SPOTLIGHTING THE YEAR…1969 * And So They Say: Ollie Ochampugh: 'Everything always happens to everyone except me.' Lester Maddy: 'All that happens to me is I just get one day older every day.' Mrs. Willard Atwill: 'They give entirely too much publicity to the bad things the college kids do and not nearly enough to the fine things they accomplish.' Mary Alice Boethin: 'Just about anything I ever want to buy, I can buy right here in Stockton.' Kim Athon (age 3, after having her seatbelt fastened): 'Mommie, my girdle is killing me.' * A large crowd had attended the Joe Veverka estate sale, at which land, machinery, etc., were sold.

What Was Going On 14 Years Ago Frank Sinatra impersonator Les Lankhorst, the star of Las Vegas’ 'The Rat Pack is Back!' and K-state alumnus, was to perform at the historic Nova Theatre for a 'Swingin' Christmas.' The 2011 tax figures showed an increase of $410,00.00 from 2010, going from $11,865,613.00 to $12,275,375.00. The Sigma Phi ESA group had scheduled its annual Christmas Coffee, featuring homemade soup, sandwiches, desserts, and candy, along with craft items.

One hundred and ninety- eight farm families in Rooks County who no longer have resources or borrowing power will benefit from a new program worked out by rural resettlement officials, according to words received here by Norris Nelson, county rehabilitation agent. No applications will be required for this type of relief, as the various relief offices have the necessary information on file to apportion the funds. Federal grants averaging $17.00 per month per family will be available to eligible recipients.

* And So They Say: Homer McCauley: 'When TV first came out, it was said that it would hold families together, but now it seems to be driving them apart as everyone has to watch a different program.' Gene Miller: 'I'm just a homebody. If you don't believe it, ask my wife.' Leo Bird: 'It is getting so you can't believe anything except what you read in the paper.' Madelyn Lambert: 'Time moves fast enough without them starting Christmas before Thanksgiving.' Floyd Blauer: 'I don't think I write so bad— it is just that most people can't read it.'

Stockton's newest gem of a store, Indigo by Jasmine, had opened by Vipuwan Thangsuwan, or Pook, as she is known by her friends and family in Stockton. She was selling her unique jewelry, clothing, and accessories.

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The Smith-Moore-Overlease Funeral Home and Moore-Overlease FuneralChapelwelcomed new partners, Brad and Daphne Plumer, to Rooks County. Brad and Daphne bought into the corporation and were co-owners in Stockton, Plainville, and Hill City.

* And So They Say: Hilda McClellan: 'I was certainly ashamed of Stockton and the American Legion for not doing even one small thing towards the observation of Veterans Day.' Dave Oyer: 'This was the first time in 28 years that Eva and I didn't have pheasant hunter weekend guests.' Harry Griffin: 'I want to thank all the people who opened up some of the country roads which haven't been opened up since they were here last year.' Elmer Odle: 'Eleven pheasant hunters who couldn't find any place to sleep Friday night wanted to bed down in the jail.' Jimmy Sanders: 'There were plenty of pheasants around. They just weren't coming out to be shot at.' Leta Bouchey: 'You can't get shot for jay walking. but you can get run over.'

Needy and distressed farm families of Rooks County are due for some relief soon, according to the bulletin received this week by Miss Pearl Rorabaugh, poor commissioner. The County will be given a quota, and subsistence grants will be made to those selected for this type of assistance. The average grant to these farm families will be $17.00 per month, the bulletin states.