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National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial – Centennial of the Great War

September 27th was the date for a special event hosted by Mary Beth and Tom Butch at their beautiful home in Loch Lloyd in support of the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial in conjunction with the Centennial of the Great War. Tom serves as chairman of the board of trustees.

Also featured in the October 27th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Don Ipock

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Dick Belger and Evelyn Craft-Belger with World War I Living History volunteer Debbie Rinehart
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Nearly 200 guests enjoyed the event benefiting the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial.
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Kay Barnes with Roger and Kyla Hoadley
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World War I Living History volunteer Alex Gerges
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Gary Pener, Rob Rothhaas, Brett Lange, Ginger Rothhaas, Rani Lange, and Wendy A. Sight tried on World War I-inspired Bell & Ross watches provided by TIVOL.
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Katherine and Lou VanHorn

 

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