Yesteryear

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 * The temperature in Plainville had reached 119 degrees according to the Plainville State Bank's sign, which was unbelievable since the overnight low had been below zero! Actually, the relay switch had become stuck, and the sign was repaired and back to normal within a few days.

Body After the Pledge of Allegiance was recited at the January 6th Plainville City Council meeting, the Consent Agenda was approved. The Agenda included the December 18th regular meeting minutes, bills totaling $101,383.16, and the KDHE drawdown #18 and the EBH invoice for $25,901.00.

Body * Last Tuesday night, the Chamber of Commerce met at the town hall for its regular session and to elect officers for the 1926 year. Officers elected were as follows: president John McClay, vice president George Moore, secretary George Westhusin, and treasurer Earl Gillespie.

Body * Senator Jerry Moran was officially sworn in on January 5th by vice president Joseph Biden in the Senate Chamber of the U. S.capital.Hewasescorted by Senator Pat Roberts, and Governor-elect Sam Brownback. Moran was replacing Brownback, who retired from the Senate.

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Body Ralph Imler, who took the petrified animal skull, which was recently found on Sand Creek, to Hays for identification by Professor Sternberg, reports that it has been identified as a prehistoric buffalo belonging to the species Bison Latifrons.

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 Loren Newell of Damar caught the trout of a lifetime at the Webster Stilling Basin on January 4th, with the fish measuring 28 inches in length. He planned to have it mounted so that it would always remain fresh in his memory.

Body * Last Friday evening, a lucky auto collision occurred in which a Ford driven by Reverend Morton Miller of the Methodist Church crashed into a large Cadillac driven by George Moore. Mrs.