Category Louis J Lianez
“Knowledge is one of the greatest things given to mankind. And one of the greatest things given to us by our American fathers was the freedom of voting. The youth of the Van Wert school district need your vote now… Continue Reading →
Louis Lianez in his reserve police uniform at the Van Wert Peony Festival parade. Circa 1963
Picture Left: Antonia, Judy and John. Picture Right: Louis and John at Franke Park, Fort Wayne, Indiana , circa 1950
Louis J. Lianez at Vine Street Home in his reserve police uniform. Louis was a “1st of” in several categories as were other members of the original family. He was also the 1st Mexican union steward at any manufacturing facility… Continue Reading →
Original Lianez siblings at Family Reunion 1998, Van Wert, Ohio Front row L to R: Emanuel Lianez (1st born), Antonia C. Lianez (mother) Judy Lianez (only sister and 3rd born), John Lianez (4th born) Second Row L to R Thomas… Continue Reading →
The newspaper clipping reads in part “These men first signed up for civil defense police work and, after the regular police examination, were admitted to the city reserve unit organized by Chief Kennedy.