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Postmasters Attend Sterling convention in new coliseum
Over 400 postal workers from northern Illinois gathered at Sterling’s new municipal coliseum for a banquet and meeting of the Northern Illinois Postal Workers association. Harold Ward of Sterling was reappointed president. Amos Ott of Prophetstown VP. Mrs. Ghidys McDavid Mount Morris secretary. Peter J. Phelan Divon treasurer. The program featured music, dancing, and remarks by D. J. Twomey and Dr. Harry W. Keatley on civil service health examinations. Congressman John Buckbee spoke on legislation. a resolution proposing post reapportionment changes was introduced by Ward.
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Northern Illinois Postal Workers Association
Sterling
Northern Wingis
Harold Ward
Amos Ott
Prophet”own
Ghidys McDavid
Mount Morris
Peter J. Phelan
Divon
Jimmy Hicks
Tn Orchestra
Roof Garden Management
Lucille Arroyo
Ethel Brazilton
F. Welch
West Chicago
L. A. Clapp
Galena Division
Chicago and North Western Railroad
West Chicago Employees Club
Sterling Rock Falls Association of Commerce
Vasl
Twomey
Postal
Thomas Olson
DeKalb
Olson
Charles Swim
Dixon
M. J. Donahue
Streator
Illinois Association of Postmasters
General Assembly
Chicago
Harry W. Keatley
Rock Island Arsenal
United States Public Health Service
United States
Dr. Keatley
Keatley
J. P. Aldrich
Benjamin Franklin
Aldrich
Mr. Aldrich
P. Masters
Buckbee
John Buckbee
Rockford
Twelfth
William
Bill] Johnson
Freeport
Johnson
John Byers
Washington, D. C
Postal Department