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PART III — Dud Risley retired from the traveling life of a minor league player in about 1908. What he did in the ensuing ten years is not known so far. An earlier item in the local newspaper had said at the end of a season that he would “go on the road selling advertising specialties.” Maybe he worked as a traveling salesman this era. We’ll let you know when we find it.

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A Golden Anniversary for Shannon Couple

Robert and Phyllis Vock of Shannon were married on February 10, 1962 at Sacred Heart Church in Sterling, IL.

They were blessed with five children and 15 grandchildren. They are Wayne (Sharon), Bryant and Brittany Vock of Fresno, CA; Steven (Susan), Molly, Lauren and Claire Vock of North Prairie, WI; Kelley (Jody), Jacob and Alana Lassiter of Danville, KY; Susan (Kevin), Trevor, Braden and Luke Paulus of St. Peters, MO and Robin (Stacey), CeAnna, Kade, Rebekaha, Elise and Isaac Vock of Freeport, IL.

They wish to thank everyone who made their 50th wedding anniversary such a memorable event.