1966 Yearbook
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Title
1966 Yearbook
Description
Modern Woodmen of America
HOME OFFICE - ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS
swimming. A city owned ball park serves for pageants and outdoor shows. The Mississippi Valley Fair Grounds is used for expositions and similar activities. The Masonic Auditorium serves
for stage performances, road shows, concerts and recitals.
The Tri City Symphony celebrated its fiftieth season, 1964-65.
On the left bank of the Mississippi are the cities of Rock
Island, Moline, East Moline and Milan. These communities number approximately 120,000. There are 185 manufacturing establishments producing a variety of goods, including hardware,
men's clothing, plumbing and household supplies, refined oil,
and farm implements. Deere & Company and the largest division of International Harvester are in this area.
The historic Black Hawk State Park, the Revolutionary War
marker, Fort Armstrong and Colonel Davenport's House are of
major interest. Butterworth Park and thirty-two other public
parks offer picnic areas, tennis courts, baseball diamonds and
playground equipment. The Arsenal Golf Course and Short
Hills Country Club offer superb playing areas. The State
Armory, Wharton Field House, Rock Island senior high school
field house, the Civic Center and several other auditoriums are
available for varied entertainment features. These Cities also
utilize the Mississippi for summer events.
There are ninety-six churches of all denominations in this
area, plus fifty-six public schools and twenty-three parochial
schools. Three libraries are open to all residents. The Denk-
mann Memorial Library on the campus of Augustana College is
an asset to all of the Quad-City college students. Blackhawk
Junior College and Augustana, a four year liberal arts college
provide for the higher eeducation needs of the community.
This resume confirms the declaration of the Airport sign,
"Best in the Midwest — Quad-Cities, U.S.A.." This is a most
desirable climate in which to study, play, work and live.
BOOKS
PAPERBACKS
EDUCATIONAL AIDS
JUVENILE BOOKS & GAMES
MAGAZINES
OUT-OF-TOWN PAPERS
SUBSCRIPTIONS
interstate book stores
M. L. Parker Co., Books, Mezzanine
1401 Harrison, Davenport • 3201 - 23rd Ave., Moline
a division of interstate news inc.
HOME OFFICE - ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS
swimming. A city owned ball park serves for pageants and outdoor shows. The Mississippi Valley Fair Grounds is used for expositions and similar activities. The Masonic Auditorium serves
for stage performances, road shows, concerts and recitals.
The Tri City Symphony celebrated its fiftieth season, 1964-65.
On the left bank of the Mississippi are the cities of Rock
Island, Moline, East Moline and Milan. These communities number approximately 120,000. There are 185 manufacturing establishments producing a variety of goods, including hardware,
men's clothing, plumbing and household supplies, refined oil,
and farm implements. Deere & Company and the largest division of International Harvester are in this area.
The historic Black Hawk State Park, the Revolutionary War
marker, Fort Armstrong and Colonel Davenport's House are of
major interest. Butterworth Park and thirty-two other public
parks offer picnic areas, tennis courts, baseball diamonds and
playground equipment. The Arsenal Golf Course and Short
Hills Country Club offer superb playing areas. The State
Armory, Wharton Field House, Rock Island senior high school
field house, the Civic Center and several other auditoriums are
available for varied entertainment features. These Cities also
utilize the Mississippi for summer events.
There are ninety-six churches of all denominations in this
area, plus fifty-six public schools and twenty-three parochial
schools. Three libraries are open to all residents. The Denk-
mann Memorial Library on the campus of Augustana College is
an asset to all of the Quad-City college students. Blackhawk
Junior College and Augustana, a four year liberal arts college
provide for the higher eeducation needs of the community.
This resume confirms the declaration of the Airport sign,
"Best in the Midwest — Quad-Cities, U.S.A.." This is a most
desirable climate in which to study, play, work and live.
BOOKS
PAPERBACKS
EDUCATIONAL AIDS
JUVENILE BOOKS & GAMES
MAGAZINES
OUT-OF-TOWN PAPERS
SUBSCRIPTIONS
interstate book stores
M. L. Parker Co., Books, Mezzanine
1401 Harrison, Davenport • 3201 - 23rd Ave., Moline
a division of interstate news inc.
Publisher
The Consolidated Graphic Arts Corporation, Canton, OH
Date
1966
Rights
St. Ambrose University 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA 52803
Identifier
http://cdm16810.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16810coll2/id/176