Out of the past 9/20/09

25 years ago: Sept. 20, 1984

A petitioners' committee has formed to initiate a recall proceeding against Cape Girardeau Mayor Howard C. Tooke; the move centers around Tooke's support for the city/university multipurpose building project.

Two new tennis courts are under construction at Cape Girardeau Central High School; the courts are just behind the school's existing courts.

50 years ago: Sept. 20, 1959

The Rev. and Mrs. William Brandt of Sterling, Colo., arrived in Cape Girardeau last week to accept the pastorate of the Foursquare Church, where the Rev. Elsworth Johnson has occupied the pulpit since April 19.

An enthusiastic crowd watches the horse show under sunny skies and cool breezes in front of the grandstand on the final day of the SEMO District Fair; a special feature of the show is a square dance performed on horseback by the Bootheel Saddle Club of Deering, Mo.

75 years ago: Sept. 20, 1934

After 13 months of service as county relief chairman, during which times dozens of Civil Works Administration and Work Relief projects have been started in the county, Sen. R.L. Dearmont has tendered his resignation.

Principal Louis Schultz of Central High School says negotiations between Jackson and Central for the annual Thanksgiving Day football game have fallen through; he has instead scheduled the Carbondale, Ill., high school team; Jackson is still seeking a different foe for that day.

100 years ago: Sept. 20, 1909

Dr. P.C. Fletcher, one of the strongest Methodist preachers in St. Louis, will take the pastorate of Centenary Methodist Church for the ensuing year; his appointment was made at the conference session at Fredericktown over the weekend; he will succeed the Rev. W.H. Whitnell, who will go to Madison, Fla.

Charles Hoffmeister of Jackson, while on his way to St. Louis Saturday with a car load of hogs, fell off the rear end of the train and cut his head severely.

-- Sharon K. Sanders