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A reunion for 100-year-old Dixon High School classmates

Orval Gearhart, who celebrated his 100th birthday in January, wondered if any other members of the Class of 1940 still lived. After seeing a 100th birthday item for Ethyl Steder in the Dixon Telegraph and Sterling Gazette’s Celebrations section, he reached out for a reunion. They were able to meet and share memories.

Orval Gearhart, who celebrated his 100th birthday in January, wondered if any other members of the Dixon High School Class of 1940 still lived. After seeing a 100th birthday item for Ethyl Steder in the Dixon Telegraph and Sterling Gazette’s Celebrations section, he reached out for a reunion. They were able to meet and share memories. (Photo provided by Patricia Gearhart)

By Shaw Local News Network

DIXON —

Orval Gearhart, who celebrated his 100th birthday in January, wondered if any other members of the Class of 1940 still lived. After seeing a 100th birthday item for Ethyl Steder in the Dixon Telegraph and Sterling Gazette’s Celebrations section, he reached out for a reunion. They were able to meet and share memories.

Orval Gearhart, who celebrated his 100th birthday in January, wondered if any other members of the Dixon High School Class of 1940 still lived. After seeing a 100th birthday item for Ethyl Steder in the Dixon Telegraph and Sterling Gazette’s Celebrations section, he reached out for a reunion. They were able to meet and share memories. (Photo provided by Patricia Gearhart)

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