Out of the past 4/13/09

25 years ago: April 13, 1984

About 70 quilts are put on display at the River Heritage Museum; the special exhibit, "American Quilts: A Handmade Legacy," features quilts dating from the 1800s to modern works of art; two award-winning quilts made by Laura Crews of Cape Girardeau are also on display.

The Census Bureau says the city of Cape Girardeau is growing, but just barely; according to recently released figures, Cape Girardeau had a population of 34,483 as of July 1, 1982, an increase of only 122 residents over the 1980 count.

50 years ago: April 13, 1959

Judge Robert G. Brady of Common Pleas Court in Cape Girardeau is appointed a commissioner on the St. Louis Court of Appeals by Presiding Judge John J. Wolfe; the appointment is effective tomorrow.

Having returned last week after 3 1/2 years of active duty in the Navy, Lt. Carl G. Penzel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Penzel of Jackson, will become associated with his father in Penzel Construction Co. as vice president and assistant general manager.

75 years ago: April 13, 1934

The interior of the building at 900 Broadway, recently occupied by Mickey's Confectionery and now leased to Joe Barranco, is being redecorated; the place will be known as the Ritz Cafe.

Two knockouts, a decision and three draws resulted from the half-dozen boxing matches staged at Johnny Lando's training quarters on Good Hope Street last night; more than 200 people witnessed the fights; in the main event, "Wiener" Jarosik and Lee Hall scrapped to a six-round draw.

100 years ago: April 13, 1909

Confusion abounds over the name of the small Cape Girardeau County town of Delta; Laclede County has a town name Delto, and letters from one are constantly being sent to the other; adding to the confusion is the fact that Delta is also known as Deray by the post office.

Dr. W.C. Patton turns over the reins of Cape Girardeau's city government to Merit E. Leming, who takes the oath of office as mayor; councilmen D.A. Glenn, George Meyer, J.A. Juden and A. Brunkhorst are also sworn in.

--- Sharon K. Sanders