Crowd visits Plaza School

100 YEARS AGO

(1912)

Notice: Low fares to all sections of the country via Bell Long Distance telephone lines. Service given at any time of the night and day. You save the cost and annoyance of travel; you are able to give your time to other business and to home affairs; you accomplish results immediately by using the country-wide service of the Mutual Telephone Company.

Among other improvements that have been made recently at the Vaudette Theatre was the installation of a 20-inch exhaust fan which will add greatly to the comfort of the patrons of the theatre during the summer months. A new preparation also has been placed on the picture screen which shows the pictures much more clearly than before.

If you want that new spring gown or suit to fit well, come and let us take your measurements for a comfortable, rust-proof tailored Barclay corset (guaranteed one year).

75 YEARS AGO

(1937)

A night school session was held last night at the Plaza School for the special purpose of giving parents of students who are unable to visit the school during the day an opportunity to inspect the school building and see exactly how the school sessions are conducted. In addition to watching the class work and inspecting the building, the visitors were shown some excellent exhibits of work in manual training, cooking, writing, drawing, science, hygiene and other subjects exhibited in the rooms and corridors. Mrs. Evangeline Dodson, vice president of the Parent-Teacher Association, talked about the great benefits to the school through the cooperation of teachers and parents. The visitors numbered about 400.

PLEASANTON -- A Pleasanton institution is 50 years old. The Bank of Pleasanton was founded in 1887. Yesterday, patrons, businesspeople and friends called to extend congratulations. A large tapestry was surrounded by former officers of the bank.

50 YEARS AGO

(1962)

Photo caption: "Yes, it is spring. Rain the first day of spring didn't keep these two young ladies from taking a coffee break. Doubling up under an umbrella are Loreta Wood and Joan Mattingly."-- Tribune photo

An original song composed by Mrs. Arleen Purcell, music instructor at Eugene Ware School, has been awarded first place in the Kansas Composers Contest. Mrs. Purcell's song is entitled "Lost." The lyrics were written by Bertie Cole Bays of Fort Scott, author of many published writings.

Photo caption: "Mrs. Jack Eshelbrenner, 606 S. Eddy St., admires the two medals awarded to her son Bobby. The Scouter passed requirements necessary to receive the God and Country Award and was also advanced to Eagle Scout. Looking on is Curtis Shankel, scoutmaster of Troop 114, of which Bobby is a member."-- Tribune photo

25 YEARS AGO

(1987)

Photo caption: "The steeple at the Old Congregational Church, 502 S. National Ave., is being reshingled. Richard Willard and his brother, William, pry off old shingles in one picture. A view from the roof of the Fort Scott Middle School reveals the height of the church steeple."-- Photo by John Lechliter

Ross Riley has moved into the men's single lead in the Fort Scott Open Bowling Tournament at Fort Scott Lanes with a score of 747. Last week's leader was Earl Croley, of Iola, who is now second at 730, while Dan Eastwood, of Fort Scott, and Kenneth Snead, of Nevada, tied for third at 722.

Photo caption: "Fort Scott Community College Chad Cross prepares to ride 'Roany' during the finals of the FSCC rodeo. He scored 71 points, tying him for first place for the round, and giving him second place in the overall saddle bronc competition." -- Photo by John Lechliter.