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Local History Archives - April 2018

Snow in April

Published April 27, 2018 Submitted by: Renee

A snow surprise hit Springfield in April 1971.

Lieutenant Colonel Paul A. Frey

Published April 13, 2018 Submitted by: Renee

In 1931, Lieutenant Colonel Paul Frey was honored by the John J. Pershing Post No. 9 United Spanish War Veterans. He was granted honorary membership in the post.

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