What Stocktonites Were Doing 94 Years Ago
The basement of the Christian Church on Second and Broadway in Plainville was dedicated by Pastor C. A. Burris. Dr. John Booth, \\conducted the event. The Christian Church had burned nearly three years ago after a thunderstorm. Some thought after the fire that the church would have to be given up altogether, but the building committee had other ideas. The new structure is on the same grounds as the old one and is a fireproof building and a beauty to the city. With only the basement completed, the cost so far is around $33,000. The work on the upper rooms for Bible School will be commenced at once, and in the next two years, the Sanctuary will be completed. We are strong for this building committee in having the grit to keep going. More often, the darkest hours are just before day.
As far as we know, the first appointment by President Herbert Hoover to come to Rooks County was the reappointment of George W. Connelly as the Plainville Postmaster. All are happy with this appointment as Mr. Connelly has been a very proficient postmaster and attends strictly to the office business with his help: Mrs. Connelly and Melvin Edelblute, since they are as accommodating as anyone could desire.
Butler & Vallette, the local clothiers, are having their business room improved. The display windows were deepened about two feet, giving better display facilities. An oak flooring is being laid throughout the entire room, and the new improvements will add to the nice appearance that the store has maintained. John Kewley and Ed Martin are doing the work.
The Stockton Congregational Church has been fortunate to secure Reverend John H. Cone of Centralia, Kansas to replace Reverent Archie Toothaker, who resigned two months ago. Reverend Cone visited Stockton about six weeks ago, and the local church officers immediately began a campaign to induce him to locate here. Extensive repairs were made to the parsonage. Reverend and Mrs. Cone came to Stockton last week, and he conducted the church services last Sunday. They are very anxious to meet all the local people and do all they can to make themselves a part of the Stockton community. The Cones spent six years in the ministry at Smith Center and went from there to Centralia, where they have lived for the past three years. Reverend Cone is English, well-educated, and has a very pleasing personality. He will be a welcome addition to the ministry of the community.
Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Allen and Mrs. M. E. Stafford left this morning for Wichita. Ben is going down for a dealers meeting and demonstration by the manufacturers of the General Electric refrigerators.
A delightful evening of social entertainment was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Sammons on February 28th—time passed by playing games and music. The occasion was Miss Marvel’s birthday. She received many beautiful handkerchiefs and other presents. A lunch of cake, pickles, and sandwiches was served.
Mrs. Harve Newbrey was a hostess to a miscellaneous shower in honor of Mrs. Ruth Powers at the home of Mrs. Ernest Newbrey on Wednesday afternoon. The time was spent playing games and writing recipes for the bride. The bride received many useful presents before a dainty luncheon of sandwiches, cream nut cake, and coffee was served.
W. P. Whaley and his wife of the Medicine were Stockton callers on Saturday. Mr. Whaley was getting ready for the assessment of Medicine Township and called on county clerk Elliott for his quote of supplies.
E. M. Smart and Mr. Kelley left Tuesday morning for Peabody and Wichita. They took along Alva, Lee Wildrix, and Sammie Vardaman, who will work on improvements on farms near those cities.
Mrs. J. B. Riseley returned late last week from the hospital at Halstead, Kansas, and is convalescing satisfactorily from a goiter operation. Her general health condition is good, and she can be up and around the home part of the time.
John Shaw and family came in last week from Flagler, Colorado, to make Rooks County their home again. They are located on the Mt. Pleasant Valley farm of the Shaw Ranch.
W. H. Morrison celebrated his 69th birthday by going to Hays to witness the pageant in which his granddaughter, Janet Wallace, participated.
Miss Gladys Ochamapugh of Stockton and Barney LeSage of Webster were married by Probate Judge E. L. McClure on February 26th. Stockton friends of the happy couple express best wishes.
Miss Letha and Clarence Colburn entertained several young people last Thursday evening. The affair was a farewell to their cousins, Glen and Lyle Colburn, who left Sunday for their new home near Lawrence, Kansas. Games and candies making were included until a late hour when a dainty lunch was served. All departed, expressing regret at losing the boys from their midst and wishing them success and happiness in their new home. At the same time, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Thompson entertained an older crowd at their home as a farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Coburn, the boys’ parents. These folks have lived near Stockton for several years; the boys have grown up here. All are popular in church and social circles and will be greatly missed in the community where they lived. But their many friends wish them all good luck.
From The Woodston Argus…..Harold Glodfelty is working in Morrissey & Son’s Garage this week while Dode and Jess attend the tractor show in Wichita…..Last Sunday, being W. Doak’s 77th birthday, several relatives took dinner and spent the afternoon at his home in Woodston. Those present report a delightful gathering and wish Mr. Doak many more happy birthdays….. A deal was closed in the latter part of last week whereby Bud Schlyer from southwest of town became the owner of the Stuff Café, which is now closed for repainting. Mr. Schlyer says he will have everything in first-class shape before reopening, probably about a week from Saturday.
