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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1916

Page

4

Civic league awards prizes for clean homes in Carthage

The Commercial club offered prizes to boys and girls for keeping home premises clean and beautiful. First Ward winners include William Milburn and Leonard Braken sick. Second Ward winners James Cantwell and Frances Kimborough. Third Ward Orpha Palmer and Theodore Morgan. Prizes total up to $3 for first and $2 for second plus honorable mentions. The league plans a two division contest next year and a Parent-Teachers' association proposal is discussed. The Y M C A in high school effort progresses. Maurice Edgecomb and family plan to relocate to Berryville Arkansas after visits to Hamilton and Keokuk.

Carthage Commercial Club M. P. Berry Civic League First Ward William Milburn Leonard Brakensick Clara Griffin James Cantwell Frances Kimbrough Gladys Walton Leonard Berry Third Ward Orpha Palmer Theodore Morgan Harold Wilson Mileham Timberlake Volmer Alma Horney Eva Marvel Anna Rever Della Bolles Ida Helfrich John Woodburn Ellen Scofield Parent-Teachers’ Association Barr W. E. von Laura T. Porter L. W. Berry Maurice Edgecomb Fred Hamilton Besse Arnold Keokuk Berryville Arkansas South Texas Oklahoma

Father of Mrs Walter Bennett in Michigan faces operation

The father of Mrs Walter Bennett, Dr E A Ince of Ann Arbor Michigan who recently came here, is still unwell and an operation may be necessary.

Walter Bennett E. A. Ince Ann Harbor Mich

Social notes and upcoming events in Quincy Illinois

Cashier E M Oetting of Golden State bank in Golden Illinois reads papers in the recorder's office Saturday afternoon. Miss Florence Rupp will entertain friends at her home with Ethel Wavering and others. Holiday dances and club events planned with O'Farrell's orchestra and prizes. Many residents travel for family visits and promotions in local organizations.

E. M. Oetting Golden State Bank Golden Ill Recorder's Florence Rupp Oak Street Ethel Wavering Agnes Hartman Dorothy Rehm Ida and Leona Pfeiffer Francis King Thomas Kerney Joe Hartman Ralph Loebbing Joe O'Neal Frank Hartman Roy Driessellman John Wacht Gerry Niehaus Elm Street Nevada Niehaus Dayton Marion Ind State Street Bank Grace Osborne Anti-Tuberculosis Association of Illinois Red Cross Ruth Brinkoetter Edith Walterman Alice Marston Dr. Hoffman Majestic Building J. B. Murphy Maine Street Murphy Quincey Herald H. F. Lafler State Bank George E. Haas Jacksonville C.F. Erwin Grove Avenue L. J. Inwin Kentucky Street Eagles Turner Hall O'Farrell J. Ness Wells Kokomo Quincey Capt H. 8. Wells Wells Freiburg Daniel Ness Bushnell H.S. Wells Mr. Ness Illinois Anti-Tuberculosis Association Quincy Philip Deeg Columbus Township Cunnane Brothers Pittsfield O’farrell D. W. Miller Rockport St. Mary's Hospital J. R. Pearce Ricker National Bank Chicago J. A. Smith Galesburg Robert Wilson George McAdams Hher Chauncy Eugene Kansas City Ernest Smith Los Angeles Clara Rummenie Keck’s Delicatessen East Broadway Theer St. Mary’s Academy Auditorium M. W. O'Shea Wisconsin University Stanley O'shea Irwin-Overland Co Knights and Ladies of Security Moose Hall

Rotary Club Offers Help to Quincy Needy This Year

Copies of a letter went to all Rotary members urging ideas for the annual Christmas relief. The committee planning the Rotary Christmas work asks members to bring suggestions to next Tuesday's 9 luncheon. It notes the H C of L is causing hardship and the club must fulfill its aid obligations.

Rotary Club Rotary H.C. of L

St Johns Bazaar Well Patronized At Cathedral Sale

Dolls baskets baby clothes and aprons plus home cooking and misc items were sold by St John’s cathedral societies at their bazar in the vacant Fashion Shop building. Booths featured household linens dolls and dresses several craft items and baby supplies.

St. John’s Cathedral Chester Pringle Lawrence Wells A. H. Hastings J. Blackburn C. W. Leffingwell Joseph Emery

Rose budded carriage straps to crochet robes

A miscellaneous booth was run by Mrs Viehl and a luncheon catered by Mrs Alice Hayworth. The meal featured cafeteria style service at noon and again in the evening.

Viehl Alice Hayworth

Local societies showcase fall crafts and drive funds

Morning displays drew crowds as women volunteers worked through the fall season. Proceeds from the event will be turned into the treasury to support ongoing efforts and future programs.

Ury

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