Out of the past 6/27/12

25 years ago: June 27, 1987

Longtime Cape Girardeau lawyer Rush Limbaugh Sr. says the resignation of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Lewis Powell will be a loss to the nation; Limbaugh has known the justice for more than 30 years; Powell made his resignation public Friday.

Robertson's Creative Photography, owned by Steve and Mary Ann Robertson, recently moved to a new location, 605 Broadway, from 911 N. Missouri Ave.

50 years ago: June 27, 1962

A mild earthquake, which apparently had no connection with the Mississippi River test shots, was felt in the Cape Girardeau area, in St. Louis and in several Southern Illinois counties last night; scientists are continuing their studies near here of the earth's crust, setting off small explosions in their experiments.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces it has approved funds for a detailed study and survey of the site for a small boat harbor at Moccasin Springs in Trail of Tears State Park.

75 years ago: June 27, 1937

The Rev. J.C. McDaniel, pastor of Maple Avenue Methodist Church, is guest speaker at a reunion of members of the Zion Methodist Church near Salem, Mo.; he was pastor of the church four years, leaving there 15 years ago.

Their big thrill ahead of them, 39 Boy Scouts from throughout the district depart by train for the National Boy Scout Jamboree in Washington, D.C.; adults accompanying the youngsters are Evan Burge of Malden, Mo., Paul Cunningham of East Prairie, Mo., Gordon Blanton of Sikeston, Mo., Cecil G. Morrison and Leo Schade of Jackson.

100 years ago: June 27, 1912

Cape Girardeau's Fourth of July celebration promises to be a great time; organizers have contracted for an airplane exhibition that will be the first of its kind ever attempted; after giving an exhibition of fancy flying in the biggest biplane ever built, the aviator will drop a man with a parachute from at least 1,500 feet; it will be the first time this feat is attempted in exhibition.

Jackson excels in many things; it is also the home a champion chess player; Dr. G.S. Henderson has medals and badges to prove his many wins in state, district and national tournaments.

-- Sharon K. Sanders