A Half Century Later—1976
* Plainville City came up with a $21,000.00 surplus in its 1975 city budget, according to city clerk Floyd Wheeler. * The new City offices were to be housed in the former Plainville State Bank building.
Yesteryear
56 Years Ago
* 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.
Woodston Fire Dept. answers a fire call
On Tuesday, January 13th, the Woodston Fire Department was called to a grass fire located in the backyard at 106 Spruce Street. The Stockton Fire Department was called for mutual aid for a brush truck. The fire was contained to the backyard.
What Stocktonites Were Doing 90 Years Ago
The Sunlight 4-H Club is the name of the latest addition to the several organizations of its kind in Rooks County, according to Laurence R.Daniels, county agent.
Looking Back
Tierney Kester was the Stockton Grade School Spelling Bee Champion, with Caleigh Iwanski runner- up; Daylan Carlson, third place; Emilee Bouchey, fourth place; and Bailee Hemphill, alternate.
A Century In Review
* Ed G. Meyers was appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of W.
A Half Century Later—1976
* Mrs. Ed Diehel of Plainville and Therean L.
Reflections
From 15 Years Ago 2011 * The Board of the Plainville Recreation Commission filled the Recreation directors position formerly held by Shawn Bammes, with new director Trevor Carney.
