New High School Principal Here
J F Wellemeyer named principal of Quincy High School arriving after an Oklahoma City tenure. At 33 he has held roles as superintendent and high school leader, with current Oklahoma commission duties. wife and three children to join in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Wellemeyer
Quincy
Charles M. Gill
Parks
Gill
Wellemeyer
Oklahoma City
Wellemeyers
Freeport
Ill
Checotah
Oklahoma Commission of Secondary Schools
North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges
Chicago University
Wellemeyer Succeeds Zeus Smith as National Army Captain
The oldest child is seven years old. Mr. Wellemeyer succeeds Zeus Smith, now captain in the National army. He is a strong man and a progressive citizen and educator. His experience with the Oklahoma High school with over 1200 pupils shows his ability as an administrator and leader in handling large numbers of students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellemeyer
Zeus Smith
National Army
Oklahoma
Soldiers Canteen Service Planned in Quincy
D L Musselman of the Quincy Red Cross forms a canteen committee to feed soldiers passing through Quincy to cantonments or camps. A chairman and 30 members will be named. arrangements with government ensure troop movements are announced to prepare coffee sandwiches and other food at stations during troop train stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Musselman
Quincy
Musselman
Red Cross
Russell Williams
Williams
Germany
Surprise marriage in Quincy delights friends
Elmer Rudd of Newark Mo and Miss Dolly Bourn secretly wed in Quincy with Miss Florida Rudd present. The bride, daughter of Minnie Bourn of LaBelle and niece of P R Bourn, taught school. Groom Elmer M Rudd is a Ford agent with a garage. They hosted a Friday charivari and plan a new home with Elmer’s family, home at E M Rudd’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Elmer Rudd
Dolly Bourn
Quincy
Florida Rudd
Minnie Bourn
LaBelle
P. R. Bourn
Rudd
E. M. Rudd
Ford
Elmer
Additions to chaplains fund boost by pennies and pounds
A Bishop Fawcett report shows the 143rd Infantry chaplain's fund received 120.60 with many small gifts from St Stephen's Pittsfield and individuals including Grace Grubb Anna Grubb James Adams and Otis Fire Brigade. Total remains small but contributors are urged to give faster donations for needed work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
143Rd Infantry
Bishop Fawcett
St. Stephen’s Church
Pittsfield
C. F. Eichenauer
Frank Whitney
Grace Grubb
Anna Grubb
Ohn Carroll
Staiasa Seiite
W. Gardner
Leona Grubb
James E. Adams
Maude Grubb
Helen Ryan
Glenn Grubb
J. W. Sinnock & Son
Otis Fire Brigade
Tulip Club Honors Drafted Member at Social Dinner
Bert Mittendorf hosted a Tulip club gathering at 1020 Chestnut Street to honor Walter Kelker who was drafted and will leave next week for Fort Dodge Des Moines Town. A fine chicken supper was enjoyed by Francis Dunker Arthur Staff Joe Meyer Bert Mittendorf Andy Hummert and Walter C Kelker attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Mittendorf
Tulip Club
Chestnut Street
Walter Kelker
Fort Dodge
Des Moines
Francis Dunker
Arthur Staff
Joe Meyer
Andy Hummert
Walter C. Kelker
Annual Convention of Sunday School in Palmyra
The Marion County Sunday School association holds its annual convention in Palmyra on September 4 and 5. Speakers include Rev. John A. Rice and Miss Harriett Edna Beard with Nathan Ludlow, Richard Heilbron, and other Missouri leaders. Program spans morning Bible hours, afternoon sessions, evening services, and multiple specialized conferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmyra
Marion County Sunday School Association
John A. Rice
St. John’s
Presbyterian Church
Chas, Howell
Norman H. Ludlow
St. Louisa
Harriett Edna Beard
St. Louis
Charles Howell
Miss Beard
Charlies Howell
Richard Heilbron
St Louis
Charles Vanney
Canton
H. E. Beard
Lansing F. Smith
Marion County
F. C. Millspaugh
J. T. Bloom
Misa Beard
W. T. League
C. €. Clendennin
J. E. Anderson
Methodist Church
Lee Francis
The
B. E. Bigger
Frank Owens
W. C. Averill
Christian Church
Jeulah Smith
David Price
W. c. Parker
Beulah Smith
Jefferson Junior High Pupils Host Picnic For Soldier Teacher
Jefferson Junior High pupils held a Madison park picnic Monday for former teacher Edgar Schaefer now in the army. They presented him a comfort bag. Local notices include numerous visits, trips, and gatherings among residents traveling to nearby cities and back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Junior High School
Madison Park
Edgar Schaefer
Schaefer
Walker
Rose and
Roy
Canyon City
Colo
Galesburg
Frank Waddell
State Street
Trotter
Maine
William Dayton
Duker
Kenneth Best
Frank Dick
Chicago
May Lechtenberg
Quincy
Emma Lechtenberg
St. Louis
Snyder
Joseph G. Forsthove
Quincy Street Railway Company
Springfield
Marion
Mounted Scouts
Conert Rummenie
Wilson Body Company
Detroit
Mich
Conrad Rummenie
Jersey Street
Women Teachers’ Club
G. W. Hill
Canton
George Schnitzer
Little Rock
Ark
Dorothy Lehbrink
Kentucky Street
Henman Halle
Keokuk
Fred Kempen
Pittsburgh
C. E. Delaplain
John G. Greet
Joseph Campbell
O'Fallon
Anton Toben
North Fifth Street
Toben
River View Park
Ella Moshage
Ediza Schlippman
Camp Point
E. T. Curry
Frances Holdren
Clayton, Dil
Charles Cuthe
Virginia Bates
Kenner Seaton
William Turner
John DeLiss
Clayton
Ill
O. E. Bryant
Mary
Tri Mu
First Baptist
Runaway Big Hits Auto in Palmyra
A delivery horse attached to Dan Wallbrackt's wagon ran away on Main Street, striking Paul White's car in front of Merchant's Hotel. Both boys on the wagon were bruised but not seriously hurt. The horse was unharmed and driver Earl Mader sustained minor injuries. The article also notes the 36th annual Marion County Christian churches convention in Warren on Aug 28-29 with program details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmyra
Main Street
Dan Wallbracht
Paul White
Earl Mader
William Gentry
Merchant’s Hotel
The
Christian Churches of
Marion County
Warren Christian Church
B. Arnold
J. T. Bloom
Mission Conference Activities at Local Churches
A schedule lists afternoon sessions at Hannibal South Side Mt. Zion and Antioch churches focusing on missions, community impact, and special programs. Presentations cover BE.M.C. budgets, missionary work, and how to run BE.M.C. events, followed by committee reports, a devotional period, and an educational address by J. H. Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal South Side Church
Emerson Church
Mt. Zion Church
Antioch Church
Mre
Q. T. Hall of Clarence
E. B. Shively
Paris
J. Lapsley Alderson
Monroe
J. H. Wood
Canton
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F. Wellemeyer
Oklahoma High School
Zens Smith
Chicago U
Bragg
Johnston
Morse
Breriser
Maine ST
Red Cross Committee
NEW Army
A. O. Chandler
F. C. Baker
Charles Fisher
S. T. Gregory
T. H. Richmond
J. T. 3. Hickman
Livingston McCartney
Temperance—Mirs
H. L. Cornell
Chickering
Giles Bros
North 4Th Street
West Side Square
Anna Stille
St. Paul
Henry Beilstein
Delaware
Harry
Moose
Highland Park
Victor Anthony
Marian
Pauline
Alice
Dallas
Texas
Anthony
Twelfth
Jersey
F. P. Gibson
Edwin G. Gibson
Hamilton
S. Johnson
North Sixth Street
May Johnson
Ted Waring and Son
Independence
Kan
Albert Mibeck
Clara Wiskirchen
Ewing
Edward Wiskirchen
Marie
Arthur Wiskirchen
BIG Hits Auto
Aa. E. Thomas
Warren
J. P. Rowlison
Mannibal
George Snyder
C. C. Clendennin
Hannibal
Emerson
Catherine Maupin
C. IL
Hannelbal First Christian Church
Victrolas
Weilers
Musselman Buil
Ctan
IRS
P. P. Parker
Newcomb
BeSaw Tire and Rubber Co
Ardmore
Okla
Teressa Rickenburg
Sophia Wassman
State Industrial Board
South Side
L. E. Weisenburger
Sheridan Stove Co
Iowa
Ww. C. Kordsieman
South Ride
Ass’t
Q.” Stenogre
E. F. Bartells
War Department
Mario Mueller
Department of Agriculture
Nanie B. Cox
Edna Hunsaker
Adjutant General
Neilie N. Atwood
Washington, D. C
Gem City Business College
Ame
Preat
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