Palmer appointed to Regents

100 YEARS AGO

(1912)

Fort Scott was so near without natural gas today that many people were unable to use it for fuel at all and had to improvise other means of cooking their meals. Not since we have been on the natural gas line has the pressure been as low as it was today. Coincident with the shortage of gas, the coal dealers hiked the price of coal $1 per ton. They agree that the price was raised that much at their mines today and that it cannot be sold at a cent less.

Morris Liepman, one of the pioneer businessmen of Fort Scott and one who did much for the success of this city, died this morning at his home at the corner of Second and Crawford streets. He was one of the original stockholders in the Goodlander Hotel. He was ever prominent among the old soldiers of this city. He served two terms as commander of the William H. Lytle Post No. 32, G AR. One of his greatest pleasures was the connection with the building of the monument erected on the courthouse square dedicated to the old soldiers.

75 YEARS AGO

(1937)

The new officers for the Disabled American Veterans Post here will be installed tonight at Memorial Hall. Harold B. Newell is the incoming commander. Other officers are R.L. Wells, Art Maddox, W.V. Dixon, Frank Wilkerson, Harry Wilson, Sam Goans and Robert Chambers. Outgoing president is Roy Grigsby.

The Week's News From Uniontown:

Sam Holt, president of the Uniontown Game Preservation League, urges all members to call and pay their dues. The annual "feed" will be held early in February.

Fort Scott Home Furnishings and Mattress and Awning Company, 105-107 Scott Ave. -- Discount prices at the Mattress Factory.

50 YEARS AGO

(1962)

Photo caption: "Pupils of Hammond School are sponsoring a benefit chili supper Friday night at the school. The proceeds will be applied to an expense fund being created for an educational tour of Denver, Colo., in May for all of the pupils.

Cars driven by Mark Weeks and Williard M. Turner collided this morning near the corner of McDonald and Eddy streets, causing damage totaling $225.

Forrest (Skip) Short was given the Kiwanis president's pin by Kiwanis Lt. Gov. Leslie Norton, Iola. Short received the gavel from past president Tom Moreland." -- Tribune photo

Invitations are out for a reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Woodring, given by their children in observance of their 50th wedding anniversary Jan. 28. The Woodrings were longtime residents of Richards and now reside at 126 Buchanan, Fort Scott.

Photo caption: "Tigers Rex Wheeler and Kirk Rice pressed hard against Iola offensive men in last night's conference tilt at Memorial Hall. Shortly afterward, Rice stole the ball and drove down court for a two-pointer." -- Tribune photo

25 YEARS AGO

(1987)

Shirley Palmer, a second grade teacher at Winfield Scott Elementary School, was appointed by Gov. Mike Hayden to the Kansas Board of Regents. Local administrators were jubilant about the announcement. "I think this is a great honor for Shirley," said a jubilant Fred Campbell Jr., superintendent of the U-234 School District. "She is a very deserving regent and I think that her appointment will be a great advantage to the district and to the teaching profession."

THANKS! Our Tribune carriers have braved the storms of recent days to continue service to your door and we want to thank them for their dependability and good spirits. Home delivery is more important than ever when the weather is bad, and we know that you, our readers, are grateful, too! -- The Fort Scott Tribune.