Out of the past 2/22/04

10 years ago: Feb. 22, 1994

FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. -- Legislators, members of Joint Committee on Correction, visited Fredericktown yesterday to view potential site for state prison and discuss facility with city officials; group is visiting number of Eastern Missouri communities that are competing for proposed 1,200-bed, $56 million women's prison.

As family and friends of Michael Davis mourn his death at afternoon memorial service at Southeast Missouri State University, prosecutors are charging 10th and final member of Alpha Kappa Psi fraternity with hazing.

25 years ago: Feb. 22, 1979

Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents authorizes president Robert E. Leestamper to vote against proposal in Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association to increase number of football scholarships allowed at each MIAA school from 35 to 45 on basis of uncertain funding and move's undetermined effect on women's scholarships at Southeast under Title IX.

Ordinance which would have put in writing oral agreement to allow Cape Girardeau Cable TV to offer Home Box Office in city was sent back to city attorney last night to eliminate what city council regards as loopholes.

50 years ago: Feb. 22, 1954

Cape Girardeau City Council rejects as "insufficient" petitions filed to recall Commissioner Roy Smith, and there will be no election on matter held on these petitions; unanimous decision comes after city clerk Verna Lee Landis earlier found sufficient number of names on petition.

Dr. Dan B. Cotner has reopened his dental practice in offices in Himmelberger-Harrison Building, after spending 15 months on active duty with Air Force at Wheelus Field, Tripoli, Libya.

75 years ago: Feb. 22, 1929

New and comprehensive survey of Cape Girardeau -- first one of general nature to be made in 60 years -- is being undertaken by city engineer E.L. Sailer and his assistants; through this survey it will be possible to more accurately fix location of property; first and last comprehensive survey of town was made in 1869 by Nicholas Gonner.

Standing by precedent established several years ago, Teachers College Board of Regents has refused to permit student body to stage school dance.

- Sharon K. Sanders