What Stocktonites Were Doing 94 Years Ago
Vernon Hutton, son of Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Hutton, was critically hurt Monday at Smith Center. Vernon, who is employed by the Kansas Power Company, was on his way to work and, while crossing a street, dodged a motorcar only to be hit by another car. A hole was made in the skull above his ear, and the broken glass of the car door caused a cut across the throat. His condition is regarded as serious, although word came yesterday that he had a slight chance of recovery. Upon hearing the news of their son’s injury, Mr. and Mrs. Hutton immediately went to Smith Center.
After a week’s search for C. W. Thuma, Lenora businessman, authorities here and at Lenora, as well as the family of Mr. Thuma were still at a loss to know the whereabouts of the grocer and property owner, says the Tuesday’s Norton Telegram. All clues followed in the search have failed to produce the information as to what became of Mr. Thuma. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Thuma, with whom authorities have been in communication, all have advised that their father has not appeared at the homes of any of them as was thought possible. Mr. Thuma was last seen at about 10:00 o’clock the morning of October 26th, when he left Mrs. Thuma at Sunday School. His Chevrolet Coupe was found in the evening parked on a Norton Street.
Bids will be received in McPherson at 9:00 o’clock on the morning of November 13th for the maintenance, re-graveling, and resurfacing of 21 miles of N-40 in Clay County and 14.14 miles in Cloud County. So those who are N-40 boosters can see that the highway is being cared for by the state’s commission in part, at least. Bids will also be received at Hill City on November 9th, at 9:00 a.m., for the grading and bridge construction work of 2.149 miles of road in Sheridan County on N-40 and 3.748 miles of grading and culverts in Graham County on the same road.
S. J. Hus was quite severely burned Friday while he was filling the tank of an acetylene welder. The fumes became ignited from a cigarette, and he was burned about the face, neck, and left arm. He was able to be at work again this week, but the experience looks somewhat worse.
The intermediate boys and girls of the Main Street Sunday School enjoyed a masquerade party in the basement of the church on the evening of October 30th. The party was under the supervision of Mrs. Stanley Fisher. The basement was beautifully and elaborately decorated for the occasion. In the center of the table was a cake made by Mrs. Lowe, representing a jacko- lantern. The individual pumpkin pies, made by Mrs. Edward Vallette, with other dainty refreshments served to the guests, were a fitting climax to the evening’s fun. The young people went away feeling that Mrs. Fisher and Miss Jeannette Bigge were proficient entertainers and that their party was a grand success.
Frank Montgomery will be the next county clerk for Rooks. Two years ago, he was a candidate against Ralph Elliott, but ill health prevented him from running a campaign. This year, he was feeling fine. He went out into the highways and byways and met the voters. His majority is about three hundred. The vote should be considered a commendation of Mr. Montgomery, not a reflection on Mr. Elliott. Montgomery is a man who is liked by everybody. He came to the county in pioneer days as a lad and has spent a lifetime being a “real fellow.”
The program and box supper at the State School, District 51, was well attended. This was the first program given at this school for six years and the first time these pupils have appeared in a program of this kind. All those attending felt they had spent an enjoyable evening, and these five pupils and their teacher, Miss Ilah Griffith, are to be complimented for the fine program they rendered.
Miss Opal Hamit gave her Sunday School class a masquerade party on October 31st at her home. The house was decorated in Halloween colors and spooky black cats and witches were everywhere. The evening was spent telling fortunes, ghost stories, and other weird games. A lunch of sandwiches, pickles, baked apples, cake, pumpkin pie, coffee, and cocoa was served. Those present were Leona Roskilly, Grace Leech, Ethel Clark, Gertrude Wildrix, Dorothy Cox, Marie Duncan, Ferne Low, Verna Hamit, Edith Covey, Stacha Sutton, Lillian Wildrix, Lela Hamit, Opal Sutton, Lucille, Brown, Letha Colburn, Melvin Cox, Floyd Moraine, George Duncan, Glen Roskilly, Morris Leech, Stanford Sutton, Bernard Low, Johnnie Stevens, F. N. Streeter, Mrs. George Sutton, Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Johnston, and Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Hamit.
The local football team defeated the Lenora team 18 to 6 last Friday on the home field. Lenora made their touchdown in the first few minutes of the game. Stockton made two touchdowns in the first half and one in the second. Lenora’s defense was powerless against Stockton’s heavier line, and Stockton was forced to punt only three times during the game.
From The Woodston Argus….. An informal family reunion of the Gager family was held at the Clyde Gager home last Saturday afternoon. The guests arrived shortly before noon, and after a big dinner, the afternoon was spent mainly visiting….. It is with great pride that the Woodston High Thrift Bank announced the completion of its first week of operation. All students and school organizations are doing business with the bank, and deposits for the first week total over $300.00. Several loans have been made to students. Very few students have opened personal accounts, and more students are urged to start a saving accounts…..The Missouri Pacific Depot and the M. L. Meyers Grain Office were broken into one night last week, but nothing was taken except a fur coat, some tobacco from the depot, and 63 pennies from the grain office.
