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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1920

Page

5

Franklin School May Day Fair Preview

Wayside Inn hosts RS Alfred Castle as society notes recount May festival planning at Franklin School for May 21 with booths run by Mrs Kaufman Charles Wiggie Hauhorn Bayles Dickson Rickmeyer Meyer and others. Social items detail card parties dinners and visits across Quincy society.

Alfred Castle Wayside Inn Franklin Franklin School Kaufman Charles Wiggie C. S. Hauhorn J. H. Bayles Sam Dickson Rickmeyer B. Meyer George McAdams East Broadway John Wall

Become Slender A Simple Guaranteed Method

Advertises a weight loss system promising 1 to 5 pounds weekly by breathing routines, chewing thoroughly, and Korein supplements. Claims easy health gains, a $100 guarantee, and a free brochure from Korein Co. Writers urged to write to a New York address for details.

Welch Xorein Co New York

W C T U Leader Speaks at Adams County Institute

Miss Helen Hood state president of the Women s Christian Temperance Union delivered an address titled Law Enforcement and the Political Outlook at the Adams county association semi annual institute in the headquarters building. She aided local committee plans for the state convention to begin October 19 at Vermont Street M E. Luncheon was served at noon and several out of town visitors attended including Mrs Yeargain of Fowler and Miss Mary Bray of Mendon.

Marie Timze Herman Guessen William Timpe Cherry Street Bunco Yeargain Fowler Mary Bray Mendon

Baptist Team Raises $31,000 in World Movement Drive

Baptist workers announced at Central Baptist Church parlors that $31,000 was raised in the Inter-church World Movement campaign. It was the largest sum yet by a church, with Arthur Odell asking Baptist men to aid other denominations in planning campaigns. A joint denominational meeting was set for this evening at Central Baptist.

Baptist Inter-church World Movement Central Baptist Church Arthur Odell Friendly Citizen's Cental Baptist Church

Marlow and Culpen Wed by Justice in City Offices

George Marlow and Mrs. Pearl Price Culpen were married by Justice BF J Bonney in his offices on Wednesday at 4 PM. Mrs. Culpen has recently worked in Dr F T Brenner’s offices.

George Marlow Pearl Price Culpen Justice of the Peace BF. J. Bonney Culpen F. T. Brenner

Lewis and Meyer Wed in Quincy Nupal

Miss Florence Lewis and William F Meyer of Quincy were married Wednesday by Rev William Haller berg. The couple will honeymoon in St Louis then establish a home at 600 South Fifteenth. Miss Lewis is daughter of E B Lewis 919 North Sixth avenue and formerly with Reid's. Mr Meyer is son of P H Meyer and works with the family wholesale bakery.

Quincy Florence Lewis William F. Meyer St. Louisa Meyer Miss Lewis William Hallerberg St. Louis South Fifteenth Street E. B. Lewis North Sixth Avenue Reid’s P. H. Meyer

Inter-church talks and guild events at local churches

Rev. E B Romig spoke on the Inter-church World Movement at the Women's Missionary Society of First Presbyterian in Mrs George Gardner’s home. Rev H J Leemhuis and Rev J C Rieger left for Altan to attend Evangelical conference. Rev J A Warshow to lead services in their absence. Rev E A Thompson addressed the Women’s Guild of First Union Congregational. a noon luncheon followed with about 75 members present. Primrose Circle hosted by Mrs Lawrence Thayer of Twenty second and Lind. Love Will Find a Way performed by St James Lutheran Young People. cast includes Andrew Schnack Carl Stormer Gilbert Schachstick Carl Wheeler Hedwig Bitter Dorothy Weisenburger Helen Schnack Mildred Gorman Elmer Fleer. show to be repeated tonight.

Laura Stackelback Payson Avenue Daughters of St. Peter Evangelical Church Orpheum Eighth Street Chicago Margaret Elisabeth Malone J. J. Sweeney Cpicgs Edward P. Malone Agnes O'Connell St. Ann’s Church Elibeth Malone Griggsville Daniel Cover Quincy Gage M. Wirda Gille George Gille North Eighth Street Charles Hollender Otto Hoffman Tom Wall John Nessler Des Moines H. D. Cordell Carl Hasse Waterloo Miami Florida Henry Germann Hildegarde Germann Lawrence Goetz Baltimore E. B. Romig Women's Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church George Gardner W. B. Gelston Dorothy Ruth Miller H. J. Leemhuis J. C. Rieger Altan Evangelical Churches J. A. Warshow Salem St. Paul Church E. A. Thompson Women's Guild First Union Congregational Church Young People’s Society of

Love Will Find a Way at St James School Hall Tonight

Personal item noting Miss Emma Doerr’s improved health after illness of four months and various local mentions including attendees at St James School hall tonight, a whist and dance for Odd Fellows and Rebekah at K P Hall, and social notes across Quincy and Jacksonville areas with small updates on residents and events.

St. James School Hall Emma Doerr South Ninth Street H. H. Thesen Albert Thesen Madison Street St. Louis St. Louis College of Pharmacy Lawrence Thesen Kamp’s Lucy Catlin Jacksonville State Hospital Jacksonville Quincy Mary Musselman Blessing Hospital Twenty-first Jersey Streets Wiskirehen Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodgies K. P. Hall Jersey Street Stannus Hampshire Fred Wolfe Carthage Fred Tenhoeff Helen Sarah Reynolds Golden

Brown and Walton Wed in Judge Bonney's Office

David Brown of 607 Adams street and Mrs. Lizzie Walton of St. Louis wed Tuesday at 10 in Judge Bonney's office. They will reside in Quincy.

David Brown Adams Street Lizzie Walton St. Louis Bonney Quincy

Brink and Hoop Wedding at St Peter Church

Eugene J. Brink and Ruth Hoop married Tuesday morning at St Peter Roman Catholic Church with Father Scanlan officiating. Bridesmaid Nellie Daniels and best man Herbert Brink attended. The couple will honeymoon in Chicago and reside with the bride’s parents in Quincy after returning.

Eugene J. Brink Ruth Hoop St. Peter Roman Catholi Father Scanlan Nellie Daniels Herbert Brink John Hoop Jefferson Street Bauhaus & Zwick

Whist event at St Francis church hall draws crowd

A large turnout attended the card party and dance hosted by the Young Ladies' Society of St Francis Catholic Church at K C hall on Wednesday evening. Miss Helen Freiburg chaired, with Frank Wensing leading the floor committee and Lawrence Peterschmidt assisting. Lawrence Grosmeyer ran the cloak room and A Belker oversaw tickets. Prizes went to Lucille Timpe Esther Wittman Mrs Ralph Albertson Harold Wand Frank Heiman and Walter Romany.

St. Francis Catholic K. C. Hall Helen Freiburg Frank Wensing Lawrence Peterschmidt Lawrence Grosmeyer A. Belker Lucille Timpe Esther Wittman Ralph Albertson Harold Wand Frank Heiman Walter Romany

Hidden pimples blight beauty in old time ad claim

A vintage advertisement touts Black and White Ointment and Soap as quick skin blemish remedies for pimples on face neck and arms. It promises clearer complexions and radiant skin, urging readers to buy at drug stores or mail for samples from Memphis Tennessee.

Memphis Tenn

Beads and Bead Colors Elevate Fashion Statements

In a reflective column on jewelry, the author extols beads as a cost effective fashion enhancer surpassing costly stones. Two women in silk gowns illustrate bead to dress harmony with coral or pearl strands transforming grey and dark outfits, showing beads suit all ages and boost attire with practical artistry.

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