Memories spring eternal

100 YEARS AGO

(1907)

There is a dearth in Easter lilies this year and other flowers must be relied upon to furnish the large part of the normal decorations for Easter. This condition is general, rather than just local. There has been a disease of the bulbs the past winter and it has cut the crop of lilies short. This will also make a difference in the price. There will be plenty of other flowers available--daffodils, hydrangeas, hyacinths, roses and lilies of the valley.

This morning Chief of Police Ball was called out of bed twice by persons who complained that vagrant flocks of chickens were pestering their yards and lawns. The calls came in a little early and the chief later went to police headquarters where within the space of a few minutes three more calls came over the phone. The people stated that the police must arrest all persons who were guilty of allowing their chickens to roam at will and a conviction in police court is next thing to impossible. It has been suggested that a city ordinance be adopted whereby all the chicks found on the property of persons other than their owners may be shot by the police and distributed equally between the Goodlander Home and the Mercy Hospital. Whether the council would consider such a matter or not is not known.

75 YEARS AGO

(1932)

It was a delightful party as the sophomore class entertained the freshmen class at the high school. The entertainment kept them busy with games. During the evening it was found out that Mr. Carrier, the coach, was a great opera singer. It was decided that Miss Dobson and Marion Walrod (Mutt and Jeff) were the best couple of the evening. Head of the committees were Clara Norton, June Smith, Marie Floyd, Clarence Singmaster, Nina Roy, Winifred Jent, Grace Atchison, Ralph Bruce, Jack Billings and Harold Mealman.

B.E. Bradley at the post office reports business picking up, as Wednesday he sold $16 worth of stamps and canceled $23 worth. All of this activity was due to the fact that one of our merchants, the Miller store, was putting out a big clearing sale of staple commodities.

50 YEARS AGO

(1957)

Howard Dikeman, Route 2, reports that his water supply is getting low. He has a big pond that furnishes water for livestock and the family home. He has an electric pressure system that makes pressure for the house, outbuildings and barn lots.

Aaron Produce Company at 106 North Hill is now working almost full force after operating on partial time since January 1. All operations are now at full capacity.

Photo caption: "Don Hewett, new end man of the 11th annual Kiwanis Minstrel show, puts fervor in his song at the first rehearsal of the show at Eugene Ware School. Other members shown are Norman Keith, Forrest E. Short Jr ., Earl Dunkel, Bill Schatz, Ed Gray and Joe Johnson."--Tribune photo

The Knights of Columbus in the United States celebrates its 75th anniversary. Fort Scott has had the K of C since July 5, 1903, when 54 charter members made up St. Bernard's Council No. 796.

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn A. Winter and Darrell entertained with a farewell supper in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bruce, Kathleen, Gary and Garwin, who are moving to Quincy, Wash., to make their home. Others present were Mr. Frank Benedict, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Benedict, Nancy Kay and Mary Lee, Mrs. Raymond Flanner, Frank, Margaret Anne, Don, Dean, Janet and Alena Rae.

25 YEARS AGO

(1982)

No publication.

Editor's Note: Memories Spring Eternal is the expanded version of the Other Years, a feature appearing daily on the editorial page of The Tribune. Interaction is welcome from readers who relate in some way to the chronicled events. Comments may be directed to The Fort Scott Tribune, Box 150, Fort Scott, Kan. 66701.