Yesteryear

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SPOTLIGHTING THE YEAR…1970 * And So They Say: Kenneth Buss: 'A person is able to have a pretty good time on $4.00.' Linda Hagan: “There aren't enough hours in this week for me to go all the places I have to go.' Chuck Reed: 'I didn't cuss when I hurt my hand. I couldn't say anything.

What Was Going On 14 Years Ago Former Rooks County Sheriff Randy Axelson had entered into a plea agreement before District Judge Edward Boucker.

* The Chautauqua opened on Wednesday afternoon with a short program, and a very fair crowd was in attendance. The weather was very discouraging for any amusement, for it was very hot, but that crowd was well pleased with the performance.

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* Plainville High School twirlers Jayme Herdt, Pam Carmichael, Leasa Mock, Barb Malin, and Brenda Hake, came home with the 'Most Spirit' trophy from the Emporia Twirling Camp.

From 15 Years Ago 2011 * A Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) grant in the spring of 2011 gave Plainville Township 1 Trustee an opportunity to purchase six picnic tables, including two American Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant tables, along with five park benches for the Plainville...

Joe Gasper officially opened Gasper Law Office on Main Street in the former Prairie Classics building. The Osborne K-18 baseball team took first place at Regionals with an undefeated record and advanced to the state championship in Lucas.

With striking oil on the Haller land, getting a good showing on the Shoemaker test, and the announcement that a pipeline will be built into Rooks County, all happening within the past week, much interest has been drawn to the oil activity in this county. The wildcat test on the land owned by Mrs.

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