Corrections
News source from listserver@tampicohistoricalsociety.com: Hello everyone, Yesterday I sent an announcement asking that everyone consider “pre-ordering” their new Whiteside Co. History Books through the TAHS because we would receive a % of sales. Don Mulnix, co-coordinator of this project corrected me as follows: “We will be getting a percentage of the pre books sold, it will not be decided on how many books any one society sold, but the money will be divided between all the societies weather they sold one book or 100 books. After the pre sale is over, you will be able to...
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News source from listserver@tampicohistoricalsociety.com: If you live in Whiteside County, IL, you should have received a brochure in the mail explaining this project to publish a new Whiteside County History Book. If you did not receive one or if you live outside of Whiteside County, but have “history” here, please contact me and I will mail you one. I can email in pdf format if you prefer. We need histories of your family in Whiteside County. Of course, we want to see Tampico well represented. It does not matter if your family is/was here for 10 years or 100 years. Fifty years...
Read MoreNews for THS – Fun-Match at Tampico
News source from listserver@tampicohistoricalsociety.com: Fun-Match at Tampico Tampico Historical Society is planning their annual “fun” – Matching Fund Raiser with Royal Neighbors of America – Mexican Train Dominoes – Saturday, April 14 – Doors at Tampico Community Building open at 6 PM, with play beginning at 6:30 PM. Low score prizes will be awarded, as well as door prizes being drawn between games. Refreshments will be served. $5.00 donation to play – Tampico Community Building is handicap accessible. Everyone is welcome to come join us. For more...
Read MoreNews for THS – New Whiteside Co. History Book
News source from listserver@tampicohistoricalsociety.com: FYI – The Whiteside County Genealogical Society is in the process of creating a new County Book. Details are still in the process. Representatives visited the TAHS at our last meeting to give us an update. They will be doing a direct mailing in near future, asking you for your family history. They are allowing up to 500 words and one photo at no charge. Don stressed that you do not have to have generations of history in the county (They already have bios on them). If you, or direct relatives, have participated in the betterment...
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News source from listserver@tampicohistoricalsociety.com: Greetings Historical Society Members: Please plan to attend the March 27 meeting. Come EARLY!. A representative from Monsanto plans to be here to present the check which Duane applied for and we have been granted. This will be a BIG boost to our treasury and we are grateful to Duane and Monsanto!! Other important items will be discussed, including the new Whiteside County Historical Book and preparations need to be made for the Annual Mexican Train Domino nite to be held Sat, April 14. We will need donations of food and members...
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