Local Council Considers Emergency Ordinance Amid Sterling Incident
The council discusses an emergency ordinance linked to the Sterling mob action. PSA members prepare 49 slide presentations while Bill King showcases The Touch of Autumn fall scenes from Pennsylvania New York Vermont and New Hampshire. Refreshments follow. open to photography enthusiasts.
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Higby
Sterling
Herman Jauch
Bill King
Pennsylvania
New York
Vermont
New Hampshire
John B Anderson Day in Sterling Highlighted
Congressman John B. Anderson of Rockford visited Sterling for a day long event. He arrived at the Republican Headquarters, signed autographs, spoke to voters, and addressed a banquet of Sterling Rock Falls Teen Age Republicans. He urged electing Republicans and praised young volunteers for their civic interest.
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John B. Anderson
Sterling
Stephen Dean
Rockford
Anderson
Sterling-Rock Falls
16Th Congressional District
Goldwater
Sterling Rock Falls
Anderson Visit Highlights Teen Age Republicans Rally
Congressman Anderson spoke at a Sterling Rock Falls event after meeting Teen Age Republicans who helped bring him to town. He criticized Democrats on budgets and deficits while endorsing Goldwater and praising the Republican platform. He left for Rockford amid positive remarks from local supporters.
St. Marys Church to Host Open House in Sterling
St Marys Church Sterling invites all faiths to an open house on Sunday Oct 18 from 3 to 5 pm to explain Catholic beliefs and rites. Priests and members aim to improve relations with other churches by sharing Christian perspectives and practices.
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St. Mary’s Church
Sterling
St. Mary's
Drafting Institute enrollment at Morrison area
Four area men join the Institute of Drafting at Morrison for the fall semester starting October 5. Gene Insley of Rock Falls completes admission exam and enrolls in general drafting. Rodney Wolber, David Gordon, and Robert Keiser are second or third year students majors in Architectural Drafting Engineering Drafting and Architectural Rendering.
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Institute of Drafting
Morrison
Gene Insley
E. 4Th St
Rock Falls
Harry Insiey
Rock Falls High School
Rodney Wolber
William Wolber
4Th &J
Hairdressers Plan Style Show Oct 27 in YWCA
Rock River Valley Hairdressers and Cosmetologists held a meeting at the YWCA where Bernadine Warner of DeKalb demonstrated a new hairstyle and discussed plans for a style show on October 27. They also arranged permanents at the Whiteside County Nursing Home on November 9 and 10 with Lois Bohms as beautician and set upcoming meetings.
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Bernadine Warner
DeKalb
Rock River Valley
YWCA
Whiteside County Nursing Home
Lois Bohms
Linda Mortenson
Dorothy King
Frances Bohms
Jeane Beene
Rebekahs Plan Halloween Party at Next Meeting
Rebekah officers attended the Tuesday meeting in the Odd Fellows Temple except for the inside guardian who was replaced by Irene Elmendorf. A District Association meeting notice and election plans were read, and funds were donated to Helen Prater for Eyebank and Educational Foundation.
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Holtslander
Nick Beckers
Ida Thompson
Sterling Odd Fellows Lodge
Florence Dietz
Mae Reitzel
Ruth Melville
Elizabeth Heintz
Celia Bogott
Irene Elmendorf
Florence Gs
Slides Of Eastern States Shown By Our Savior Church Club
The Mr. and Mrs. Club of Our Savior Lutheran Church met Sunday evening with six couples present. Pastor Erwin Junkans showed slides from his trip to the eastern states and led Scripture and prayer. Lunch was provided by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Stern and Mrs. Ei lert DeJonge.
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Our Savior Lutheran Church
Erwin Junkans
Ernest Stern
Eilert DeJonge
Loren DeJonge
Henry Folkers
John Rinehart Named to Sterling Police Force
John Rinehart of 611 12th Ave Sterling is named to replace Arthur Gray who moves to Tampa Florida. He’s tentatively approved by the board and will take the examination on Tuesday October 27.
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John Rinehart
12Th Ave
Sterling
Arthur Gray
Tampa
Fla
Rinehart
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
Council To Study Emergency Needs
Mayor Floyd D. Higby Sr. calls a special council meeting for October 15 at 7 30 p m in the Sterling Coliseum council chambers to discuss emergency needs and related issues.
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Council
Floyd D. Higby Sr
Sterling Coliseum
Rock River Camera Club Meeting Set for Thursday
The Rock River Camera Club will hold a meeting at the YMCA on Thursday October 15 at 7 30 p m Pred Kueh APSA from Rock.
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Camera Club
Rock River Camera Club
YMCA
Kueh
APSA
Rock
Fire Chief Attends Houston Convention
Sterling Fire Chief James Samuelson left for Houston to attend the 91st Annual International Association of Fire Chiefs Conference from October 16 to 22. He was accompanied by his wife Mrs. Vincent Clinton and three family members, Blaine Roberta, as they also planned a three day school on command and administration.
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Sterling
James Samuelson
Houston
Tex
International Association of Fire
Vincent Clinton
Blaine
Roberta
Wonderlake
Tration
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