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1950’S BEAUTIES (l to r): 1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria owned by Jack Sawyer of the Dallas Early Ford V-8 Club; 1955 Ford Truck owned by Jeff Comley of the Dallas Early V-8 Ford Club; 1954 Ford Crestliner owned by Ken Ballew of the Dallas Early V-8 Ford Club; 1955 Ford Victoria owned by Ken Lewis of the Big Country Early V-8 Club, and 1956 Ford Victoria owned by Ila (and husband Cecil) Brown of the Big Country Early V-8 Ford Club. TMN Photo.

1950’S BEAUTIES (l to r): 1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria owned by Jack Sawyer of the Dallas Early Ford V-8 Club; 1955 Ford Truck owned by Jeff Comley of the Dallas Early V-8 Ford Club; 1954 Ford Crestliner owned by Ken Ballew of the Dallas Early V-8 Ford Club; 1955 Ford Victoria owned by Ken Lewis of the Big Country Early V-8 Club, and 1956 Ford Victoria owned by Ila (and husband Cecil) Brown of the Big Country Early V-8 Ford Club. TMN Photo.

Members of Big Country Early Ford V-8 Club and Dallas Early Ford V-8 Club visit Menard, Ft. McKavett, Brady, and Mason

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Body By Collyn Wright Founded in 1963 The Early Ford v-8 Club of America is a...
AMERICAN LEGION PARK is the site of the traditional PTO Veterans Day Parade and Auction. The park also houses a war monument dedicated to and recognizing Menard County war veterans from WWI, WW2, Korea, and Vietnam. There is also a memorial to Marine Corps General Oliver Prince Smith, who has been specifically commended for his brave actions during both WWII and Korea. Smith, born in Menard in 1893, retired as a 4-Star General. He passed in 1977. TMN photo.

AMERICAN LEGION PARK is the site of the traditional PTO Veterans Day Parade and Auction. The park also houses a war monument dedicated to and recognizing Menard County war veterans from WWI, WW2, Korea, and Vietnam. There is also a memorial to Marine Corps General Oliver Prince Smith, who has been specifically commended for his brave actions during both WWII and Korea. Smith, born in Menard in 1893, retired as a 4-Star General. He passed in 1977. TMN photo.

Annual PTO Veterans Day Parade & Auction this Saturday

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Body November 11 is the day for Menard’s annual Veterans’ Day Parade and Auction...
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