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From the Past

87 years ago
From the February 11, 1926 Louisburg Herald
A $60,000 bond election will be held next Monday to determine whether a new High School will be built. A photo of the proposed new Rural High School appears on page 1, accompanied by an article advocating its construction. (Note: One wonders where this photo was taken, as it appears very similar to the Louisburg High School building, which was constructed in 1926, but hadnt been built yet.) The District 38 School Board makes a statement to the voters asking for their support of the proposed new school. A lengthy opinion piece supporting the construction of the new school appears, presumably written by Louisburg Herald editor Adna White. Frank Bauer had a good sale, with one mare bringing $131, a horse $124, and milk cows bringing from $50 to $60. A pie supper and program will be held at the Emerson school on Friday evening, Feb. 19 th. Everybody welcomeGladys Heller, Teacher. Boy Scout NewsSaturday morning, we hiked to Rocky Ford and reached there at noon. After dinner, we hiked to Somerset and on to the cave which is on the Jones property. Most of the scouts explored the cave and brought back small rocks for souvenirs. When we reached town, most of the boys were tired as we had hiked about 18 miles. Next meeting at the campfire cabin, Saturday night. (Note: Does anyone know the location of this cave or if it still exists in 2013?) The Honorable Joseph Town set a new record for the Louisburg Golf Course when he finished the five hole course last Saturday in 22 strokes. Witnessed by W. T. Breckenridge and John D. Chiles. Notice to Woodmen: The meeting to be held on Feb. 13 is a special night with initiation and short program. All members whose birthdays are in January and February are especially requested to be present, as the night is in their honor. -- HUGH LEE, Clerk. Tuesday evening the Paola Odd Fellows conferred work in the first degree at Louisburg when Mac Cook was initiated. Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Deniston, Mrs. B. C. Starry and daughter Lucille and son Beverly, and Mrs. Leslie White were in Paola Tuesday. (Note: D. L. Deniston would become the principal of Louisburg High School from 1926 through 1930. Miss Flossie Mae Cook and Mr. Walter Zum Brunnen were married in the courthouse in Paola last Thursday. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Cook of rural Louisburg. The

#2 of a series groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Zum Brunnen of Kirtley, Wyo. Mr. Zum Brunnen came to Louisburg in June of last year. Miss Beatrice Taylor and Mr. Will Kerr were married in Bartlesville, Okla. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Kerr of the Louisburg vicinity. The couple left Wednesday morning for Kansas City, where they will make their home at 11 East 32nd Street. The Cozy Theater will be showing Ill Show Them the Town, starring Reginald Denny this Friday and Saturday. Prices 10 and 35.

50 years ago
From the January 31, 1963 Louisburg Herald
The School Board announces that Principal Dean Larsens contract has been extended for two years. The weather has been bitterly cold. A low of 13 below zero was observed on January 22nd. Harlan Coles tractor backfired in his barn on the old Sloan farm, just east of Centennial School. The backfire set some hay on fire and the barn burned to the ground. Mr. Coles left hand was burned severely while attempting to save some items from the fire. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Pueser announce the birth of a yet to be named daughter, born Jan. 22nd. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George Pueser of Wea and Raymond Spielbush of Louisburg. Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Good announce the birth of a son, Timothy Wayne, on Jan. 27 th. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Francis Good of Drexel and Mr. and Mrs. Neal Sloan of Louisburg. Thirty-one people are awarded certificates at the final session of the Civil Defense Adult Education classes taught by Frank Bostic. (Note: Frank Bostic was the Principal at the Louisburg Grade School. In addition to managing the building and grounds, budgets, teachers, rowdy kids and wayward dogs, he found time to teach this Civil Defense Class. This was at the very height of the Cold War; the Cuban Missile Crisis had occurred the previous October. During some years, Mr. Bostic also served as softball coach and woodworking class teacher and, in addition, prevented many an impressionable grade school student from receiving a too-early introduction to the birds and bees by chasing amorous dogs off the playground by chasing and shooting blanks at them with his little black pistol. (Imagine, if you can, that taking place today.) George Raines celebrated his 96th birthday on January 16th. The Don Schaal family, who was made homeless by a fire about 10 days ago, has been well-taken care of by the extreme generosity of many persons of this community. The effort to find a home, clothes and household necessities for the Schaal family was led by Mrs. Dale Wise.

#2 of a series The Wildcat Boys Basketball team traveled to Eudora Friday but lost to the first-place Cardinals 61-47. The next two games will be at home versus Gardner and Stanley. A letter appears from Miss Rosanna Thomas, who is in France. Advertisements appear for insurance brokers Dwight Cook and Jack Wempe. (Jack Wempe was also a teacher and became principal at LRHS.) Those who are ill: Eddie Phillips, six-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Phillips, has been seriously ill, suffering from double pneumonia and an attack of measles. Homer Snedden suffered an attack which has not as yet been thoroughly diagnosed. He is in St. Lukes Hospital, Room 308S. The 69 Grill advertises a Get Acquainted broasted chicken dinner. Included are mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, and roll, all for 69 cents. A Tribute to Father Phelan, written by Leon Shepard, is published. The obituary of William D. Seaborn, 38, is published. William flew 38 missions over Europe with the 8th Air Force in WWII. He was the son of Glen Seaborn of Louisburg and Irene Graham of Bentonville, Arkansas. Wanted: Ironings to do in my home. Theresa Knecht, phone 174A. (Note: Theresa Knecht lived in the house on the NW corner of South 2nd and Olive.) Floyd and Zula Sawyer announce that as of February 1st, their hardware store will have been open four years. John Deere Day will be Tuesday, February 5th at H. T. Smith Implement Company in Drexel. Warren Knop was a week-long guest of his cousin, Bobby Hiatt, in Spring Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Karl Bowes hosted a birthday supper in honor of the fourth birthday of their son, Douglas. Mrs. Donald Crooks entertained the 1st and 2nd grades of the Circle Grove School Saturday afternoon, honoring the 7th birthday of her son, Mark, which occurred Jan. 29th. Undefeated Fontana beat the Wea Eagles, 44-35. The Wea Town basketball team scored two victories, over the K. C. Barbers 79-77 in overtime and 55-51 over Stanley. Ed Grosdidier was high scorer against the K. C. Barbers with 24 points. (Note: Ed Grosdidier would later become a teacher and basketball coach at Louisburg.) John and Tom Bauer announce the opening of their Second Hand Store, located first door south of Walts Barber Shop.

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25 years ago
From the February 4, 1988 Louisburg Herald
The Bank of Louisburg, established in 1880, is declared insolvent and is taken over by Peoples National Bank and Trust of Ottawa. Scott Bilyeu and Luke Town are pictured with their Industrial Arts Club Valentine fund-raising projects desktop cedar signs. Obituaries include: George W. Jacobs, Sr., 80, a local farmer. Robert L. Willard, 46. Bob and his wife Rosalie had owned a business named Patches on Broadway. Leon Knight of Bucyrus won $1000 in the Missouri Loose Change game at Arnolds Grocery in West Line. Juanita Castor was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Walters of Lyndon. Bucyrus resident Marty York is pictured as she makes butter during an informative session she conducted on Kansas Day, January 29th, at Bucyrus Elementary School. An 80-year-old Ottawa man was critically injured in an auto accident on 68 Highway. Ellis A. Letchworth was driving his 1950 model car when a tire blew out, causing it to swerve into the path of another car. From Phil Thomas From the Past column: July 12, 1934 The Legion boys assisted in the funeral of Carl Brummet, 91, of Drexel, who was the last Civil War survivor in Drexel. Sept. 27, 1934 Karl Ziegler started on a new five-room house Monday. Dec. 20, 1934 Ward Runyan has purchased the McElheny Funeral Service. Jan. 3, 1935 Bob Kerr recently lost an eye in an accident. Neighbors and friends gathered at the Kerr home to saw wood. Aug. 1, 1935 Louie Miller and Mary Pfannes are married. April 4, 1935 The highway markers have been changed from 73-E to US 69. Sept. 26, 1935 Keith Cook captured a Black Widow spider and brought it to the Herald office. Oct. 10, 1935 Manager Windisch (C. J.) is putting up a new screen at the Majestic Theater.

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10 years ago
From the January 29, 2003 Louisburg Herald
The City Council approved a request to build a Horse Arena, to be located at 271 st and Rockville Road. Investors are sought for a proposed new ethanol plant to be built in Garnett, KS. Danny Guetterman said the plant will produce 20 million gallons of ethanol per year and will need 7.5 million bushels of corn and sorghum to meet its production needs. Dr. Damon Dennis and a silent partner are proposing a new fitness center, to be built south of the former Buy Rite location on Metcalf. The obituaries of Margaret Eileen Kloefkorn, Frank Pfannes, and Sandra K. Weers are published. Greg and Corinne Prettyman announce the birth of a daughter, Alison Danielle, born January 26 th. Grandparents are Dorothy OKeefe of Bucyrus and Jerry and Janie Prettyman of Louisburg. Great grandparents are Gene and Billie Trageser and Vincent and Louise OKeefe of Bucyrus, and Anna Prettyman and Ralph and Annette Kueser of Louisburg. Sana Antisdel was named Senior Photographer of the Year by Senior Photographers International in Orlando, Florida, January 11th. Antisdel is also the Kansas Photographer of the Year. Long-time Price Chopper employee Tony Vallacqua is profiled. Tony first went to work for Buy Rite when it was under the ownership of Wayne Criss, some twenty years ago. USD 416 Superintendant Joe Harrison said illness is taking a toll on school attendance, with a high of 11 percent of Middle School, 8 percent of Elementary, and 3 percent of High School students absent on January 22nd. The LHS Math Club took second place in a Math Rally at Sedialia, Missouri on January 25th, behind top finisher Lees Summit. The Wildcat boys basketball team took 2 nd place at the Spring Hill Basketball Tournament. (Note: Evidence of rapidly changing trends in advertising is made obvious by the fact that there are six pages of classified advertising in the January 29, 2003 issue of The Louisburg Herald. In a mere ten years, free internet advertising venues have almost destroyed this once highly-profitable segment of newspaper publishing and threaten the survival of traditional print newspapers today. Newspapers dont make money by publishing news. It will take some creative restructuring of the Newspaper business model to replace the revenue once brought in by advertising.)