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Good Thunder Parade

On June 21, 2003, many of the relatives of Theresa's (deceased) mother Maurine gathered at Good Thunder. This  is one of the little towns where Maurine's father "Nappy"  owned the grain elevator. Theresa and her family lived there in the 40's... along with Uncle Vince's family, long story short.

This occasion was the annual festival. Being the oldest living mayor, Uncle Vince was honored to ride in the parade, actually in the Grand Marshall's car, along with two other mayors. Below some of the highlights from that day.

Also, we met the daughter of the current mayor who happens to now own the elevator... which is at this point, pretty much about "it" for businesses in that town. (We have no photo of her.) Also having no photo is the son of Theresa's classmate, with whom she had a nice conversation...

Below are a few of the highlights of the day.

Uncle Vince visiting with old friends. Note the murals depicting local history on the elevator. (Good Thunder is named for a Sioux Native American Chief, and I think he is shown on the other side of the building.)    

Aunt Margie and several from the rest of the family visiting with old friends.            

Here is a full view of that grand edifice. (The tent was a concession.)                    

Part of the family relaxing after the noon potluck and before the evening parade.

The Man of the Hour in all of his well deserved moment of glory.    

There were many floats and marching bands, of which we elected to not show here...but this is the van of a business in a nearby town of Rapidan, owned by a friend of cousin Jim. 

A parading antique fire truck caught the interest of many. Seated left to right: Aunt Jean, Vince & Marge's daughter Joan, Roger, and I think V & M's son Jim, along with a few of the many in the latest generation. Their daughter Marcy was definitely there but somehow we did not get her picture. Also in attendance that day were many of their  grandchildren and in-laws; and from Theresa's family, (beside she and Roger) were Charlotte & Frank, and Mike & Juanita.

This is the house we remember and loved so much in the 40's, recently renovated, and the landscape is "new", since our day. It is nice to see it in good condition. We should have asked to visit inside but I had no "guts". It had a lovely staircase, and very nice wood work, plus a "pantry" which puts many modern day ones to shame. It pretty much was "half" of the kitchen, but in an adjacent room.  It looks rather small, but it included 5 bedrooms and a separate dining room plus other rooms. We were nine kids there, living comfortably.  (Also in our day, there was a big front porch running the length of the house. In good weather this was a playroom.)

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