Smalltown sesquicentennial October 6, 2007
Eudora unites for 150th celebration
Lawrence artist Jim Brothers sculpted this bronze statue of Shawnee tribal Indian leader Paschal Fish being embraced by his daughter, Eudora Fish. The statue was unveiled Oct. 6 during the city's 150th anniversary celebration.
Sesquicentennial ceremonies didn't begin with a bang Oct.5, but with the plucking of a harp. Former Eudora resident Cordelia Brown provided music for a pre-party event. Brown taught piano in Eudora for several years before moving to Lawrence.
Eudora City Administrator Cheryl Beatty leads a toast during a sesquicentennial pre-party Friday. The party was an opportunity for the sesquicentennial committee to be recognized.
Eudora Nursing Center resident Sue Durkin kisses Eudora Mayor Tom Pyle on the cheek Friday during the volunteer recognition ceremony. Representatives of local service organizations received certificates.
Paschal Fish descendants Dorothy Fish Hall, Wynona Fish Howser, Claire Eudora Fish Warner and Eudora Lions Club member Tom Tucker talk during a pre-party celebration Friday. Tucker brought in descendants of both Fish and Charles Durr for the ceremonies.
Youngsters dance to music by the Michael Beers Band Friday night. The street dance was part of the city's official 150th birthday party.
Fireworks flashed across the sky Oct. 5. The show served as a tribute to the city’s sesquicentennial.
Harold Macumber interviews Aryan Hutchinson for the Miss EudoraFest pageant during EudoraFest Oct. 6.
Elva Kindred and JoAnn Becker tend the Eudora United Methodist Church bake sale table. More than 100 vendors showed up for the festival.
Lawrence artist Jim Brothers and model Hannah Copp talk before unveiling the Eudora and Paschal Fish statue in CPA park.
Hannah Copp stands next to the Eudora and Paschal Fish statue by Lawrence artist Jim Brothers. Hannah was the model for Eudora.
Time capsule committee member Bonnie Daigh throws a clod of dirt on the 150th anniversary time capsule, which will be unearthed in 2057.
Ron Stone prepares to hit a nail as part of the nail driving contest Saturday.
Sherryl Marable and Leota Burnett perform “The Lords Prayer” Saturday before the unveiling of the Eudora and Paschal Fish statue. Marable and Burnett are Paschal Fish’s direct descendants.
Reigning Miss Kansas Alyssa George releases balloons into the air following the burial of the 150th anniversary time capsule
Tyler Fritzel plays guitar during the annual EudoraFest talent show.
Crowds packed Main Street for most of the day Saturday during the EudoraFest and sesquicentennial activities.
