future; reminiscent of joys of the past. I don't believe there ever was another thirty acres in the world where so many great and good men and women met and gave free expressions to so many great and good thoughts in the same length of time. Religion, history, romance, right living, higher aims, education, music, good fellowship; everything except the sordid aim to accumulate money, here at its highest and best." . Until 1902, the Assembly was operated as a Christian church project. That year it was incorporate with a capital stock of $24,000. In 1904, a Certificate of Incorporation was signed at capital stock of $30,000, which made it a joint stock company. The Fountain Park Company then leased the 30 acres from Robert Parker and his wife for the fee of $50 per year over the next 25 years. In 1907, automobiles were first admitted. The original driveway used for hacks delivering patrons to the park was on the east side of the property where the fairgrounds were. With increasing use of automobiles, the gate on the west side of the park was opened in 1912 for autos only. Eventually both of these gates were closed and the north gate became the only way to enter or exit the grounds. In 1908, the founder, Robert Parker, resigned. In May 1909 Christian and Margaret Hensler purchased the property and leased approximately 30 acres of it for the use of Fountain Park. Later a lawsuit between the Hensler heirs and Fountain Park Company divided the down to the current . The Women's Improvement Association was organized to help in beautifying and improving the grounds and buildings in 1911. The following year, an electric light system was installed. Fountain Park stayed open during the Great Depression and throughout both World Wars. During World War I all lights were turned off after the evening programs of 1918. The Great Depression the 1933 session pushed forward one week. In 1942, it was decided that Fountain Park would go on that year. Rationing due to World War II held down attendance in 1943. Between 1956 and 1961 major changes occurred. The old food stand was replaced, a new tabernacle was constructed, a new entrance gate was built on the north side, a new fountain was designed, and a new recreation hall was constructed. Fowler Methodist Church holds a family each year, the Boy and