Church to hold fundraiser

100 YEARS AGO

(1912)

Beginning this morning the new order making Fort Scott the main terminal for train crews from the east and west, went into effect. The crews, which consist of a conductor and brakeman, turn about here and go back to the other end of their run. Nearly all of the conductors in here today expressed their intentions of moving their families to this city.

The highest gas bill you ever had will probably reach you in due time for last month's services. Last month was exceptionally cold and there were times during the month that you thought surely the gas bill wouldn't be high because there wasn't any gas to burn, but you seem to have got the gas.

Many bills rendered yesterday and today are 50 percent higher than usual. One man who has a 2-inch service pipe into his house couldn't get enough gas to toast his bread.

75 YEARS AGO

(1937)

The mercury sank to 3 degrees above zero in Fort Scott last night to equal the low mark for the winter set on Jan. 22.

This low minimum followed a cold raw day with the temperature not ascending over the 21 mark.

"The groundhog undoubtedly saw his shadow today but that doesn't mean we are going to have six weeks more of winter," said S.D. Flora, federal meteorologist. Kansas winters usually break about the middle of this month with spring weather arriving along about March 1."

Confronted with obligations of over $500 incurred when the failure of the heating plant at the Wayman Chapel AME church forced the purchase of a new system, the church has secured permission of Mayor Harry Brooks and the city commission to conduct a "tag day" to raise funds.

50 YEARS AGO

(1962)

Would you like to have your negatives? Now is your opportunity to obtain your own portrait negatives. This is due to lack of space. We are disposing of our entire negative file from 1950 through 1960. If you want your negatives, you may have them for the $1.50 handling charges. If you are ordering by mail, please send payment in advance. Give the name and year of portraits taken. All orders must be received by Feb. 15. Negatives not requested by this date will be disposed of. --REN-NETT Studio, 11 E. Wall St.

When remodeling on Whiteside's No. 2 Food Store is completed in the near future it will mark the third time in 12 years the firm has completed this type of work without closing its doors to business. In this time, major construction work has doubled the floor space and resulted virtually in a new store -- a supermarket. Installation of six checkout stands featuring cash registers and automatic change-makers has helped to speed up customer traffic. Public restrooms have been installed.

25 YEARS AGO

(1987)

TOPEKA (AP) -- Kansas Republicans paid tribute Saturday to three of their living elder statesmen and fondly remembered two of the state party's other historic stalwarts during the annual Kansas Day observance. Judge Harry W. Fisher, Fort Scott, who was 100 years old last Thursday, the 126th anniversary of Kansas Statehood, and Frank Carlson of Concordia, now 94, were presented plaques at the Kansas Day dinner. Earlier in the day, Fisher presented a plaque to Alf M. Landon, who will be 100 in September, on behalf of the Kansas Day Club.

Photo caption: "Businesses have been taking advantage of the recent spring-like weather. Joe Gerald, an employee of Beerbower Roofing and Sheet Metal, sweeps the roof of Harlan Pro Hardware which is to be waterproofed." -- Photo by John Lechliter.