Yesteryear

56 Years Ago

Body * And So They Say: Paul Ballinger: 'Well, I’ve run out of grade school kids now.' Howard Webster: 'When your youngest kid gets too old to want to go places with you, you have to take your grandchildren.
56 Years Ago

What Stocktonites Were Doing 90 Years Ago

Body Three firms in Stockton have been in continuous existence for more than 50 years, according to a recent survey by John B. Smith, Chamber of Commerce secretary. Ten firms have been in business for more than 30 years, and three for more than 25 years.
90 Years Ago

A Century In Review

Body * The oil wells in this part of Kansas have failed, and the companies are now pulling the pipe from them and filling the holes. The Minx well has nearly all the pipe removed from the hole, and Mr.
A Century In Review

What Stocktonites Were Doing 90 Years Ago

Body E. G. Swank & Sons, owners of the Nova Theatre here, acquired their second show house on Monday when they closed a deal for the Atwood Theatre. They will assume management of it on June 21st. Mr.
90 Years Ago

Looking Back

Body What Was Going On 14 Years Ago The Stockton swimming pool was getting some splashy renovations in the concession area and the lifeguard's office. The Lil' Tigers Preschool class gave a huge thanks to their teacher, Mrs.
14 Years Ago

56 Years Ago

Body SPOTLIGHTING THE YEAR…1970 * And So They Say: Sumner Southard: 'There were so many people downtown when I came to work Saturday morning that I thought I was two hours late.' Chuck Waller 'Only ten more days till my mother comes from Virginia to see me.
56 Years Ago
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