Opinion

Memories spring eternal ...

Thursday, November 1, 2007

100 YEARS AGO

(1907)

Last night was Halloween night and wherever boys congregated a wild, delirious time was mapped out. Several tenants were out this morning trying to find gates which had been stolen, or looking for misplaced portions of fences or barn doors. Some folks were removing debris from porches. Chief Mendenhall and Officer Keeney paroled Bell Town until after midnight expecting the enthusiastic youngsters there to offer considerable trouble. Mendenhall dispatched Policeman Tompkins on horseback to patrol the West and South sides The officer was out until the boys had their fun and had gone to bed. Some mischievous boys cut wire running into The Tribune's mechanical offices and as a result the voltage to operate the machines was only half in force for some time. There were no disturbances down town that entailed serious results.

75 YEARS AGO

(1932)

When Vice President Charles Curtis comes to Fort Scott Saturday for an address he will be given a rousing welcome such as the city and county have not seen in recent years. Men and women of both parties are expected to pay homage to the veteran Kansas who has risen to the second highest place in the land and who brought renown upon the state. Memorial Hall, where Mr. Curtis will speak, will be decked with flags and flowers. Mrs. R.L. Hammons is in charge of the decorations for the big auditorium, assisted by members of the Young Republicans Club. Fully. 2,000 people are expected. A welcoming group of motor cars will meet Mr. Curtis enters the city. A band will take part in the welcoming ceremony.

50 YEARS AGO

(1957)

Miss Minnie Norcutt, teacher, and her 13 pupils of Poplar Grove School, near Uniontown, visited the office and plant of The Tribune yesterday. The pupils are Larry, Tommy and Margaret Bradbury, Dale Wilson, Charlotte and Lynne O'Hara, Timmy Lewis, Terry Wayne Camp, Cynthia Poyner, Tommy Spainhoward and J.D., Janice and Shirley Russell. Mothers accompanying the group were Mrs. Loris Wilson, Mrs. Herbert Camp, Mrs. Echo Russell, Mrs. Eunice Russell, Mrs. Marjorie Poyner, Mrs. Verna Spainhoward and Mrs. Laverne O'Hara. Pre-school age visitors were Beth Ann Russell and Mike Wilson.

The flu epidemic continues to handicap the Fort Scott High School football team and the Tigers will not have their full strength as they meet the rejuvenated Columbus High School Titans tomorrow. Jim Banwart, a center, and Larry Smith, a guard, are still suffering with the disease. And Gary Clayton, star quarterback, became sick yesterday. Clayton's absence would be a big blow to the Tigers.

Photo caption: "Kindergarten Halloweeners made an appearance in the Fort Scott business district yesterday and were treated to goodies at Bennett's Cafe. The little goblins are Matt Noll, Julie Bremmen, Karon Edwards, Karen Crain, Barbara Sewell and Nancy Crane. The group was escorted by Miss Lillian McLean"--Tribune photo

25 YEARS AGO

(1982)

Photo caption: "Jennifer Cantrell, 711 Fairway, and Nancy Johnston, 1112 State Street, are seen repairing windows on the miniature house at Gunn Park. The eighth graders were participating in a PRIDE Youth park clean-up. In the background U-234 Superintendent Fred Campbell is seen in the background as he repairs the picket fence around the house."--Photo by Tom Braker

Photo caption: "A walk through Gunn Park on an autumn morning was a side benefit as Fort Scott Junior High School eighth graders picked up litter. The PRIDE Youth project included Lisa Epps, 762 S. Judson, Jill Maycumber, 1716 S. Eddy, and Carole Nelson, 611 Fairway.--Photo by Tom Braker

Photo caption: "Carolyn Skidmore officially retired today as city clerk of Arcadia, a job she has held for 30 years. Her position will be filled by Earline Bigley." -- Photo by Tom Braker