THE 1970 SHS WRESTLERS.

Wednesday of last week A. P. Lesperance took over the dray and transfer business of F. R. Johnson and is now serving the people of this community with work of this nature. “Prince,” as he is familiarly known to Stockton folks, is not new at the game. He operated a dray line here some years ago and made good. He said the business keeps him busy and asks those who need transfer work for a share of their business.

* And So They Say: Dean King: “I found a shark’s tooth Sunday, but that isn’t news as the woods are full of them.” Red Hagan: “Lee Phelps put out two flags on Washington’s birthday. The big one he said was for George’s birthday and the little one, for mine.” Paul Marshall: “I was a member of the first Boy Scout troop in Stockton—and that was a long time ago.”

Stockton Interim City Manager Keith Schlaegel started in his position on February 12th. He was the Heartland Building Center Manager for many years. His responsibilities included the day-today operations of the City, personnel management, public relations, long and short-term planning, and preparation of the budget and management of the City’s finances. His wife, Mendy (Baughman), was the owner and operator of Prairie Classics.

* And So They Say: Mary Jo Robinson: “If Wilbur had bought me a Valentine, I’d have known for sure that he had been up to something.” City manager Harper: “I think the new engine down at the power plant should be installed and operating by May.” Bill Bedore: “The soles of my boots are worn out from turning the corners too fast.” Larry Dix: “We’ve tried rain dances and everything, but still can’t get any moisture.”

Verle Adams, Arnold Shupp, and Chase A. Hilgers, all living near Plainville, were arrested the past week on an alleged charge of stealing wheat. The wheat, about 600 bushels, was the property of A. G. Schneider of the Webster country. Mr. Schneider discovered the loss of the wheat on Tuesday morning of last week when he saw fresh tracks of a truck. Mr. Schneider investigated and took up the trail, which led to Plainville. Upon further investigation, he found that the wheat had been brought to Plainville and sold to a local dealer. An inquiry disclosed the names of the young men. Young Adams immediately left the country but was soon apprehended at Omaha by Sheriff Gilbert. He was returned and, unable to furnish a bond of $2,000.00, was committed to jail. His preliminary is next Thursday. Shupp and Hilgers gave bond for $500.00, and their court date was held on Tuesday.

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Caitlin Lingg, daughter of Pat and Sandy Lingg of Stockton, was the Rooks County Spelling Bee Champion, winning the honors after spelling “planetarium” and “narthex” correctly. Caitlin would go on to represent the county at the State Spelling Bee in Great Bend in March.

About 50 businessmen met in the assembly room of the courthouse to attend the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce. Many good things were brought before that body, one of the important measures being a communication from the Junction City Chamber of Commerce relative to the west securing the appointment of a western man to the interstate commission. There has been considerable agitation for several months past as to the interstate commerce commission, who have control of freight rates. The commission is composed of members in remote sections of the United States, and the agricultural section of the entire central west does not have a single representative. H. A. Butler, president of the Chamber, named the committee of W. F. Hughes, Chas. Riseley and J. Q. Adams to confer with the Junction City Chamber. The great farming interests of the middle west should certainly have a right to representation on this important commission.

PICTURED IS TREE FARMER LEO BIRD.