Out of the past 11/24/03

10 years ago: Nov. 24, 1993

Attorney John W. Grimm of Cape Girardeau has been named by Gov. Mel Carnahan to fill vacancy as circuit judge in 32nd Judicial District; Grimm is partner in law firm of Limbaugh, Russell, Payne and Howard.

After three-hour meeting Tuesday, members of two city advisory boards seem poised to work out compromise on $4 million proposal to expand recreation and convention facilities; Parks and Recreation and Convention and Visitors Bureau boards have clashed over plans for multi-use building at Osage Park and concessions building at Shawnee Park softball complex.

25 years ago: Nov. 24, 1978

Larry F.M. Gray became second candidate to file for city council Wednesday; he filed day after Donald R. Strohmeyer entered his candidacy.

Fifteen-year-old boy has been released to custody of his mother pending investigation into Jackson apartment fire which police say was set by the youth.

50 years ago: Nov. 24, 1953

W. Osler Statler has been elected president of Jackson Chamber of Commerce; he succeeds Leonard Sander; elected vice-president was Richard O. Laird.

Colonial Tavern on Highway 61 reopens after considerable remodeling under management of Thomas Freeman; he formerly operated wholesale meat business.

75 years ago: Nov. 24, 1928

Formal approval by Missouri Public Service Commission of purchase of Ideal Telephone Co. at Illmo by Cape Girardeau Bell Telephone Co. is announced in Jefferson City.

In glass-enclosed room on mezzanine floor of new Hotel Marquette, entertainers now broadcast nightly programs over radio station KFVS to fans in Cape Girardeau and vicinity.

-- Sharon K. Sanders