Out of the past 7/22/10

25 years ago: July 22, 1985

An earth mover is temporarily immobilized when its driver attempts to navigate a steep incline at the site of Southeast Missouri State University's multipurpose building; a bulldozer is used to push the massive machine over the hump; site work is expected to be completed next month.

Cape Girardeau and Jackson Masonic lodges request exemptions from county property taxes; representatives of both lodges appear before the Cape County Board of Equalization and are the seventh and eighth groups to attempt to win back their tax-exempt statuses stripped by the Missouri State Tax Commission during the implementation of reassessment.

50 years ago: July 22, 1960

The main body of troops of the First Battle Group, 140th Infantry, departs by motor convoy for Camp Ripley, Minn., and its annual encampment.

NEW HAMBURG, Mo. -- Ewald A. Schindler, 61, a postal clerk and owner of Schindler's Tavern in New Hamburg, dies at his home here following an illness of two years; he is survived by his wife, Mary, and a son, Cyril J. Glueck; two brothers; and a sister.

75 years ago: July 22, 1935

The heaviest rain in Cape Girardeau in two months falls, eliminating the threat of a drought; the storm is accompanied by high winds and lightning, but no serious damage is reported; Cape Girardeau receives 1.5 inches of rain.

Work has been completed on remodeling of Viaduct service station, owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Adams, on Highway 74 near U.S. 61; double drives were constructed, and the building was remodeled and a new asphalt shingle roof installed; the building was also moved and put on a new foundation.

100 years ago: July 22, 1910

Haarig is the busiest spot in Southeast Missouri these nights; the two entertainment places -- the Gem and the Grand theaters -- are making a strong bid for patronage, and each is offering excellent amusement.

Garrett Glenn of the Glenn-Friant Realty Co. returned last night from a trip over in the Ozarks, having gone as far north as Mountain Grove, Mo.

Featured in "Men of Affairs" is Sen. Thomas F. Lane.

-- Sharon K. Sanders