Out of the past 11/9/10

25 years ago: Nov. 9, 1985

Although 1986 is a nonpresidential election year, the political spirit runs high among area Democrats attending the Cape Girardeau County Central Democratic Committee's annual Fall Festival here; much of the talk at the festival centers on efforts to unseat Republican U.S Rep. Bill Emerson next year.

Cape Girardeau builder and restaurant owner Frank D. Bean filed for a seat on the city council Friday.

50 years ago: Nov. 9, 1960

WASHINGTON -- Democrat John F. Kennedy wins the presidency -- the youngest man and the first Roman Catholic ever elected to the nation's highest office; Vice President Richard M. Nixon formally concedes the election to Sen. Kennedy.

Cape Girardeau County Republicans claim a preponderance of victories in Tuesday's major once-in-four-years election as their candidates win the national contest, all but two of the state races and at least four of the eight competitive contests for county office; the county vote total was cut far below expectations by a steady downpour of rain that began falling during the noon hour and continued without letup throughout the remaining time the polls were open, through the night and into this morning.

75 years ago: Nov. 9, 1935

ST. LOUIS -- Dr. W.W. Parker, president of Teachers College in Cape Girardeau, is elected president of the Missouri State Teachers College Association, which closes its annual convention here.

Malarial control work under the Works Progress Administration will get underway Monday morning in Cape Girardeau County, with the first work to be done near Cape Girardeau, near Jackson and Delta; ditch cleaning work with hand tools will be done by almost 70 laborers.

100 years ago: Nov. 9, 1910

For the first time in about 10 years, the entire Cape Girardeau County Republican ticket was elected yesterday; nearly all the 27 precincts of the county went Republican.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stout and children are moving to Florida, where they will make their home.

-- Sharon K. Sanders