Out of the past 7/2/05

25 years ago: July 2, 1980

Gov. Joseph P. Teasdale staunchly defended his "Meet the Governor" forums at a press conference in Jackson last night prior to his 70th forum; Teasdale's opponent in the Aug. 5 Democratic primary, State Treasurer James I. Spainhower, has criticized the program as being strictly political.

Blistering days and sultry nights have been the rule for the past several days, and there's little immediate relief in sight; while Cape Girardeau has yet to reach the 100-degree mark, the south-central states have been sweltering under those conditions for several days.

50 years ago: July 2, 1955

A constitution stating the purpose of the organization and providing for the participation by various agencies was adopted by the Cape Girardeau United Fund executive board last night.

A long weekend beckons holiday-bound Girardeans, many of whom depart for favorite resort areas and for visits, while others plan to spend the occasion at home or at the entertainment Sunday and Monday at the American Legion's annual Fourth of July picnic in Arena Park.

75 years ago: July 2, 1930

Jackson Mayor J.E. Schmuke appeals to residents to conserve water because of the present dry spell; he asks Jacksonians to refrain from watering streets, lawns and gardens; it is the first time since the new well was dug that the water supply has been curtailed.

The hot weather the past two weeks has helped boost the patronage of the Cape Girardeau streetcars; those who don't have automobiles have felt that the weather was too hot to walk in comfort and resorted to the open-type cars used on the street railway during the summer; between 700 and 1,000 people have used the car during the day, many of whom were children.

100 years ago: July 2, 1905

The Rev. T.J. Duvall, pastor of the Baptist Church, gives a review of his first year's work during the morning service; in the evening he preaches on "The Incarceration."

There is preaching at the Christian Church at the corner of North Middle and Bellevue in the morning and the evening by the Rev. S.S. Landrum, Southern evangelist; in the morning he speaks on "Christian Race," and his evening topic is "Human Responsibility."

-- Sharon K. Sanders