Yesteryear

The Stockton area was again hit with a severe thunderstorm. Not only did we experience the usual heavy wind and small hail, but the city of Woodston saw firsthand the fury of a tornado. It felt like a storm was brewing all day long as the air was heavy with humidity and it was hot at 90 degrees.

James Hunter. who has been working roads in Thomas County for some time, wrote to Stockton relatives that during work one day last week, the grading machine uncovered 32 quarts of hootch.

THE STONE LETTERING and decorative work had been removed from the front of the old Stockton High School, which was built in 1922. It had served as the middle school building for many years and was soon to be torn down during the summer of 1994 to make way for a new building.

* And So They Say: Susan Hamilton (age 4 after her first year at Bible School): “Mommy, how do you wash up God? I’ve heard this a dozen times at Bible School.” Leo McCue: “What does a man have to do to get his name in the paper?

The memories of June 9, 2005 came back over the previous weekend in May, 2008, with the arrival of strong storms on Thursday and Friday nights. While we were spared a tornado’s damage, straight-line winds and over 6.5 inches of rain brought their own brand of damage.

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.

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.

IN 1994, the Kansas Highway Patrol had purchased ten Jeep Cherokees to use in patrol work around the state. Three of the vehicles were assigned to western Kansas and local trooper Whitey Pfannenstiel was one of the lucky ones who was set to start putting miles on one of the vehicles.

* 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.

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.m.