clrothwell@mindspring.com wrote: > > Thanks Alberta. Sounds like a most interesting book. I am trying to place > Gleason and not getting very far. I note Gleason does not tell us who his > parents are in the '82 history. > > I have never heard Paul Gleason speak of his family and know nothing of his private life, except I have seen him with his young son on Logan Co. Tours. He taught in the Lincoln Jr. High before his retirement. The blurb on the dust cover of the book: "The writer is a life-long resident of Lincoln and Logan County. On June 5, 1997, he completed a thirty-seven year career as an instructor of American history and American constitutional government. During high school he served on "The Railsplitter" staff from 1952-1956. He served on "The Vidette" staff at Illinois State University (1956-1960). While teaching history and government he was a columnist for the Mt. Pulaski Weekly News, The Lincoln Courier, and the Lincoln Shopper." Acknowledgements in the Book: "Roseann Schrader Coers of New Holland was the typist and computer expert. Paul Beaver, Professor of History at Lincoln College, brought in his expertise of the 1950's and the field of sports. He researched "stories" and was able to secure photos to substantiate them. Richard Sumrall, Director of the Lincoln Public Library District and his staff went the extra mile in aiding the writer in searching for specific sources. Lucille Pech, Director of the Atlanta Public Librry's Museum and Annex, provided valuable assistance. Joan Schlitt of Lincoln College's McKinstry Library Museum provided valuable assistance in searching photos and other valuable information. A sincere thanks to Terry Brown and Bill Hull of the State Bank of Lincoln for their interest in preserving Lincoln history. I also thank them for allowing me to write their book." Paul E. Gleason As to acquiring a copy of the book, you might contact the State Bank of Lincoln or the Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society, 11 Arcade Court, Lincoln, IL 62656-2743. Laramie Ruder who works at the Lincoln Courier is now the President of this Society. Monthly meetings are held at Jefferson Street Christian Church Fellowship Hall, located at 1700 N. Jefferson in Lincoln, IL. Membership dues are $13. for single, student $5., $15. for family, $125. life/single and $200 life/couple. Meetings are Third Monday of each month 7:30 PM DST. They publish a quarterly called "Logan roots and Branches". Alberta McKinley Lisk, widow of Bob Lisk who lettered and erected many of the signs for businesses in Lincoln, and other towns in Logan Co.