56 Years Ago

Body SPOTLIGHTING THE YEAR…1969 * And So They Say: Bill Gouldman: 'They say George Washington never told a lie—but then he never had to fill out a 1040.' R. J.

Body * And So They Say: Merton VanEaton: 'There are two people I don't think will ever learn how to fish. They are Glenn Conn and Roy De Rosear.' Pat Reed: “VanEaton claims he caught four fish on Sunday, but I haven't seen them.

Body * Country singer Conway Twitty and the world-famous Trotter Brothers Puppet Act were announced as the two main attractions for the Rooks County Fair. The Trotter Brothers were set to perform on Tuesday, and Twitty was signed for Wednesday evening.

Body * And So They Say: Lorene Walker: 'They're going to have a real good basketball team when those sixth and seventh grade kids get into high school.

Body * And So They Say: Warren Harding: “I for one am glad the weather forecaster missed on his fiveday forecast last Thursday.” Trooper Bobby Norton: “I haven’t worked an accident so far this year, and I’m holding fingers crossed for the next few days of the month.

Body * And So They Say: Edna Stice: “When your teenage daughter’s feet get so big you can’t wear her boots, that is bad.” Betty Harding: “Well, now that the TV football season is about over, maybe we can start living again at our house.” Chet LeSage: “I injure easy, but I heal quick.

Body * And So They Say: Meryl Hus: “I was really surprised when I saw my article about ‘Butcherin’ Time’ in Capper’s Weekly. They didn’t notify me this time that they are using it.

Body *AndSoTheySay:Chuck Hageman: “I am really glad that 1969 is over as maybe 1970 won’t be quite so hectic.” Lee Phelps: “The town certainly seems awfully empty this week with the kids all gone back to college and the population has shrunk considerably.

Body SPOTLIGHTING THE YEAR…1969 * And So They Say: Frank Hrabe: “I have worked for John Russ for ten years and we’ve never had a word. So I’d say we get along real good.” Don Unruh (Saturday): “This snow is a little late for Christmas and a little early for New Year’s Day.

Body SPOTLIGHTING THE YEAR…1969 * And So They Say: Eva Jean Athon: “The thing I don’t like about Christmas is the extra intake of calories.” Ted Brunson: 'Even when a person asks me a sensible question, they usually don't get a very sensible answer.