A business deal was perfected Tuesday morning whereby M. L. Breon disposed of his controlling interest in the Citizens State Bank to W. H. Tanzey and thus brought about another change that will be told later. Mr. Breon came to Stockton in November 1921 and took over the Citizens Bank at that time when its condition was a critical point and, in the course of his stay here, has gradually brought that institution to a firm basis. His determination to enter a larger business field brought about his desire to sell the bank’s interests. Mr. Tanzey is a familiar individual to this financial institution, having served as a cashier from January 1918 to spring 1921, then known as the Farmers State Bank. His banking ability at that time was recognized as superior and, without question, will now carefully guard the destiny of the facility. Ivan L. Perkins will remain with the bank as a cashier. In the transaction and as part of consideration, Mr. Breon receives the building occupied by the Stockton Motors Company, formerly conducted by Mr. Tanzey. Mr. Breon has yet to determine as to future matters. However, he and his estimable family expect to leave Stockton in a few days. Before entering a deal for the Citizens Bank, W. H. Tanzey sold his Stockton Motors concern to Ralph C. Elliott, former county treasurer. In this transaction, Mr. Elliott takes over the Chevrolet agency, all accessory stock, and the filling station, taking immediate possession. Mr. Tanzey reserves the implement and repair part department.

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Dr. W. E. Thomson, who purchased the Stockton hospital from Dr. R B. Osborn some weeks ago, turned the property back to Dr. Osborn, the latter now in charge of the institution. Dr. Osborn informs a reporter for the Review and Record that he is here to stay. Dr. Osborn felt the call to new fields, but a short stay away from Stockton gave him reason to believe that this was the best location in the state, and Osborn returned, relieving Dr. Thomson of ownership. During Dr. Thomson’s short stay here, he made many warm friends who regret his leaving this city. The doctor goes to Clay Center, where he will devote his time only to surgery. Dr. Osborn’s many friends and patients all over the county will be pleased to learn that he has returned to Stockton and plans to locate here permanently.

Recognized as Kansas Honor Scholars at the annual dinner at Hays High School were Stockton High School students Jameson Nyp, Brenna Schlaegel, Alex Henry, and Scott Voss. Tad Felts and Larry Poore were the emcees for the United Fund Telethon.

* And So They Say: Reid Baxter: “My wife knows all the gossip, but she never tells me anything.” Howard Wanamaker: “A man has a right to be in a bad humor if he spends half his Sunday working on a machine, and then can’t get it to operate.” Clarence Heiner: “I’m almost glad I don’t know anything, folks don’t expect so much of you that way.” Lucia Hamilton: “I don’t go to anyone’s house unless I have to.” Velma Bartlett: “I like my clothes to fit, but I don’t like to look like I’ve been stuffed into them.”

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Stockton’s opportunity for an oil well has gone “blooy.” Drilling at the Low Test stopped the first of the week. The drill had penetrated to a depth of 3,504 feet with no oil showing. It is expected by the latter part of the week that work will begin to pull casing. It could not be learned what motive the Marland Company has in mind—whether they contemplate a further development of the field at this time or withdraw from it. It is authentically reported that the Marlands and other companies have been turning back leases in that vicinity as fast as the leases become due. Whether that means the companies are quitting this field remains to be seen. The Minx Oil Test will not be completed to the proposed depth of 4,500 feet, according to Father Mattingly of Zurich, one of the trustees of the fund of $7,000.00 raised among residents of Zurich and Plainville who were eager to see the well drilled deeper in search of a lower producing stratum of sand. Water sand was encountered shortly after drilling was resumed, and the flow was so strong it was thought inadvisable to attempt to remove it. It is now planned to plug the hole back to approximately 3,400 feet where the ten-barrel showing of oil was found and shoot the well to create the flow.

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* And So They Say: Rev. James Williams: “Stockton people can be proud of the high school band and the football team, and the stadium is also extra fine.” Pudy Larson: “I can’t get excited over the World Series. I’m a football man.” Wilbur Doak: “I know it’s early, but I’m washing my windows so I can put my Christmas cards on display.” Dode Morrissey: “I had six good reasons for going to the circus on Sunday—five grandchildren and half the proceeds go to crippled children.”

A Retirement Open House was held for Sandi Rogers, who had served as the Stockton City Clerk since 1994. A Retirement Open House was held at the Rooks County Courthouse for Denzil McNeal, who had served as the County’s emergency management director for 13 years.