Excerpts from past Tracy newspapers Oct. 27, 1955 — Cornerstonelaying ceremonies for the new St. Mary’s parochial school and confirmation services for 136 children and adults will be held today, Thursday, at St. Mary’s Catholic church. Most Rev. Bishop James Byrne, auxiliary bishop of St. Paul, will officiate at both ceremonies, with laying of the cornerstone set for 2:30 p.m. at the main entrance of the new school building. Fourth degree Knights of Colunbus will provide an honor guard to the bishop.
Obituaries: John Stowell
Oct. 28, 1965 — Twentynine Lyon county men will comprise the November draft call under the stepped-up military induction program which in the immediate future may involve married men. Clerk of the county board has received no quota for December yet, but if the reserve of single men is short of meeting the demands, men between 19-26 married prior to Aug. 26 may face induction starling in December.
