56 Years Ago

* And So They Say: Chuck Hageman: “I got out of raking leaves Sunday by playing golf.” Clark Stocking: “Our secretary is no doubt having a good time on her vacation, but I wish she was back at her desk.

* And So They Say: Harold Stice: “Hound Dog Stewart had his prayers answered when he had a blessed event of eleven Bassett hound pups at his home last week.” W. McCaslin: “Kansas State University only has two plays—a lateral and a fumble.

SPOTLIGHTING THE YEAR... 1966 * And So They Say: Ray Bigge: “I like soup.

* And So They Say: Leta Bouchey: “Yes, it was cold at the football game Friday night, but it was worth it.” Lionel Carter: “Butch Ostmeyer isn’t any better at picking baseball winners than he is at fishing.” Dean King: “I think eventually I’ll get all my things moved over from Hays.

* And So They Say: Twila Smith: “Folks will think I’m ignorant. Last Monday, I said that in three months it will be the day afterChristmas—notthree months and one day.” Frances Stocking (looking at Badlands in Dakota last week ): “It looks like the soil conservationists didn’t get here soon enough.

* And So They Say: Jo Carmicheal: “I still say that the scenery around here is just as pretty as you will see anywhere.” Dr. Dean: “I was amazed at the number of replies I received to my help wanted ad in the Record. Your want ads really work.” Mrs.

* And So They Say: Stella Willis: “I had a wonderful vacation. I caught up on my ironing.” Jake Jaros: “I certainly hope the sun keeps on shining so the rest of my tomatoes can get ripe.” Gardner Rogers: “I’ll tell you one thing, Kansas raises bigger weeds than Texas.

* And So They Say: Hazel Larson: “I’m certainly glad I’m living when I am. Never in history have so many interesting things happened.

* And So They Say: John Wells: “Any news I know, I wouldn’t want to have my name connected with it.” Abe Schneider, Jr.: “All that’s new with me is that I get a little older and a little fatter all the time.