56 Years Ago

* 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.

* 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.

* 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.

* 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.

* 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.

*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.

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.” Jean Atwill: “How am I?

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.

* And So They Say: Postmaster Pat Reed: “We ordered a lot more Christmas stamps this year than we’ve ever had before and I hope the supply will last through the season. Colleen Richardson: 'I think they should change the date of Christmas or taxpaying time.

* And So They Say: Pudy Larson: 'Chuck Schruben was gloating about beating the 'old ladies' at Bridge on Friday.' Dale Shelton: 'This snowy, damp weather is sure good for the dryer business at the laundry.' Merton VanEaton: My raccoon hasn't suffered any ill effects yet as a result of biting me.