Out of the past 9/30/10

25 years ago: Sept. 30, 1985

Commercial development now underway in the 600 block of South Kingshighway is creating flood problems in the area, says Allen F. Laffoon, district engineer for the Missouri Highway and Transportation Department; according to Laffoon, a developer has filled in a pond and water retention area in the district.

The Cape Girardeau County Commission approves a $6 million bond issue for the SEMO Regional Port Authority that will go toward the development of a slack-water harbor, dock facility and railway extension at the port.

50 years ago: Sept. 30, 1960

Establishment in Cape Girardeau of a furniture and appliance store within the next few weeks is announced by Hopkins Brothers of Marble Hill, Mo.; Charles and Jack Hopkins say they have acquired a building at 2126 Broadway.

About 800 Brownies, Girl Scouts, Senior Scouts and leaders are expected for the sixth annual Girl Scout Football Rally to be held tomorrow in Capaha Park; district Scouts will be guests at the football game between the Cape State Indians and St. Benedict College of Atchison, Kan.

75 years ago: Sept. 30, 1935

One Works Progress Administration project in Cape Girardeau has been given presidential approval: Improvement of South Main Street, from William to College streets.

Henry F. Dalton, mail carrier on Route 3, makes his last trip after serving as carrier out of Jackson 28 years and two months.

100 years ago: Sept. 30, 1910

The Daily Republican publishes a "City Beautiful" edition, the proceeds from its sale going to the Women's Relief Corps for the erection of a memorial fountain in Courthouse Park.

James E. Watson, a national orator, and Charles A. Crow, representative from this district, will meet the people of the city and surrounding country in the Courthouse Park this evening; all are invited to hear these Republican statesmen discuss the issues confronting the people.

-- Sharon K. Sanders