During a hot, 1936, August the farm 2 1/2 miles south of Isabel became
     home to Eunice, then nearly 11 years old and her 2 sisters. Later a brother
     was born. Many happy days were spent there.
          The rooms upstairs were a novelty when first making this house her home
     because 4 rooms were all that the family had at Nashville.
          Riding the school bus was quite a switch from walking or riding a bicycle
     to school. It was always a time of mixed emotions when the snow was deep and
     roads drifted with snow to see the school bus making its way down the lane!
          Sand Creek and Skunk Creek that cut through the pasture provided fun in
     all seasons and would close the road south of the farm.
          Entering the Isabel School in the 6th grade she graduated from high school
     in 1943, having taken an active part in all the opportunities and extra
     curricular activities. Memories of the World War II years recall the famouse
     "skip day" to which seniors always felt they were entitled. Extra tires and
     gasoline stamps were begged and borrowed by the 11 seniors and away they
     went - all the way to Wichita!
          After graduation from high school Eunice entered Wesley Hospital School
     of Nursing along with a classmate Olive Corbin. Both became registered nurses
     in 1946. One week after graduation Eunice married Paul Bowersox, Wyandotte, 
     Michigan, the U.S. Navy sailor to whom she had been introduced by Robert
     Ames. Mr. Ames had taught English and Music in the early 40's at Isabel.
     Paul and Eunice returned to Kansas from Michigan so Paul could enter Southwestern
     College, Winfield. There he received his BA and she her P.H.T. (putting
     hubby through) in 1950.
          After giving farming a whirl on the family farm following the death of
     Eunice's father, Eddie, in 1949, Paul took up teaching at Waverly, Kansas in 
     1953. After 31 years of service in public education he retired and now throrough
     enjoys his four grandchildren. Eunice is still active in her profession and
     is presently Director of Nurses at the Sunset Manor Nursing Home in Waverly.
          Kara and Brad their 2 children were adopted after moving to Waverly
     and live in the area.
               
     Source: Isabel, Kansas - The First 100 Years, 1887 - 1987,  pg. 51  
     
     Submitted by: Eunice Bowersox