What Was Going On 14 Years Ago New doctors Michael Oller and Beth Loney-Oller were welcomed into Stockton and were set to move their practices into the new Stockton Medical Clinic upon its completion. The first annual Stock-TOWN BBQ and Bargain Blast was gearing up with several barbecuers ready to grill ribs and chicken.

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SPOTLIGHTING THE YEAR…1969 * And So They Say: Dave Oyer: “We spent two quiet days at home—and enjoyed them.” Madalyn Lambert: “In spite of the citations we received at the National VFW Convention in Chicago, we were all too poor to attend it.” Maxine Bates: “I wonder if anyone else ever caught their finger in the cash register.” Velma Bedore: “Bill and I are the only hillbillies left in the Bedore family.” George Ostmeyer: “You’ve never tried anything until you’ve given mouth-tomouth resuscitation to a bullfrog.” * Leon McComb & Sons had closed out a very successful rodeo season with the rodeo at Grant, Nebraska. They had eleven rodeos during the season for which they furnished the stock, including Brahma bulls, and all were two to three-day affairs.

What Was Going On 14 Years Ago New Stockton teachers featured in articles were Jennifer Kesler, Mark Wildeman (science), and Tricia Morgan (special education teacher). Gail McComb of Stockton was set to be inducted into the Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame at the Boot Hill Museum in Dodge City.

This reporter was surprised when he walked through Floral Hall at the fairgrounds this morn and saw the number of fine exhibits on display. When one looks at the agricultural products, flowers, etc., it is hard for him to conceive that we have been sign through such a terrific drought period. There is also a fine lot of poultry and the livestock pens are gradually filling as this is written. It looks like the Rooks County Free Fair is off to a good start and everyone is predicting large crowds. The fast stepping horses are here and Floyd Fleming says the visitors are going to see some dandy races, both harness and running. The Anderson-Srader Carnival, one of the largest on the road, is on the fairgrounds with all kinds of shows and rides. Come to the Fair, meet your friends and have a good time.

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The directors and officers of the Rooks County Free Fair held their final meeting on Tuesday evening and are now ready for the opening of the next big attraction for Rooks County and the surrounding communities. Through the courtesy of the Stockton merchants, Rupert Case will have his RCA Victor loudspeaking system on the grounds for broadcasting purposes. This system is equipped with three large horns and can be heard from all parts of the fairgrounds. Special attractions will consist of Philo Hammond’s high school horses, some tap dancing, and music by the Stockton High School Band. A platform dance will be held each night, sponsored by the American Legion. Anderson-Srader Shows, Inc. will be here all week with new and up-to-date rides and shows, featuring a complete line of carnival attractions.

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Some of the new Stockton teachers featured in articles were Jon Vande Kopple, (speech pathologist), Erika Householter (business), and Clint Bedore (K-12 physical education). Stockton’s two foreign exchange students were Suppharade Srisuwanwatan (Dream) from Bangkok, Thailand, and Salla Saikkonen from Finland.

* And So They Say: Bill Dixon: “Those Big Chief tablets used to sell for 5¢— only then no one had 5¢.” Mary Cruts: “The patch over my eye is necessary because a bush attacked me.” Lucia Hamilton: “The five and a half inches of rain did some good. It washed the bug juice off of my car.” Leta Bouchey: “In his work for the Fair, I think Butch Ostmeyer goes far beyond the call of duty.” Spec Dillingham: “My rain gauge had over eight inches of rain, and so did Red Hagan’s, and we wouldn’t both be lying about it.”