Former Western Insurance executive honored

100 YEARS AGO

(1911)

The afternoon of March 15, the Bachmann home on North Eddy Street was filled to overflowing with many friends who came to attend the last rites for Charles H. Bachmann. A number of anthems were furnished by a choir composed of Mrs. W.H. Drake, Mrs. W.C. Parkinson, Miss Eva Jones, Mr. Charles Dorey and Mr. W.H. Alsop. One bouquet included a spray of 500 carnations from the employees of the Bachmann factory and another of almost equal size was from rooms 3 and 4 of the Eddy Street school. A large number accompanied the body to Evergreen Cemetery.

A cooperative restaurant is the latest thing developed by the high school girls. They furnish the student body with good food and the funds go to the school. The program is under the leadership of the domestic science teacher, Miss Isa Green. It is a creditable lunch that is served for 10 cents.

75 YEARS AGO

(1936)

The 1936 Junior College track and field squad will get its first taste of competition tomorrow at Booneville, Mo., where 10 of the boys will be entered in the Kemper Military Academy indoor meet. Seven or eight Kansas and Missouri schools are enrolled. Fort Scott has won the Kemper meet the past three years. Coach Thomas Botts is hopeful of another victory this year. The following boys will make the trip in cars: Mark Crown, Joe Walker, Julio Bond, Frank Spiszaro, Charles Holstein, John Ryder, Roy Fitzpatrick, Bill Miller, Donald Meek and Tom Brinkman.

J.A. Williams is celebrating his 82nd birthday today. He was born on St. Patrick's Day, 1844, at Dunkirk, N.Y. Mr. Williams resides with his daughter, Mrs. Tinch Huff, and family. He is a retired Katy engineer.

A benefit for the milk fund will be held at Eugene Ware auditorium tonight at 8 o'clock.

50 YEARS AGO

(1961)

Teachers, administrators and other school personnel received salary increases totaling more than $22,000 for the 1961-62 school year. The board voted to increase salaries of teachers with degrees by $200 -- a $100 increase, plus the regular $100 increment. Four of the 90 teachers in the system do not have degrees.

An increase of $700 was approved for the high school-juco dean, making his salary $9,200. The principal received a $600 increase, placing his salary at $8,100. The salary of the recently appointed assistant dean and principal was boosted to $6,100 from the present $5,750. A $350 increase was approved for the junior high and grade school principal making these salaries $6,600 and $6,000, respectively. A $10 a month increase for secretaries in the system received approval. Five bus drivers were voted a $15 a month hike. A $15 a month hike was allowed for the buildings and grounds supervisor and the school painter. Seven head custodians were granted $10 a month increase.

25 YEARS AGO

(1986)

HONORED: "Clifton C. Otto of Fort Scott, former president and chairman of the Western Insurance Cos., was named one of the first five inductees selected for the Kansas Insurance Education Foundation Hall of Fame. Otto was president of the company from 1955 to 1969; vice chairman from 1969 to 1972; and chairman from 1972 to 1976."

Photo caption: "Dunn's Low Water Revival held off SOS in a playoff at Memorial Hall to capture the high school league basketball championship this season. Team members include Shawn Marshall, Jeff Wallace, Steve Sullivan, Chris Eads, Mike Dunn, Chris Karleskint and Jeff Taylor." -- Photo by Dave Wagner

Supertramp is the name of the band which played a command performance for Princess Diana at Royal Albert Hall, London. Mark Hart, son of Doll Hart of Fort Scott, is a member of the band named in Monday's Tribune as Superstar.