Yesteryear

Looking Back

Body JJ Oil Operations Manager Pat Lingg had announced that J-Mart would donate 1¢ from everygallonofgaspumped in September to the Stockton school system. The SHS Class of 1964 enjoyed their 45th reunion with a tour of the SHS Gymnasium.
14 years ago

56 Years Ago

Body * And So They Say: Doris McMichael: “This certainly deserves special mention. I balanced the fair books the first try this year.” Clinton Smee: “I don’t really think I’m getting old, but you should hear my bones creak after I’ve been playing football with the kids.
56 years ago

What Stocktonites Were Doing 98 Years Ago

Body O. E. Riffel this week purchased an interest in the Keeton Oil properties and business of Stockton, and becomes identified with the firm in an active way. Oscar will have charge of one of the big trucks to look after a share of the rural business. W. O.
98 years ago

56 Years Ago

Body * And So They Say: C. R. Scott: “Well, we teachers start our education over again each September.” Red Conyac: “The women aren’t the only ones who watch the soap operas on TV.” Robert Osborn: “Fishing is alright, but it does lead to lying.
56 years ago

Looking Back

Body Kevin States had won big when he purchased a Starry Night Bingo scratch ticket. The cost of the ticket was $2.00, and the jackpot was $10,000.00! Seven-time AMA Grand National Champion Chris Carr raced at the Rooks County Free Fair.
14 years ago

56 Years Ago

Body * And So They Say: Howard Wanamaker: “I don’t know why it is, but things always happen to the machinery when we are the busiest.” Dean King: “There are some people who wouldn’t be happy unless they had something to complain about.
56 years ago

What Stocktonites Were Doing 98 Years Ago

Body A little more evidence that prosperity is still roosting here is gained by the fact that a couple of residence properties changed hands this week. Mrs. D. H. Scott transferred the title to her house and lots, west of the Jones Hotel, to Frank Halderman.
98 years ago
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