Out of the past 3/12/09

25 years ago: March 12, 1984

A former head of security at Southeast Missouri State University, James Gregory of Jackson, becomes the third Republican to file for Cape Girardeau County sheriff.

A not-for-profit corporation, the Chateau Girardeau Foundation, has been established to help the retirement complex with capital improvements and operational activities, as well as assisting in the care and maintenance of destitute residents and patients.

50 years ago: March 12, 1959

Despite constantly cold and gloomy weather through January and February, normally two of the slowest months of the year, Cape Girardeau's 1959 construction starts stand at an all-time high for a comparable period; permits were issued for 56 new residences during the first two months of the year.

The County Court awards a certificate of acknowledgment to George E. Seybold, recognizing his recent appointment as Cape Girardeau County director of civil defense.

75 years ago: March 12, 1934

For the first time since 1925, and for the third time in history, the Central High School Tigers wear the crown of the district high school basketball tournament champions; they gained the honor with a 24-16 victory over the Dexter High Bearcats in the tournament finals Saturday in Houck Field House.

The Rev. R. Lehmann, pastor of Christ Evangelical Church for 16 1/2 years and dean of the ministers of Cape Girardeau, has accepted a call to an Evangelical church on the edge of Evansville, Ind.

100 years ago: March 12, 1909

The 60 Woodmen of the World who were guests at the Hotel Idan-ha were an appreciative lot, as they sent back a card from Union Station in St. Louis to Mrs. Petermann, the landlady of the new hotel, announcing their safe arrival; Petermann has splendid help in the kitchen and dining rooms, and two accommodating clerks, her son, Maple Petermann, and Ben Obermiller.

Despite last year's after-season baseball talk of a new ballpark on level land and a grandstand close to the diamond, not a word has been heard about staging the game here this summer.

— Sharon K. Sanders