Yesteryear

What Stocktonites Were Doing 94 Years Ago

Body The farmhouse on the old L. Hulse place on the county line just south of the State Highway to Phillipsburg was destroyed by fire last Tuesday afternoon. Ed Forssberg and his wife and his brother, John, who purchased the farm from Fred Baxter some months ago, occupied the farm. Mr.
94 years ago

Looking Back

Body An organizational meeting of the Capital Campaign Committee was held for the new Stockton Health Clinic. Dr. Mike Oller and Dr. Beth Loney were interested in starting their rural practice in Stockton, and they had plans to come to the town by the following summer.
14 years ago

56 Years Ago

Body * And So They Say: R. J. Baker: “We’ve lived here since February and think it’s the finest place we’ve ever been.” Maxine Bates: “Everyone is going to be wearing lace or embroidered ruffles on everything this fall.
56 years ago

56 Years Ago

Body * 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.
56 years ago

Looking Back

Body 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.
14 years ago

Looking Back

Body 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.
14 Years Ago

What Stocktonites Were Doing 94 Years Ago

Body 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.
94 years ago
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