Out of the past 9/27/04

10 years ago: Sept. 27, 1994

Minor earthquake rattled Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky yesterday, four-year anniversary of quake that shook Southeast Missouri into earthquake hysteria; new director of Earthquake Studies at Southeast Missouri State University, Haydar Al-Shukri, says Monday's quake was typical seismic activity and shouldn't be sign "the big one" is on the way.

Jackson Mayor Paul Sander and four other city servants have begun process of choosing a replacement for city administrator Carl Talley, who is retiring.

25 years ago: Sept. 27, 1979

Record operating budget of more than $24.5 million will be submitted to state Co-ordinating Board for Higher Education by Southeast Missouri State University for fiscal year 1981; if approved by board, Missouri Legislature, and ultimately by the governor, state would be responsible for appropriating about three-quarters of budget request.

Giving testimony yesterday in city's annexation lawsuit, police chief Henry H. Gerecke staunchly defends effectiveness of department, in view of five unsolved homicides since 1977.

50 years ago: Sept. 27, 1950

Expressing alarm at rapid deterioration of Common Pleas Courthouse, city council gives authority to Mayor Narvol A. Randol to press federal government for decision on its plans for use of historic municipal structure, now in its 103rd year.

Schoolgirl is bruised but not seriously hurt when she is hit by automobile in afternoon on Caruthers Street.

75 years ago: Sept. 27, 1929

Plans have been completed and bids will be received in about 10 days for contract for construction of new Dormeyer drug store on West Broadway, east of North Henderson.

Lyman Steele, former undertaker of Jackson and veteran of world war, purchases half interest in Grant and Sachse variety store on Main Street at Jackson; purchase is made from C.L. Grant.

-- Sharon K. Sanders