Born August 22, 1917 in Licking Twp., near Bellair, he was the son of Thornton Chester Bline and Imo Dell (Payne) Bline. Thornton married Bebe "Betty" Strohl. Thornton retired as a Colonel in the United States Air Force. Thornton entered the military in May of 1942, as a Private in the Aviation Program, he was promoted to Captain Army of the United States, February of 1946 serving in World War II. Thornton was very instrumental in many of the improvements at the Robinson, Illinois Airport over the years. He also served as Crawford County Democratic Chairman for several years. He was affiliated with the Methodist Church.
Born August 22, 1917 in Licking Twp., near Bellair, he was the son of Thornton Chester Bline and Imo Dell (Payne) Bline. Thornton married Bebe "Betty" Strohl. Thornton retired as a Colonel in the United States Air Force. Thornton entered the military in May of 1942, as a Private in the Aviation Program, he was promoted to Captain Army of the United States, February of 1946 serving in World War II. Thornton was very instrumental in many of the improvements at the Robinson, Illinois Airport over the years. He also served as Crawford County Democratic Chairman for several years. He was affiliated with the Methodist Church.
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