Opinion

Memories spring eternal ...

Monday, February 18, 2008

100 YEARS AGO

(1908)

George Starne, the veteran drayman, had a narrow escape from instant death this afternoon. With his men, he was unloading a massive marble slab at the new Bachmann Building on East Wall Street. When the men who were assisting him thought the slab was up to its proper place in the house, they released their hold slightly and the heavy slab fell on Mr. Starne, striking him on the shoulder. An ambulance call was turned in. Goodlander's ambulance responded promptly. Mr. Starne was placed in the ambulance and taken to his home at 618 Couch Street. At press time Dr. McDonald was making an examination of the injured man, but was not able to say whether or not his wounds are dangerous. His shoulder is probably broken. Mr. Starne is resting as easily as can be expected, although he is suffering a great deal from shock.

75 YEARS AGO

(1933)

(Published in The Fort Scott Tribune Feb. 17)--Reports from Burke Street Mercy Hospital today stated that there was no change in Douglas Penniman, and his condition was still critical. Mr. Penniman underwent an operation for appendicitis early Tuesday morning. Later pneumonia symptoms set in and yesterday it was found necessary to send to Kansas City for a supply of oxygen. This came last evening and he was kept alive last night on it. Dr. Conover, a specialist of Kansas City, has been called on the case and two nurses are constantly at his side.

Reynolds--where your $ goes farther and stays at home: fresh country eggs, dozen 10 cents; 3 lb. pkg. cocoa, 25 cents; Oxydol, 2 pkgs. 15 cents; cornmeal, 10-lb. bag 10 cents; No. 1 Grade navy beans, 5 lbs. 15 cents; No. 2 can Iowa Cream Corn, 2 for 10 cents.

50 YEARS AGO

(1958)

Claus E. Lager, well-known farmer of Route 1, died Saturday at the Mercy Hospital. He was born Feb. 13, 1891, in Bourbon County, the son of Charles and Minnie Lager. He married Miss Emma Mitzner in 1915. She died in 1944. Among the survivors are a son, Leo, Route 1, and four sisters to include Mary Smallwood, Fort Scott. Four brothers to include Alford Lager, Fort Scott, and George Lager, Route 5. Services will be Tuesday at the First Baptist Church, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Konantz Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

Teen Talk By Sharon Jarman)-- Hi Guys and Dolls! Brrrrrr! Isn't this weather cold? Quite a few of the kids have been wearing their coats to some classes because some of the rooms are cold.

Reconditioned trade-in square aluminum tub Maytag wringer washer--4 only. Fully guaranteed for one year. Good as new for only $88.95. This model sells new for $189.95. Easy terms.--Sullivan Maytag Co.--Adv.

25 YEARS AGO

(1983)

Photo caption: "Gaynor Malone and Stephen Crane announce their engagement and approaching marriage on April 9. There will be a ceremony at the Keith Malone residence for the immediate family, followed by a reception for friends and family."

Photo caption: "Mr. and Mrs. Chester Hildebrand, rural Fulton, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at an open house Feb. 20 at the Fulton Community Center. Chester Hildebrand and Nell Blanchard were Married Feb. 23, 1923, at Enid, Okla., and moved to the Fulton area in 1949."

Carolyn Perry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Pence of 1019 East Wall, has been chosen 1963 Valentine Queen of Lambda Pi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. Mrs. Perry is one of the five queens who represents Beta Sigma Phi chapters in Pittsburg. Crowning ceremonies were held at the annual valentine dance at the Tower Ballroom in Pittsburg.