Memories spring eternal

100 YEARS AGO

(1906)

The Old Settlers Picnic and Reunion, which was to have been held at Uniontown today, was post- poned on account of inclement weather. The event will be held two weeks from today. Several hundred people had gathered at the picnic grounds before the rain commenced, but after the arrangements had been changed they departed for their homes. The many persons who went from this city on the morning train to attend the picnic returned at noon.

Another fifty thousand dollar rain visited the county today. It was a welcome visitor. The soil was getting dry and the country roads were dusty.

P.L. Wright, the money loaner, is passing around the cigars in honor of the advent of a girl baby presented him by his wife yesterday at their home on West Eighth Street. Mother and baby are getting along well.

75 YEARS AGO

(1931)

The first appearance of the all-school band, outfitted in new uniforms, will be on the final day of the Dairy Show, Sept. 10. The band, directed by Earl McCray, will give three concerts, at 3, 5 and 7:30 p.m. The new capes and caps are being distributed at the junior high school office. The garments are made of scarlet, trimmed with gold and "Fort Scott" embroidered in gold on the caps and at the corner of each cape. The trousers of white corduroy have not arrived yet. Each member buys his own cap and trousers.

Genuine "Bull" Durham Tobacco, now 5 cents, formerly 8 cents. Roll your own.

Workmen today were erecting the new flag pole at the junior high school given to the school as a gift from the class of '31.

The Atchison Globe quotes Walter Brosius of that city as saying, "Fort Scott has the best high school football field I have ever seen. Its night football equipment is better than Haskell Institute."

50 YEARS AGO

(1956)

When you make a phone call to the business office there is a good chance you will talk to Mrs. Mary Schroadter, Commercial Service Representative. If your call consists of ordering some type of telephone service, there is a good chance Mr. Paul Schroadter will visit your premises and install the service you desire. They are "Mr. and Mrs." Mary Jo and Paul have worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for some time and we are mighty proud of them as individuals and members of the telephone team. The Schroadters live at 912 South Margrave. They devote their spare time to raising various types of game birds and bird dogs. Southwestern Bell is proud of this fine "Mr. and Mrs." team and congratulate them on their combined years of service.

25 YEARS AGO

(1981)

First day enrollment in U-234 schools is down 84 students from the first day last year, according to figures from the district office. In 1980, first day enrollment at the four U-234 schools totaled 2,036. This year the total is 1,952.

Saturday counter service at the Fort Scot Post Office was discontinued last week because of declining business, according to Postmaster Tom Jones.

The Fort Scott Optimist Club received is official charter at a dinner meeting at the Great Scott Restaurant. Serving with Deveney Mack, club president, are Terry Davenport, Ken Jefferson, Jim Cariker, Pat Bishop, Alonzo Byrd, Akbar Ziglari, Bob Williams, Earis Hopkins and Don Hunziker.

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Editor's note: Memories Spring Eternal is the expanded version of Other Years, a feature appearing daily on the editorial page of The Tribune. Interaction is welcome from readers who relate in some way to the chronicled events. Comments may be directed to The Fort Scott Tribune, Box 150, Fort Scott, Ks. 66701.