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Veteran Illinois Central engineer retires after 48 years
Dennis Shelley of Cedar Rapids retires from the Illinois Central after 48 years and three months. He began engine service on July 4 1900 in Waterloo, came to Cedar Rapids in 1903, and since 196? spent 12 years on Cedar Rapids Manchester routes. He plans to fish in retirement. his wife notes his fondness for fishing, though they joke about poor luck.
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Dennis Shelley
Fifth Street
Illinois Central Railroad
Independence
Welinois Central
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
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Skelley
Gazette
Blumenshine
Dennis Skelley
Fifth Street NW