56 Years Ago

* 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.'

* And So They Say: Wanita Touslee: 'I was in six towns over the weekend, about the size or larger than Stockton, and none of the Main Street Christmas decorations were nearly as pretty as Stockton's.' Undersheriff Easter: 'Maybe someone should notify the Humane Society about how many turkeys were...

SPOTLIGHTING THE YEAR…1969 * And So They Say: Ollie Ochampugh: 'Everything always happens to everyone except me.' Lester Maddy: 'All that happens to me is I just get one day older every day.'

* And So They Say: Homer McCauley: 'When TV first came out, it was said that it would hold families together, but now it seems to be driving them apart as everyone has to watch a different program.' Gene Miller: 'I'm just a homebody. If you don't believe it, ask my wife.'

* And So They Say: Hilda McClellan: 'I was certainly ashamed of Stockton and the American Legion for not doing even one small thing towards the observation of Veterans Day.' Dave Oyer: 'This was the first time in 28 years that Eva and I didn't have pheasant hunter weekend guests.'