Albany Women's Club Plans Garden Contest This Year
Albany Women's Club approves a three category garden contest with three classes each for youth and adults. An executive canvass and on blank committee will organize, with judges later named and prizes announced. The club also hosts J. M. Fay's Melody Way class and showcases sewing and needlework demonstrations by Nora Jones and Dora Burtis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Woman's Club
Boand
Albany Wowan
J. M. Fay
Fulton
Marjorie Thompson
Geo. H. Thompson
Bell Call
Lawrence Olds
Charles Kearns
Nora Jones
Dora Burtis
Ibe
Fire siren in operation at Sterling town
The Sterling fire siren wiring was completed and tested last Thursday afternoon with the whistle blown for the first time. The first distress sounded at 1:30 a.m. Sunday in March 1930 when the Volunteer Fire department used the new equipment at Miss Sarria Boynton’s cabin near Cedar Creek. The whistle will sound daily at 12 noon and the apparatus is praised as a safeguard for towns, prompting a question why Albany isn’t equipped yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Sarria Boynton
Cedar Creek
Albany
Opening Business House in Morrison
Virgil Vail of Sterling will open a cleaning and pressing establishment in Morrison about April 1st. Mr and Mrs Vail, the latter formerly Miss Ida Simpson of Morrison, will move to Morrison and reside with Mrs Vail's parents, Dr and Mrs P H Simpson, until quarters are found in the county seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil
Wright Defends Record on State Reapportionment
Senator Harry G. Wright states his opposition to reapportionment that would boost Cook County and large cities. He recalls votes and pressure in the 1929 session and pledges to continue opposing reapportionment in the 350th District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook County
Senate
Cal
Sudan
Downer
Stab Lition
Letters From Our Readers From Long Beach to Albany Review
Long Beach California March 19 1930 Mrs Alice Langford sends two year subscription from April 1 1930 to April 1 1932. She and Wm Beach describe entertaining Albany friends, attending gatherings, and enjoying items from The Review. They send regards to readers and express thanks for notices and renewals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. Beach
California
Long Beach
Calif
Alice Langford
Albany Review
Sam
Review
J. C. Snyder
Fannie Langford
Mabel Slocumb
Alva A. Slocumb
Albany
Moet
Dama
Dama Booth Smith
Santa Ana
State of
Danha Smith
Alva
Former Albany resident writes to Albany Review
Melrose Iowa March 19 193% former Albany resident Willie McGrath son of Timothy McGrath writes from Melrose Iowa to Albany Review. He mentions old schoolmates, references former neighbors Bill Pollard and Tom Stage and notes the newspaper will serve as a time capsule for longtime residents. He includes a check and asks friends to send items to the reviewer Nellie Pollard Loftus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Willie MC Grath
Timothy MC Grath
Albany Review
Yom Stage
Meredecia Praluets
Ed Loftus
Tom
Uncle Yom
Bill Pollard
Clinton
Renfrew
W. FL McGrath
Melrose
Pollard
W. BR. Pollard
Osceola
RFD
McGrath
Mr. Pollard
Nellie Pollard
Loftus
Meredecia
Altice Hanna
Langford
Birthday Observed Quietly by Hoerler Family
Mrs. Frank Viloerler celebrated a quiet birthday with family Saturday evening as her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Itgaver and sister Mrs Giean Hageins attended, sharing a supper with baskets. Cousin Robert Pergnaon Jr marked his natal day, likely elsewhere this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Viloerler
Charles Itgaver
Giean Hageins
Hloerfur
Robert Pergnaon, Jr
Robert
Lnstead
Hazel
Census Takers at Prophetstown Misnamed in Notice
The Census Office corrects enumerator names for Prophetstown Village and Prophetstown Township. Village to be enumerated by Mrs. Mabel M. Brown of Prophetstown, Illinois. Township outside the village to be enumerated by Clara J. Baldwin of Prophetstown, Illinois.
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Prophetstown
Prophetstown Township
Prophetstown Village
Mabel M. Brown
Iinois
Clara J. Baldwin
Ilinois
Meaning of the Cross at M E Church Lent Services
The M E Church continues Lenten meditations at morning and evening services and a mid week prayer hour. Sunday morning discusses Questions by the Way and Sunday evening features the Meaning of the Cross with an illuminated cross and meditative sermon. All are invited to attend at 7 36 Sunday evening.
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M. BE
M. E
Pastor lead schedule for church meetings
Rev. W. J. Caldwell, pastor, Sunday school 9 30 a m with Harry Johnson as superintendent. Morning worship at 10 30 on Some Hindrance is to the Christian Life. Evening service 7 30 with song and gospel meeting. Industrial Aid Wednesday 1 p m election of officers Mrs Sadie Wild president. Bible study and prayer Thursday 7 30 p m. You are welcome at all meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Caldwell
Harry Johnson
Sadie Wild
Visit Morrison Relatives Stay Overnight With Ferguson Family
Mr and Mrs B O Yopst visited the home of Mr and Mrs Willian Ferguson near Morrison Sunday. Rain began, Albany folks spent the night and returned home Monday. The ladies are sisters. Guests included young people from Morrison, Mr and Mrs Ray Spangler, with Ethel Ferguson formerly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.O
Willian Ferguson
Morrison
Albany
Ferguson
Ray Spangler
Ethel Ferguson
Founders Day Postponed by Weather Conditions
Weather and road conditions forced the Methodist Woman's Foreign Missionary society to postpone their Founders and Thanks Day program at the Methodist church, with Mrs Nicholas of Fulton to have spoken. Mrs M Rosenkrans, president of the Albany chapter, said the date is indefinitely postponed. M A Langford and Lafe Nevitt traveled from Milan Boat Yards Saturday evening and returned Sunday. The U S Rath is expected to be placed in commission from the Burlington district to Savanna, with a target April 15 or sooner if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
Nicholas of
Fulton
M. §. Rosenkrans
Albany
M. A. Langford
Lafe Nevitt
Milan
Burlington
Savanna
H D Booth Convalescing After Illness
Albany friends learn former resident Tlarrd D Booth of Clinton has improved after a serious illness. The nurse in charge has been released. Mr and Mrs S A Spangler hosted Booths sister Mrs Mary Bradley for Sunday dinner.
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Albany
Tlarrd 1D
Booth
Clinton
5. A. Spangler
Mary Bradley
Hinckley Paper Praises George C Dixon Senate Bid
Hinckley newspaper extols George C Dixon a State Senate candidate visiting town last week. The report notes Dixon’s district focus and campaign vigor, praising his appeal to voters and urging turnout on April 8th for a likely strong showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinckley
George C. Dixon
Senate
Dixon
Albert Walker Injured In Hog Truck Accident Saturday
Albert Walker of Newtown, a prosperous farmer, was injured when his hog laden truck overturned near the L. A. Drury farm en route to Glinton market. He sustained a dislocated elbow with left arm injuries. Dr LeRue of Erie treated him and he was taken to Moline Public Hospital for X rays. Mrs Walker visited Sunday. hogs and truck were not damaged. Prognosis hopeful for a swift recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Walker
Newton
Glinton
Spring Arrives Subzero in Minnesota Town
Mrs Anna Lutz received a letter from her daughter Mrs. Harry Ward at Aiken Minn stating that Friday March 31 spring was ushered in at their home with sub zero weather. The thermometer stood at 6 degrees below. We were not that bad.
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Anna Lutz
Harry Ward
Aiken
Minn
Mystic Workers Meet Report From Local Lodge
Mrs. Maude Schipper reports Mystic Workers school in Freeport Illinois attended by about one hundred at day sessions and over four hundred at the junior model lodge meeting. One hundred fifty new members were initiated with teams from Monroe Wisconsin and Dixon Illinois. Arthur A. Bentley of Fulton spoke on Fraternalism Today and Yesterday. Albany benefits total 28382.48 dollars with Mystic Workers a major Whiteside County institution in Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Schipper
Mystic Workers
Freeport
Monroe
Wis
Dixon
The
Arthur A. Bentley
Fulton
Ilinois
Isne
Whiteside County
Schipper
White-Phillips firm buys Clinton funding bonds
White Phillips Bond Company of Davenport purchased 45,086 dollars of Clinton Judgment Funding Bonds at 4 1/2 percent. The Davenport firm to cover all issue expenses. Bonds issued about May 1 with three installments: 15,000 dollars November 1, 1981. 15,000 dollars May 1, 1982. 15,000 dollars May 1, 1933. Blair A. Phillips, Albany native, is a broker on the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Phillips Bond Company
Davenport
Clinton Judgment
White-Philips Company
Clinton
Halling
White- Phillips Company
Mr. Phillips
Albany
Blair A. Phillips
Our Town
B. F.phillips
Correction Notice Re Stacy Jordan Entry Error
The paper corrects last week's item stating Stacy Jordan entered Jane Lamb Hospital. The correct name is Stacy Byers, not Stacy Jordan. We apologize for the confusion and any inconvenience caused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stacy Jordan
Jane Lamb Hospital
Stacy Byers
Sullivan Couple Move From Albany To Moline For Work
Mr and Mrs George Sullivan who have been in Albany all winter came to Albany Saturday afternoon and packed their household goods at the Shumway apartment and will move to Moline this week where both Mr and Mrs Sullivan have employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sullivan
Moline
Albany
Shumway
Mrs. Sullivan
Four Year Old Buddie Bittler Celebrates Quiet Birthday
Four year old Buddie Bittler son of Mr and Mrs Albert Bittler marked his birthday on Thursday with a home baked cake. The youngster told friends he was four and enjoyed the cake despite no real celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buddie Bittler
Albert Bittler
Buddie
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Auiaisi
Luke
Harry Ge Wright
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Kessinger
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Iowa
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Presbyterian Church
Phoebe Shaw
Harriett
Melville Smith
East Moline
Shaw
Fanny Beach
H. D. Booth
Bill Booster
ATDWA
Senator
M Lee Commons
Sen
Tim
Minnesota
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