Yesteryear

Body The agricultural progress train of the Missouri Pacific proved of considerable benefit and amusement to the people of the county last Thursday. Hundreds of the citizens attended. The visitors were much interested in the exhibit and took time to study them.

Body Stockton High School held its 113th graduation ceremony on May 17th at 3:00 p.m. Daniel Riffel was Valedictorian, and Chelsey Kriley was Salutatorian. Don Jenkins, Jr.

Body IN 1994, the Kansas Highway Patrol had purchased ten Jeep Cherokees to use in patrol work around the state.

Body * And So They Say: Tony Kreller: “I’m the kind of guy who will sneak in any place where they leave the gate open.” Harry Brewer: “Why doesn’t someone do something about this lack of rain business? It seems they don’t listen to me.

Body The baccalaureate services of the Stockton High School will be held at the M. E. Church on May 25 at 8:00 p.m. Reverend Marlatt will give the address and Professor Osborn has charge of the musical program. The commencement will also be held at the M. E. Church on May 28 at 8:00 p.

Body USD 271 board members Greg Beougher and Randal Riffel presented diplomas to 27 members of the Stockton High School Class of 2008 in Commencement exercises for Saturday, May 17. The SHS graduate section was featured in this issue.

Body WITH STOCKTON’S PEONY FESTIVAL AND PARADE set for this Saturday, May 21st, it is fitting that this edition’s Yesteryear picture be one of a parade from years ago.

Body * And So They Say: Nolan Harper: “I went fishing yesterday, but all I got was a boat ride.” Stella Willis: “You water, and water and water, and nothing comes up but weeds.” Leighton Marshall: “Friday the 13th isn’t always unlucky.

Body The residence known as the Aunt Milly Taylor property, in the southwest part of town, was the scene of a disastrous fire. The fire occurred when a small gasoline stove exploded.

Body Over 150 people attended the Crossroads concert at the historic Nova Theatre on Sunday, May 4 for the benefit of the new county hospital, the Rooks County Health Center.