Day in history for February 22, 2002

1852 -- 150 years ago

The Rock Island Collegiate Institute and Female Seminary has opened its winter term in a new building. The Rev. A. Briggs of New York and Maine is the new professor of languages.

1877 -- 125 years ago

Two hundred people came to the 60th birthday party of E.P. Reynolds in his home at 30th Street and 5th Avenue, Rock Island. At the jingling call of Forey Folsom and his orchestra, the young people square danced. Reynolds, a railroad contractor, came to Rock Island in 1839. The big house was brilliantly illuminated.

1902 -- 100 years ago

Rock Island grade schools held programs to celebrate the birthdays of Washington, Lincoln and Longfellow.

1927 -- 75 years ago

On the largest radio hook-up ever attempted (42 stations), President Coolidge spoke today on the life of George Washington.

1952 -- 50 years ago

The Rock Island Bridge And Iron Works Inc. announced a government order approaching nearly $500,000. The firm will furnish structural steel for construction of the powerhouse superstructure at the Fort Randall dam at Lake Andes, S.D.

1977 -- 25 years ago

A Moline woman became the sixth person in 10 years to receive the National Commander's Award from the Disabled American Veterans. Marie Demeurisse, 88, of 432 19th Ave., Moline, has put in some 10,000 hours making more than 5,000 lap robes for disabled veterans in veterans' hospitals and nursing homes.

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