Yesteryear

Lance Corporal Matt Terry was in an Afghanistan hospital recovering from injuries he received when an IED went off approximately ten meters from his platoon while it was on patrol looking for roadside bombs.

* And So They Say: Carmen Andrews: “How do you keep from antagonizing a friendly skunk that has taken over your place?” Lionel Carter: “I don’t get out very much anymore as it’s been too hot—but when I do get out, I go fishing.

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The Winstead Brothers of Wichita will launch an air circus next Sunday, staging the event at the Alex Low farm in northeast Stockton. C.H. Crawford, advance agent for the Winstead Brothers, was in Stockton for a couple of days this week, completing plans for the circus.

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* And So They Say: Postmaster Pat Reed: “Some people still expect to mail letters for a nickel.” Lt. Ronald Novotny (in Vietnam): “I got the box of cookies from the Lioness Club, and believe, me, they were certainly appreciated.

A 20% chance of thunderstorms during the weekend turned into a ferocious storm in the Stockton and Woodston areas on Saturday night— heavy rain and hail, with the bulk coming in during an hour-and-a-half stretch. Tornado sirens were blown as some rotation was noted, but no funnels formed.

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* And So They Say: John Lawson; “Rain is getting closer every day.” Hazel Larson: “The new sign at the Maris Store makes the rest of Main Street look sort of small-townish.” Dean King: “Poor old dad isn’t good for much except to pay the bills.

The Rooks County Relay For Life was held at the Plainville football field to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The preliminary totals showed that over $14,000.00 had been raised, with the Basket Auction bringing in service later in the month.