Albany Woman's Club Honors Presidents Wives Program
The Albany Woman's Club met with a patriotic program honoring George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Charles Lindbergh. Highlights included tributes, a Lincoln Memorial University overview, poetry, and a discussion of first ladies. The meeting also set committees, announced future plans, and invited Rev. G J Duvall to speak on strengthening the 18th amendment.
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George Washingtonn
Abrahance
Marri
Charles Lindbergh
Americas Pride
Albany Woman's Club
Cid
Rana
Yodex
Lincoln
Jessie Ewing
America
Maude Ewing
Ethelyn Trent
Tuncula
Hoover
Maaham Lincoln
Dora Burns
Ely Newcomer
Milwaukee
Ydia Hege
Lincoln Memorial University
Tenessee
Pwell’s
Caliborne
Moulaims
Gortust
Purhips
Abrahim Loncoln
Harriett van Nest
G. J. Duvall
E. M. Edwards
Lanark
Ill
Hay Heat
Theo
Hana
STILL MASTER OF PIANO AS STILL KNOWN IN FAMILY CAMEOS
A fragmentary notice describes Bonnie Wild Nabsay Stark and Mrs Shaw Wild hosting Redoh Bush pianist guests Tuesday at a home evening. The editor notes Bush’s enduring artistic skill and improvisation despite age and mobility challenges with treacherous footing and limited outings.
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Redoh Bush
Bonnie Wild
Miday
Sailhammer
Shaw Wild
Bush
Illinois Children’s Home and Aid Society Annual Meeting
The Illinois Children’s Home and Aid Society held its annual meeting at the Palmer House in Chicago. Hon. Rodney H. Brandon, director of the Department of Public Welfare, urged support for homeless children and the needy waifs. The society reported 5254 children served at a cost of 30,518, and noted forty-seven years of guardianship for 11,000 wards, stressing the need for trained social workers in caring for foster and boarding placements.
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Illinois Children’s Home and Aid Society
Palmer House
Chicago
Rodney H. Brandon
Department of Public Welfare
Pasadena visitor Mrs Anderson departs after brief stay
Mrs Augusta Hugunin Anderson of Pasadena Calif arrived from Rock Island Friday and stayed through Sunday visiting relatives in Savanna Clinton and Rock Island. Health concerns after a West coast accident prompt her doctor to advise returning to California by mid month.
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Augusta Hugunin Anderson
Pasadena
Calif
Rock Island
Savanna
Clinton
Capt
J. T. Whistler
Anderson
Albany
Dora Whisler Burns
Clara Graves
Anna Boyton Hanks
Miss Katie Pessman Leaves City Drug Store Clerical
Miss Katie Pessman who served two years in the clerical force at City Drug Store severed ties with the establishment Saturday evening and Miss Etta Bielema now works the counter. Pessman made many friends and those who hear the rumor wish her happiness in her new venture. We welcome Miss Bielema and hope she enjoys the village and proves as efficient as her predecessor.
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Katie Pessman
Etta Bielema
Miss Pessman
Miss Bielema
Lefe
Wood Saw Accident Breaks Leg in Mt Hope District
Mr A Holcomb of Mt Hope district broke his leg while at work sawing wood. A large log rolled and caught him, breaking the bone between the ankle and knee. The accident occurred Monday.
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A. Holcomb
Mt. Hope District
Wright a leading Illinois State Senator candidate profile
Senator Harry A Wright, Republican candidate for State Senate, born on a log house farm, taught in rural schools, studied at Indiana and Chicago Medical College, built a medical practice in DeKalb, became county coroner, then Illinois State Senator elected 1920, re-elected 1922 and 1926. He chaired Public Utilities and Appropriations, earned a “Watch Dog of the Treasury” nickname, limited appropriations, supported farmers, backed H Club and Home Bureau, veteran of World War I, active in American Legion, and served in campaign roles for the Republican Party.
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University of Indiana
Southwestern Business College
Chicago Medical College
DeKalt
Medcine
Wrigh
DeKalb County
Wright
Illiois
the Treasury
Finance
Senate Chamber
Senator Wright
American Legion
Statement by Harry C. Wright in Senate race
Harry C. Wright asserts he is a candidate for State Senate, refuting opponent claims about the district and its voters. He signs the statement sincerely, defending his candidacy and addressing perceived district concerns.
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Harry C. Wright
Distri
Pueden
Tom
Harry G. Wright
Former Albany Boy Moves to Chicago From Clinton
Ralph Phorias brother of Clarence Schipper and Willard Sherer, former Albany Ind, has a Chicago position. He and his family moved from Clinton to Chicago. He is son of Mrs Jennie Beach of Clinton. Mr and Mrs J B Starbuck entertained Mr and Mrs John Sailhammer of Newton, the lady being the former’s sister.
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Ralph Phorias
Clarence Schipper
Willard Sherer
Albany Ind
Chicago
Clinton
Jennie Beach
J. B. Starbuck
John Sailhammer
Newton
Erie Community High Announces 26 Seniors for 1930
Twenty six seniors expect to complete the Erie Community High School course this semester. Among the class is George Primmer, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Primmer, formerly of Albany. Misses Dorothy and Maude Hoobler hosted recently Miss Mildred Gillmore of Monmouth Minols.
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Erie Community High
Erie Community High School
George Primmer
Frank Primmer
Albany
Dorothy and
Maude Hoobler
Mildred Gillmore
Monmonth, Minols
Whiteside County Physicians to Meet at Sterling Feb 20
Physicians of Whiteside County invite Chicago guests for the monthly Medical Society meeting at the Elks Club in Sterling Illinois on Thursday evening February 20. Dr Gary Mundt Past-President of the Illinois State Medical Society plans to attend and speak on Quis Media and Massoiditis. Dr Frank M. Phifer of Ouela University will discuss Complications of Gonorrhea in the Male. A dinner for the two Chicago physicians at the Bik Club in Sterling follows. Reservations to Dr L S Rear ley.
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Whiteside County
Chicago
County Medical Society
Elks Club
Sterling
Illinois
Gary Mundt
Illinois State Medical Society
Mundt
Frank MM. Phifer
Ouela University
Missing Chain Stores Mystery Baffles a Teacher
Miss Riinnie B Snyder, a private school teacher, rode a Saturday train to the tri nities seeking chain stores she heard about. She tried to visit them alone to avoid others getting into trouble. She reports she failed to find any such stores down there, though locals insist they exist.
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Riinnie B. Snyder
Prinay
Minnie
Miss Minnie
Brief Visit to Childhood Home by Edward W Whisler
Edward Nelson Whisler of Chicago surprised Albany friends during a brief visit last Thursday. Born in the village, son of Mr and Mrs Nelson Whisler, he is district manager for Wisconsin National Life Insurance Co with Chicago headquarters. He stayed with cousin Mrs Isaac Burns and visited several old acquaintances before leaving Friday evening for Savanna.
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Edward Nelson Whisler
Chicago
Albany
Edd
Nelson Whisler
Syanna
Wisconsin National Life Insurance Co
Oshkosh
Wis
Whister
Isaac Burns
Harry Burns
Ralph Ewing
Bert Olds
Mose Langford
Savanna
Honor Roll For Week Names From Many Places
The week’s honor roll lists Mrs. Albert Clayton of Geil Pa Mrs Eva J Bigelow of Albany Mrs RC Dimond of Albany Mrs Augusta Anderson of Pasadena Calif Capt d T Tucker of Rock Island TA Chamberlain of Albany and Little Donald Anglese who remains hospitalized at Jane Lamb hospital Ginton though improved his parents Mr and Mrs Ray Anglese visit daily.
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Albert Clayton
Geil
Eva J. Bigelow
Albany
RC. Dimond
Augusta Anderson
Pasadena
Calif
D. T. Tucker
Rock Island
Donald Anglese
Jane Lamb Hospital
Ginton
Mrs
Ray Anglese
Little Lad
Albany buys fire siren for station upgrade
The Albany Volunteer Firemen purchased a Sterling siren for 394 dollars to mount on a 27 foot steel tower bought from G. W. Coleman for 40 dollars. It will be wired with two switches and may double as a burglar alarm. The system should be ready in ten days to two weeks, with F. E. Wilson assisting the wiring.
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Albany
Tey
R. P. Leverenz
Relativa
American-La France Company
Chicago
Wil
G. W. Coleman
Albany Telephone Exchange
F. E. Wilson
Telephone Company
Central
Compuny Hall
Newt
Grand Board UKA Miners in Rock Island Meeting
A group of Eastern Star ladies from Inen Eastern Star social chapter No. 7 traveled to Row: T lag Thursday for a school of instruction under a Grand Board of Examiner at the Masoide temple. Albany-born Miss Helen Whisler, daughter of Capt. and Mrs. John T. Whisler now of Rock Island, attended as a former Albany girl with other guests including Augusta Hugunin Anderson of Pas Jedena, California. The event drew Worthy Matron Miss Gladys Snyder, staff members, and advisers, with participation from Mrs. D. C. Hillveis among others.
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Eastern Star
Masoide Temple
Albany
Miss N Whisler
John T. Whisler
Rock Island
Mes
Augusta Hugunin Anderson
Pas- Jedena
Calif
Whiteside County Holds Fifty Five Students in Illinois
Indications show total resident students at the Chinois University near Os wana Champaign Chicage region. Statewide higher education appears elevated with Windis University distribution. Whiteside County reports 55 students at this institution and several more at other colleges.
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Whiteside County
Illinois
Chinois University
University of Windis
Cook Connie
Champaign
Sete
Whiteside
Port Byron musician attends Albany School Orchestra concert
Mrs. C. N. Keely formerly Macie Trent visited Albany with her young son to hear the Albany School Orchestra. She spoke with her mother Mrs. Alvin Slaymaker before returning home, while Mrs. Slaymaker recovers from injuries from a recent auto accident.
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Port Byron
C. N. Keely
Macie Trent
Albany
Avai
Alvin Slaymaker
Sunly
Shaymaker
Social chapter meets Tuesday evening at Maonie temple
The C. E. S. M E T Tuesday eve social chapter of the lodge held its regular session at the Maonie temple. The general routine of business was transacted. New officers are progressing splendidly and members look forward to an interesting and progressive year.
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Maonie Temple
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Severay Miles
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Agricultural Committee
Lenaoy Wright
Iinois State Senate
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H Club
Home Bureau Legislaon
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Republican Party
Whiteside County Physians
LA France Company
C. E. S. Grand Board Uka
Helen Whisler
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