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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1920

Page

8

Women and Children Club Notes In Quincy

The page covers local social events in Quincy including the Shakespeare Club meeting at Mrs Meeds residence on North Forty-fourth Street, hostess K amp, and leader Mrs Morton. It also notes visits from former residents Mrs Morton and son, and Mrs Rudolph Tenk hosting a bridge party. Other items mention Miss Helen Miller’s birthday surprise, Lida Smith’s return from Warsaw, Bide-a-Wee luncheon host Mrs Kirk Shango, and Elizabeth Clote’s Edina visit.

Kespeare Club Meeds Herman Schmedies‘kamp Shakespeare Club Taeeday Moon Northty-fourth Street R. M. Morton S. A. Hub Ts. M. J. Morton F. T. Briner Louis A. J. Kasper Ohio Macomb Herman Brown Macmb Gene Hermetet Cppital Helen Miller Hampshire Street Miss Miller Lucille Pottk Velma Smith Imogene Lewton Ruth Gray Theresa McIntyre Jennie Plowman Ina McPike Letha Butler Kirk Shango East Maine Street Lawrence Best Elizabeth Clote Edina James Leigh North Second Street

Underestimating First Impressions Across People

A reflection on how quick judgments of strangers often prove wrong. The author recalls friends who seemed dull at first but revealed depth, and those once seen as aloof or ordinary who later proved engaging. She urges readers to reassess acquaintances and recognize hidden talents, noting boomerang shame from snap judgments.

Romentie Aple Chance

Rev Eitelgeorge Speaker at Mission Meeting

Rev F Eitelgeorge of the Kentucky Strait M E church delivered the opening address at the South Side Mission evangelistic meeting Tuesday night. Mrs O E Keifer sang several selections before a large crowd. It was announced Rev Carl Buch of Bethel M E church will speak tonight on Sunday school benefits and involving children with the church. Cc T U members plan county convention with state president Miss Helen Hood expected.

F. F. Eitelgeorge Kentucky Strait M. E. Church South Side Mission O. E. Keifer Payson Avenue Carl Buch Bethel M. E. Church Cc. T. U Women's Christian Temperance Union Helen Hood

Church News and Meetings Update

Church notes announce no choir practice tonight at Central Baptist after the 8 o clock service. Mothers club rummage sale all day Thursday at South Side Mission. Mrs Frank Witt hosts Bethel M E Ladies Aid Thursday afternoon at 1526 Jefferson. Rehearsal for Bethel church play set for Thursday at 7. E S Potter will remain in Cleveland to attend YWCA secretaries conference. Business Women's club meets at YWCA tonight.

Central Baptist Church Mothers Club of South Side Mission Frank Witt Ladies’ Aid Society Bethel M. E Jefferson Street Women’s Missionary Society of the E.S Potter Cleveland Ohio

Withdrawal of Kewanee troops ordered by acting governor

Springfield Ill April 21 With drawal of all but 100 of the state troops on strike duty at Kewanee Il was ordered Tuesday by Acting Gov John Oglesby Gov Oglesbys order was issued on the recommendation of Adjutant Gen Frank Dickson who is in charge of the troops at Kewanee

Springfield Kewanee John Oglesby Oglesby Frank Dickson

Weddings Walz-Gronemeyer and Ullman-Witt in city churches

Miss Dora Gronemeyer daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Gronemeyer will wed Dante Walz at St James Lutheran at 3 30 this afternoon with Rev O H Horn officiating. Afterward a dinner and reception will follow at the bride’s home. The couple will reside on the groom’s farm at Melrose. The wedding of Miss Marie Ullman and Carl Witt will take place this morning at St John Catholic Church parsonage with Father Reis officiating. Miss Leona Witt and Paul Ullman will attend. A wedding dinner will be held at the Ullman home.

Melrose Marie Ullman Carl Witt St. John Catholic Church Father Reis Leona Witt Paul Ullman Miss Ullman George Ullman North Tenth Street

Personal news and local notices from La Grange and Quincy

Mr and Mrs F Wolfmeyer of La Grange Mo welcome a daughter born Saturday. Mrs Wolfmeyer formerly Minnie Heidbreder of this city. Mrs Jeff Finley and daughter Mabel of Loraine visited Quincy Tuesday. Pioneer club of Lincoln School met Tuesday evening with Harry Haley over gymnastics and E T Manchester overseeing club work. Dr H F Laffr is practicing chiropractic at 201 204 Ill State Bank Bldg. Homer J Jobe leaves for Aldeo Ill to manage American Railway Express office. Mrs Jobe to join next week. Charles Rosenheim on short business trip to Chicago. New carload of field and poultry fence and barbed wire staples received by Wilkes & Lawless Paloma Hi. Mrs Earl Caddick improving after appendicitis operation at Blessing hospital. Charles M Gill, city superintendent of schools, left Tuesday evening for ...

F. Wolfmeyer la Grange Wolfmeyer Minnie Heidbreder Jeff Finley Mabel Loraine Quincy Pioneer Club of Lincoln School Harry Haley E. T. Manchester H. F. Laff_r State Bank Homer J. Jobe Aledo Ill American Railway Express Company Jobe Charles Rosenheim Chicago Just Wilkes & Lawless Paloma Earl Caddick

Quincy social notes feature region visitors and wedding

Carthage judge participates in a debate between Carthage and Hlinvis Weslvan University. C. H. Howard of Tulsa is spending days in Quincy. Mrs. F. Flage of Williamville shops in Quincy Tuesday. Mrs. Louise Hansborough of Taylor Missouri visits Quincy. Mrs. E. A. Dowell of La Belle shops in Quincy. Mrs. H. O. Clagett of Shelbyville visits Tuesday. J. Hayes Paxton of Golden visits Quincy. Mrs. C. C. Farnsworth shops Tuesday in Quincy. Willard Stewart of Golden visits Quincy. Miss Beatrice Glaser of Clayton arrives to attend Walt-Gronemeyer wedding today. W. P. Comford stays in the city on business.

Carthage Hlinvis Weslvan University C. H. Howard Tulsa Okla Quincy F. Flage Williamville Louise Hansborough Taylor E. A. Dowell la Belle H. O. Clagett Shelbyville J. Hayes Paxton Golden C. C. Farnsworth Willard Stewart Beatrice Glaser Clayton Walt-Gronemeyer W. P. Comford

Cars Crash In Chicago Injures Several People

Chicago April 21 A score of persons were injured, one seriously when two heavily laden street cars crashed at a busy intersection. Authorities said the collision disrupted traffic for hours as crews handled the scene and transported the injured to area hospitals.

Chicago

Collision at Halsted and Madison Ends Traffic Rush

A collision occurred near the intersection of Halsted and Madison streets during the Tuesday rush hour. Initial reports indicate a cart rain and fug may have contributed to the fender bender as emergency crews responded to the scene.

Halsted Madison Street

German Civic Guards to Be Disbanded Soon

Berlin reports the German government will disband the civic guards under Allied pressure. The move follows the March 12 note from the Allied Commission of Control and is intended to curb groups opposing the peace terms.

Berlin Neallett Allied Commission of Control

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