August 14 bonus Gazette throwback

“Galena’s city council and firemen honor the men retiring from the Galena Fire Department. Participating in the ceremonies were (back row, from left) Terry O’Neill, retired fireman; Kay Runde, city council member; Gene Maeder, retired fireman; Jackie Trautwein, city council member; and Richard Foecking, retired fireman, and (front row, from left) Clifford Davenport, city council member; O.E. “Obbie” Hirst, retired Galena fire chief; Galena Mayor Frank Einsweiler; and Galena Fire Chief Donald “Bugs” Beadle.”