Rock Falls to Expand Downtown Area Through Committee
Rock Falls downtown merchants approve forming a study committee to explore using the old International Harvester building in the 200 block of 2nd Ave for enlarged retail and office space after Modular Components leaves. Mayor Thome notes city ownership and debates returning the site to retail use while city plans address street work and sidewalk installation.
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Rock Falls
International Harvester
2Nd Ave
Lee F. Wolfe
Wolfe
Modular
Thome
Modular Components Co
al Klocke
Ray Mills
Ray Petit
Wilburer
Jim Reese
Lyle Bressier
W. 2Nd St
Garden View
Lee Wolfe
1St Ave
Gus Hinueber
National Hospital Week at Community General Hospital
National Hospital Week 1971 honors Community General Hospital Sterling for round the clock services. The piece notes CGH’s 60-year history, 1908 Whiteside Public Hospital origin, and a planned $3 million expansion adding 64 beds to reach 207 total. Also mentions updated facilities, labs, therapy, emergency center, and community affairs use.
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National Hospital
Community General Hospital
Sterling
CGH
4Th St
Rock Falls City Council Agenda for Monday Meeting
Rock Falls council will meet at 7 30 p m Monday with roll call minutes city bills communications aldermen reports and department head reports Old business includes a traffic control report near 11th Street Suzanne and Flock Avenue by Police Fire Chief Carl Sommers and a possible follow up on DeKalb Feed parking requests New business may include appointing council standing committees and city department heads Audience comments and adjournment.
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Orville Thome
Police
Ents
Planning Commission
Rock Falls
Carl Sommers
11Th St
Suzanne and
Flock Ave
DeKalb
Class Loyal Meets In Ralph Thome Home
Class Loyal of the United Methodist Church gathered Friday at the Ralph Thome home with co host Mrs. Effie Johnson. After a dessert luncheon Mrs Harpie Yarde gave a devotional. Readings by Mrs Fred Albert Living Faith and Mrs Frank Simpson Beyond. A silent prayer honored departed member Mrs Bess Dell. Next meeting June 11 will follow a 12 noon picnic in Nims Park.
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United Methodist Church
Ralph Thome
Effie Johnson
Harpie Yarde
Fred Albert
Frank Simpson
Bess Dell
Nims Park
RFHS Commencement Exercises May 27 at Hinders Field
The 1971 Rock Falls Township High School commencement will be held Thursday May 27 at 7 30 p m at Hinders Memorial Field. If weather prevents outdoor ceremonies they will move to Forrest L. Tabor Gymnasium. Valedictorian Scott and salutatorian Sheila Baker will speak. Awards will be presented by Forrest L. Tabor. diplomas by Paul Simpson with principal Philip Hott assisting.
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RFHS
Hinders Field
Rock Falls Township High School
Hinders’ Memorial Field
Forrest L. Tabor
Scott A
Eee
Sheila Baker
Som
James Baker
Paul Simpson
Board of Education
Phillip Hott
Republic
Theft at Rock Falls home reported after midnight
Rock Falls police said a resident on 414 4th Ave reported a burglary occurring after 12 am Thursday. Items taken included a clock radio alarm clock electric shaver jewelry and assorted food and beverage items.
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4Th Ave
Rock Falls
Celebrate 45th Anniversary Day for Everett and Wescott
Mr and Mrs Everett Wescott marked 45 years of marriage with an open house hosted by their children at the Wescott home. Attending guests included former maid of honor Mrs Sylvia Knowles and best man Mr Lee Wright, with Rev Harry E Shiffer present. Sapphire and white decor graced the event and a two tier cake by Mrs Glenn Genz featured a photo topper. Granddaughters and nieces assisted with gifts and guest books. out of town relatives traveled from Sterling Tampico Prophetstown Elgin Thomson Morrison Manlius Darien Henry Roseburg Minnesota Vincent Abilene Louisville.
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Everett Wescott
William Wescott
Sylvia Knowles
Rock Falls
Lee Wright
Tampico
Harry E Shiffer
Glenn Genz
Robert Arnold
Reuben Schroeder
Frank Bressler
Robert Barnett
Clarence Millerschoen
Jo Lynn
Beth Wescott
Kathleen Wolf
UDIA Seeks Unified Funding Ties for Dairy Groups
The UDIA board approved a policy shifting funding to UDIA as the umbrella for ADA DRINC and NDC, with directors from funding members and all funds routed through UDIA. ADA DRINC boards to be named from UDIA, and NDC producer funds to UDIA, with transitional plans drafted by a joint committee.
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United Dairy Industry Association
American Dairy Association
Dairy Research, Inc
National Dairy Council
Glenn Lake
UDIA
Americana Hotel
Miami Beach
Fla
ADA
DRINC
NDC
ADA and
Udia Board
Owls See in Daylight and Low Light Through Rod-Rich Eyes
Owl vision relies on abundant visual rods enabling daytime sight and exceptional performance in dim light. The article notes high rod density in owl retinas allowing perception of ordinary daylight and very low illumination.
Recreation Center Daily Schedule
The schedule lists public times for pools gyms and courts by day. General admission runs 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m with early bird hours 4:45 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. Open teen center periods welcome high school students and private parties may reserve pool times.
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Early
AARP Plans Trip To Amana Colony In Iowa
AARP plans a trip to Amana Colony in Iowa sponsored by the American Association of Retired Persons. Reservations are by Mrs Ethelyn E Leggett phone 288 3949 Dixon. A record attendance of 135 at the May 10 Dixon KC Hall meeting featured Mrs Max Van Scoy in period dress and an illustrated talk on Old Homes of Dixon. Future meetings will be in KC Hall, with a picnic at Sinnissippi Park Sterling on June 14 at noon. A choral group has formed under Mrs Billy Baker in Dixon. 15 attended the first meeting. The next meeting is May 21 7 pm at the First Baptist Church Dixon. Two meetings per month are planned alternating afternoons and evenings. All interested are invited. musical talent not required. Board of Directors will meet at KC Hall June 14 at 2 pm.
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Rock Falls
Coloma Park Board
W. 2Nd St
S&k
Ivan Larson
Park Board
Charles Anderson
Leo Nardini
Walter Hardy
Carlton Cropsey
Chambers of Commerce
Bill Hampson
Sterling
Lee Wolfe
Rock Falls Development Corporation
Rock Falls High School
Emerald Hill Country Club
Amana Colony
Iowa
American Association of Retired Persons
AARP
Ethelyn E. Leggett
Dixon
K.C. Hall
Max van Scoy
Sinnissippi Park
Billy Baker
First Baptist Church
Board of Directors
KC Hall
Golden Agers Meet at YWCA for May Potluck
The Golden Age Club will meet at the YWCA on Tuesday May 18 at 12 15 p m for a potluck dinner. Members with last names A through J bring hot foods while K through Z bring dessert or salad. After dinner, participants will play cards and games. All women and men aged 60 or older are welcome to join the Golden Age Club, sponsored by the YWCA as a community service.
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Golden Age Club
YWCA
YMCA Announces Summer Schedule At Sterling Rock Falls
The Sterling Rock Falls YMCA releases a summer swim schedule running June 7 to August 28 with morning youth instruction and afternoon specialty classes. Summer memberships begin June 7. programs include Beginner I II Minnow and coed Fish Shark Porpoise classes, plus recreation swimming and adult women sessions.
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Sterling Rock Falls
YMCA Pre Membership Swim Classes Begin
YMCA introduces pre membership swim classes for children under eight and taller than 45 inches with sessions from 3 to 5 pm twice weekly. Boys meet Mon and Thu, girls Tue and Fri, starting June 7 8, with ten lessons over five weeks. Family swim expands to 6 to 8 pm weekdays. guest passes allowed.
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First Avenue
12Th Ave
Dixon Ave
Ron
Jacob “Jahrheim
Bert Lahr
Gerry A. Gholson
Pro-Tech Alarm Co
Sterling Chamber of Commerce
Cliff Sands
Saving & Loan
Gerry Gholson
General Service
W. Second St
Pheasant Run
St. Charles
Gerry G
Emperor Clock Company
Fairhope
Alabama
Rock Falls City
YMCA
Speaker & Lendman
St. Ave
Violet Hasney
The
Salvation Army
David E. Murray
Sterling Rotary Club
Rotary Club
Citadel
Gazette
Mmowest Bank Card
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