A series of robberies were committed here Monday night. Three business houses were entered and all in the same manner. At the Tripp Motor Company and Bray Hardware Store, a pane of glass was broken out of the rear window, and the thief or thieves reached inside and unbolted the door or window. At the Coolbaugh & Dryden Garage, glass was broken out of the driveway entrance, and the door was unlocked. The office of the Tripp Motor Company was ransacked, and the parts department was disturbed. A small quantity of money and some stamps were taken from the cash register. A few articles of accessories and Chevrolet parts were missing. Lum Raynor, who operates in the rear room, lost a few tools during the thieves’ visit. The next place visited was Coolbaugh & Dryden because Mr. Dryden, on opening up the station the next morning, discovered some articles of merchandise on the counter that were not familiar to his lines but learned shortly thereafter that the same came from Mr. Tripps’ station. A few automobile accessories were taken from that concern, as well as $5.00 from the cash registers, a quantity of stamps, and the waste paper can. These firms carry large parts, and it may be possible that more of the merchandise was taken than can be determined now. Mr. Bray did not discover anything missing, although the thieves did not gain access to the central part of his store. C. Bray, the father of Mr. Bray, sleeps in the store and, having the door closed between the workroom and store, did not hear a sound.

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* And So They Say: Elmer Slansky: “I never saw such weather—since last spring, anyway.” Chet LeSage: “I’m not planning on bowling in a national tournament —but I’d sure like to have the privilege.” Lloyd Baughman: “Cleo and Freddy are going to have an awfully nice house if they ever get it done.” Pat Reed: “I don’t go hunting and fishing because I don’t want to upset the balance of nature.” Chloe Pauley: “I don’t think there are 60 minutes in an hour anymore.”

The Rooks County Commissioners received the contract back from CMH Manufacturing to purchase the property in Plainville. Ruby Bell Bedore was celebrating her 85th birthday with a card shower.

What Was Going On 14 Years Ago The Department of Corrections was moving forward and readying the building for the reopening of the Stockton Correctional Facility on September 1st. Many people from the community and around the state had been instrumental in working toward this goal after it had closed in early 2009.

The Stockton National Bank is now established in its new home. Before moving into the new location, President W. F. Hughes of the Stockton National had the building completely modernized and put in the best possible condition. All the walls, woodwork, and fixtures were newly finished, and new linoleum was placed on the floor behind the fixtures, the outside part of the floor being covered with bright vitreous tile. Following the practice in the old building, Mr. Hughes has kept his desk in the front part of the bank, where he can conveniently meet with the institution’s customers. Near his desk is the round steel burglarproof safe, where certain of the most valuable papers and records of the bank are kept. Under the capable leadership of president Hughes, the strong directorate comprises G. Yoxall, P. G. Griebel, L. L. Marshall, W. F. Hughes, and H. H. Snyder. Mr. Hughes and Mr. Snyder are active in the bank’s management and are very ably assisted by the other members of the staff: Miss Irma Renner, assistant cashier; Miss Margaret Fate, stenographer; and James Toothaker, bookkeeper.

* And So They Say: Loretta Zink of Logan: “If an oldster doesn’t like a style, the youngsters think that is a sure sign they’re in’.” Roy Slansky: “What I did Sunday wasn’t so special except for my small son. I took him fishing.” Jess Riffe: “Were going to be awfully proud of our rock garden if we ever get it finished.” Caterer from Salina at Country Club wedding reception: “There is nothing anywhere around Salina to compare to this place.”

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* And So They Say: Pudy Larson: “Chuck Schruben really displayed unusual bravery the other day when he went out and played Bridge with the ‘Fearsome Foursome.’ He didn’t let the women get the best of him, though, as he played high score.” Howard Webster: “Everyone thinks the other guy’s job is the easiest.” Ivan Grimes: “I still have wheat and it is going to be all right—that is, if it rains.” Nora Marshall (Monday): “I wish we were supposed to be watching for thunder showers instead of tornadoes this afternoon.”

SHS graduates Jameson Nyp, Hayley Strutt, Sage Penner, Jordann Wiltfong, and Stephen Moll received the Darrell And Sheila Latham Scholarship for Success Scholarships. The Kansas Legislature was considering the reopening of the Stockton prison.