Out of the past: Dec. 8

1991

John Lichtenegger, an attorney from Jackson, has been elected to a one-year term as president of the University of Missouri Board of Curators. Top issues facing the board during the coming year include reducing personnel, balancing spending with resources and hiring key new leaders, according to Lichtenegger.

Crowds lined the streets of Jackson yesterday to watch the annual Christmas parade. Temperatures were in the 50s for the event.

1966

A plan to permit the Senior Citizens Club to use the Fort D building on South Ranney Avenue for meetings and activities was proposed by city manager Paul F. Frederick and approved by the City Council last night. It is hoped occupancy of the property will discourage vandalism and make the property more attractive.

Installation of heavy machinery has been virtually completed, and limited production began this week by the Newth Rubber Co. at its new plant in the south side's industrial area. The 55,000-square-foot structure is the base for the manufacture of rubber backing for rugs and carpets.

1941

Cape Girardeau's first two volunteers for military service after news of the Japanese attack are two 17-year-old black youths, who are at the U.S. Navy recruiting station shortly after 8 a.m. They are Lee A. Giboney and George Williams, both residents of Smelterville.

A special patriotic assembly of students and members of the faculty of the Teachers College is convened at the Academic Hall auditorium to consider the new status of civilians as brought on by the outbreak of hostilities. Students are cautioned against war hysteria and urged to keep level heads and "their feet on the ground."

1916

One of Cape Girardeau's new fire engines, the pumper truck purchased from the Robinson company in St.. Louis several months ago, finally arrived here yesterday. The hook-and-ladder wagon should be here early next week. The factory sent an expert along with the engines, and he will stay until the local firemen learn to operate the machines.

Mary E. Reynolds, 67, wife of John F. Reynolds, dies in the morning. She was the daughter of one of the early residents of Cape Girardeau, Joseph Lansmon, a contractor who amassed considerable wealth and once owned the property where the Normal School stands.

-- Sharon K. Sanders