Yesteryear

Body * And So They Say: Postmaster Pat Reed: “I guess springs is here. The first baby chicks of the season arrived at the post office this Tuesday.” Dennis Reynolds: “I was already to begin featuring my spring merchandise when the snow made boots more seasonable.

Body Viola Paulson and Leonard Vohs were the Solomon Valley Manor Valentine’s Day Queen and King. Pam Harmon, RN, had accepted the new director of nursing position at the Rooks County Health Center.

Body As a result of a decision made by the board of county commissioners, the town of Damar has been incorporated. On Tuesday, an election will be held in the township hall, where the election will be held to choose a mayor, five councilmen, and a police judge.

Body If the grapevine system is operating among the rabbits and wolves in this vicinity this week, it is imagined their conversation might run something like this, “Brother, we had better find a darned good hiding place on February 26th, or better yet, get clear out of the country...

Body Miss Leigha Marie Balthazor was the Sentinel’s New Year’s Baby winner, born on February 3rd to parents Jamie and Adam Balthazor. The Rooks County Boom MAYB Basketball team was the runner-up at the Minden Optimist Basketball Tournament.

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Body * And So They Say: Dale Couch: “I quit smoking two weeks ago, but now I’m hooked on candy.” James H. Gilbert: “There is so much wrong with everything that I don’t know what to start complaining about.” Hazel Larson: “I lived through the flu—but I complained a lot.”

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Body * And So They Say: Faye Harwood: “I still don’t think it makes any difference whether the groundhog sees his shadow or not.” Jess Jarrett: “If that Pudy Larson tells you anything, you better put it down just opposite from what he said.

Body A wolf hunt is being arranged in this vicinity for all who like this kind of sport. It will be on February 11th, and all those who wish to take part are requested to meet at the Mt. Vernon Church at 12:30 p.m. Trucks will be furnished to haul the hunters.