Memories spring eternal ...

100 YEARS AGO

(1907)

Shortly y before daylight this morning a large crowd at the Frisco station, whose vigil for the incoming circus had dated back to that time of the night when everything was in inky darkness, heard the long blast of a locomotive and within a few minutes the first section of the Barnum-Bailey Circus, long heralded as the "greatest show on earth," was in Fort Scott. The show came here from Kansas City. The first train contained the tents, seats and other equipment and was unloaded in a jiffy to be moved to Athletic Park. The big tent was practically filled to capacity for this afternoon's entertainment. The troupe consists of a very industrious and orderly set of men who worked diligently in getting things ready for the show.

75 YEARS AGO

(1932)

Charles A. Leftwich, photographer's mate second class, USN, son of Mrs. Ella Leftwich of 310 West Second, is serving with Light Photographic Squadron 61 at the Miramir Naval Air Station, San Diego. The squadron has trained teams on each of the large aircraft carriers in the Pacific to do aerial photo work. The squadron's aircraft are the largest jets equipped with cameras instead of guns.

A parade of the characters in "Crashing Thru," a benefit play sponsored by the Fort Scott Fire Department for the unemployed, was held through the downtown streets this afternoon. The group was led by Fire Chief Charles Durossette and Chief of Police Arthur Snyder. They were in the fire chief's car. The chorus girls in the play followed on the fire truck and other characters were drawn in a horse and buggy. The play will be held Thursday in Memorial Hall.

50 YEARS AGO

(1957)

INQUIRING REPORTER: "Do you welcome autumn with a grin or a groan?"

Mrs. Ben Coe Jr., housewife, 324 W. 23rd. -- Oh, I love this wonderful autumn weather. So I guess you would say I welcome it with a grin.

Jim Talbot, TV dealer, 423 S. Eddy -- Oh yeah! That is the prettiest time of year.

Mrs. Harlan Key, housewife, 1724 E. Wall--I take it with a grin. I like for my husband to come home hungry and enjoy a good meal that he likes. You can do that in crisp weather. And I tell you, he is hungry. He likes hot biscuits. So does the whole family. They like hot biscuits, ham and gravy.

Charles N. Briggs, lawyer, 1124 S. Main -- I think autumn is the nicest time of year and I greet it with a grin.

Forrest E. Short Jr. has moved his legal office from No. 1 1/2 North Main to No. 4. The change gives Short much greater office space. Three high school freshmen football players suffered minor injuries in yesterday' practice. They were Eugene Bruner, David Clark and Jerry Turner.

25 YEARS AGO

(1982)

Garland Area News (By Verna Hoggatt) -- Mrs. Martha Johnston and Lucille Bailey attended the Labor Day parade at Uniontown. Ronda Bailey directed three bands as part of the parade.

HAMMOND (By Mrs. Calvin Niemeir)--Ruth Ann Hall baked and decorated a wedding anniversary cake for her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Tucker. Present for a dinner in their honor were Leo, Ruth Ann, Charles, Diana and Lena Hall and Joe and Jeff Tucker of the home.

WASHINGTON (AP) --Falling food and gasoline prices held inflation to an annual rate of 3.3 percent in August, the smallest rise in four months. Prices moderated across the board, except for medical care.

Northwest Scott 4-H Club elected the following officers: Cheryl Kennedy, Andy Carson, Gina Ames, Mike Barker, Cheryl Rylander, Courtney Eblen, Jenna Nelson and Matt Eblen.