50 Years Ago
Jan. 1-5, 1971
Law officers had little in the way of leads after at least two places in Fayette County – a business and a home – were burglarized during the holidays. Flatonia Gas Company, operated by Barney Wotipka, lost approximately $1,000 worth of merchandise that included four portable TV sets, 10 radios, four mixers, four electric irons, an electric clock and a used adding machine. Entry…