Edson Scott came to Kiowa, Barber County from Dallas County, Missouri,
     in 1911, married Cora Hardison (also from Dallas County, Missouri) in
     1915. Four children born in Kiowa and vicinity were Wayne (died in infancy),
     Queen Anne (King Farm), Bill (King Farm), and Dallas (across street from
     now extinct poultry and ice plant in southwest Kiowa). All attended Kiowa
     schools. During last years in Kiowa, we lived across street east of old
     Kiowa High School location.
       Activities in the thirties were most memorable. Harvest time was the
     period of excitement and concern. Dad operated the F&M Oil Company across
     the street north from old Kiowa High School and next to Pastime Gardens
     (Eric Schultz, proprietor). During harvest your work day began at 4:00 AM.
     Two tank wagons (one into Oklahoma) carried fuel to the farmers (gasoline
     was 6 cents a gallon).
       Some of the employees were Corliss Burns (later operated from same location
     under name of Burns Oil Company), Albert Alberding, Earl Chew, Roy Sippel,
     Howard Johnson, Kelsey Crowl, Phil Kimpel (migrant relative), Raymond Wallace, 
     Ed Shelton, "Punk" Cox, Homer Jefferies, Charlie Lower, Bill Haynes, Bob 
     Logan, and Joe Cox.
       Some of the prices were repair flat tire, 25 cents; oil, 10 to 25 cents
     a quart; free use of tire changing equipment; free wash rack and water to
     wash you car. In spite of the Depression, Dad always stressed the sale of
     quality merchandise, i.e. Maytag, Zenith, G.E., Frigidair, Kelvinator,
     Philco, Servel (kerosene and gas), Delco Windchargers, Aeromotor Windmills,
     Goodyear Tires, Willard batteries, Remington and Winchester guns and
     ammunition, Keen Kutter Hardware. Someone said Edson Scott sold everything
     but airplanes (he left that to his friends Harry Crouse and Jesse Cox, Barber
     County dare devil aviators in those days).
       Mother was active in church (M.E.), community affairs, Royal Neighbors
     Lodge, Busy Bee Sweing Club (made numerous famous quilts), participated in
     the formation of Kiowa Cood Book (we never observed her using a cook book or
     measuring anything - it was a dash, scoop, dipper, etc., instinct method of
     cooking - she was an excellent cook). Banana bread was her most sought after
     food (especially community bake sales). Many farm kids used our house as
     headquarters for activity. All were welcome to stay (free room and board)
     during bad weather or when no transportation was available to the farm. Our
     house was never locked.
       We enjoyed participating in school activities and sports. Enthusiasm always
     prevailed. Our respected teachers and coaches were an inspiration. During
     the thirties, Kiowa fielded some outstanding track teams. Their 1937 880-
     yard relay team (Lamkin, Logan, Frogette, Drake) still hold the old southern
     Kansas League record. Tom Murry (an outstanding man) was coach.
       During WWII, Bill and Dallas served in the Army Air Corps (Air Force).
     Bill was a B-26 (Martin Marauder - medium bomber) instructor pilot. Dallas
     was an instrument link trainer instructor.
       Bill and Dallas are the only famly members living as of this publication.
     Dalls now remarks, "we are now the older generation."
                
     Source:Chosen Land - Barber County, Kansas, pg. 408 
     Submitted by: Bill and Dallas Scott