Social Men Hold Meeting on Fulton Drainage District
Engineers and district officials met with A M Blodgett to approve excavations and furnishing for drainage works. Clarke Construction Co of Fulton awarded ditch excavation and culvert work, with concrete walls by Ghum Brothers and tile laying by Sheffield Drain Tile Co of Sheffield Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meredovia Atealist
F A. Snyder
Bart Miearge
Frank Seger
Herrai Lohman
A. M. Blodgett
Fulton
Clarke Construction Co
Floyd Eads
Albany
Jen
Ghum Brothers
Drainge
Ohman
Albany Woman’s Club Delegation Attends County Meeting
Delegation from the Albany Women’s Club traveled to Fulton on Wednesday to join the Whiteside County Federation of Women’s Clubs at the Fulton Coliseum. A strong safety program and a well attended lunch were highlighted. Mrs Barnum Co. president gave a safety talk and Ms M Silvis of Rock Island outlined public welfare work. The district convention is planned for May in Erie as area clubs prepare for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Womans’ Club
Fulton
Whiteside Count Federation of Womens Clubs
Fulton Coliseum
Barnum Co
Erie
Industrial officers honored to succeed them
The Industrial society of the Pros-Wlevian church extended the honor reelection of the entire staff officers for the ensuing year. Mrs Sadie Wild president, Mrs Farrell Lewis first vice president, second vice president, Mrs Anna Wood secretary, Mrs Da Slaymaker treasurer, Mrs Mary Olds. This group have worked so satisfactorily together during the past year that the society were indeed weused that they succeed themselves in this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Industrial Society of the Pros- Wlevian Church
Sadie Wild
Far ‘Ell Lewis
Swond
Anna Wood
da Slaymake
Mary Olds
Garden Plain Friends Attend Dinner Gathering
Mrs Alvin Slaymaker and Mrs Merle Robeson hosted a dinner with the Tite girl and Mrs Addie Stow in Garden Plain. Attendees expressed concern as one participant spoke of leaving the house amid despair and a timespan around September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Slaymaker
Merle A. Robeson
Addie Stowal
Gardenplain
Fire destroys Strating residence on village edge
Firefighters battled high winds as flames engulfed the Strating home on the Newton township edge opposite the village park. The roof and upper rooms burned, first floor damaged by smoke and water, household goods removed, origin undetermined, insurance with partial coverage, owners plan rebuild in a smaller home. Building erected by Amos and Edna Pletcher 26 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Strating
Newton Township
Albert Strating
Strating
Amos
Edna Pletcher
Maria Marshall
Larry Burns
Rock Island Fireman Injured Battling Blaze
Mrs. George Huggins reports her son Charles Short of the Rock Island Fire Department was injured Monday while fighting a fire. A falling beard struck him about the head and shoulders. Though in pain, the firefighter was not hospitalized and is resting at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Huggins
Charles Short
Rock Island Fire Department
Charley
Sunday Dinner Entertained Relatives Guests
Mrs. Lutz hosted a Sunday dinner for her relatives including grandsons Emmett Koch and Tiley Greth Jr and their friend Mr. Padden. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Bert Koch and daughter Jeanne, plus Mr. and Mrs. Wesley McMahon of Cline Iton Town.
Former Teacher Visits Here Sunday
Miay Ruth Niel, a former loanehur in the Albany schools and Ther mother, accompanied by their friends, Mr and Mrs. Johnson of Springhill, TL, were visitors Suidlay. They called on Ann Mary Shaymaker, also Rev. and Mrs. W. ot. Caldwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miay Ruth Niel
Albany
Johnson
Springhill
Suidlay
Ann Mary Shaymaker
W. Ot. Caldwell
Visits Clinton to See Ill Brother
Mr. Willian TM. MccGrath of Melrose Iowa motored to Clinton Sunday to visit his brother John McGrath who is very ill in the hospital. The brother was not allowed a visit. These men are former Albany boys with many friends in this vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian TM. MccGrath
Melrose
Towa
Clintor
Brather
John McGrath
Clinton
Albany
Meredocia Services and Easter Preparations noted
Coffey Col lery held services at 10 Sunday morning with Rev. Johnsan in charge and Sunday school through 11 30. Confirmation planned for June 29 at Immaculate Conception Fulton by Bishop Hoban. Local visits include George Kastler, Will Coffey, John Loftus, and Belle Sharer. Over 200 priests attended Rev Kelly’s funeral in Moline. ladies cleaned church for Easter services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffey Collery
Johnsan
Ella Dol
Ann Coffey
Coffey Corners
Thomson
Fulton
Ofelock
Immaculate Conception
Hoban
Rockford
James Mturler
Jas. Grady
Nellie
George Kastler
Will Coffeys
John Loftus
Katie ‘Llarkey
Harvey Tucker
Belle Sharer
Albany
Emma
Bessie
Ann
John McGrath
Rock Island
Wm. McGrath
Melrose
Town
Vandyke
Lea Hurley
H. Bell
Kew
Miss Mollie Withrow Remembered by Friends and Club
A tribute to Miss Mollie Withrow as friends recall her presence, kindness, and impact beyond death. The club announces an afternoon meeting where attendees will honor her memory with a brief program at the club rooms before the school event.
Arbor Day program by Albany Woman's Club at school
The Albany Woman's Club plans an Arbor Day event Saturday at the school building. Grade teachers Lida Wood Martha Creasy and Minnie Snyder with pupils will present a program and then march to the village park where a memorial Arbor Tree will be planted and dedicated to departed members. Dedication remarks will be by Miss Snyder. Members remembered include Jinnie Barnett Rosa Burns Jah J. Coyne Mattie Mes Mary Toobler Alice Jlapper Hannah Martley Catherine Hanks Fannie Fr McGartney Hilsie McNally Mary Snyder and Mary A. Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lida Wood
Martha Creasy
Minnie E. Snyder
Snyder
Jinnie Barnett
Rosa Burns
Jah J. Coyne
Mattie Mes
Mary Toobler
Alice Jlapper
Hannah Martley
Catherine Hanks
Fannie Fr. McGartney
Hlsie McNally
Mary T Snyder
Mary A. Snyder
Oak Ridge Cemetery Association Holds Annual Meeting
At the association’s annual gathering held at Mrs. J. A. Newcomer’s home, current officers were chosen for the new year. M. S. Rosenkrans chairs pidenk, Edith Dimond is vice president, Ella J. Networmer is secretary treasurer. Trustees include Jessie Rwing Lavella Dimond Urstey Darter with special committees led by Josie Rwing Lazella Dimond. Newcomer submitted her annual report and it was accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Ridge Cemetery Association
Seo’y Treas
J. A. Newcomer
Rosenkrans
Pidenk
Edith Dimond
View Preident
Ella Jd. Networmer
Sec. Lreas
Jessie Rwing
Lavella Dimond
Urstey Darer
Josie Rwing
Lazella Dimond
Myron
Seety-Lreas
Newcomer
Nehphew Birth Day Celebrated At Family Gathering
A small family event marked the nephew's birthday with relatives including Mr and Mrs Berk Teron and Hubert Ferguson of Nawlon attending. Neighbors and friends joined Wednesday to honor the occasion, presenting gifts and sharing memories of the honoree's youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berk Teron
Hubert Ferguson
Nawlon
Wigare Ferguson
Ha Uh
Wig Mother
Wayne
Class party plans discussed at Ghise Philathes committee
Mrs Margaret Sanders chaired a meeting held Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Anna Rummel to lay plans for the class party with members from the Ghise Philathes club assisting in organization and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Sanders Chaivanin
Ghise Philathes i
Anna Rummel
Calendar of Church Events for the Week
Palm Sunday services at Gardenplain and Newton Presbyterians include morning worship and Sunday school with the Lamb of God as King theme. Plans note a commune next Sunday, potential evening services, and a garden cleanup Saturday at Gardenplain church with a junior society turnout. Rock River Presbytery Spring Meeting at Franklin Grove is set for Monday and Tuesday with pastors and elders attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardenplain
Newton Presbyterian
Newton
Lamb of God
Garden Plain Charch
Rock River
Pranklin Grove Church
Boosters Visit Albany for Mrs Blodgett County Treasurer Bid
Six automobiles filled and placarded toured the village Saturday to support Mrs Alice Blodgett of Morrison for County Treasurer at the upcoming primary. They carried lunch and held a picnic dinner at noon during the tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Blodgett
Albany
Morrison
Donald Hanson Appointed Census Enumerator in Hillsdale
Donald Hanson of Hillsdale, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Edwin L Hanson, has been named census enumerator for his district and is now busy counting residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Hanson
Edwin L. Hanson
Hillsdale
Mrs Haak Breaks Leg in Hillsdale Fall
Last Thursday morning Mrs. Rose Ilaak fell stepping from her rear door at Hillsdale and suffered a double fracture of the bones in her left leg just above the ankle. Dr. S B Dimond of Albany attended and set the bones. the patient is reported doing as well as can be expected.
Guests in Miles Sharer Home Distinct Erie Relatives Visit
Mr and Mrs Miles Sharer hosted relatives in their home at the Mrs Frank Dailey apartments on Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Gran and their son Lester Gran and Mr and Mrs Fred Lunning, all from Erie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Sharer
Frank Dailey
Erie
Gran
Lester Gran
Fred Lunning
Presbyterian Church Holds Congregational Meeting
The annual congregational meeting was led by Rev. W. J. Caldwell as moderator. Reports from missionary society, Sunday school, and wilso society were presented. W. E Wood elected trustee for three years. H. C. Johnson secretary. G. W. Coleman treasurer. Pastor’s resignation accepted. final sermon set for April 27. Rock River Presbytery spring session at Franklin Grove on April 14–15. Communion topic given during Sunday worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
W. J. Caldwell
Missionary Society
Wil Society
W. E Wood
H. C. Johnson
G. W. Coleman
Biblical drama The Triple Tragedy at Methodist services
The Sunday school class of Mrs. Alberta Huggins presented The Triple Tragedy a biblical drama at the Methodist church Sunday evening. C H Duvall arranged and dramatized the sermon. Cast included LeRoy Graham as Judas Nicodemus and Caiaphas portrayed by Frederick Snyder with Harald Sharer Kenneth Anglese Seward Burns Edward Sanders and Mrs Bessie Buller. The service was well attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta ‘Huggins
C.H. Duvall
Jesus
Judas
Old
Lawrence Olds
Caiaphas
Jerusalem
Nicodemus
LeRoy Graham
LeRoy
Frederick Snyder
Harald Sharer
Kenneth Anglese
Seward Burns
Edward Sanders
Aunt Mary Slaymaker Suffers Injury in Fall at Home
Friends report Mrs. Mary J Slaymaker injured Tuesday afternoon in a fall at her back door steps. The right leg near the knee to hip is affected with excruciating pain. Medical aid was summoned. physician believes no bones are broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Slaymaker
Mary J Slaymaker
Condition of Morrison relatives grave in Albany report
Late word from Albany relatives states Charles H. Tranger of Morrison is in grave condition at Sterling hospital. Mrs. Fanny Beach, staying at the Tranger home, plans to return home later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Charles H. Tranger
Morrison
Sterling Hospital
Fanny Beach
Tranger
Young Grandson Dies in Clinton Home
Mrs. Mae L. Jordan mourns the death of her fourteen month old grandson Frederick Lloyd Comstock son of Mr. and Mrs Lloyd Comstock of Clinton Town He died Monday night after a brief illness Born February 9 1429 in Clinton he is survived by four brothers two sisters and his paternal grandmother Mrs. Jordan of Albany Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday at 2 00 pm Rev J S Leamer of St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran church officiating An older brother of Harvey and George Rennecker is visiting the area with his families and is hindered by rheumatism hoping for improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae L. Jordan
Frederick Lloyd Comstock
Lloyd Comstock
Clinton
Jordan
Albany
J. S. Leamer
St. Paul's Evangelical
The Raven offers Sam Houston biography and legacy
A review praises The Raven as a vital national biography for homes and classrooms. It highlights Sam Houston's duels, gambling, desertion of his wife for a half breed Indian woman, temperance issues, role in Texas filibustering, capture of the Mexico president, and diplomatic maneuvers for Texas annexation. Born 1798 in Virginia, Houston's life spans nearly thirty years of U.S. history, potentially shaping Civil War outcomes. The book is described as well written, action filled, and worth re reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremonts
Sam Houston
Texas
Mexico
Washington
United States
Virginia
Route 80 Route Improvement Favored by State Official
At the Rock Island county board meeting, Highway Supt Wallace Triechler reported favorably on the concrete paving of the East Moline to Port Byron stretch of Route 80. No paving details for Port Byron to Cordova were included. The route is planned to be placed in a more scenic setting than original surveys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Byron
East Moline
Wallace Treichler
R. I. County
Rock Island
Bennett Tucker Finds His Automobile Outside Clinton
Bennett Tucker son of Mr and Mrs Harvey N Tucker of Albany township, a Clinton garage night shift mechanic, misplaced his keys and later found his new Chevrolet missing. Police conducted a search and located the uninjured car abandoned in a school yard outside Clinton, amid a minor prank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett Tucker
Harvey N. Tucker
Albany Township
Clinton
Glinton
Benaglt
First Call Since Returning From South
Mr and Mrs Thomas Stagg of Thomson recently returned from their Nova home at Manitee and visited Albany relatives Mrs Mary J Slaymaker Mrs Martha Hanna and the Review lady. Their grandson Ulpin Stage aged son of the PLL publisher and Mrs Stage, is healthier after wintering in Florida with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amd
Thomas Stagg
Thomson
Manitee
Albany
Mary J. Slaymaker
Martha Hanna
Review
Florida
Uilpin Stage
PLL
Stage
Mrs Warvey Tucker Improves After Albany Visit
In poor health for some time, Mrs. Warvey Tucker spent recent days with her daughter Lee Sharer and family in Albany. Reports say she is somewhat improved as this goes to press, a development welcomed by many friends.
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Ulton
Yydell
Peters
Lyndon
H- Fois
Sheffield Drain Tile
Sheffield
Ill
Willard Sharer
Cordova
Green Island
Hickory Island
Missisippi
Meredecia
Ilinois
Wiese
Selves
Howe
Jess
Mickie
Meredocia
Miss Mollie Withrow
Albany Woman‘s Club
Harry Johnson
Frayer
Elters GC
H. Johnson
George Coleman
D. A. Bohannon
Franklin Grove
Hills
Dale
Bill Booster
Mearby
C. H. Duvall
Charles Rennecker
Moline
Harvey
George Rennecker
Rennecker
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