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Dana Petty
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at Schroder Mortuary, Colona, with visitation two hours prior. Memorials may be made to the Petty Memorial at Oakwood Veterinary Clinic. She was born April 7, 1919, in Russell, Iowa, to Creed and Mardel Palmer McVey. She married Wayne Petty on June 17, 1941, in Freeborn County, Minn. He passed away Dec. 18, 2006. She enjoyed quilting and animals, especially her dog, Duke. She also loved cooking for the family. Survivors include her daughter, Chris (Phil) Curless, Colona; sister, Diane Pilmer, Des Moines, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her husband and two brothers. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.schrodermortuary.com. 
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Today is Thursday, June 20, the 171st day of 2013. There are 194 days left in the year.
1863 -- 150 years ago: The latest interpretation of the conscription law is said to be that $800 can be paid for an exemption, in which case the person will be eligible for call ina subsequent draft; or a substitute can be furnished. In the latter case, if the substitute isaccepted, the person he represents is exempted for that draft period.
1888 -- 125 years ago: A floral concert presented by Central Presbyterian Church womenattracted a large crowd yesterday.
1913 -- 100 years ago: Milton Reed, infielder on the Davenport baseball club, has beensold to the Philadelphia National league team.
1938 -- 75 years ago: The State Bank of Rock Island has doubled its capital structure,raising it to $1 million, according to Lewis B. Wilson, president of the bank.
1963 -- 50 years ago: The American Wind Symphony Orchestra will present two concertsin the Quad-Cities on Aug. 6, performing from its specially equipped stage-barge. Thebarge, which is traveling the Mississippi River route, will be moored just off the shore forthe concerts.
1988 -- 25 years ago: Fines for overdue items at the Rock Island Public Library are beingincreased to 10 cents per day per item effective July 1. Fines will not be prorated onbooks returned after that date.
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