Yesteryear

* On Saturday morning, when George Westhsin opened his store, he found that someone had been there before him and removed quite a lot of goods. The robbers had forced their way into the store through the rear, having broken a window to get in.

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From 15 Years Ago 2011 * After 30-plus years as a Plainville teacher and coach, and 10 years as athletic director, Loren Hemphill traded his Cardinal Red for Tiger Blue to coach the junior high boys basketball team. * The engagement and approaching marriage of Erin Kathleen Book to School Michael...

* Ron Eggers of Stockton had taken home two grand champion ribbons and one reserve champion ribbon from the Rooks County Free Fair. He had the top two ribbons in the sheep division and was the top winner in the market hog division.

What Was Going On 14 Years Ago There were 41 entries at the Demolition Derby and 1/2 ton, 2-Wheel-Drive Derby at the Fair. When the dust settled, the winners were Jesse Martin (welded) and David Earl (pickup).

More than 600 warrants for delinquent personal taxes for 1935 have been turned over to the sheriff's office for collection. Rooks County ranked second in the state in the percentage of delinquent personal taxes collected by the sheriff's office.

SPOTLIGHTING THE YEAR…1970 * And So They Say: Warren Harding: 'After the Fair, I don't know whether I'll know how to relax.' Leonard Dix: 'I paid the preacher several weeks ago, but I think I'll ask for a refund as it has been drier than ever since then.'

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* The Farmers & Merchants Bank of this city closed its doors on Friday night. It failed to open for business on Saturday morning.

* Alfred Reed of Reed's Plumbing and Heating had announced the formation of a corporation with two long-time employees of the firm, Joe Stahl and Kenneth Tucker. The business name was changed to Reed's Plumbing & Heating, Inc.