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Quasque Centennial
CHRISTI
TAYLORVILLE
AS QUE CENTENNIAL
LEBRATION
A.M.
YEARS
OF PROGRESS
DUNTY ILLINOIS
1839
1964
1839 - 1964
HISTORICAL BOOKLET
TAYLORVILLE, ILLINOIS JUNE 2-7, 1964
TRADESUNONE
1
The Christian County Quasque-Centennial
Proudly Presents
"Journey Through Our Years
A ROGERS CO. PRODUCTION
Christian County Fairgrounds
JUNE 2-3 - 4- 5 -6 8:30 P. M.
Written and Produced by Jack Looker
Directed by Annabel Looker
Special Choreography: Marilyn Proska Bauer Studio and Dorothy's Dance & Baton Studio
COMMITTEES:
Spectacle Chairman
Mrs. Rene Mazzotti
Casting Chairman
Mrs. John Leritz
Construction
Jim McArdle
Properties Ray High
Costumes and Makeup Mrs. Leo Gilmartin, Jo Turner
Historical Background John Coale
Grounds Committee Loren Proefrock
Sound Johnn Mazzotti
NARRATORS:
Jeri M. Campbell Mary Jo Shoemaker Jeanette Coady
Johnn Mazzotti Merle Micenheimer Dave Sutton
Roy L. Shoemaker
STAGE MANAGERS:
Betty Micenheimer Paul Benham Marjorie Griffiths Mary Ann Adams
PROLOGUE:
A SALUTE to Christian County and her citizens. Presentation of Her Imperial Majesty, Queen of the Quasque-Centennial Celebration, "Miss Christian County" and introduction of the Prin- cesses of the Court of Honor.
Trumpeters: Bobbie Jo Ryan and Nancy Wells. Baton Twirlers: Students of Dorothy's Dance & Baton Studio.
THE CADETTES: Girl Scout Troop #399: Kathy Springgate, Sheryl Sheridan, Linda Barding, Marilyn Blakeman, Carolyn Blakeman, Marsha Wildemuth, Denise Barra, Deborah Marron, Theresa Blevens, Mary Ann Marucco, Yvonne Tilton, Charla Herman, Mary Ellen Wilson, Debra Dively.
BOY SCOUTS: Troops # 72-67-68-69.
CUB SCOUTS: Packs # 68-69-72-132.
GIRL SCOUTS:
Troop #334: Susan Ketchum, Brenda Parks, Rose- mary Dougherty, Marilyn Province, Kathy Mc- Kinney.
Troop 211: Rita Brown, Cecelia Campogani, Mary Ann Curtis, Cathy Eletson, Becky Fowler, Brid- get Ganey, Michelle Ganey, Theresa Jack, Ruth Ann Mumbower, Brenda Murrell, Linda Mur- rell, Jean McDonald, Kathleen Orator, Mary Helen Oyler, Sally Piretto, Denise Podeschi, Diana Sassatali, Elizabeth Swanson, Debbie Tarrant, Becky Unser. Leaders: Mrs. Dora Mur- rell, Mrs. Rosemary Brown, Mrs. Eva Campo- gani.
Troop #29: Lynda Phares, Kathi Griffiths, Janet Meyer, Susan Smith, Janet Milslagle, Janie Tolliver, Kathy Blanford, Susan Schreier, Salley Tirey, Mary Williams, Debbie Moore, Ann Rene Long, Billie Karmazzinas, Debbie Roach, Debbie Smith, Virginia Ostermeier, Jamie Day, Debra Nation, Linda Lake, Mary Ann Schutte, Nancy Ettinger, Debra Bertinetti. Leaders: Mrs. Marge Griffiths, Mrs. JoAnn Barra.
Troop 212: Patti Lou Ayers, Mickey Babich, Jill Baker, Karen Biandalino, Pam Cole, Jo Ellen Devore, Jan Edwards, Bridget Eletson, Linda Noren, Robin Roe, Marina Servi, Barbara West- rick, Maureen Shea, Marta Murrell, Nedra Ce- bulski.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION LITTLE LEAGUE NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE PONY LEAGUE
COLT (Pony Grad) LEAGUE
LEAGUE MASCOTS: Tim and John
V. F. W. COLOR GUARD: Nathaniel Servi, John Servi, Joe Sevaris, Jim Blanchetti, Henry Finch, Tom Yyatt.
AMERICAN LEGION COLOR GUARD: Tom Rey- nolds, Dave Roberts, Tim Lawyer, Maurice Van- denberg, Richard Miller, Keith Everly, Charles Alvey, Keith King, Geno Cochran, Neil Leheter, Gary Waterman, Jack Stender, Willie Walker.
PAGES: Laurie Brown, Ann Brummitt.
EPISODE I: ALONG INDIAN TRAILS
Here, into the area occupied by the wigwams of the Sac and Fox tribes, as well as some Potta- wattomies and Kickapoos, and where a portion of the famous Black Hawk hunting ground was located, came those intrepid early French ex- plorers, Marquette and Joliet, and later LaSalle and deTonti.
It was George Rogers Clark, however, in the Eighteenth Century, that made the frontier safe for the coming settlers.
OLD TIMER: Bill Estes MARQUETTE: Jack Burke
JOLIET: O'Dell Altman LaSALLE: Glenn Jones
GEORGE ROGERS CLARK: Jack Beaman
FRONTIERSMEN: Jim Blakeman, Jim Milligan, Theodore Wilson, Chester Elam
INDIAN CHIEF: Ken Deck
INDIAN BRAVES: David Noren, David Knapp, Bob Fogler, Ron Eggerman, Lonny Gilpin,
Bruce Aiken, Jon Corzine, Rex Bruns, Jim Coop- er, Danny Sexton, Mike Busonic, Ronny Smoth- ers, Bill Grauer, Jim Wyzard
INDIAN SQUAWS: Mary Ann Traughber, Betty Nash
INDIAN PRINCESS: Earlyne Keel
INDIAN BOY: Richard Knapp
INDIAN GIRLS: Rita Ann Knapp, Rita Joy Wil- son, Willa Mae Wilson, Helen Marucco
INDIAN DANCERS:
Adagio: Marilyn Bauer and Charles Hawk Ballet: Annette Reed, Carol Marshal, Susie Mi- cenheimer, Donna Hill, Debbie Rusher.
Choreographed by Marilyn Bauer. Marsha Pacot- ti, Jackie Pagliai, Billie Sue Bucshon, Kay Dur- bin, Penny Walker, Marsha Wyatt, Sheilah Per- ozzi, Karen Rodden, Karen Higgason, Rosemary Brandis, Gloria Ess, Tam Marcogliese, Rita Smith, Arlene Kochevor, Diana Pezze, Kathy Burke, Rosey Pasa, Rita Durbis, Chythia Kat- cher, Pat Baietto.
Sponsored by P.T.A. Chorus of Kincaid.
EPISODE II: OUR FIRST SETTLER
Martin Hanon, the first white settler in the County, has an embarrassing moment with a group of Indian maidens.
MARTIN HANON: Bob Brown INDIAN CHIEF: Ken Deck
INDIAN MAIDENS: Marsha Pacotti, Jackie Pag- liai, Billie Sue Bucshon, Kay Durbin, Penny Walker, Marsha Wyatt, Sheilah Perozzo, Karen Rodden, Karen Higgason, Rosemary Brandis, Gloria Ess, Tam Marcogliese, Rita Smith, Ar- lene Kochevor, Diana Pezze, Kathy Burke, Rosey Pasa, Rita Durbis, Cynthia Katcher, Pat Baietto.
"TRAIL OF TEARS" INDIAN: Rick Leinen
EPISODE III: HOME IN THE WILDERNESS
Martin goes to Shawneetown for a wife and brings her back to his farm. Quite a surprise for the new Mrs. Hanon!
MARTIN HANON: Bob Brown
SALLY MILLER HANON: Peg Brown
EPISODE IV: CRADLE OF OUR HISTORY
And then the settlers came . . The pioneer spirit moved them all. They gathered courage to face an uncertain future.
GRANNY: Cecil Thomas
ZEKE: Merle Alberg
JULIA: Helen Wilson
LUKE MUMFORD: Kevin Longden
SAMUEL: Bob Nicoll
WOMAN COOK: Mrs. Glen Batty
BOY: Joseph Boereo
WAGON MASTER: Richard Mckinnon.
PIONEER MEN: Amos Reid, Charles Teter, Lloyd Asbridge, Richard Mckinnon, Lloyd Nance, John Marshall, Bill Vidmar, John Musatto, Ken- neth Hunt.
PIONEER WOMEN: Rosa Blome, Cathy Longden, Elaine Longden, Mary Ann Marucco, Kathryn Marucco, Mary Ellen Wilson, Mrs. Peter Knapp, Lucy Weitekamp, Francis Antoine, Albine Bai- ley (Stonington Women's Club).
SQUARE DANCERS: "Twist and Twirl" Square Dance Club-Lester Hoffman, Leah Hoffman, Bill Davis, Marie Davis, Marcella Beard, Bill Beard, Don Walkinson, Lois Walkinson, Wil- liam McPeek, Betsy McPeek, Louie Frederick, Josephine Frederick, Hoy Dowdell, Sue Dowdell, Frank Sexton, Dorothy Sexton, Dale Daughtry, Jerry Daughtry, Jack Beaman, Martha Beaman. PIONEER BOYS: Dean Sexton, Leonard Asbridge, Joseph Boerio, Mark Boerio
PIONEER GIRLS: Cheryl Longden, Cinda Long- den, Rita Knapp, Rita Wilson, Willie Mae Wil- son, Helen Marucco, Pam Koenigsmark, Debbie Roach, Kathy Collins, Judy Payne, Carolyn Phares, Cheryl Ketchem, Kay Meyer, Carol Pully, Gloria Van Hooser, Linda Bell, Terry As-
bridge, Susan Johnessee, Carol Johnessee, Jay- lene Keele, Kathy Collins, Donna Swiney.
HORSEMEN: Taylorville Saddle Club-Jack Hat- chett, Wheeler Hobbs, Paul Hobbs, Roy Davis, Earnest Minnix, Van Brewer, Bill Long, Rich- ard Long, Herman Keenan, Harry Daniels, Dwight Bechham, Nels Ferry, Jeff Clower, Jerry Clower, Charles Hanson.
EPISODE V: PATHS OF THE CROSS
The strength of the pioneers sprang not only from their own great courage, but from that fountain of all courage-religion. Those sturdy settlers who found their way over the winding trails, across the forests to their new homes, brought with them their fortitude - and an- other priceless gift - their faith in God. Al- though the days, weeks and months were all too short for the work that must be done, they never forgot the teachings of their pious fore- fathers, and turned from their labors to - "Re- member the Sabbath Day and keep it Holy".
MINISTER: Rev. Robert L. Rock.
MEN: Albert Schutte, Louis Brun, Sterling Schrei- er, Frank Hornbeck, David Vaughan, Walter Pittman, Maurice DesCarpenter, Marion Speak- man, George Gesell, Frank Hilbert, Kenneth Sedlock.
WOMEN: Dot Schutte, Charlotte Brun, Rose Marie Schreier, Bonnie Hornbeck, Eunice Rock, Joy Vaughan, Mary Anne Adams, Kay Pittman, Alice DesCarpenter, Gertrude Speakman, Louise Gesell, Ann LeFort, June Hilbert, Mary Ann Sedlock.
GIRLS: Chriss Pittman, Brenda Hornbeck, Becky Vaughn, Sara Brun, Sandy Brun, Linda Hilbert. BOYS: Allen Hornbeck, Clark Vaughn, Leslie Brun, Regi LeFort, John LeFort, Bill Hilbert, Michael Hilbert. (Trinity Lutheran Couples Club).
EPISODE VI: DAWN OF EDUCATION
A responsibility given much consideration by Christian County authorities centered around the education of the rapidly increasing off- spring of the settlers. Schools were one room buildings, equipped with benches, tables, pot bellied stove, the teacher and a hickory stick; the latter being necessary to establish a "lar- nin' atmosphere" and to import knowledge to the older boys who came mostly to the winter session for "readin', ritin' and 'rithmetic."
TEACHER: Earl Oyler
TOM CARTER: Mike Brown
WALTZ CLOG DANCERS: Jeri Johnson, Cathy Hugo, Mary Ann Nash, Cindy Traughber, Deb- bie Bundy, Pam Weckerly (Dorothy's Studio). SCHOOL GIRLS: Anne Clarke, Zorane Lockard, Sheree Vidmar, Kay Brown, Kim Brown, Billie Karmazinas, Janie Tolliver, Vicky Ballion, Tammy Ryan, Joni Edwards, Tyrella Wollbrink, Deidra Vincent, Laurie Brown, Coleen Donovan, Ann Long, Vickie Karmazinas, Debra Joyce De- linsky, Sharon Collebrusco, Brenda Hornbeck, Marcia Parker, Bobbie Jo Ryan, Nancy Wells, Crystal Schuman, Kyle Lambert, Susan Schrei- er, Sally Tirey.
SCHOOL BOYS: Danny Vidmar, Eddie Drea, Ter- ry Clarke, Pat Cook, Alan Reeter, Richard Ryan, David Schuman, Jim Schuman, Kris Lambert, Mark Donovan, Kevin Donovan, Mark Bundy. (Dorothy's Dance Studio).
EPISODE VII: THE IRON HORSE
The fire belching monster comes to Christian County in 1854.
LATE WOMAN: Sharon Masterson
HER HELPER: James Masterson, Jr.
TRAIN OFFICIAL: Bob Donovan
VIRGINIA REEL MEN: Herman Altman, Bob Donovan, Russell Grigsby, Jr., James Master- son, Jr., Louis Fouts, Cleo Brower, Dick Berry, Edward Finch.
VIRGINIA REEL WOMEN: Mary Jo Dobyns, Shir-
ley Koenigsmark, Peg Brown, Jerri Mazzotti, Dee Ford, Joy Altman, Betty Donovan, Mary Jane Grigsby, Sharon K. Masterson, Carol Pul- ley, Marie Fouts. (Alpha Pi Sorority).
VIRGINIA REEL GIRLS: Susan Croenne, Susie Weiser, Tenneal Sams, Barbara South, Pam Manuel, Becky Ariana, Diane Ariana, Marilyn Summer, Bobbie Jo Ryan, Nancy Wells, Colleen Donovan, Karen Estes, Susan Thomas, Jane Leritz, Mary Kauffold.
GIRL & BOYS: Laurie Brown, Tammy Ryan, Rich - ard Ryan.
TOWNSMEN: Charles H. Curry, Gerald Banks, Walter Sexson, James A. Noren, Charles Blak- ley, Bob Pigati, Sterling Schreier.
EPISODE VIII: HIS TRUTH GOES MARCHING ON DISSENSION IN THE UNION! DISSENSION IN THE UNION! "TO ARMS, TO ARMS, TO ARMS", they cry! Men from the fields must learn to kill, women earn to hate; but through it all walked one shining soul - staunch and steady - grave in his heart-felt mourning for those dead and wounded, regardless of their allegiance, regardless of their color, and re- gardless of their creed.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN: Pete Kinney
WIDOW: Mary Jane Grigsby LITTLE GIRL: Laurie Brown
CRIPPLED SOLDIER: Walter Sexson
CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS: Jack Hatchett, Wheeler Hobbs, Paul Hobbs, Roy Davis, Earnest Minnix, Van Brewer, Bill Long, Richard Long, Herman Keenan, Harry Daniels, Dwight Bechham.
TOWNSMEN: Herman Altman, Russell Grigsby, Jr., James Masterson, Jr., Charles H. Curry, Bob Pigati, Louis Fouts, R. E. Donovan, Sterling Schreier, James Noren, Edward Finch, Cleo Brower, Dick Berry.
TOWNSWOMEN: Mary Jo Dobyns, Shirley Koen- igsmark, Peg Brown, Jerri Mazzotti, Dee Fort, Joy Altman, Becky Ariana, Diane Ariana, Mari- lyn Summer, Bobbie Jo Ryan, Nancy Wells, Betty Donovan, Sharon K. Masterson, Carol Pul- ley, Marie Fouts, Susan Croenne, Susie Weiser, Tenneal Sams, Barbara South, Pam Manuel, Colleen Donovan, Karen Estes, Susan Thomas, Jane Leritz, Mary Kauffold.
GIRLS & BOYS: Tammy Ryan, Richard Ryan.
EPISODE IX: THOSE GAY, GAY NINETIES
Christian County basks in a gay and amusing decade; that of the bicycle built for two . . the surrey with the fringe on top . .. the horse- less carriage. The poor pedestrian didn't have a chance in this new fangled age, but the life of the County goes merrily on . . . a 4th of July picnic ... the daring Lillian Russell. And there you are with your hair slicked down and your moustache waxed ... You had come to the pic- nic to sample your best girl's lunch. Ah . . those were the days!
LILLIAN RUSSELL: Jerri Campbell
GAY 90 DANCE ENSEMBLE: Students of Marilyn Bauer.
(Marilyn Proska Bauer Dance Studio).
BARKER: Jack Burke
CAN-CAN DANCERS: Judy Plummer, Jane Plum- mer, Mary Beth Blount, Teresa Boerio, Rachel Sloman, Linda Johnson, Pam Walters, Sherry Dambacher, Lana Gillen, Sue Mutzbauer. (Dor- othy's Dance Studio).
GOLFER: Jim Blakeman
STRONG MAN: Andy Marucco KEYSTONE COP: Rual Forsythe
WALTZERS: Jack Tilton, Gregg Schneider, Bill Brown, Dick Berry, Kenneth Krumsiek, Bill Brents, Leo Lush, Rual Forsythe, Mary Ann Patton, Carol Brown, Rosemary Brown, Carol Pulley, Florence Krumsiek, Irene Brents, Edith Stitzel, Opal Wright.
GAY 90 WOMEN: Yvonne Tilton, Mrs. Lena Ends- ley, Alma Yeakley, Lucy Fowler, Betty Bangert, Marguerite Bangert, Clare Burchill, Gladys
Barnes, Nona Allton, Mrs. Lloyd Linton, Alice Kinsella, Betty Breckenridge, Nancie Ketcham, Earlyne Keel, Marjorie Griffiths, Mary Ann Marucco, Mary Ellen Wilson, Mrs. Harry John- son, Bernice Bryan, Nadine Schneider, Alberta Potts, Lulu Chambers, Margaret Hardy.
GAY 90 MEN: Clay Endsley, Ralph Bryan, Don Schneider, Del DiPlotti, Don Scott, Wilbur Pier- cy.
GAY 90 GIRLS: Kathy Griffiths, Vallerie Grif- fiths, Patricia Lynn Reed, Diane Brown, Caro- lyn Phares, Bonnie Bethard, Sandy Johnson, Judy Payne, Becky Unser.
GAY 90 BOYS: Dennis Schneider, David Brown. (Taylorville Woman's Club).
EPISODE X: IN MEMORIAM
Peace and prosperity reigned in our County. Then a great war swept over Europe! It burst into raging conflict engulfing the world; Our sister nations across the sea pleaded for help and we took up the torch for democracy . Enter, a great World War.
WORLD WAR I SOLDIER: Charles Tabacchi RED CROSS NURSES: Jennie Spindel, Lucille Sams. (B. & P. W.)
EPISODE XI: THE ROARING TWENTIES
Flivvers, Flappers, flickers, pro (hic) hibition, prosperity, and the dance craze of the age - THE CHARLESTON! Judy Plummer, Jane Plummer, Mary Beth Blount, Teresa Boerio, Rachel Sloman, Sally Thomas. (Dorothy's Dance Studio).
CHARLESTON BOYS: Gail Dunn, Bob William- son, Ron Werve, Lyle Danenberger, Merle Sim- mons, Jack Riley, Glen Forden, Leslie Hohen- stein, David Gillock, Jerry Long.
CHARLESTON GIRLS: Nancy Bailey, Kay Sid- well, Nancy Flannigan, Phyllis Burchett, Sandy Day, Ann Matthew, Joann Montroy, Dorothy Molohon, Beverly Adams, Andrea Fuller. (Mt. Auburn P. T. A.)
EPISODE XII: THE BUBBLE BURSTS
Depression .. . F. D. R .... W. P. A. W. P. A. WORKERS: Ken Deck, Bob Fogler, Ron
Eggerman, Lonny Gilpin, Bruce Aiken, Jon Corzine, Bob Parker, Dave Pittman, Rex Bruns, Jim Cooper.
EPISODE XIII: LEST WE FORGET
Tyranny again threatens the world and again Christian County responds with all her heart. Our civilians dedicate all their strength and our boys dedicate their lives in the far off corners of the world.
IWO JIMA MARINES: Joseph Wisovetz, Joe Kee- nan, Raymond "Bud" Driver, Frank Vogel, Ed- ward Finch.
WORLD WAR II SOLDIERS: Nathaniel Servi, John Servi, Joe Sevaris, Jim Blanchetti, Henry Finch, Tom Wyatt, Bob Donovan, Herman Alt- man, Louie Fouts, Jim Collier, Cleo Brower, Russ Grigsby. (V.F.W.)
EPISODE XIV: THE SPACE AGE
A new age is born . .. new worlds to conquer . . . new pioneers are needed .. . hardy souls, people of daring and fortitude, to explore the endless and unknown reaches of space. A bright challenge to the same spirit that guided our forefathers so long ago!
ASTRONAUT: Charles Tabacchi EPISODE XV: TO THE FUTURE
The song of progress is the song of our County. We are a melting pot where all nationalities - all walks of life - meet as friends. Hand in hand, we wield strength into this our land. Forward, people of Christian County, lie new horizons, beckoning us onward and upward if we but say - "WE ARE AMERICANS."
EPOLOGUE: Entire Cast OUR THANKS ...
The Spectacle Committee wishes to express its appreciation to each and every one who has helped in any way to make "Journey Through Our Years" a huge success. This program had to be prepared in such a short time that we are sure it contains some errors and omissions in names. For these mistakes, we apologize. TO ALL ... for your cooperation, time and ef- fort, the Committee humbly says THANKS FOR A JOB WELL DONE.
PATRONS:
Mr. & Mrs. Dominic Frisina Mrs. Rose Marie Bell Mrs. C. E. Flesher Mr. & Mrs. James Humphrey, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Forest DeWeese Dr. & Mrs. I. DelValle Mr. & Mrs. Fred H. Oster Dr. & Mrs. Paul Hagen Mrs. E. Luster Mrs. Dyke Clarke Mr. & Mrs. S. Traynor Mayor & Mrs. T. Sweeney Mr. & Mrs. J. Frisina Mrs. J. Alexander Mr. & Mrs. M. Clements Mr. & Mrs. F. Vyverman Miss Marie Redfern Miss Zoe King Mrs. Earl Redfern Mrs. L. Corso Monsento Chemical Co. Geneva Roth John Bentley Mr. & Mrs. A. T. Bishop Mr. & Mrs. E. B. Larsen Mr. & Mrs. J. W. Debrun Mr. & Mrs. Earl Deming Mr. & Mrs. Joe McCabe Mr. & Mrs. Loren Unser
Mr. & Mrs. Ned Connolly Jack Kennedy & Family Mr. & Mrs. Hollis Honefenger Mr. & Mrs. E. Pyle Mrs. E. Torricelli
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Fore
Dwight Thomas Construction Co. Rene Mazzotti Richard Hershey Norman Johnson Gilbert Large Harold Akers Sam Morton James Humphrey, Jr. F. Spurling Wallace Heil Dr. R. Zimmers Marcel Podeschi Wayne Ramsey Mr. & Mrs. Chas. Asbury Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Hopper Mr. & Mrs. L. A. Wright Mr. & Mrs. Al Hendricks Quinto Muraro Mr. & Mrs. E. Vidmar Ned Podeschi Edwards Family Mr. & Mrs. J. E. Reeves Mrs. Thelma Gardner Taylorville Thermo Gas
Mrs. J. DuVernet Mrs. C. Stokes Mr. & Mrs. Paul Siegrist Mr. & Mrs. K. Reatherford Yolande Redfern Ida Collebrusco Velma Fandner Mr. & Mrs. William Ridley Taylorville Bowl North Lanes Dr. & Mrs. L. Heim Mr. & Mrs. Gene Morris Attorney David Johnson Attorney Sam Taylor Lillian Love Bessie Love Attorney Don Beane Mr. & Mrs. Don Haney Attorney Charles Bliss Mr. & Mrs. A. Marshall Dr. & Mrs. C. Brummit George Clements Mr. & Mrs. Joe Shafer Mr. & Mrs. John Leritz Mr. & Mrs. R. Neathery Mr. & Mrs. George Westrick Mary Alice Westrick Attorney Clark Miley Attorney William Meyers Mr. & Mrs. W. Taft
COMMITTEES
Executive Committee
Co-General Chairmen Judge Gail McWard
Dr. L W. Heim
Treasurer
Mark Hopkins
Headquarters Chairman
Elvira Seibert
Secretary
Robert Brown
Special Committees:
Insurance-Insurance Assn. John McClure
Fireworks
Martin Rodden
Operating Capital
Clyde Harrison
Decorations
Paul Layzell
Division Heads and Committees:
Revenue Division Lysle Marfell
Committees:
Historical Program Allen Roher
Novelties
Bob Craggs, JC's
Concessions Myron Sutton
Celebration Ball
Peg Brown
Participation Division Men Bill Estes
Committees:
Brothers of Brush Joe Boerio
Mens Hats and Ties
Louis Franchoice
Promenade and Caravan John Mussato
Kangaroo Court
Rolland Tipsord
Participation Division Women Ula Hurtte
Committees:
Celebration Belles Evelyn Seidel
Sunbonnets and Dresses Opal Antle
Kangaroo Court Kathy Buckler
Promenade and Caravan Imogene Fabbri
Spectacle Ticket Division Aline Kelley
Committees:
Tickets Don Zucco and Paul Schmitz
Patrons Tickets Mrs. Gregg Shoaff
Advance Sales Irma McWhinnie, B&PW
Cashiers and Gates Robert Kovack, Rotary
Audience Area Red Antle "Faith of Our Fathers Day"
Division Heads (Continued)
Spectacle Division Ginny Mazzotti
Committees:
Scenario and Title John Coale
Properties
Ray High
Ground Loren Proefrock
Sound
Johnny Mazzotti
Jo Leritz
Construction
.Jim McArdle
Costume and Makeup
Mrs. Gil Martin, Jo Turner
Publicity Division Duffy Lowrance
Committees:
Press Releases
Edith Stitzel
Radio
Jon Ulz
Speakers Toastmasters
Hospitality Division Jennie Spindel
Committees:
Dignitaries and Guests
Vance Kauffold, Priscilla Coale
Pioneer Event Alberta Potts
Traffic and Safety Darrel Parks, Marvin McCaleb
Housing
Charlotte Powell
Transportation Ned Podeschi
Hospitality Center James Jordan
Special Events Division Wallace Heil
Committees:
Merchants Promotions
Carroll Lantz
Historical Windows
Bernice Bryan
Parades James Humphrey
Music
Tony Mazzara
Special Days
Monday and Tuesday
"Old Fashioned Bargain Days" Carroll Lantz
Wednesday
"Future America Day"
Harold Akers
Thursday
"Ladies Day" Dorothy Parrish
Friday
"Pioneer and Homecoming Day" Rual Forsythe
Saturday
"Hail to the Past and Future" Connie Di Plotti
Sunday
Ministerial Assn.
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Cast
HELLO! HELLO! HELLO!
TO YOU
FROM
ALL OF US IN
TAYLORVILLE
Our Quasquicentennial, scheduled for June 2 to 7, 1964 is our chosen way of celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the founding of our County of Christian and our Community of Taylorville. Our citizens' activity best attests to our pride in the historic strides from our Pioneer Days to the present time.
We hereby resolve to give our sustained thanks to Almighty God for the bounty bestowed upon our County to our benefit. The human mind cannot evaluate our natural resources properly. We are and have been blessed with fine friends and good neighbors. We are fortunate to have coopera- tion instead of competition in our constant struggle for progress.
We are pleased to ask you to invoice our churches, our schools, our hospitals, our lakes, our parks, our social, business, farm, labor, fraternal and veteran groups, our business and industrial enterprises, and our willingness to work and help ourselves, our families and friends, now and in the future. These things are our best evidence.
Whether you live here or not, remember one thing -- you are always welcome in Taylorville. To those of you who read these lines, May I wish you the best of everything, always and in all ways!
Sincerely yours, Thomas Sweeney
THOMAS SWEENEY, Mayor
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History Of Taylorville
By DANIEL G. REESE
The City of Taylorville, the County seat of Christian County, is located in Taylorville Township near the geographical center of Christian County. At present, according to the 1960 Federal Census, it has 8,801 inhabi- tants. It is surrounded by the suburban areas of City Park, Hewittville, Country Club Addition, and Langleyville. The popu- lation of Taylorville Township is 12,172 per- sons.
From our best information, the first white man to settle within the city limits of Taylorville was John S. Sinnet in 1818. He built a cabin in or near Manners Park which is located in the southeast part of the city.
The City of Taylorville was established and located on May 24, 1839, in order to pro- vide for a county seat for Christian County. A commission had been appointed by the legislature for the purpose of determining a county seat for the county. Although at the time, the towns of Edinburg and Allentown were rivals for the honor, the then unin- habited area which is now Taylorville, was chosen. The town of Allentown, located ap- proximately a mile and a half northeast of Taylorville soon died out and disappeared. The town of Edinburg, then located about a mile and a half northwest of Taylorville also soon died out, and its name was later given to the present town of Edinburg when it changed its name from Blueville.
The land included in the original part of Taylorville was purchased by Daniel C. Goode from the United States Government on December 14, 1836, and it is believed that through Daniel C. Goode's personal effort, the location of the county seat and the town of Taylorville were established. Daniel C. Goode conveyed the property to Marvillous Eastham, Robert Allen, Richard Barnet, and John Taylor, who surveyed, plotted and laid out the town.
The occasion of naming the town was a festive affair and to quote from the old his- tory, "The location of the seat of justice was looked upon by the old settlers as an import- ant event in the history of the county. It was determined to honor the occasion in a suitable manner; therefore a sumptuous din-
ner was given to the proprietors in the house of Daniel C. Goode, the former owner of the land. The dinner was supplemented with an ample supply of old Monongahela. Some of the guests, feeling its exhilarating effects, proposed to name the new county seat, and that in so doing, it should be in honor of one of the notable guests present. The proposi- tion was received with a heavy eclat. In re- sponse to a toast, it was named Taylorville, in honor of Honorable John Taylor, of Springfield, one of its proprietors." Other stories have it that the name was chosen by lot.
In the winter of 1839-40, several build- ings were moved in from Allentown and Edinburg to provide living and business ac- commodations. In 1839, Morgan Goode, bro- ther of Daniel C. Goode, moved here from Indiana and is credited with building the first house in the new town. The first busi- ness house was Samuel Reece's Grocery Store. Dr. Slater was the first physician in the town. The first sermon recorded as hav- ing been preached in the town was by the Rev. Michael Shunk. The first marriage in Taylorville took place January 1, 1841 when John Gilbert and Clara Ann Young were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by Rev. Aaron Vandeveer. The first church erected was the Cumberland Presbyterian Church which was occupied December 24, 1848 and located in the 200 block of West Franklin Street.
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