Memories spring eternal ...

100 YEARS AGO

(1907)

A special received today by The Tribune indicates that the bandits, who on April 14 blew up the Redfield Bank, have been captured at Bolivar, Mo. There are four in the party. A complete confession has been obtained from one of the quartet. They will be returned here and tried for the crime. The public had almost forgotten the Redfield robbery though it was one of the most atrocious ever perpetrated in the state. The robbers blew open the safe, though they did not get any money to speak of. Before leaving they broke into Bolinger's Hardware store and stole several guns and revolvers. They also visited Glover Livery Barn where they stole a horse and buggy. The rig was later found near Hiattville where it had been left by the fleeing criminals.

75 YEARS AGO

(1932)

Shafer's is offering for free--one genuine Rogers silver plate jelly spoon with the purchase of two bottles of Certo at 59 cents.

At a meeting of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States held at the National Guard Armory the following officers and positions were filled: Cecil E. Wolfe, Eugene Runyon, Kenneth Kells, Ralph Sanders, Alfred J. Ludwig, Ralph Ingham, Wallace K. Lynn, Dr. Charles Mosley, Henry Hoy, Herman Jahn, C.A. Stark, Cecil Kerns, Raymond Sawyers, Allan Swank, Alvin Burke, Marvin H. Babbitt, Orville L. Carnes and William Mack.

Winners of the city-wide Garden Club contest were Mrs. Frank Conrad, 302 Andrick, Mrs. Nettie Seaver; 1211 South National Avenue; and Mrs. Harry Moore, 1123 South Main. Honorable mention went to Mrs. W.M. McKinley, 320 South Little; Mrs. Faye Hyer, 505 Grant Street; and Carrol Cooks, 313 Jefferson Street. Carrol Cooks is a 13-year-old boy and his rock garden and pool aroused favorable comment.

50 YEARS AGO

(1957)

CS3 Melvyn L. Kite, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Kite, returned Thursday night to Long Beach where he is aboard the aircraft carrier USS Princeton.

The American Legion baseball team journeyed to Mound City where they defeated that town 9-2. John Walker, who pitched for Fort Scott, scattered 10 hits while the Baker team got 11 off Perry. Walker fanned 12 and walked two. Bolling led the local team at the bat with four hits. Charles Lakin, Randy Hessong and Gerald Wood played in the field, The Legion boys will meet the Blue Mound team at Gorman Field Sunday afternoon.

It's our second anniversary and we and our skilled and loyal employees say "Thanks a Million." -- Lightwine Chevrolet, Inc., 108 Scott Avenue

Photo caption: "Young contestants watch Jimmy Covey weigh a fish in the Shrine sponsored fishing derby. Richard Turner was boys' champion with a 5 1/4-ounce catch. Other honors went to Melvin Woods, John Harryman and Gary Cullor. Phyllis Cullop was girls' champion. Other honors went to Patsy Blair and sisters, Janet and Sharon Comstock.

25 YEARS AGO

(1982)

Letter to the Editor:

Because of recession, unemployment and increasing costs to a family, the vital utilities (along with related deposits) have escalated beyond reach of the average family. Most people are aware of the high gas bills the past year. But are you aware that if you move, the security deposit for the Gas Service is the average month's bill times two for the location For example: an average month's bill of $75 would make your deposit $150. Along with this would be your deposits for water, electricity, rental deposit and rent bring the grand total somewhere around $450 just to relocate here. This does not cover incidentals in moving. I feel this is an insult and a terrible injustice to the citizens of Fort Scott, especially since this is a low income area. In closing may I say that I am grateful that the other services have not chosen to base their deposits in this way. -- Forestine Hoover, Fort Scott