Out of the past: Feb. 2

1991

Safe House for Women Inc., an organization trying to raise funds to build a new safe house for abused women and children, recently was given a $10,000 check by County Presiding Commissioner Gene Huckstep; the money is part of the county Domestic Violence Authority funds earmarked for programs that serve victims of domestic violence.

Mercantile Bank of Cape Girardeau has decided not to acquire the Colonial Federal Building at 2027 Broadway. It will cease operations at the facility Friday.

1966

Cape Girardeau and the area remain in the grasp of harsh winter weather, but driving conditions have improved as city street crews continue their labors and drivers adjust somewhat. Snow is being pushed into wind rows, scraped up and then hauled away. Cindering is being done largely in response to requests.

The Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce presents a proposal to the City Council that the city set aside half its parking-meter proceeds to develop off-street parking.

1941

An initiative petition filed with the city yesterday probably will force the City Council either to call a special election on adoption of a merchants' license ordinance or put an ordinance on the books based on $1 tax per $1,000 gross retail business.

Fifteen Golden Gloves champions were chosen last night before a throng of 1,800 cheering fans at the Arena Building to represent this district in the annual eastern Missouri eliminations at the St. Louis Arena next week. Cape Girardeau athletes who will advance to the next level are Carl Bollinger, Milton Gardner, Edward Gray, Bob Parker, Dewey Treece, William Krobot, Lester Williams, Charles Turner, Richard "Ace" Dagger, Jerry Brown and Roosevelt Young.

1916

The Mississippi River continues its slow rise, creeping to 36.2 feet in the morning. The water slipped into the Albert boat store on Water Street during the night. Water has begun to ooze into the Leyhe Building, where Ernest Hobbs has his stock of goods. The least wave sends water into the stores along Water Street, between Themis and Independence streets. Doors have to be kept closed tightly when an engine or a train runs through the floodwaters.

The Daily Republican isn't sparing any expense to serve the people of Illmo and Fornfelt. The newspaper now is being sent to those towns by special carrier on horseback. The water is so high, train and auto service are impossible.

-- Sharon K. Sanders