Out of the past: June 29

1990

Groundbreaking ceremonies are held in the morning for a Missouri Division of Youth Services group home on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University; those attending include Gov. John Ashcroft and state Rep. Al Nilges, chairman of the Missouri House Appropriations Committee, as well as youth services officials and advisory board members.

Missouri Highway commissioner John Oliver, speaking to members of the Regional Commerce and Growth Association's Highway and Transportation Committee, warned delays on the planned Mississippi River bridge and highway could threaten the project; he urged city leaders to finalize the location of a downtown exit and plans for an extension of Mount Auburn Road.

1965

Work is slated to begin tomorrow on construction of two, 12-story dormitories and a dining and social center in "The Home of the Birds" on the State College campus; McCarthy Brothers Construction Co. of St. Louis is contractor for the work.

Buford C. Cargle ended his career as a car inspector with the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway early in June. He established an enviable record of 39 years of driving -- mostly on daily trips between Cape Girardeau and Chaffee, Missouri -- without an accident.

1940

Cape Girardeau County Republicans, like most all other members of the party -- and some Democrats -- throughout the nation, are quick to acclaim their support for Wendell L. Willkie, the presidential nominee.

County Clerk Louis Schrader reveals the County Court has revised its budget and has available an unexpended balance of $40,000, which could be used in the projected purchase of land for an airport. Leaders in the movement to get an airport, to be located near Dutchtown, are urged to speed up circulation of petitions for signatures so action may be taken at once.

1915

The Rev. A. Wilder, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, says the congregation is considering purchasing the Alt property; it has an option on the property, and provided the title is clear, the church will purchase it for $10,000.

The ladies of the Women's Relief Corps, who presented the statue fountain to the city several years ago, are disappointed; some of the pipes have rusted out or become defective, and water spouts from various parts of the base of the statue. This leaves an unsatisfactory impression, to say the least.

-- Sharon K. Sanders