TAHS August News & Website Updates

Posted on Aug 28, 2014 in News & Announcements | 0 comments

PICASA PHOTO ALBUMS Green River Ordnance – Submitted by Gene Swanson: https://picasaweb.google.com/105896818813466091326/GreenRiverOrdnancePlant?authuser=0&feat=directlink   Tampico High School Alumni Reunion https://picasaweb.google.com/105896818813466091326/THSAlumniReunion2014?authuser=0&feat=directlink   Reagan Birthplace Clock/Plate Auction This “one of a kind” plate/clock is being offered by “Silent Auction” with October 31, 2014 being the last day to place a bid. Proceeds from the Auction will be used for the upkeep of the Tampico...

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Ronald Reagan Statue Dedication

Posted on Oct 27, 2013 in News & Announcements | 0 comments

We finally did it! The statue has been completed. Please join us for the unveiling in Reagan Park, on November 3, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. Rep. Jerry Mitchell will be the Master of Ceremony. Dr. David Arnold, president of Eureka College will be the speaker. You may want to bring your own lawn chair. Contact: Joan Johnson, 815-622-8705 or garyjoan@thewisp.net Denise McLoughlin Family History Coordinator   Republished with permission from Tampico Historical Society  

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We Did It!

Posted on Aug 20, 2013 in News & Announcements | 0 comments

We have finally achieved our goal of $50,000 and paid for the Ronald Reagan Statue to be unveiled in Reagan Park this fall.

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SS Leopoldville?

Posted on Apr 24, 2013 in News & Announcements | 0 comments

Hello, The Tampico Area Historical Society is compiling information from descendants of soldiers and/or possible survivors of the SS Leopoldville Troop ship that was sunk by a German U 486 on December 24, 1944. We are interested in communicating with anyone that meets that criteria, but have a special interest in the Dronenberg family. T/Sgt. Donald P Dronenberg, son of Ralph & Nellie [nee: Brady), was one of the servicemen lost at sea. He was a ‘local boy’ from the Tampico, IL area. I am contacting anyone with the surname of Dronenberg (mostly in Princeton or Peoria, IL...

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TAHS Board Mtg & Regular Meeting Reminder

Posted on Apr 19, 2013 in News & Announcements | 0 comments

Greetings Historical Society members: Suddenly the month has ticked away and our monthly meeting is this coming Tuesday evening. Board meeting will begin at 6:30, with regular meeting to follow at 7 PM. An interesting program has been lined up as well as some information on some of Denise’s research. Please plan to attend. Thank you, Joan garyjoan@thewisp.net 815-622-8705

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