Nila Denton of Stockton had graciously lent her many lovely Nativities to the Stockton Public Library for public viewing during the months of November and December. The Nativities come from all over the world.

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* And So They Say: Leta Bouchey: “When I was a kid I thought the Rev. in front of a preacher’s name stood for revenue.” Howard Wanamaker: “Is there any law against a person just resting on Thanksgiving?” Chuck Waller: “Well, I saw more than twenty quail in my backyard Sunday morning. I went out and shot them—with my movie camera.” Gene Miller: “We post office employees take vacations in one-hour units.”

* And So They Say: Doyle Cook: “Even if I were triplets, I couldn’t keep up with myself.” Chuck Waller: “I didn’t go pheasant hunting on Saturday morning. I thought it was too cold or maybe it’s just because I’m too lazy.” Irene Cabbage: “No one will believe it, but I DID see a truckload of giraffes parked outside a café in Hays Saturday night.” Mrs. Frank Walker: “Maybe no one will believe it either that I saw about 20 quail right outside my bedroom window Sunday morning.” Alan Stewart: “I wish I could think of something to put in the paper about Shorty Stice, but anything I could say about him would make him mad.”

An electrical short was the probable cause of a house fire at 413 N. Third on Sunday night. The owner of the house, Brook Dix, was unaware of the fire until his neighbor from across the street, Gloria Harris, was banging on his door. Stockton fire personnel quickly responded and had the blaze under control in a little over an hour.

* And So They Say: Chuck Hageman: “I got out of raking leaves Sunday by playing golf.” Clark Stocking: “Our secretary is no doubt having a good time on her vacation, but I wish she was back at her desk.” Edna Stice: “I hope that whoever it was who poisoned my poor puppy is happy because of his cruel deed.”

The area fall harvest got off to a slow start thanks to Mother Nature showering the area with some rainfall, but as soon as the sun came out the farmers were in the fields taking care of business. As of November 3, 2008, the Woodston Coop had received 103,000 bushels of corn; 73,000 bushels of milo; and 113,000 bushels of soybeans. The Farmers Union Elevator in Stockton had taken in 13,000 bushels of corn; 43,000 bushels of milo, and 157,000 bushels of soybeans.

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* And So They Say: Harold Stice: “Hound Dog Stewart had his prayers answered when he had a blessed event of eleven Bassett hound pups at his home last week.” W. McCaslin: “Kansas State University only has two plays—a lateral and a fumble.” Ira Hazen: “Well, at least I accomplished another birthday last week.” Dave Oyer: “That football game with Osborne was worth getting a little bit cold for.”