Yesteryear

* And So They Say: Dode Morrissey: 'Sometimes it pays not to hear very well—especially when someone is cussing you out.'

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* Robert Good, better known as Bob, was in the City yesterday calling on his friends to see how his chances are for the nomination for Congressman on the Democratic ticket. Mr.

* The Rooks County Junior Miss Competition was drawing near, with some of the contestants to participate being Jill Gagnon, Chris Desbien, Tory Trabach, Becky Jackson, Robin McClellan, and Connie Server. * Plainville, Palco, Zurich, and Damar were among the 30 communities that were losing Sunday...

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* A prairie fire had threatened three relatively new homes, Chris Brull, Mike Reed, and Roger Meitler, south of Plainville on March 21st. Firefighters had battled the fire and 30-40 mph wind gusts throughout the day.

What Was Going On 14 Years Ago Corwin 'Corky' Hagan had thrown his hat into the ring as a candidate for Rooks County Commissioner, District 3, creating a race against incumbent Ted Lambert. The SHS Striders had been chosen for the 20122013 school year.

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SPOTLIGHTING THE YEAR…1969 * And So They Say: Leta Bouchey: 'I got through Friday the 13th, without any accidents. I waited until Saturday, the 14th.' Betty Hunter: 'We went fast on our trip Sunday, but came home mighty slow.'

* The Old Fiddlers Contest was a big event, and a large crowd was out to hear them play the oldtime tunes. There were 12 entries, and each played two pieces.