Out of the past 3/15/02

10 years ago: March 15, 1992

After three years of planning, programming and construction, congregation of Centenary United Methodist Church celebrates laying of cornerstone and consecration of its Family Life Center; features of new structure include large area for sports and varied activities such as congregational dinners, receptions and stage productions.

Illinois portion of financing for Mississippi River bridge project at Cape Girardeau has to fit into list of transportation priorities, and currently priorities favor other Missouri-Illinois projects; those are at Alton, Hannibal, and downtown St. Louis.

25 years ago: March 15, 1977

School board has given its approval to construct new auto mechanics facility at Area Vocational School; it should be ready this fall; tentative plans call for 60 by 100-foot structure, providing space for working on 10 automobiles; cost of new building should be around $85,000.

Teacher at Central High School for more than 40 years, Grace Williams has been named Teacher of the Year by Pi Delta Kappa professional education organization.

50 years ago: March 15, 1952

Commerce - Joseph L. Moore, 84, pioneer resident of this community and long associated with land development in Scott County, died yesterday at his home; Moore was born July 19, 1867, in Commerce, son of Joseph Harvey Moore and Anna Elizabeth Hunter.

Puxico's matchless Indians trounce Shelbyville High Pirates 85-37 to win championship of Class B state high school basketball tournament at Houck Field House for second year in row; in consolation play, Wheaton Bulldogs outscore Branson Pirates 58-49.

75 years ago: March 15, 1927

Construction of new $176,587 waterworks plant, to give better water facilities to consumers in Cape Girardeau, is proposed by Missouri Utilities Co. to Mayor James A. Barks and city council; company proposes to build new plant at Cape Rock.

Bonds of new Southeast Missouri Hospital are being offered by Francis Bros. & Co., investment dealers of St. Louis; issue is a closed first mortgage on ground, building and equipment, which has been appraised at $157,000.

- Sharon K. Sanders