Yesteryear

Body CHET BAXTER was proudly showing off his nine-foot tall sunflower in the summer of 1994. If anyone had a sunflower that was taller, they were to let Chet know..

Body * And So They Say: Ig Gross: “I guess the reason I cannot make any money is because I am so honest.” Eloise Webster: “Yes, I rode a motorbike while in Bermuda and I have got the scars to prove it.

Body The Stockton Sentinel is always looking for pictures for our “Yesteryear” page. If you have a picture that you’d be willing to share with our readers (preferably at least 20 years old), send it to Stockton Sentinel, P.O.

Body A young man named George A. Benson, living at Scandia, concluded that he could pass as a member of the American Legion, so he secured a button and put it on. As a result he was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail.

Body THE READERS AND PRESENTERS straight out of the Wild West at the 1997 4-H Public Style Revue were (from left): Tina Lowry, Doug Bigge, Deanna Soll, Angela Sell and Holly Bigge..

Body COUNTRY MUSIC SUPERSTAR MARTINA MCBRIDE wowed the crowd at the Rooks County Free Fair in August of 1994. After the concert she graciously signed autographs until nearly midnight, and then she and her band enjoyed some food and relaxation at 183 Lanes.

Body A tense situation and much excitement prevailed in Phillipsburg on Saturday night when 100 armed I.W.W. men attempted to liberate three of their comrades from the county jail. The invading I.W.W.

Body A summer tradition was being revived on Saturday, July 28, in Woodston when their Summer Picnic would again be held on Main Street.

Body RUTH PHELPS was the Stockton Area Chamber of Commerce’s July Volunteer of the Month in 1997. Pictured are Chamber president Chris Kollman and Ruth Phelps. She received a certificate of recognition, a Chamber gift certificate, a Heartland SHARE box and a meal at Gambinos.

Body * And So They Say: C. R. Scott: “Did my wife tell you I washed all the dishes after her party the other night?” Vernie Degenhardt: “We were just unlucky on our Colorado trip.