Out of the past 11/20/04

25 years ago: Nov. 20, 1979

The physical plant department at Southeast Missouri State University is planning to blow up a "bubble" next week; the material for the university's new air-supported "bubble" structure, which will replace one destroyed in the blizzard last winter, is scheduled to arrive in Cape Girardeau Monday.

Jackson city officials were urged last night to approve creation of an industrial development authority that would allow issuance of revenue bonds without a public vote and would expedite negotiation with prospective businesses.

50 years ago: Nov. 20, 1954

Quinton Keller, teller in the bank at Lemay, Mo., which was held up by a gunman yesterday, formerly was a teller at the First National Bank here.

Water will begin moving into the Missouri Utilities Co.'s new $130,000 addition to its Cape Rock filtration plant next week, increasing the city's water supply capacity and improving the quality of the water produced.

75 years ago: Nov. 20, 1929

The Retail Merchants Bureau of the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce was formed last night at a meeting of retail merchants; J.B. Carpenter, manager of the J.C. Penney Co. store, was elected chairman.

J.C. "Cul" Eaker, a fruit peddler, narrowly escapes serious injury or death when his wagon is struck by a Frisco Railroad switch engine on Water Street near Themis.

100 years ago: Nov. 20, 1904

The Rev. Robert S. Brown delivers two special sermons in the Presbyterian Church; his theme of the morning service is "Prevailing Prayer."

The Rt. Rev. Daniel S. Tuttle of St. Louis preaches at morning and evening services at the Episcopal Church.

-- Sharon K. Sanders