Yesteryear

CELEBRATING THE SAD OCCASION OF JANESE TOWNLEY’S 50TH BIRTHDAY IN 1997 were her fellow employees at the Stockton National Bank.

* And So They Say: Lee Phelps: “I truly labored on Labor Day.” Chuck Waller: “Bill Gouldman isn’t the only person who doesn’t know anything about buying hogs. My hog died of the heat almost before I got him out of the pen.” Alvy Wildrix: “I paid $10.

A large number of the friends of Dr. Book and family assembled in the city park and had a delightful social affair under the trees. The long table was spread with good things.

* And So They Say: Bill Gouldman: “I’m a poor hog buyer—and you can quote me on that.” Harold Snyder of Lyons; “I have twelve grandchildren now, but I don’t think they come cheaper by the dozen.” Frances Nichols (week after the Fair): “This is Exhaustion Week.

JUNIA HALE and her son, Roger Hale, were pictured alongside the exhibit cabinet in the Wine Department at the 1997 Rooks County Free Fair that had been purchased with funds from the Willard Hale Memorial.

PICTURED IS THE STOCKTON HIGH SCHOOL GRADUTAING CLASS OF 1933.

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Another home has been desolated and a woman’s life cut short in full bloom of maturity by carelessness in the use of coal oil. The tragedy occurred to Mrs. Riley Wildix on a farm south of Dr. Book’s place. The fire in the kitchen range was down to a few glowing coals.

* And So They Say: Clara Mullen: “Everyone in this area should be proud of the fine camping area out at the Webster Reservoir. Why, it even drew a honeymoon couple last week.” Clark Stocking: “Don’t you hear my bones creaking now that I’m a grandpa?