Out of the past 4/3/08

25 years ago: April 3, 1983

Another flood is headed for the Cape Girardeau area, with the Mississippi River expected to crest at more than 41 feet here in a few days; in preparation for the flood, the floodwall door at Main Street will likely be closed tomorrow.

Bethel Assembly of God holds a sunrise Easter service at 6 a.m. at the church, 1855 Perryville Road; in the evening, a "Singspiration" is held; pastor of the church is the Rev. Kim Ferguson.

50 years ago: April 3, 1958

The "bustle of a small American community in action" is the object for study by Shoja-eddin Malayeri, director general of the Ministry of Interior in Iran; Malayeri is spending his time touring the city's schools, industry and government offices.

Planning for a new elementary school building in Cape Girardeau begins by the school board; a new school structure, if built, would go on a tract to the west of Dennis Scivally Park acquired two years ago; this would serve the rapidly growing northwest section of the city and relieve conditions in Franklin School.

75 years ago: April 3, 1933

The new Potashnick Truck terminal at U.S. 61 and Independence Street opens, and storage of freight begins; J.F. Cox is in charge of the facility; freight from St. Louis will be left at the terminal, then brought into Cape Girardeau; the place will serve as division point for freight lines in this district.

After 22 years of service, Maggie Uhl is no longer the official city cook; because of ill health, Uhl has resigned the job of feeding miscreants lodged in the city jail; the task has been passed on to Mrs. Ernest Brinkman.

100 years ago: April 3, 1908

Rumors are heard in Jackson that demands have been made upon the county prosecuting attorney to enforce the Sunday-closing law and to send notices to all restaurants, drugstores, confectionery stores, etc., that keep open on Sunday that they must close on the first day of the week or stand the consequences.

I. Ben Miller opens his candy and ice cream parlor at Broadway and Sprigg Street, and it's one of the prettiest places in town; the room, which is in the Wilson Hotel, has been redecorated; ice cream, ice cream soda and candy are the principal offerings.

— Sharon K. Sanders