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Rantoul Celebrates 100th Anniversary With Daylong Festivities
Franks of rain and sun drew crowds to Rantoul for the 100th annual Rantoul Day. Don McGinnis lent his arena for daytime events, followed by rodeo and a Jim Stafford concert. Pony pull set a record with 33 teams. Don Schroder won by pulling 250 percent of weight for 23 inches. About 1,500 attendance. Cheri Jensen crowned as parade queen. Winners included Ranton Wranglers for best entry, McGinnis for antique car, Loyal Ladies Circle for best float. Amy Williams, four, won the talent contest with Sioux City Sue. An injured rodeo rider, Joe Hendrick, spent the night in hospital.
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Rantoul
Don McGinnis
Jim Stafford
Shetland Pony Club
Don Schroder
Aldrich
McGinnis
Kansas City
Centerville
Pittsburg
Linda Jensen
Rantoul Wranglers
Stafford
Cheri Jensen
Amy Williams
Buddy Williams
Rantou
Sioux City
Sue
Joe Hendrick
Hendrick
Ransom Memorial
Ranton Wranglers
Loyal Ladies Circle
Brian Dempsey
Jeremy Goodwin
Jason Manson
Herb Byard
Lloyd Willey
Travis Shhulz
Brian Umphenour
Susie Pack
Denny Gillette
Dick Jensen
Lisa McMullin
Dale Graym
Larry Snow