A LIFE AT THE LOCKER PLANT - as related by Fred Carlson to Katie Reede

We liked the business and her folks offered us a good price . . .

AND THE BAND PLAYED ON - as related by Jack Voyles to Monte Blome

Charlie was one of the ten best trumpet players in the country . . .

MINNIE RUSSELL: AN OUTSTANDING WOMAN - as related to Stacy Vancas

There was a closeness then that we are missing today . . .

A LIFE OF A RODEO MAN - as related by Bill Larson to Leah Larson

By golly, you have to call it the way you see it . . .

BEYOND TRADITION - as related by Fidelia Gilger to Levi Conry

Going into the trick riding business . . . just buying the saddle was quite a deal . . .

EVERYDAY IS THE BEST DAY OF THE YEAR -

excerpts from the diaries of Laura McCutchen edited by Kristan Steffan