Out of the past 8/12/09

25 years ago: Aug. 12, 1984

The Toybox program last Christmas season, co-sponsored by the Cape Girardeau Jaycees and the Southeast Missourian, has won recognition from both the national and state Jaycees organization; last year through Toybox, toys were given to 1,500 children.

Two members of the Masonic Lodge in Oak Ridge are honored for their long association with the Masons; Pertle Propst is given a 50-year member pin, while Peyton Miller is recognized for 60 years of membership.

50 years ago: Aug. 12, 1959

The summer program of repairs, decorating and general renovation of the city's public schools is being completed in preparation for their opening Sept. 1; while the new Alma Schrader School won't be completed by the opening date, school officials plan to include its opening to serve the northwest section of the city.

Cape State College is "ahead of the housing game," says Dean E. Tollefson, dean of students; according to Tollefson, people "from Good Hope to Kingshighway" have been calling in since the student housing shortage was announced, and most have offered rooms for two or three people.

75 years ago: Aug. 12, 1934

Members of the First Baptist Church celebrate the 100th anniversary of the congregation; in addition, the Rev. Elbert D. Owen, pastor of the church since 1929, delivers the final sermon of his pastorate in the evening; he has accepted a call to the First Baptist Church in Moberly, Mo.

The Rev. Ira B. Crewdson, pastor of First Christian Church, speaks in the evening at the union service at Courthouse Park.

100 years ago: Aug. 12, 1909

It will be unlawful after this week for dealers to display in view of the street revolvers and weapons usually carried concealed; the bill which will become a law was introduced by Sen. Wilson, who claimed the exhibition of such deadly weapons in show windows incites crime through the power of suggestion.

Jim Hawkins, who pitched for the Capahas last year, is up from Kennett, Mo., on a visit; he'll probably stay to see the Capaha-Portageville game Sunday.

-- Sharon K. Sanders