Week of Dec. 5-11

Dec. 5, 1933

Billy Sunday, Back to Cape for Meeting, Raps Repeal of U.S. Dry Law

Famed Evangelist, Greeted by Big Crowd, Arrives for First of Series of Meetings Tonight at College; Says Liquor Interests Have Whisky Bottle Under One Arm, Beer Keg Under Other.

Billy Sunday today came back to Cape Girardeau, where seven years ago he spoke to 325,000 persons in a five-week evangelistic campaign.

With his was Mrs. Sunday, known familiarly to thousands as "Ma." Too, there was Miss Florence Kinney, the only member of the evangelistic staff with Mr. Sunday at his first meeting to return.

Greeted by a large crowd at the Frisco Railroad station, Mr. and Mrs. Sunday were escorted to the Hotel Idan-Ha, after a fast trip from Philadelphia. where they closed a meeting Sunday night.

Dec. 9, 1960

Spradling New Senate Chief

Selection Made At Demo Caucus

JEFFERSON CITY -- Sen. Albert M. Spradling Jr. was appointed President Pro Tem of the State Senate Thursday at a caucus of Democratic members of the Senate. He was named without apposition.

The anticipated race between Senators Spradling and Edgar J. Keating of Kansas City, failed to develop when the latter was unsuccessful in mustering enough votes before the caucus began. It was reported Senator Keating could only garner eight votes while Senator Spradling of Cape Girardeau had the remaining 20 pledged to him.

Move for Harmony.

In a move for harmony, the new President Pro Tem's name was placed in nomination by Senator Keating.

Sen. John W. Joynt, of St. Louis, was selected as majority floor leader. Joseh Bauer was again named secretary.

Dec. 11, 1999

Regents OK new turf for Houck Stadium

By Mark Bliss ~ Southeast Missourian

Southeast Missouri State University officials hope the grass will be greener for the school's football program now that the Board of Regents has agreed to replace the natural grass surface at Houck Stadium with synthetic turf.

The regents Friday approved the administration's plan to install FieldTurf synthetic grass at a cost of $744,021. Vibra-Whirl of Panhandle, Texas, will install the new turf next year. The contract is contingent upon sufficient funding.

Private donors already have pledged $241,000 toward the $300,000 to $350,000 being sought in contributions for the project, school officials said.

The rest will come from university funds, revenue from guarantees paid to Southeast for playing Division 1-A football teams over the next five years and additional ticket sales.