23 Jan 1930
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Newspaper
Albany Review
Location
Albany, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1930
Page
1
Fragmentary text notes a downturn in coal and shoe trades with references to Portland Oregon and local figures like Mr and Mrs Boyd Pletcher. The garbled prose implies economic strain and a possible return home by a man identified as a gentleman, but specifics are unreadable.
A group of seven young men and Miss Ellen Dolan enjoyed a surprise birthday gathering. Friends brought baskets of food and a fine birthday cake, followed by dancing and amusements. Before leaving, Dolan received a purse of money to buy a gift of her choice, a gesture praised as a thoughtful token of friendship.
Last Saturday evening a middle aged stranger came to Mr and Mrs Glenn Huggins home seeking food. They fed him and believed he was demented. Glenn drove with him to Albany and called authorities at East Moline State hospital who advised entrusting him to Morrison lab. WL Emmert, constable, took the man into custody for Morrison.
Miss Vera Reedy entertained 16 friends at her home to observe her sixteenth birthday. The gathering was delayed due to her father Bert Reedy’s illness. Bunco was a main diversion with prizes for high and low scores, refreshments were served, and guests wished her another happy birthday.
The members of the 500 club were delightfully entertained Friday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Edwin J. Nolan. They enjoyed a six thirty dinner before games. The next gathering will be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. G. HL Ilite in Gardenplain township on January 31.
Geo C Dixon declares candidacy for State Senator in a contested district. He recounts past discussions with Senator Wright and criticizes campaign dynamics, asserting his continued bid and urging Republicans to support his position despite pressure to run for another office.
Tuesday night and portions of the 6th grade enjoyed bob sled rides with Mrs Crea ser and Mr Ray anglese, while 7th graders and the 6th grade girls joined a similar frolic with Dobbs and the team. Additional sleigh outings with Mrs Rastede and Oswald Tucker delighted both pupils and elders as winter sports flourish.
John Reed Scott, son of Mr and Mrs Mian G Scott, has been transferred from Rockford Bell Telephone to the Chicago department in Moline. He has spent the week at home with his parents and looks forward to returning soon.
A couple, Mr. and Mrs. Cameron, returned to their Cleveland home Saturday after a lengthy visit that began before the New Year with Mrs. Cameron's parents and relatives including Mrs. George W. Wells and other kin.
Albany Woman's Club will observe Indian Day Saturday afternoon hoping the new chairs may be filled.
In Albany the push for the 1930 census is tied to city advancement and quality of growth. Leaders urge involvement, enterprise, and public cooperation to raise both population numbers and civic stature, arguing that progress depends on active citizens shaping local development.
Clarence Burnley son of Leo Hurley and Kate Hurley of Albany Township is praised for enduring deep cold to ride the school bus daily. The note lauds his grit and mentions Caverce and other young people who faced icy roads and frigid mornings to pursue education, predicting bright futures.
Mr and Mrs Fred Sanders arrived from Dixon Illinois and are staying with Mr and Mrs Horace Sanders for the present. Freds place of employment Dixon Woven Wire Products Co has reduced their force and Fred was laid off and they came to Albury Tuesday morning the fortunate man entered the Northwestern service at Clinton. Lyecky fellow he
While en route to Galesburg on business, H. D. Hugurin of Clinton, Mrs. Albert Anderson of Pasadena, Miss Bessie Hueu of Chicago, and another passenger were in a car that skidded on a treacherous road between Monmouth and Galesburg. The vehicle rolled over but caused no serious injuries. one person had a broken leg. The party proceeded by train in a rescue effort amid the slippery road conditions.
Miss Me'en Bailey of Clinton, a niece of Mrs BLO, and Marion Trover honored their friend with a pre nuptial courtesy shower Monday evening at Miss Turner’s home in Elvira Iowa. Moss Kileve Beams hosted the event for Ted Cerwolf Woddesdie, with two other young ladies assisting.
Richard Drury of Fulton is ill with scarlet fever while his father and family travel on business. Bly visits grandmother Sny ders as niece Lois Drury attends Fulton school but is barred from classes for a week to see if she has contracted the illness. The writer vents about how many households suffer sickness and bad luck.
A candidate named Harry Wright announces a bid for the State Senate. He cites prior service as chair of key committees and his long general assembly tenure while promising steady, moderate leadership and responsiveness to voters’ needs. The text includes garbled phrases and appears from a historical newspaper page with mixed fragments and stray lines from events and notices.
A fragmented OCR item notes a Friday night event for the mid year class at Mglone High, referencing a 1990 class, student names, and partial details about activities and preparations. The text is garbled but indicates routine school notices and student acknowledgments with limited readable specifics.
Disjointed OCR piece mentions a person with head trouble and a medical condition. References Ms. Dimond and Neo trop toxicity on Monday morning. Context unclear due to garbled text.
A group of high school students enjoyed a sleigh ride on Monday evening and later toasted with portions of some time cats at the Haynes hotel.
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