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From Alluwe to Springfield

Memories of an old cowhand

John (May 11, 1905 to January 19, 2001) and Dorothy (August 18, 1909 to June 12, 1991) Shine on 60th Wedding Anniversary, June 1987 (click on thumbnail for larger photo)

My father, John H. Shine, of Springfield, Missouri, took the time to write out many of his memories from years gone by and I had the privilege and honor of putting them in book form. The results are reflected in the pages that follow:

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BMA Theological Seminary Friends Dinner, April 17, 2007

Let me introduce you to my best friend

This page was last updated on August 28, 2008 by Dr. James D. Shine

(borrowed from Rattlesnake Graffiti)

Begin with the Preface: