Yesteryear

The Chamber of Commerce met in the courthouse, using the assembly room on the first floor with over 50 present and a number of important matters were considered. The membership committee reported 117 in good standing, most of whom had paid dues of $5.00 each.

GENE VANDERLIP had received a 40-year citation for his years of service to the Rooks County Road and Bridge Department in February of 1994. Pictured are county commissioner Gary LeRock, Vanderlip, county commissioner Jack Turnbull and county commissioner Normand Hrabe.

* And So They Say: Gardner Rogers: “If anyone should hear something barking in the trees, it is just my squirrels. I have been feeding them dog pellets lately.” Bill Gouldman: “If you want to get home from some place in a hurry, do not let Barbara Brown do the driving.

Members of the Stockton Delegation visited Topeka on Jan. 30 and 31, 2007. During this annual visit, Lobbyist and Advisor Jon Small arranged for the delegation to meet with a number of Representatives, Secretaries and other dignitaries at the state capitol over the two-day period.

About 4:00 o’clock on Sunday morning fire was discovered in the north end of one of the business blocks of Palco. When discovered, the fire had gained such a headway that it could not be controlled. Seven business buildings, all on the east side of the street, were consumed.

THE EXTERIOR WALLS of the new west side addition to the Stockton National Bank (now Solutions North Bank) were nearly completed in February of 1994..

Terry Fator, The Human Jukebox, delighted his audience on Feb. 7 at the Nova Theatre as he impersonated many stars, including Michael Jackson.

* And So They Say: Mrs. Willard Atwill: “Is there any news except flu?” Duffie Hindman: “I can tell you one thing about that flu, it does not get better until it gets worse.” Paul Bridwell (Monday morning): “I do not think I will go fishing this morning.

The Civic League put on a mirth-provoking entertainment at the school auditorium on Saturday last. It was a slow train, but fast fun and was certainly a scream from start to finish, and there was a vast crowd there to hear it with every seat and some extra chairs being filled.

THE 1997 VALENTINE ROYALTY AND CANDIDATES at Solomon Valley Manor were (from left): Geneva Robinson, Maude Dryden, Queen Lola Prettyman, King Willis Johnston, Lawrence Bice and Amos Hrabe (not pictured).