Out of the past 3/11/10

25 years ago: March 11, 1985

The president of Clemson University, former Cape Girardean Dr. Bill L. Atchley, says he has resigned as president because the school's board of trustees wouldn't support him in efforts to make changes that would correct problems that have plagued Clemson's athletic programs over the past 10 years.

The Cape Girardeau County Commission is considering eliminating age restrictions on fishing at Cape County Park lakes, it is revealed at a meeting of commission members and a Missouri Conservation Department agent.

50 years ago: March 11, 1960

Winter struck another springtime blow at Cape Girardeau overnight, dropping a fresh deposit of three inches of snow on top of old falls to advance the accumulation in the past 16 days to 27 1/4 inches, more than at any time since the winter of 1917-1918.

With 22 in the commissioner race and three in the field for mayor, filing time for candidates to enter for the five Cape Girardeau posts to be filled in April expires late today.

75 years ago: March 11, 1935

The heaviest rain in 17 years swept Cape Girardeau and the district over the weekend; almost five inches of rain fell in the 48-hour period.

Historic Fort A, overlooking North Main Street and the Mississippi River, is threatened because of a slide from the east incline caused by the excessive rain; tons of dirt and stone from various points all the way from the base to the top of the incline slipped into the street last night.

100 years ago: March 11, 1910

Since the opening of the river this season, skiffs and gasoline launches have been doing a land office business between Cape Girardeau and the Illinois shore; because the steamer Warsaw is still out of commission, the use of smaller boats is the only means of getting between the two points; however, boat owners forgot to take out ferry licenses, and the city is now demanding they be secured.

Mrs. Allie Dejornet of Essex, Mo., has moved here in order to get the advantages of Cape Girardeau schools for her children.

-- Sharon K. Sanders