Yesteryear

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What Was Going On 14 Years Ago Frank Sinatra impersonator Les Lankhorst, the star of Las Vegas’ 'The Rat Pack is Back!' and K-state alumnus, was to perform at the historic Nova Theatre for a 'Swingin' Christmas.' The 2011 tax figures showed an increase of $410,00.
14 Years Ago

What Stocktonites Were Doing 90 Years Ago

One hundred and ninety- eight farm families in Rooks County who no longer have resources or borrowing power will benefit from a new program worked out by rural resettlement officials, according to words received here by Norris Nelson, county rehabilitation agent.
90 years ago

56 Years Ago

* 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.
56 years ago

Looking Back

Stockton's newest gem of a store, Indigo by Jasmine, had opened by Vipuwan Thangsuwan, or Pook, as she is known by her friends and family in Stockton. She was selling her unique jewelry, clothing, and accessories.
14 years ago

Looking Back

The Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home and Moore-Overlease FuneralChapelwelcomed new partners, Brad and Daphne Plumer, to Rooks County. Brad and Daphne bought into the corporation and were co-owners in Stockton, Plainville, and Hill City.
14 years ago

56 Years Ago

* 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.
56 years ago

What Stocktonites Were Doing 90 Years Ago

Needy and distressed farm families of Rooks County are due for some relief soon, according to the bulletin received this week by Miss Pearl Rorabaugh, poor commissioner. The County will be given a quota, and subsistence grants will be made to those selected for this type of assistance.
90 years ago

What Stocktonites Were Doing 90 Years Ago

Although there doesn't seem to be any lines forming at the county treasurer's office by Rooks County residents in a grand rush to pay their taxes, which became due on November 1st, Mrs. Edna Lambert reports that more tax money was taken in on the first day this year than in 1934.
90 years ago
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