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Harley Curtis
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Harley F. Curtis, 74, of New Boston, died on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus, Davenport. Cremation rites have been accorded per his wishes. No services are planned. Bewley Funeral Homes and Cremation Services of Aledo is in care of the arrangements. Memorials may be left to the New Boston Eliza Fire and Ambulance District or the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.bewleyfuneralhome.com. He was born on June 16, 1938, in Davenport, the son of Floyd and Pauline Nemluvil Curtis. He married Janice M. King on Aug. 27, 1960, in New Boston. He was a farmer in Mercer County. He was past president of the New Boston Eliza Fire and Ambulance District. He enjoyed fishing and playing cards. He is survived by his wife, Janice, New Boston; one sister, Debra Curtis, Galesburg; nieces and nephews, Gary and Pam Russell, Jeff and Pam Russell and Barry and Linda Nelson, all of New Boston, and Joyce and Mark Ridgway, Shelbina, Mo. He was preceded by his parents; and a sister, Audrey, in infancy. 
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Today is Wednesday, May 22, the 142nd day of 2013. There are 223 days left in the year.
1863 -- 150 years ago: Large quantities of ice from LaCrosse and Lake Pepin are beingshipped on ice boats, towed by steamers to St. Louis and points below.
1888 -- 125 years ago: With the Mississippi River at 18 feet above the low water stage,Rock Island is waging a valiant fight to keep the river from flooding the entire city.
1913 -- 100 years ago: Approval has been given by the city commission for paving 45thStreet between 7th and 11th Avenues.
1938 -- 75 years ago: Herndon Wright, of East Moline, has won the discus-throw title, by aheave of more than 140 feet, to set a new high school record at Champaign.
1963 -- 50 years ago: With the Selective Service Law recently extended by Congress forfour more years, Mrs. Hazel Doris reminded young men that they must register withinfive days after attaining their 18th birthday.
1988 -- 25 years ago: Over 500 Quad-Cities area retired volunteers were honoredrecently for their community services at a Retired Senior Volunteer Program luncheonat Palmer Auditorium in Davenport. Guest speaker, William Moffitt, director of productengineering of Deere & Co., spoke about leadership and stressed the importance ofcommunity volunteers.
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