Yesteryear Picture

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JASON LINDSEY was shown with the $1,000.00 check he had received in a 1997 Pillsbury Scholarship drawing at Webster’s Food Pride. Jason’s grandmother, Jean Lindsey, had registered him in the drawing. They are pictured with Webster’s co-owner at the time, Nick Lowe.

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THE COMEDY DUO, Williams and Lee (The Indian and the White Guy), had entertained at the 1993 Rooks County Free Fair. The two had appeared on the TV show “Hee Haw” many times and were known for their comedy bits and political/social commentary.

DOWNER HULL (center) had replaced Chris McDonald (left) as the area American Family Insurance Agent in the summer of 1997. District manager Scott McCoy of Salina was on hand for the picture..

THE FRIENDS AND SISTERS TOGETHER (FST) organization had kept the younger generation busy during Stockton’s 1989 Summer Picnic by hosting the Children’s Games. Shown are the Hot Wheels, tricycle and bicycle riders.

THIS APRIL 6TH, 1910 YESTERYEAR PICTURE is of Stockton’s Main Street during the Modern Woodman Convention. Notice the businesses on the north side, which included H. C. Sweet’s Office, Butler-Vallette Clothing Company and The Big Store.

FRANK WALKER stands near the remains of an oven that was hand-shaped from wet clay. The oven provided warmth to horse thieves who made frequent stops at Robber’s Roost Cave located just south of Stockton. Walker had said that the cave was named so because horse thieves used it.

IN A STOCKTON SENTINEL INFORMATIONAL SERIES about the Rooks County Offices, the clerk’s office was highlighted during the summer of 1994. Pictured were the staff of the office (from left): deputy clerk Doris Schamel, Ruthie Muir, Noelle Vohs and clerk Clara Strutt.