Memories spring eternal ...

100 YEARS AGO

(1908)

Why don't some of you newspaper reporters say something about how the railroad shop boys have all, or most all, found work since the shutting down of the shops? Shutting down abruptly a shop where about 375 men are told that their services for the time being are not needed is a pretty severe blow to the men, but many of them have found temporary employment in other lines. There is lots of carpentering and painting going on here just now and the men who were retrenched--they came largely from the car shops--have found work. There were rumors again today that the shops would not open until fall. These came, however, from men who seem to know more of the company's affairs than the officials themselves. One official recently assured The Tribune that the shops would soon open. And when they once get to operating, the demand for men will be greater than can be supplied. Only yesterday the Santa Fe put back to work again hundreds of its shop men along the Kansas lines.

75 YEARS AGO

(1933)

While there were no astonishing upsets in yesterday's primary here, two incumbents in the principal city offices, Elmer Coe, street and utilities commissioner, and Frank Ausman, finance commissioner, were retired by the voters and other former city officials failed of nomination, the desire for a "new deal" which seems to prevail everywhere seemingly having influenced the vote.

Check carefully this list of used cars: Studebaker Coach $85; Ford Tudor $35; 1929 Chev. 6 Coach $195; 1929 Pontiac Spt. Coupe $250; 1930 Chev. 6 Coach $375; 1927 Buick Coach $95; 1928 Chev. Coach $150. Pick out the car you like best, then come in and drive it.--The Super Service Garage, Fort Scott Motor Co., 110-114 Scott Ave. Cecil Wolfe Mgr.

50 YEARS AGO

(1958)

The weather continues to be an important factor with the Greyhound track and field men as they prepare or their opening meet, an indoor affair at the Kemper Military Academy fieldhouse at Boonville, Mo. The squad numbering 19 is the largest in years and has a lot of potential in such stars as Moss Richardson, Willie Richardson, Joe Dawson, Don Meek and several others. Last year the Hounds beat the Kemper Yellowjackets by a few points.

Photo caption: Jane Stone, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Francis at the annual Camp Fire banquet. Ed Gray, Camp Fire president, presented the award, the highest in the Torchbearer group."--Tribune photo

Marjorie Burch, second grade teacher at Winfield Scott School, was elected president of the Fort Scott Teachers Association. Other officers elected were Ruth Wilcher, Helen Fulton and Alice Miller.

25 YEARS AGO

(1983)

The top three spellers in each grade level, first through sixth, in the city-wide spelling contest were as follows: First grade--Casey Guilfoyle, Jennifer Leathers, Carson Kober. Second--Janelle Sinn, Tammy Sinn, Melodee Sharp. Third--Kelli Howard, Stephanie Kimball, Jason Silvers. Fourth-- Jennifer Durling, Sara Shook, Kendall Ewing. Fifth-- Sheila Lancaster, Amy Marsh, Kevan Ewing. Sixth--Deana Shankel, Melanie West, Kenna Asher. The spelling contest was moved to the high school gym from Buck Run Community Center to accommodate the large crowds that filled the community building beyond capacity, U-234 recreation director Beth King said. The event was sponsored by the U-234 Recreation Commission. The field was made up of the top three boys and the top three girls in every class at Eugene Ware, Winfield Scott and St. Mary's schools.

Photo caption: "About 4,000 people toured the Fort Scott Home Show at Arnold Arena on the Fort Scott Community College campus. The show was sponsored by Fort Scott PRIDE, The Tribune and Fort Scott Broadcasting."

John Hill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hill of Fort Scott, has pledged FarmHouse Fraternity at Kansas State University. Hill will participate with about 60 members in developing scholarship, leadership and fellowship. Hill is a 1982 graduate of Fort Scott High School.