Yesteryear

Thirty-five men went to work Tuesday morning on the WPA project for rebuilding the Rooks County Fairgrounds. The men are now busy on the H. C. Sweet place quarrying rock to be used in the construction of various buildings.

SPOTLIGHTING THE YEAR…1969 * And So They Say: Eva Jean Athon: “The thing I don’t like about Christmas is the extra intake of calories.” Ted Brunson: 'Even when a person asks me a sensible question, they usually don't get a very sensible answer.'

What Was Going On 14 Years Ago Members of the Stockton Junior High basketball team were Corey Poore, Liam Pasilias, Aaron Hahn, Kylar Williams, Kody Odle, Travis Clements, Kian Coffey, Joel Green, Kyle Hull, Tristan Williams, Shea Ward, Ragen Struckhoff, Donny Riffel, Nolan Lowry, Ethan Hamel,...

* And So They Say: Postmaster Pat Reed: “We ordered a lot more Christmas stamps this year than we’ve ever had before and I hope the supply will last through the season. Colleen Richardson: 'I think they should change the date of Christmas or taxpaying time.'

The faculty of the Stockton School tried their hand at presenting a mystery play last Friday. They succeeded not only in pleasing two audiences with the production of 'The Black Derby,' but also in raising funds for lighting the athletic field.

The SHS Snoball King and Queen were Connor Winters and Chrissie Cox, with Colton Pfeifer, Tyler Peterson, Haley Dix, and Maggie Spires as their royal court.

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The entire community was shocked last Friday morning when it became known that Art Miles had died suddenly at his home southeast of town, where he had spent his whole life. Death was due to a heart ailment, which it was not known that he suffered.

* And So They Say: Pudy Larson: 'Chuck Schruben was gloating about beating the 'old ladies' at Bridge on Friday.' Dale Shelton: 'This snowy, damp weather is sure good for the dryer business at the laundry.' Merton VanEaton: My raccoon hasn't suffered any ill effects yet as a result of biting me.'

STOCKTON TIGER DARRICK TRIPE.