Out of the past 9/28/10

25 years ago: Sept. 28, 1985

Robert A. Dempster, president of the Southeast Missouri State University Foundation, announces E. Gene Greable, a certified public accountant from Winnetka, Ill., will become the head of the organization for 1985-1986; Greable is a 1962 graduate of Southeast.

Southeast Missouri State University Foundation names state Rep. Marvin E. Proffer, D-Jackson, the 1985 Friend of the University.

50 years ago: Sept. 28, 1960

The University of Missouri Press has announced the publication of a new book, "Louis Houck: Missouri Historian and Entrepreneur" by Dr. William T. Doherty Jr., formerly of Cape Girardeau and now chairman of the Department of History at the University of Mississippi.

Elbert McFerron, 60, of Cape Girardeau suffers a dislocated left shoulder and possible other injuries when he receives an electrical shock while repairing a washing machine at Jackson; McFerron owns a washer sales and service firm in Jackson.

75 years ago: Sept. 28, 1935

President Franklin D. Roosevelt approves Public Works Administration grants for $59,404 to assist in financing the construction of a sanitary sewer system in the west side of Cape Girardeau; city officials hope to receive bids on the project on or before Oct. 22.

It takes more than rain and cool weather to keep Boy Scouts and their leaders from the annual Southeast Missouri Council Roundup; despite the bad weather, 584 Boy Scouts, Cubs and leaders attended the annual roundup last night at Houck Field House and Stadium.

100 years ago: Sept. 28, 1910

During the fair next week, two men from the naval recruiting station at St. Louis will be here with exhibits showing the work and pleasures of a seaman's life.

Dr. and Mrs. M.A. Grissom have moved into their new home, on the third floor of their new building at the corner of Broadway and Spanish Street.

-- Sharon K. Sanders