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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1920

Page

8

Social Life in Quincy Highlights Various Hosts and Parties

Social life in Quincy features multiple gatherings. Mrs M F Carrott hosted ten guests at luncheon on East Maine Street for Mrs Mary Montgomery from Columbus, Ind. Miss Hollender hosted a small gathering at 1624 Chestnut Street in honor of her sister Anna on wedding plans with John West, with a fresh shower for Hollender. Cards and refreshments followed. Mrs Ford Kircher entertained a card group at 1401 North Eighth Street with 4500 on the menu. A surprise party celebrated Miss Norma Kuchman’s sixteenth birthday at 908 Ohio Street. Richard and Arthur Stiggins left for California for the summer road trip. Mrs Edgar Haffner and Miss Virginia Bartlett, visiting relatives, returned to Hannibal from the city.

Carrott M. F. Carrott Uncheon Maine Street Mary Montgomery Columbus Ind Will Sinnock Hollender Berthat Hollender Chestnut Street Anna John West Louise Euphemia Gesina Theresa Drier Miss Hollender Ford Kircher North Eighth Street Norma Kuchman Ohio Street Grace Bush Grace Behrensmeyer Dorothy Fick Lenore Weiler Lottie Nesbitt Florence Pott Irene Michelman Hazel Alderton Pauline Harris Roxie Ree Williams West Richard Arthur Stliggins van Buren Street California Edgar Haffner Virginia Bartlett E. B. Bartlett North Sixth Street Hannibal Sweetring Fred Sweetring North Fourth Street Robert Nelsch J. We. Ackerman Walter Mahoney Phil Gentemann Miss Broeker Edith Broeker Jersey Street Mildred Adair Nora Zimmerman Beatrice Ifouser Arthur Laaker Andrew Entrup George Entrup Brocker Clara Moore Marie Conner Edward Honaker Joe Adair Carl Brocker Sterne Benjamin Burroughs Oakland Cal Burrough Thomas Sterne Ellington C. P. Bringate South Eighth Street Herman Wrinkleman Carl Sass Mary Telen Hanah Virginia Joseph Prank Walter Eugene Springfield Carthage Fred Wolfe Fred A. Chandler Wolfe Glenna Bloyd Rev Smith Christian Church Mrs. Chandler Quincy

Emotions Versus Motions in Everyday Talks

A collection of vignettes on daily conversations and social events. Tales range from thoughtful remarks about burdens and planning to humorous anecdotes about gatherings, birthdays, weddings, and club meetings in Quincy era society. Names include Mrs. S., Mrs. Bringate, Judge Wolfe, and Miss Broeker among others.

Friendly Citizens Campaign Launched by Churches in Quincy

The Friendly Citizens drive to raise 72,188 in Quincy begins with 39,524 pledged. Campaign workers met at Central Baptist as Walter H. Bennet chaired and Rev. Edward Thompson spoke. Denominational quotas target Baptist 43,000, Disciples 3,700, United Brethren 2,988, Presbyterian 2,500, Congregational 2,500, with Friendly Citizens at 17,550.

Taioo Quincy United Campaign Inter-church Movement Friendly Citizens Central Baptist Church Walter H. Bennet Edward Thompson First Union Congregational Church Samue Eldred Friendly Citizens Committee Baptist United Brethren Presbyterian Congregational

Ackermans Observe Anniversary Sunday

Mr and Mrs John M Ackerman of 809 South Eighth street will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with a family dinner at 5 oclock and an open house in the evening. Relatives include F G Ackerman of Bismarck Mrs Gus Michrman of St Louis and seven children plus 15 grandchildren all planning to attend. They were married in Salem Evangelical church and have resided in Quincy. Mr Ackerman retired after 47 years with Gardner Governour Company.

John M. Ackerman South Eighth Street F. G. Ackerman Bismark N. D Gus Michrman St. Louis Quincy Clara Schmidt William Beckman Newton Chapman John Degitt Jack Ackerman Arsent Ackerman Salem Evangelical Church Louise Brinkmeyer Gardner Governour Company

Otto Freiburg to wed Salem girl in wartime romance

Otto Freiburg son of Casper Freiburg and Eva M. Eighme daughter of J C Eichme Salem Iowa become engaged after a wartime courtship. She served with Thirteenth Base Hospital unit in France and was in Paris during bombardment later stationed in Limoges. They plan a future wedding and will live at 580 North Seventh Street. Freiburg worked in Quincy freight office and after service at Kittle Shear Case Works.

Otto Freiburg Casper Freiburg Eva M. Eighme J.C. Eichme Salem Iowa Miss Eighme Thirteenth Base Hospital France Paris Lismoges Cook County Hospital Fretbure Ale Monte Carlo North Seventh Street Freiburg Quincy

Moose Team Whist And Dance At Mance Bath Event

A whist game will be given for the Moose team followed by a dance by the base team at Mance bath this evening at 8 o clock. The entertainment is under the direction of the uni ment and base ball con. Committee members include Russell Rielly Frank Hockenkamp Charles Nobis and entertainment from Lawrence Goodman Walter Breden Peck Charles Nedis Walter sehilling Anton Sibbing Rob Nesta and Law Anders no Sehiime's orchestra.

Mance Bath Unment Russell Rielly Frank Hockenkamp Charles Nobis Aslha Lawrence Goodman Walter Breden- Peck Charles Nedis Walter Sehilling Anton Sibbing Rob Nesta Law Anders No Sehiime

Schedule Changes for Boys Classes at Y Moc A

A schedule change affects the boys classes. Beginning Monday the Junior class meets Monday and Friday evenings at dela oeleck instead of von Pues ae and Saturday. Junior C meets Saturday morning at 9 oclock in June Boat 944 and Preps at 10 20 We look.

Ohe Y Moc. A Dela Oeleck von Pues Oovlock

Ministers Attend Methodist Conference in Des Moines

Rev FP A McCarty pastor of Vermont Street MoE church and Mr and Mrs D L Musselman left Thursday for Des Moines to attend the quadrennial general conference which opens Saturday evening and lasts a month Rev C M Duncan will conduct services next Sunday and May 16 with ROR Potter G S Yo M C G A in charge May 9 and 2

FP. A. McCarty D. J Vermont Street Moe D. L. Musselman Des Moines The Methodist Church McCarty C.M. Duncan Ror. Potter Yo M. CG. A

Kings Heralds Meet At Vermont Street M E Church

A Kings Heralds meeting at Vermont Street M E Church will convene this afternoon at 4 o clock in the church parlors.

Kings Herald Imest Kings Vermont Street M. E

Parcel Post Sale by Bethel M. E. Church Women

Parcel post packages from many cities and states were disposed of at a sale held by the women of Bethel Methodist Episcopal Church in the church parlors Thursday evening. Refreshments were sold during the event. Mrs. Walter Fick chaired the organizing committee.

Bethel M. E. Church Walter Fick

May Day Gathering at Carthage College

Carthage College campus hosts a May Day celebration with county girls from schools clubs and groups invited to attend. Two field secretaries from the YWCA will assist and direct athletics while Dr. Harvey Hoover president of the college delivers an afternoon address.

Carthage College Seconf Iancock County Yearing Women’s Christian Association Harvey Hoover

Irving School Opera Tonight in Salem Hall

Irving school presents the operetta "Polisheroid Pebbles" by grades six to eight in Salem Hall tonight at 8 o'clock with a 4 o'clock matinee for those unable to attend. Committees are made up of school teachers and music is by Hugo Schuessler, organist of the Salem church.

Irving School Salem Hall Hugo Schuessler Salem Church

Dramatic News From Other U S Cities

Miss Marjorie Day reports dramatic happenings across several U S cities, delivering observations on events and social scenes beyond her home. The item highlights national scope and cultural notes from her travels.

Marjorie Day

Community Service Outlines Dramatic Work in Cities

Headquarters of Community Service met with the dramatic committee of the Quincy Community Service Wednesday afternoon and outlined to them what work along dramatic lines is being accomplished in other cities by this organization.

Community Service Quincy Community Service

Plans for Children's Week Prepared at Quarcity Meeting

Plans for the upcoming Children's Week were prepared at the quarterly meeting of the Sunday school association held at the United Brethren church Thursday evening. Miss Amelia Eichenauer was named chairman of a committee to arrange the program. Mrs L L Woodworth and Mrs Ef W Trueblood were appointed to nominate officers for the coming year. Addresses were delivered by Rev J W Bingaman and Mrs Woodworth.

Sunday United Brethren Church Amelia Eichenauer Eichenauer L. L. Woodworth Ef. W. Trueblood J. W. Bingaman Woorlworth

Marriage of Stuckman and Eva Graff in Hannibal

The marriage of Stuckman, a fireman, and Mrs Eva Graff occurred last Wednesday at the Now o engine house. The couple intended to keep the move secret but word got out. They will reside at 434 North Wirth Street.

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