Yesteryear

56 Years Ago

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Body * And So They Say: Rip Poore: “The next time the company sends men out to paint the station, I hope it isn’t on a day before the dirt blows.” Mabel Nichol: “It IS news when people stay at home and enjoy it.” Hazel Larson:”It is really true that moth balls will keep skunks away.

Looking Back

1 year ago By What Was Going On 14 Years Ago

Body Darrell Pippin of Savannah, Ga. had bagged two big turkeys during his hunting trip with Mikey’s Outfitting in Stockton. One of the large turkeys sported five beards, which is very unusual for this part of the country.

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What Stocktonites Were Doing 90 Years Ago

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Body Crack athletes from all grade schools in Rooks County will be in Stockton this Saturday, making a supreme effort to outrun and outjump each other to be acclaimed winners of the annual track meet at the fairgrounds. The events will start at one o'clock.

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56 Years Ago

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Body SPOTLIGHTING THE YEAR…1969 * And So They Say: Blackie Randall: “The reason I get more rain than anyone else is because I’m the only person in town who knows how to put up a rain gauge.” Clark Stocking: “I don’t like the idea of my wife quitting work.

Looking Back

1 year ago By What Was Going On 14 Years Ago

Body Two hundred and thirty stockholders, employees, and guests of the Farmers Union Mercantile and Shipping Association celebrated the 100th anniversary of their cooperative at the St. Thomas Parish Center.

What Stocktonites Were Doing 90 Years Ago

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Body George Winterscheidt began his duties here last Thursday as a certifying officer for this county. He takes the place of Rex Jennings who was transferred to Hays two weeks ago. Before coming to Stockton, Mr. Winterscheidt was a certifying officer for Cheyenne County.

What Stocktonites Were Doing 90 Years Ago

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Body A rather sensational tale of how two gypsies promised to interpret Mrs. Freeman Alexander’s dreams if she slept with a charm under her pillow and then stole over $2,500.00 in jewelry and money was unfolded in the Kansas City papers last week. Mrs.