Town Gossip Highlights Local Happenings And Plans
Marvin Holesinger and friends enjoy a lively night in town while planning a Seattle World Fair trip this Saturday. Little League results stir hopes for a win as Shannon defeats Fries. Julius Orthmann washes windows with his wife in the red car. Lee Starr’s dog is noted. Officials plan a new fire station this fall, 40 by 87 feet. Melon Day rides are booked by President Harold Starr for a bigger celebration. A rock crusher operates east of town to repair roads. Joe Shutters reenters poultry farming with around 300 birds planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Holesinger
Bob Lewis
Ozzie Cronister
Jack Stiles
Palisades Park
Bob
Ozzie
Doc Marshall
Roy Heitman
Seattle
Shannon
Julius Orthmann
Lee Harold Starr
Thomson
Harold Starr
Joe Shutters
Havig
Drive-In Opens on Route 78 by Elliott Couple
Mr and Mrs Terry Elliott have opened a drive in on Route 78 and will operate it through the summer. They have moved above the air where they will reside. Mr and Mrs Jack Johnston plan to move soon to Dunlap Illinois after resigning from Thomson schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Route
Terry Elliott
Rt. 78
Jack Johnston
Dunlap
Thomson
Ill
Peoria
Johnson
Sipp High School
Peoria Heights
Johnston
Dunlap High School
Richard Nord
Wild Life
Local Social Visits and Family Travel Notes
Mrs Paulette Hamilton Brenda of Savanna and Joan Hazen of Mt Carroll were Monday afternoon callers with P K McGinnis and family. Mr and Mrs Perry Melton and Marcia left Saturday night for a vacation trip through the eastern states. Mrs Dora Wiebenga spent last Wednesday in Fulton visiting her sons Claude and Howard Wiebenga. Mr and Mrs Fay Ashby and family Mrs Wayne Ashby Sr and Billy Ay visited Wayne Ashby Sr who is patient at the Veterans Hospital in Iowa City. Mrs Wayne Ashby Jr and son Billy of Fullerton California are visiting Clinton parents and Wayne Ashby Sr with her mother ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Melton
Marcia
Dora Wiebenga
Fulton
Claude
Howard Wiebenga
Fay Ashby
Wayne Ashby
Billy Ay
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
Billy
Fullerton
California
William Kuehl
Clinton
Norbert Andring
Tommy
Dickie
Hopkins
Minn
Ed Andring
Denny
Conrad F. Guinther
Argo Fay
Dorothy E. Wendinger
Edmonds
Wash
Kenneth Winship
Putnam
Mervin Marshall
Myles Haas
Nancy
Frank Flack
Hanover
Ronnie Starr
Leslie Grim
Sherman Oakley
Chadwick
Jimmy Haas
Apple River Canyon
Marion Wheeler
Herbert Blodgett
Monmouth
Barbara Blodgett
St. Mary’s Hospital
Galesburg
Roy Heitman
Ada
Rita Geddes
Edward Malewicki
Barbara Gady
Winona
John Root
Harry Root
Tom Root
Savanna
Earl Root
Ben Wagner
Card of Thanks for support after death
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends relatives and neighbors for kindness during the death of a husband and father. Acknowledges Dr Reddies and nurses at Savannah Hospital and Reverend Nichol son for thoughts and services. Signed Mrs Nellie Remrey and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reddies
Savanna Hospital
Rev
Nicholson
Nellie Remrey
Education For Survival course held at Thomson Grade School
Twenty six adults attended the first Carroll County Civil Defense Education for Survival course at Thomson Grade School ending June 6 1962. Mrs Rubye L Hill certified by the state taught the six two hour sessions with two consultants including Richard Wunderlin and Hal Shrake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Grade
Vocational Education Declines in Illinois Schools
Total enrollment in Illinois vocational education courses fell to 112,957 in 1959 60 from 1958 59 by 1 6 percent with most loss in agricultural and homemaking programs. Four year high schools show varied program presence and 2491 vocational teachers are employed statewide. Expansion into new occupational fields is urged in some communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Illinois school districts reduced to about 1500
Progress in consolidating Illinois districts lowers total from 11 051 in 1947 to about 1500 now. Some areas lag in reorganization while 707 senior high schools mostly offer few courses. six schools have under 50 pupils and 71 have 51 to 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Melon Tossers Win Three Games During Week
Thomson's Melon Tossers posted a 3 game week in the Northern Fast ball League. June 7 they beat Savanna's Six-packers 6 to 1 as B Nehrkorn held Savanna to two hits. Traniger no hits in a 4 to 0 win over Mt Carroll's Mobile. Home debut set for June 18 against 823rd Ordnance Co Savanna Depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Savanna
B. Nehrkorn
J. Carroll
Hawks
Traniger
Hawk
Mt. Carroll
Mobil
823Rd Ordnance Co
Savanna Ordnance Depot
Railroad seeks abandonment of 6.8 mile line in Carroll County
On May 14 1962 the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington DC an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity permitting abandonment of its Ebner to Ill line about 6.80 miles long in Carroll County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul Andacific Railroad Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington, D. C
Ebner
Ill
Carroll County
Churches in York Clinton Iowa area schedule and notices
The Churches section lists York Community and Baptist and Methodist services with pastors and times. It notes joint Baptist baptism at First Baptist Clinton Iowa, June church meetings, BYF work retreat for $2, and WSCS meetings, plus Catholic services in Fulton and Savanna with multiple daily times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
St. John’s Church
Savanna
Bible School to Close With Friday Program
Daily Vacation Bible School, held each afternoon this week, will close Friday at 1 pm in the Thomson Methodist Church. Visitors may tour the classrooms to see children's handicraft work after the program. The school average attendance was 67 under the direction of Mrs Marion Wheeler with Rev Wilbur Nicholson as adviser. Music directed by Mrs Harold Witt with Evelyn Witt at the piano. Enrollment by group includes Beginners 20 Primary I 11 Primary II 20 Junior I 12 Junior II 6 and Teen Agers 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Nicholson
Argo Fay
Hickory Grove
Thomson
Thomson - Argo Fay Myf
Argo Fay Wscs
Thomson Wscs
Alice Halfman
Marie Morrison
Betty Schott
Claribel Smith
Pmson Methodist
Marion Wheeler
Emil Brach
The
Methodist Church
Harold Witt
Evelyn Witt
Social Roundup Notes From Hopkins and Surrounding Areas
Visiting families from Hopkins to Edwards and Winona are featured with several weekend gatherings. The report lists numerous relatives, brief visits, and a Boy Scout camp assignment for Jimmy Haas at Apple River Canyon as well as local hospital and recital outings.
Jolly Juniors Bake Sale Reaches Redeeming Goal
The Thomson Methodist Church Jolly Junior class report they exceeded their $25 redecorating fund goal with a cinnamon roll bake sale. On Saturday the class and teacher Mrs. John C Atherton enjoyed a Mississippi River picnic near Fin and Feather resort with guests Mr and Mrs Ray Morelli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Methodist Church
John C. Atherton
Mississippi River
Fin and Feather Resort
Ray Morelli
Spring Salad Luncheon Attendees Honor Savanna Church
Mrs. Robert Holland and eight others attended the Spring Salad Luncheon on June 7 at the Presbyterian Church in Savanna. Mrs. Tom Poston reviewed the book Sound of Music and performed several musical numbers in the afternoon program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Holland
Mervin Marshall
Otto Switzer
Ed Andring
Wayne Ashby
G. A. Smith
Paul Heusinkveld
Eugene Murray
Harvey Marshall
Presbyterian Church
Savanna
Tom Poston
Thomson Pony League Romps To 12 1 Victory At Milledgeville
Thomson Pony League traveled to Milledgeville and won 12 1 on Monday June 11. Terry Haas pitched all game while Richie Buckley and Jimmy Hartman caught. The team sent 12 batters to the plate in the third inning to score eight runs and tallied several extra base hits. They will host Pearl City on Monday June 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Pony League
Milledgeville
Terry Haas
Thomson
Richie Buckley
Jimmy Hartman
Pearl City
Teachers begin extension course at Clinton High
Mrs Eloise Becker of Hiddleson school near Morrison along with Mrs Grace Bolhous Vera Williams and Mary Waltrip started Monday an extension course from the State College of Iowa Cedar Falls taught at Clinton High School during the summer months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eloise Becker
Hiddleson
Morrison
Grace Bolhous
Vera Williams
Mary Waltrip
State College of Iowa
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Clinton High School
Nephew Joins United States Peace Corps
Arnold Vogel of Clinton, nephew of Mrs. Dora Wieben Ga of Thomson, left Monday to serve in Jamaica as a member of the Peace Corps. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Vogel of Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Vogel
Clinton
Dora Wiebenga
Thomson
United States Peace Corps
Jamaica
Jake Vogel
Legion Elects New Officers At Regular Meeting
American Legion held its regular meeting at the Legion Hall electing new officers for the coming year. Officers named include Dean Robinson as commander and Cliff Durward as 1st vice commander. The group also approved letting the Kindergarten use the hall and donated a new flag to the Lower York Cemetery Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legion Hall
Deanobinson
Cliff Durward
Carl Korbar
Bob Lewis
Merle Bielema
Ed Andring
Legion
Lower York
Claus Prins
Savanna
Thomson School
Pinewood Derby Friday Evening At Old High School Gym
Cub Scouts are reminded the Pinewood Derby is Friday at 7 30 p m in the old high school gymnasium. Parents are urged to attend with their scout as miniature cars race and prizes are awarded to winners.
Gene Fehler Graduates From Northern Illinois University
Gene Fehler son of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Fehler earned a Bachelor of Science in Education at Northern Illinois University. The exercises were held in the Field House on Saturday June 9 with his family in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Fehhler
Franklin Fehler
Northern Illinois
Janice Bradley
Minnie Fehler
John Ashpole
University
Wunderlin Enrolls in Summer School at Macomb
Richard Wunderlin a science instructor at Thomson High School has enrolled for summer school at Western University in Macomb Illinois The move highlights ongoing professional development for teachers and expands cross district academic connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macomb
Richard Wunderlin
Thomson High School
Western University
Illinois
Sunday Socials Around Thomson and Clinton
The report lists multiple family visits and gatherings across Thomson Clinton and Rock Falls. Names include Hou zenga Green Johnson Bogart Atherton Morelli Kay Christiansen Morri son Berstead Hook Petersen Randecker and Peter sen. Guests span Mount Carroll Low Moor Albany Elizabeth and Rockford areas.
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Andrew Houzenga
Russel Green, Jr
Rock Falls
John Johnson
Margaret Johnson
Aaron
Mt. Carroll
Luella Bogart
Clinton
Paul Johnson
Don Bogart
Howard Johnson
Lena
Bonnie Jo Atherton
Ray Morelli
Franklin Fehler
Ed Kay
Albany
John Christiansen
Low Moor
Iowa
John V. Christiansen
James Morrison
Roy Randecker
Elizabeth
Clara Berstead
Rockford
Albert Hook
William Petersen
Fred Hook
Thomson Group of Civil Defense Course
Seated from left are Mmes Hazel Petersen Harriet Hole singer Eleanor Schmitt and Alice Halfman Front row left Mmes Rosalie Bel lich Anna Greeley Beth Holland Clara Andring Elizabeth Sour Everett H Johnson Mildred Bruckner Back row from left Messrs Ray Morelli superintendent R C Bush Don I Marken Kyle Brown Mrs Mary Falls Mr Lloyd Bruckner and Mrs Rubye L Hill instructor Members not present for picture are Messrs Herbert St Ores Jr Robert Falls Richard Falls Jack Flickinger Marvin Holesinger and mes Dale Hulme Lila Atherton Darlene Flickinger Susie Knuth Bernice Hook and Gordon L Hansen County Supt of Schools
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Thomson
Civil Defense
U. S. Office of Education
Richard Wunderlin
Hal Shrake
Savanna
Illinois
Don Marken
Mmes
Clara Andring
Rosalie Bellich
Mildred Bruckner
Mary Falls
Alice Halfman
Harriet Holesinger
Beth Holland
Hazel Petersen
Anna Greeley
Eleanor Schmitt
Messers
Lloyd Bruckner
Kyle Brown
R. C. Bush
Don L. Marken
Rubye L. Hill
State Office of Civil Defense and Public Instruction
Elizabeth Sour
Everett H. Johnson
Messrs
Ray Morelli
Don I. Marken
Herbert St. Ores, Jr
Robert Falls
Richard Falls
Jack Flickinger
Marvin Holesinger
Dale Hulme
Lila Atherton
Darlene Flickinger
Susie Knuth
Berniece Hook
Gordon L. Hansen County
Community Calendar of Local Meetings and Clubs
A compact listing of monthly meetings and gatherings across town. Includes school boards, village and volunteer groups, American Legion units, PTA activities, church clubs, youth groups, music boosters, home bureaus, Scout packs, and miscellaneous social clubs with their scheduled days.
John Clikeman Wins Honor at Shattuck Commencement
John Clikeman of Savanna received a silver letter for outstanding academic achievement with honors in history at the 104th anniversary commencement of Shattuck School in Fairbault Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clikeman
Burtis J. Clikeman
Savanna
Shattuck School
Fairbault Minn
John
Ray Morelli Begins Five Week Summer Master’s Course
Ray Morelli started a five week summer session at Western Illinois University in Macomb. The program will conclude with his completion of a Master’s degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macomb
Ray Morelli
Western Illinois University
Driftwoods Net $20 From Bake and Rummage Sale
The Driftwood 4-H club hosted a rummage and bake sale at the Legion hall last Saturday and netted about $20. Co leaders Mrs. Robert Bristol and Mrs. Arnold Sikkema acknowledge contributions from parents and patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Driftwoods
Driftwood 4-H Club
Legion Hall
Robert Bristol
Arnold Sikkema
Thomson Little Leaguers Start Year With Win and Loss
Thomson Little Leaguers opened with a 30 3 victory at Milledgeville as Gary Korbar went 3 for 3 with a double and two singles. Joe Spencer hit a homer and Ron Haas pitched four innings. They then lost 9 8 at Shannon as Korbar homered and Manning tripled. Wabbena earned the win for Shannon. Next game is at Chadwick followed by five straight home Tuesdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Milledgeville
Gary Korbar
Joe Spencer
Ron Haas
Engelkins
Turner
Shannon
Korbar
Manning
Baker
Hans
Wabbena
Chadwick
Ball Park
Small Frys Fall to Shannon in Close 19–12 Loss
The Small Frys were defeated by Shannon 19 to 12 last Thursday night. Pruis and St. Ores pitched for Thom son with Flickinger catching. The team travels to Milledgeville for their next game tonight.
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Shannon
Thomson
Small Frys
Pruis
St. Ores
Flickinger
Milledgeville
Fishermen Return From Canada Trip With Short Medical Stay
Harry Diehl David and Jack Marken returned home Tuesday night after a week fishing in Morson Canada. Herman Hagg stayed longer on vacation. Nadine Hoff visited from Saturday to Monday with the Hollands. The Fehler and Ashpole families visited Henry Ashpole in DeWitt Hospital last Thursday. he was released Monday after 13 days of observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Diehl
David
Jack Marken
Morson
Canada
Herman Hagg
Nadine Hoff
Gilbert Holland
Marcia Holland
Franklin Fehler
John Ashpole
Henry Ashpole
Low Moor
DeWitt Hospital
Driftwood 4-H Plans Camp and Sign Painting
Driftwood 4-H Club meets to discuss summer projects and a camp with eight members attending. A sign post painting committee is appointed and a June 14 meeting with a picnic is scheduled. Ruth Circle meets at Mrs Murray’s home, with fourteen members and missionary program. Diana Marie Phillips marries John James Hoyson in Thomson Methodist Church with a reception for families afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diana Phillips
John Hoy
Thomson Methodist Church
Driftwood
Jill Sloan
Leslie Dittmar
Mt. Carroll
Ruth Circle
Methodist
WSCS
Margaret Murray
Minnie Ashpole
Margaret Heusinkveld
Vera Williams
Eastern Stars Meeting Advance Night Saturday June 23
The Eastern Stars will meet for Advance Night on Saturday June 23 at 8 p m at the Masonic Hall in Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Fulton
Ladies Aid Meeting at Mrs Griswold Home
The Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church will meet Wednesday June 20 at the home of Mrs Jennie Griswold. The 500 Card Club met Thursday June 7 with Mrs Amy Lewis. Prizes were won by Amy Lewis Mae Kustes Gertrude Kustes and Hazel Morse. The next meeting will be with Hazel Morse on June
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip W. Anderson
Paul Wilt
First Baptist Church
Clinton
Iowa
Ladies Aid
Jennie Griswold
Golden Rule
John Sloan
Francis Hoff
Robert Hill
BYF
Blackhawk Baptist Camp
Dixon
Jill Sloan
American Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Indergarten Club
Ions Club
T. A
P. T. A. Board
Oman
Music Boosters
West End Home Bureau
York Progressive Home Bureau
Cub Scout
TNT Club
Community Church
Spotlight Club
Baptist Church
WSCS
Methodist Church
Mary Circle
Order of the Eastern Star
Fulton
The
Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church
500
Amy Lewis
Mae Kustes
Gertrude Kustes
Hazel Morse
Royal Neighbors Hold Meeting With Mrs Adams
The Royal Neighbors plan a meeting next Tuesday afternoon June 19 at 2 p.m. with Mrs. William Adams at the local lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal
William Adams
Thom son FFA members attend 34th state convention
Five members of the Thom son FFA represented their chapter at the 34th annual state FFA convention at the Conrad Hilton in Chicago from June 6 to 8. Larry Carroll played in the state FFA band. LeRoy Appel Jan Jurgens Arlyn Huizenga and Lynn Bower served as chapter delegates. Lynn Bowers earned the State Farmers Degree during the last convention session Friday. William Gengenbach the vocational instructor accompanied the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Ffa
Conrad Hilton
Chicago
Larry Carroll
FFA
LeRoy Appel
Jan Jurgens
Arlyn Huizenga
Lynn Bower
Lynn Bowers
William Gengenbach
Vong
Geddes Wins State Essay Award In Minnesota
Miss Rita Geddes of Ada Minnesota earned first place in district and state essay contests for an English class submission. The Veterans of Foreign Wars of Minnesota sponsored the event and she will receive the award in Austin Minnesota on Friday. Mr and Mrs Roy Heitman accompanied Geddes to the ceremony and will return home with their guest after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Heitman
Rita Geddes
Ada
Minn
Austin
Geddes
The
Veterans of Foreign Wars of
Minnesota
Local Family Health Updates From Clinton and Mt. Carroll
Sylvester McWorthy Jr and his son Larry have returned home after surgeries at Jane Lamb Hospital Clinton and are recovering well. Mrs Glen Ashby of Mt Carroll has left Rockford Sanitarium after months as a patient. Wayne Ashby Sr was admitted last Thursday to the Veterans Hospital in Iowa City as a medical patient on 6th Floor East. R C Rush Jr Timmy Halfman Gail Barbara and Nancy Marken are ill at home with measles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester McWorthy, Jr
Larry
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Glen Ashby
Mt. Carroll
Rockford Sanitarium
Wayne Ashby
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
Iowa
R. C. Rush, Jr
Timmy Halfman
Gail
Barbara
Nancy Marken
Cradle Shower Honors Mrs William Mullen
Mrs William Mullen of Elgin was guest of honor at a surprise cradle shower last Saturday evening at River View home of Mrs James Chipman. Thirteen guests attended and played court whist, with prizes to Mrs Ray Morelli and Mrs Gilpin Stagg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mullen
Elgin
James Chipman
Riverview
Harold Wilt
Merle Cate
Ray Morelli
Gilpin Stagg
Mullen
Hans Hook and Fink Are Winners Of FFA Tractor Pull
The FFA tractor pull on June 5 awarded first place to Terry Hans in the lightweight division, Larry Hook in the middleweight class, and Jerry Fink in the heavyweight division. Second and third places went to Juni or McGinnis, Ver non Buikema, Jim Hartman, Larry Schaver, Dale Holesinger, and LeRoy Appel with prizes of 5 3 and 1 50 dollars respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Hans
Larry Hook
Jerry Fink
FFA
Junior McGinnis
Vernon Buikema
Jim Hartman
Larry Schaver
Dale Holesinger
LeRoy Appel
Prins Family Visit Couples Attend 50th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs LeRoy Prins and son of Cicero spent a week with his parents Mr and Mrs Albert Prins and a family. They attended the 50th wedding anniversary of her parents Mr and Mrs David Flikkema of Fulton held Tuesday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Gene Smiley and Michael of Rockford and Mrs Gilbert Holland with Maria and Nadine Hoff visiting Milledgeville. Ernest Rathje hosted dinner with Roy Cheney at Bellevue Iowa. P A Schroeder of Sabula and the Rathjes shared a supper Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Prins
Cicero
Albert Prins
David Flikkema
Fulton
Gene Smiley
Michael
Rockford
Ernest Rathje
Gilbert Holland
Marcia
Nadine Hoff
Frank Miller
Milledgeville
Roy Cheney
Bellevue
Iowa
P. A. Schroeder
Sabula
Little League and Pony League 1962 Schedule Summary
The schedule lists Little League games from June 19 to Aug 7 with Chadwick Milledgeville Mt Carroll Shannon and Pearl City as host or visiting sites. Air games start at 6 p.m. Pony League games run June 18 to July 30 with dates across Shannon Pearl City Chadwick Mt Carroll Milledgeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small Fry
Chadwick
Milledgeville
Shannon
Mt. Carroll
Pony League
Pearl City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Paulette Hamilton
Brenda
Joan Hazen
P. K. McGinnis
Charles St. Savanna
Mary Clikeman
Bruceterminix
Bill Cronister
Thomson Recreation
York
William Kendall
Claude Grim
Jolly Juniors
Thomson Ponies
Clinton High
Nephew
Peace Corps
Pinewood Derby
Gene Fehler
Northern
Thomson News
Little League
Diana Phillips Hoy
Clubs
Lodges
Diana Marie Phillips
Carlton A. Phillips
John James Hoyson
Clem Hoy
Ernest Carder
Linda Noordhoff
Hal Hoy
Hoy
Hans, Hook, and Fink
FFA Tractor Pull
Baseball League
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