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About the book Do you know who the Snow Birds were? Do you
know why the Vin Fiz, the first plane ever to fly across America,
landed in Middletown? Who was the Indian who helped Abe Lincoln and
Michael Killion survey through Middletown in 1834? How many autos
were in Middletown in 1910? In 1984, how did balloon pilot John
Petrehn of Overland Park, Kan., set five hot-air balloon world
records?
Answers to these questions, along with interesting and humorous
details of family living, will be found in the book to be published
to celebrate Middletown's 175th birthday in 2007. "Memories of
Middletown, 1832-2007" is scheduled for publication May 1.
The deadline for family histories is Feb. 1, and those
participating are urged to send in the articles and photos as soon
as possible. Submissions from computer to computer can be sent to
Pat Glenn, glenn@ccaonline.com.
Memorials and ads may be procured also. For more information,
please telephone 217-445-2708. Brochures are available by mail, at
the Middletown State Bank, the Middletown post office or from a
member of the publishing committee: Esther Boward, Marilyn Deters,
Sandy Fielden, Pat Glenn, Wini Golden, Chris Haney, Carol Johnson,
Ellen Mason, Joyce Skelton, Jackie Sullivan, Saundra Swarts, Marcy
Trowbridge and Terri Urish.
Do have your family histories published in this book!
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About the fund
Profits from the book sales and donations from sponsors will be
designated for scholarships to benefit youth wishing to further
their education. A special account has been set up at the Middletown
State Bank, and your generous donations will further benefit
Middletown's 175th Book/Scholarship Fund by contributing to a
permanent and educational legacy.
In keeping with the Looking for Lincoln program (2007-2009),
sponsors will be named as follows: Railsplitters, $26-$100; Pilots,
$101-$500; Surveyors, $501-$1,000; Scholars, $1,001-$5,000;
Presidents, over $5,000. Donations are tax-deductible in accordance
with the IRS.
Leave a lasting legacy! Become a donor.
Please submit donations to Middletown's 175th Book/Scholarship
Fund, c/o Knapp Library, P.O. Box 266, Middletown 62666.
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