Yesteryear

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While trains on other railroadlinesinthissection were storm-blockaded yesterday and this morning, the Missouri Pacific north branch from Downs to Lenora was blocked by the derailment of the eastbound freight train one mile east of Edmond.

* And So They Say: Judge Gilbert: “It used to be Asian Flu, now its Hong Kong Flu, but it’s the same old thing.” Dean King: “They seem to come from a long ways to hunt around here. There’s one fellow out here from Michigan in a camper.” John B.

Midland Marketing had purchased Clayton (Schult) Mobile Homes from Rooks County for $400,000.00.

IN 1989, Mr. and Mrs. Chris McDonald.

A special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce was held at the courthouse to discuss the decision of the State Public Service Commission granting their request of the Missouri Pacific to take off our passenger trains and to determine what action to take in the matter.

What Was Going On 14 Years Ago A ribbon cutting for Sand Creek Mercantile was held with Vince Williams, Rebecca Creighton, Stockton City Manager Keith Schlaegel, Stockton Area Chamber of Commerce President Chris Sander, Sand Creek Mercantile owner Cheryl Calvin, David Calvin, Virginia Bice, Jayne...

SPOTLIGHTING THE YEAR…1968 * And So They Say: Kenneth Buss: “We haven’t been any place for so long that when we do go, it’s big news.” Joe Bedore: “I’m just a baby. When night comes, I want my bed.” Jo Stewart: “I haven’t had to do my own housework for so long that it’s about to kill me now.

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The Stockton Sentinel appreciates the information Larry Stamper of Plainville brought into the office about the steam thresher picture featured on our November 14th Yesteryear page. Here is the story behind the picture, which was taken around 1909.