Out of the past 2/12/05

25 years ago: Feb. 12, 1980

The state attorney general's office rules Cape Girardeau City Councilman Gail Woodfin's involvement in a car rental business at the municipal airport is a conflict of interest, although it is set up in a blind trust.

Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. has granted a one-month extension to Delta residents who could face legal action if they don't clean up a debris-filled slough that runs through the town.

50 years ago: Feb. 12, 1955

As soon as Congress approves an appropriation, the Army Corps of Engineers will be ready to take bids for the first section of the flood-control program to prevent the river from overflowing low parts of Cape Girardeau.

A water pipe at Central High School froze and burst around 4 p.m. yesterday, sending a flow of water from the first floor to the home economics room on the lower level.

75 years ago: Feb. 12, 1930

The highway department considers excessive the damages allowed by three commissioners for land taken for the rights of way for Highway 61 through Byrd Township, it is revealed when exceptions in behalf of the department are filed by its attorneys.

The new community hall at Whitewater has been completed, and the local high school basketball teams will play their first games on the new court tomorrow night.

100 years ago: Feb. 12, 1905

The Rev. Osbron of the Methodist church in Jackson announces he has finally severed all relations with his congregation.

Clyde Vandivort and his bride have moved into their new home on North Street.

-- Sharon K. Sanders