Out of the past 4/22/04

10 years ago: April 22, 1994

"Missouri Wall of Fame" mural will be painted on west side of Cape Girardeau floodwall, across from Hutson's Furniture; it will be seventh mural produced by River Heritage Mural Association.

After four full-scale operations, doctors say Cape Girardeau police officer Dan Niswonger is well on his way to full recovery; Niswonger was seriously injured April 2, when police motorcycle he was operating collided with southbound van near North Main and Emerald.

25 years ago: April 22, 1979

ORAN, Mo. -- Irene Aubuchon has been named Woman of the Year from Region 7, Council of Catholic Women for title of Lay Woman of the Year; she is member of St. Ann's Sodality of Guardian Angel Parish.

Higher than average pre-enrollment at elementary schools - but one that indicates kindergarten sections are within acceptable limits - has postponed any decision by Cape Girardeau public schools that might mandate transfer of kindergarten pupils from one school to another.

50 years ago: April 22, 1954

While in Cape Girardeau yesterday, P.A. Tate of St. Louis, field secretary of Temperance League of Missouri, said final plans are being made for circulation of petitions for statewide vote on question of local option on sale of liquor.

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lirely announce sale of Lirely's Pharmacy, 1234 N. Main, to Gerald Platt, formerly associated with Cape Cut Rate Stores.

75 years ago: April 22, 1929

New flood, caused by excessive rain in northern reaches of valley, is moving down Mississippi River, but whether it brings new high crest to Cape Girardeau remains in doubt.

Superintendent J.A. Whiteford and 95 teachers are appointed for public schools of Cape Girardeau at meeting of Central High School; Louis J. Schultz, who three months ago succeeded R.L. Davidson as principal of Central High, is reelected to that position by board.

-- Sharon K. Sanders