Memories spring eternal ...

100 YEARS AGO

(1907)

The boarders at Mrs. Ament's Boarding House held a social last evening. A Christmas tree was rigged and was laden with some pretty things. The plan was to have every person purchase presents and when Santa arrived there were 169 presents under the tree. The evening was an enjoyable one indeed.

Donations collected in the way of clothing and provisions at the public schools today resulted in a considerable amount. It was not uncommon to see a boy or girl trudging along towards school with a bundle of clothing or a basket containing an apple or potato for every year old the youngster happened to be. It is a great idea to inoculate the spirit of charity into the minds of the young in this manner. The children responded liberally and deserve praise. The teachers will see that the donations reach the proper places.

75 YEARS AGO

(1932)

In the charity drive at the junior college and high school "Canned Fruit Day"

was cause for elation when 800 jars were donated for a good cause. The fruit is being distributed to needy families through the Welfare Department for Christmas.

A taxicab belonging to Deluxe Company was stolen last night from its parking place near the Frisco Depot. The car was found this morning abandoned near the Memorial Hall. It was not damaged. The company is operated by Benny Kost and "Bear Tracks" Trast.

Arthur McComb has reopened his filling station out on the Kansas City road. He had been closed during the busy season on the farm, but now that the rush is over he is open for business again.

Roy McKee, rural Uniontown, had a party last week when neighbors came in and helped butcher a beef.

50 YEARS AGO

(1957)

B.R. McFall, 923 Scott, and Frank McCann, 62 Lakin Drive, will receive $25 each as the two first place winners in the Kiwanis Christmas home lighting contest, chairman Ed Lehnhoff announced today.

James F. Dotson, of the Navy Training Center at Springfield, Mass., and David Dotson, of the Taft Prepatory School, Watertown, Conn., are here visiting their father, Floyd Dotson.

Town and Country (By H.V. Cowan)--Bob Finley, Route 5, says he hopes at least one family has plenty of ham for Christmas. The farmer reports that he had just butchered a hog so that the family would have meat. Someone broke in took all the hams and shoulders. He said the thieves were kind enough to leave the ribs, bacon and most of the bony parts.

Mrs. C.F. Griffith, head of the office force at the Saturday Sales, showed a spirit of Christmas by setting out large boxes of home made candy. This deponent can testify to how good it was.

25 YEARS AGO

(1982)

"Have a brilliant holiday and a flawless New Year."--Rimbey's Jewelry,10 South Main.

Christmas cheer from Heidrick True Value. 1508 South National.

A van driven by Michael Norris, Route 3, was damaged on the right front this morning when the van struck and killed a deer. A Bourbon County sheriff's officer said the accident occurred about 2 1/2 miles west of Fort Scott on Old US54.

The Fort Scott Elks Lodge will distribute 22 boxes of food and toys to needy area families Saturday to help make the holiday season a bit more enjoyable, according to Elks Exalted Ruler Mike Norris. Some of the food items, he said, were donated by Midwestern Distribution and some purchased by members' donations. The toys were donated by Midwestern.

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Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!!