History
A glance in the rearview mirror
August 1922: Howard vs. Hawk. Take “ICE” out of Service. Dandelions picked by the pound. by Mary Jo David The following news excerpts are from August 1922 editions of the Stockbridge Brief-Sun newspaper. These are mostly reproduced in the original, without edits or corrections. Visit the Stockbridge Library to view electronic copies of old local […]
Clyde’s Corner: For the coaches in my life… thank you, thank you!
by Clyde Whitaker Hello again everyone, I hope you are enjoying your summer! I have been thinking about my August column, and after seeing my varsity basketball coach Phil Hora recently, I decided to write about the coaches that helped shape my life. My parents Jim and Delberta Whitaker were my first coaches, showing me […]
A glance in the rearview mirror
July 1922: Jury service $4/day. Indoor toilets voted down. Lost Atlantis—found? by Mary Jo David The following news excerpts are from July 1922 editions of the Stockbridge Brief-Sun newspaper. These are mostly reproduced in the original, without edits or corrections. Visit the Stockbridge Library to view electronic copies of old local news publications dating back […]
A glance in the rearview mirror
June 1922: Spit ball barred. Divorce ring is the latest. Tooth pulled to toot flute. by Mary Jo David The following news excerpts are from June 1922 editions of the Stockbridge Brief-Sun newspaper. These are mostly reproduced in the original, without edits or corrections. Visit the Stockbridge Library to view electronic copies of old local […]
Honoring our Veterans
Honoring deceased former members of Mackinder-Glenn Post 510 At one time, the following veterans were members of the Mackinder-Glenn Post 510 and are interred here in Stockbridge or at other cemeteries. CARL ALLEN KENNETH E. AMMERMAN WALTER R BARBOUR MICHAEL BASNAW HOWARD J. BERRY WALLACE BISHOP CHARLOTTE CAMPBELL CLETE CARLTON ROBERT H. COLE JACK COLLINS […]
A glance in the rearview mirror
May 1922: Chicken lobes and egg color. Hair bobs aid switch-makers. State Champ vs. The Flash. by Mary Jo David The following news excerpts are from May 1922 editions of the Stockbridge Brief-Sun newspaper. These are mostly reproduced in the original, without edits or corrections. Visit the Stockbridge Library to view electronic copies of old […]
Bridge to Wellness
May: Using Nutrition Facts Labels can help improve your health by Sophia Speroff, MPH, RD This brief overview of nutrition food labels may help you use the information more effectively and easily to make quick, informed food decisions for a healthy diet. What’s changed? Calories and fat: Larger print to make it easier to see. […]
A glance in the rearview mirror
April 1922—Carpet rags for lunch. Bloomers fixed with inner tubes. Manure in hooch. by Mary Jo David The following news excerpts are from April 1922 editions of the Stockbridge Brief-Sun newspaper. These are mostly reproduced in the original, without edits or corrections. Visit the Stockbridge Library to view electronic copies of old local news publications […]
Forty-year Pioneer Education Program in jeopardy
by Arlene Kaiser The Waterloo Area Historical Society is looking for a few good men and women who can help educate young people in the history of the pioneer experience of our forefathers, and have a really fun time doing it. The experiences the school marms and masters, and the farm family have had over […]
A glance in the rearview mirror
March 1922—River too drunk to freeze. Entertaining shingles. Poland bars shimmy & trot. by Mary Jo David The following news excerpts are from March 1922 editions of the Stockbridge Brief-Sun newspaper. These are mostly reproduced in the original, without edits or corrections. Visit the Stockbridge Library to view electronic copies of old local news publications […]