Pleasanton helps flood victims

100 YEARS AGO

(1912)

The girls' basketball team of the high school, who have played so well so far this season, and have never suffered defeat, will be rewarded if they continue the good work by the school sending them to Independence to compete for the Southeastern Kansas Championship. Providing the girls win the cup offered by the league, the school authorities think that they deserve credit, so it is being planned to take the team to Independence sometime in March during the session of the Southeastern Kansas Teachers Association. At this time the championship for this corner of the state will be played.

The Misses Elizabeth and Kathryn Hughes returned home this morning after visiting their grandmother, Mrs. Cummings, in Bronson.

Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Gunn left Saturday on a combined business and pleasure trip to New York.

Miss Minerva Gilles went to Redfield this afternoon.

75 YEARS AGO

(1937)

'Pleasanton Aids Flood Sufferers in Ohio' -- A musical benefit and amateur hour will be given tonight at the high school auditorium under the auspices of the American Legion with proceeds to be used for the Red Cross flood sufferers.

The American Legion Auxiliary had an all-day meeting in the Legion Rooms, repairing clothing and making bedding for the flood stricken. Large donations of new things have been given by various business firms. The ladies were guests at the Home Cafe for dinner and greatly appreciated the courtesy.

Safeway -- Texas-Marsh grapefruit, 5 for 10 cents; golden ripe bananas, 3 lbs. 13 cents; Texas oranges, 2 dozen 29 cents.

50 YEARS AGO

(1962)

The children of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Cowan are planning an open house in their honor Feb. 4 at the Cowan home near Mapleton. The Cowans will observe their 50th wedding anniversary Jan. 31.

Their children are Mrs. Glen (Mary) Dahmer and Mrs. Eddie (Opal) Brillhart, Nevada; Mrs. Larry (Charlene) Paddock, Fort Scott; Mrs. Everett (Pauline) Norris and Bill Cowan, Devon; Mrs. Louis (Irmal) Smith, Blue Mound; Mrs. Mark (Metta) Walker, Mrs. John (Ruth) Walker and Floyd Cowan, Mapleton.

Students of Humboldt School planned and carried out a surprise party for their teacher, Mrs. Martina Street. Refreshments were served by June Thompson, Karen Jadlow, Leesa Powell and Carla Street. Guests were Mrs. Wally Powell, Mrs. Earl Jadlow, Mrs. Paul Pavey and Phillip Pavey.

A new classification has been created for selective service registrants, according to Mrs. Thelma Bainum, who is in charge of the selective service office here. Regulations were amended by presidential order to create a Class I-Y for registrants who are found not qualified by the Armed Forces for military service under current physical, mental and moral standards, but who are considered to be qualified to serve in an emergency. Previously, such men were placed in Class 4-F. Only men not qualified for any military service will be placed in 4-F hereafter.

25 YEARS AGO

(1987)

Six Fort Scott High School students have been selected as members of the 1987 Kansas Music Education Association Festival Group, a prestigious state band, choir, orchestra and jazz ensemble. The six qualified in district competition. Pat Harry, choral conductor at FSHS, said she is delighted to have five of her students chosen for the state ensemble. Several of the singers will be making repeat performances. Seniors Lenelle Rowden, Lori McClure and junior Dusty Drake were members of last year's KMEA festival choir. Paul Walrod, a junior, and Rex Wheeler, a sophomore, also will sing in the choir this year. Belinda Lyons was the only FSHS band member chosen as one of 18 clarinets in the 96-member KMEA State Band.