual Dairy Festival at Arena Park; State College athletic director Kenny Knox and his former pupil, professional football player John Wittenborn, out-milk two other coaches, Jim Hamby and Joe Uhls, in the cow-milking contest.

1938

Southeast Missouri is the favored spot of the Midwest, as it "cools off" to temperatures under 90, while the rest of the state and midsection sizzle in 100-degree readings.

Jackson is assured a new elementary school building and auditorium, when voters approve a $75,000 bond issue at a special election; with $61,000 coming from the Public Works Administration, the new structure will cost approximately $135,000.

1913

That grand old gentleman of Cape Girardeau, Dr. A. Peironnet, is 94 years old today; no special dinner or function is held at his home on North Sprigg Street to mark the occasion of his natal day, but a few members of his family and friends spend time with him in the afternoon.

G.W. Palmer comes from Bonne Terre, Mo., to spend a few days with his family; he was formerly a druggist in the Wasem drugstore on Good Hope Street.

-- Sharon K. Sanders