Mary Lou Buller Rockwell will celebrate her 80th birthday on Jan. 17, 2013. She was born to Lucian and Mary King Buller in Moline. She graduated from Moline High School in 1951. She married Raymond Rockwell on May 12, 1951. She has resided in Moline all her life. Her five children are Teresa Hupton, Moline; Candia Stubblefield, Sherrard; Mary Lou Lopez, Silvis; Raymond (Carol) Rockwell, East Moline; and Roger (Sue) Rockwell, East Moline. She has 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She is a member of Christ the King Church, Moline. Cards may be sent to Mary Lou Rockwell, 1011 51st St., Moline, IL 61265.
Today is Wednesday, June 19, the 170th day of 2013. There are 195 days left in the year. 1863 -- 150 years ago: The treasurer of Mercer County has been instructed to sell all thespecie now in the treasury for the highest premium in legal tender and to report same atthe next board meeting. 1888 -- 125 years ago: J.S. Freeman has been elected president of the Recreation Club ofthe Rock Island YMCA. 1913 -- 100 years ago: Rock Island voters will decide next Tuesday on the proposal toconsolidate with South Rock Island Township. 1938 -- 75 years ago: The Rev. Frederick J. Rolf will round out his 30th year as pastor ofthe Evangelical Church of Peace at Sunday worship services. 1963 -- 50 years ago: Dennis Kelly, of Moline High School, has been named a winner inTime Magazine's 27th annual current affairs contest. 1988 -- 25 years ago: The Martin Luther King Community Center will participate in theSummer Food Service Program. Free meals will be made available to all children 18years of age and younger.