Out of the past 11/17/10

25 years ago: Nov. 17, 1985

The second anniversary of Calvary Cross Church, 730 Independence St., is observed at Sunday school and at worship services; the Rev. Charles Hovis, founding pastor, officiates at the morning service, while the Rev. Diane Cook, a former pastor, presides at the evening worship.

Dr. William E. Pitts of Tuscaloosa, Ala., delivers the sermon at the Second Missionary Baptist Church, 426 S. Frederick St., as the congregation celebrates its 118th anniversary; Pitts is a former pastor of the church.

50 years ago: Nov. 17, 1960

A statistical study of Cape Girardeau County's election results shows that precinct for precinct, the battle lines weren't much different than they've always been; there are 43 wards in the county; based upon which party carried the majority of contested posts in each, Republicans came out on top in 25, Democrats in 17 and one was split between the two.

Robert Phalen of the Cape Poster Advertising Co. has contributed five outside billboards in the area to advertising promoting Cape Girardeau, the Chamber of Commerce announces.

75 years ago: Nov. 17, 1935

The building at 27 N. Park Ave., recently acquired and remodeled into church quarters, is dedicated to the service of First English Lutheran Church of Cape Girardeau; in charge of the dedication service is the Rev. William Boatman, pastor of the First Lutheran Church of Murphysboro, Ill., and a member of the Mission Board of the Illinois Synod of the United Lutheran Church of America.

Dr. R.H. Daugherty, pastor of Centenary Methodist Church, yields his pulpit to Dr. A.C. Miller of Little Rock, Ark., who preaches at the evening service.

100 years ago: Nov. 17, 1910

The Commercial Club's entertainment committee decided last night to present two concerts this winter by the St. Louis Symphony orchestra; last spring, the orchestra was brought here for one concert; it was such a great success, the committee has decided to double the town's pleasure.

Otto T. Willa, a prosperous farmer from near Gordonville, traded for the Thompson threshing outfit that was exhibited at the county fair; today it is removed to his farm.

-- Sharon K. Sanders