Memories spring eternal: Local residents push brick streets

100 YEARS AGO

(1909)

A vast number of owners of property abutting upon West Sixth Street are of the opinion that the street from National Avenue to Couch Street the terminal of the west paving extension should be paved with brick instead of macadamized. It may be that this is an eleventh hour in which to advance this theory, but judging from the expressions heard relative to the proposition it is pronounced advisable, practical and in an effort may be made to bring about a change admitting this late scheme.

C.C. Kennedy has been on the library board for 13 years. He was not reappointed by Mayor Harris but the office still remains in the Kennedy household, for Mayor Harris has appointed Mrs. Kennedy to relieve her husband of the duties as board member. At present there are now five women serving on the board.

75 YEARS AGO

(1934)

Mr. and Mrs. Harry O'Bryan, of the High Drive, have received that their son Miles has been named a research instructor at Harvard University for the year 1934-35. O'Bryan, a graduate of Fort Scott High School, will also teach at Cornell University during the summer term of this year.

Henry Wilson, an employee of the Penniman Hardware store, suffered bruises to his chest this morning when he was squeezed between a tractor and rafter. He was taken to Main Street Hospital where an x-ray picture showed no injuries.

At the meeting of the city commissars, a motion was passed to install white way lights on the south side of Wall Street, between Main and Scott, the property owners along that side of the street to pay cost of materials and installation and the city to attend to their maintenance. The action was taken on petition of C.F. Grant and Jess Bloomfield, a committee representing the property owners.

50 YEARS AGO

(1959)

Those undersize cards and envelopes, ranging from birth announcements to bereavement notes that have long been a nuisance to postmen, are on their way out. Effective July 1, Postmaster Burt Moore says, anything less than 2 3/4 by 4 inches will not be accepted for mailing.

Public speaking is being practiced by the vocational agriculture students at the high school and junior college, announces instructor Milton Kohrs. In a recent contest at Iola the following students were rated second and third on their talks: Earl Carter, Michael Dikeman, Dale Niemeir, Mike Farmer, James Thomas, Dale Hixon, Tommy Hunter, Lawrence Wunderly and Donald Jensen.

Membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization here is near the 485 mark. Commander Bud Dunham said the Fort Scott unit may reach 550 members this year.

25 YEARS AGO

(1984)

The annual Kansas Day Luncheon, sponsored by the Fort Scott City Federation of Women's Clubs, was held Jan. 21 at the Old Fort Cafeteria. Mrs. Lucile Rogers gave the welcome. Mrs. Steve Harry gave a program entitled "Kansas Past in Story and Song." Mrs. Charles Bennett introduced the speaker, Don Banwart, author of "Rails and Rivalry." Mrs. Lois Marshall voiced the benediction.

Photo caption: "Fort Scott Community College head football coach Bob Lopez announced the signing of seven high school seniors to Jayhawk Juco Conference letters of intent. Three players include Fort Scott High School's Corky Lemmon, Luke Thomasson and Kevin Griner. Also pictured are Tiger head coach Danny Brown and Kevin's father, Robert Griner." -- Photo by Dave Wagner

Photo caption: "Serone Boyd, 204 S. Barbee, takes aim at his fellow fifth grader Pechone Stepps, 2023 S. Margrave, positions himself for a rebound on the Eugene Ware School playground." -- Photo by Ned Stafford