Memories spring eternal ...

100 YEARS AGO

(1907)

Tuesday evening at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Madison, south of town, occurred the wedding ceremony uniting for life Mr. Gale F. Reynolds of Sparland, Ill., and Miss Mayme E. Madison. Rev. O.A. Newlin, president of the Collegiate Institute, was the officiating minister. After the wedding the guests were served an elegant wedding dinner by the bride's family. About 25 relatives were present. The couple will reside in Sparland. Mr. Reynolds is a prosperous farmer near Sparland. The bride is the daughter of one of the best known Bourbon County families. Best wishes are extended to the young couple.

The average temperature of the entire globe is 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

Market Square was crowded with loads of coal today. The cold weather of the last few days has prompted the farmers to bring coal from the country coal banks.

75 YEARS AGO

(1932)

Photo caption: "Long lines formed outside homes on the third annual "Homes for the Holidays" tour Sunday afternoon in spite of the cold, wet weather, said Ken Lunt, president of the Historic Preservation Association which sponsored the tours. Early figures indicate that more than 2,500 people attended the tour. The line shown here is in front of the Kent Patterson home at 220 West Wall St.--Photo by Tom Braker.

With Hiattville Folk: Burton Swank was chosen president for another year at the rural telephone meeting and C.H. Brown has his job for another year as secretary-treasurer. Mr. Brown has held the office for 21 years.

Following an investigation school officials report that rumors there are school children going without noon lunches are unfounded. Last year the school furnished lunches for some children and will do so again if necessary. The milk fund sponsored by the Elks Club will help many children who do not have sufficient food at home. The Salvation Army is giving soup, bread and milk free each noon and reports that it is serving many children.

50YEARS AGO

(1957)

HEPLER--An all-school party was held in the high school auditorium honoring the football team and special guests. Jo Ann Sapp was crowned football queen by co-captains, Don Harris and John Williams. Coach Huber announced that Tom Armstrong and Don Harris had been selected on the All-Star team of the Four-County League and honorable mention was given to Loren Reith, Junior Emrich and Eddie Sweet. Recognition was given to the following who will be featured in the school annual: most popular girl, Jo Ann Sapp; most popular boy, Don Harris; most friendly girl, Sue Potter; most friendly boy, Loren Reith; best girl athlete, Susan Atkisson; best boy athlete, Tom Armstrong; most intellectual girl, Barbara Sapp; most intellectual boy, Gordon Hagett.

25 YEARS AGO

(1982)

Photo caption: "Lap-hoop quilting by Nancy Swanwick highlighted a wide array of Christmas calicoes marking the Homes for the Holidays Tour at the home of Judge and Mrs. Sam Mason, 601 S. Eddy St. Also pictured are Christmas stockings created by Mrs. Leon Weece."--Photo by Tom Braker

Editorial: The appetizer offered Saturday evening by the people at the Fort Scott National Historic Site must not be overlooked. A series of candlelight tours of Old Fort buildings drew about 300 people. In addition to serving as a highlight to the homes tour, the Fort activities are a reminder that the historic site has become more than a tourist attraction. The efforts of Superintendent Sheridan Steele and his staff to make the Fort come alive for its visitors have made it an educational and cultural center for the community--as interesting to those of us who come again and again as well as those who are passing through.