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Shamrocks Shortsville, NY 1964

Mello-Dears Owego, NY 1970

Madison Scouts at 1965 VFW Nationals

Manhattanaires Manhattan, NY

Royal Lancers Shelton, CT

Silver Falcons Stamford, CT

Scott Saber Drum Corps Rochester, NY

Wendy, you are quite welcome! You are correct, they are all from 65 or earlier. Here is another you may enjoy, I see you joined in 65 so he might be just before your time there but you were probably in the cortage to the church that day in August 65, and at the church as he passed through the ranks for the last time. Father H. S. Hayes 1921-1965 He was the moderator of St. John's Girls from 1959 until retiring in Sept. 1964, he was proud of his girls, who won the Canadian National Championships in 1962, 63, 64 and 65.

Linda, another photo from the same photo session (notice the flags in the back row on the one I posted that are not there in this one) Thanks for posting it. (Thank you too, Paul)

Bridgeport PAL Cadets Bridgeport, CT at 1965 VFW Nationals

Royal Airs Chicago, IL

Viscounts McHenry, IL

Men of Brass senior corps McHenry, IL

Norwood Park Imperials Norwood, IL

Gladstone Squadron 777 Chicago, IL

Geneva Appleknockers Geneva, NY Don Phipps (french horn) and Ken Peterson (soprano)

St. John's Girls

St. John's Girls

St. John's Girls

St. John's Girls

Here are a few St. John's Girls photos, I believe all from the mid-sixties

Blue Knights, Citations, Oregon Crusaders and Mandarins were around back then too. Also, there were many, many more corps that died since 72 than INSIDETHEFORTY listed. "Corps die, corps are resurrected, new corps begin." For every 20 or more that die 1 new one begins, some circle of life.

St. Mary's Cardinals Beverly, Mass. 1965

Yes they were, here is another photo of Vasella Musketeers

Paul, sorry, I do not. Most of the photos I have are from the mid to late 60's forward. But, if I do come across any I will let you know. (and also post them here)