Yesteryear

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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.

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.

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.

* 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.

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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.

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.

Arthur Henn, who lived about six miles southwest of Plainville, was found mortally wounded from bullet wounds by County Superintendent Roland Cassett, Clyde Gardner, andRoyWhalenlastFriday forenoon in a draw about a mile south of his home.