Yesteryear

Body The residence of Billy “Jonesy” Jones at 1116 South First in Stockton was destroyed by a fire. According to Stockton Fire Chief Alec Hrabe, no one was at home when the fire broke out.

Body * And So They Say: Judge Gilbert: “They tell me someone caught a 19-pound channel cat in the Plainville Lake Sunday.” Mary Jo Robinson: “If you want to find anyone these days, you have to go out into the harvest fields.

Body Mr. King made a deal whereby Dr. and Mrs. A. W. Viers became the owners of the King Café. Flago had conducted the business for several months and succeeded quite well in pleasing the public. Dr. and Mrs.

Body IN THE SUMMER OF 1991.

Body It is one sure thing that Stockton will have some manner of celebration on July 4th. The committees were unable to complete their plans in time to make such an announcement last week.

Body * And So They Say: Ted Brunson: “All I did on my vacation was mow the lawn and fish. And the fish came hard and expensive.” Jim Reidel: “Our baby antelope is doing fine now.

Body The most recent additions to Richard Schleicher’s bull riding achievements wereplacingsecond in the state for the season average in points and placing third in the state at the Wrangler Kansas Junior High Rodeo Association event at Whitewater, Kansas.

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Body The Maris Store is this week inaugurating a gigantic sale in order to reduce the stock of merchandise. This popular and resourceful store is one of the fixed business firms of Stockton, carrying standard brands of merchandise.

Body * And So They Say: Kenneth Orr: “I farm for my recreation.” Doyle Cook: “I know I will never live in another place which is as friendly as Stockton.” Ed Baxter: “I don’t know what Bump Arrington does with his copy of the Record. He can’t read.