Out of the past: Feb. 9

1991

Jackson shows its support for local men and women serving in the military in Operation Desert Storm with a parade. The event is sponsored by the Jackson American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

BENTON, Mo. -- Scott County commissioners have ruled out building a new jail and sheriff's office at this time, arguing it's unlikely voters would approve a new tax to fund it; county commissioners, however, are studying a plan which calls for purchasing the county health center building in Benton for use as the sheriff's office.

1966

No one has filed as a candidate for the Cape Girardeau City Council in the spring elections, during which one seat on the council will be at stake. The term of Councilman W. Glenn Bishop, who was appointed in December to succeed W.E. Davis, will expire in April, and Bishop has said he will file for re-election.

After being closed for weeks, a block of North Pacific Street near Normal Avenue and the Baptist Student Union building is reopened to traffic. The pavement was cut in connection with State College construction work, and a tunnel was put beneath the street. The tunnel will allow construction or maintenance men to reach pipes and wires.

1941

In a panorama of hats, boots, fiddles, harmonicas, musical saws and string bands, more than 175 hillbilly celebrities participate in the championship hillbilly jamboree and contest at the Arena Building. Among the numerous acts are Pappy Ward and his gang, the Hayriders and Otto Rudert and his Ozark Pioneers.

The Rev. Bernard A. McIlhaney of Hartsville, South Carolina, has notified officials of the Presbyterian Church he will accept the local congregation's pastoral call. He expects to begin his pastorate at Cape Girardeau on April 1.

1916

The commissioners for the Cape Township Special Road District finally decide to force the Cape Girardeau City Council to pay over the funds due the district from the city. The commissioners employ Judge Eward D. Hays to sue the city for the funds owed. For 16 months, the city hasn't paid over a cent of the revenue obtained from saloon and pool-room licenses, as provided by law. The road district figures the city owes it $2,800.

The report D.A. Glenn would open a store on Main Street here in the A.C. Jaynes store room, which recently was renovated, has been met with a statement that A. Ray Smith of Sikeston, Missouri, and his partners will open a ladies' apparel store there.

-- Sharon K. Sanders