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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1919

Page

16

Celebrates Birthday At Home With Friends

ITTLE RUTH JANE NATIONS hosted a birthday party at her South Fourteenth Street home for friends with games music and a luncheon. Christmas decorations and a birthday cake formed a festive centerpiece as guests included Virginia Weiler Ada Michelman Marjorie Stanbury Dora Moonacker Mildred Grewe and others.

Ittle Ruth Jane Nations G. J. Nations South Fourteenth Street Virginia Weiler Ada Michelman Marjorie Stanbury Dora Moonacker Mildred Grewe Mildred Mohn Mary Evans Henrietta Resch Katherine Carroll Eulalia Munroe Josephine Sawdon Livere Fall Gladys Mary Rosenale John Peéryce la Belle Carl Legg South ‘Eighth Street Hott John Luhrs North Twenty-Second Street J. Fred Luhrs Joseph Piggott Clem Bush Robert John Hay Marion Jack Reighard George Jasper Jr Bunco Quincy E. E. Hollister Harvey Richardson Edward Mary Jane Kansas City Doyle Reynolds William Rosemary Parsons Ran Richardson Reynolds Hollister Miss Seward Bernice Seward Violet Vincent Vine Street Irma Boyles Helen Fussleman Edith Mildren Padelphord Elmer Menke Merle Watson Virgil Tuckford Clarence Mennel Rosa Vincent Ohio C. R. Cram Kenton Cmim D. K. Jones

Disagreeable Mannerisms Change Life’s Course

An essay notes how disagreeable habits in speech and gesture ruin reputations and affect relationships. It cites a suffrage advocate with sharp voice and fast talk as a cautionary example. The piece urges self review of mannerisms as habits creep and reshape destinies.

M. A. Fas M. A

News Notes of the Churches Scene of Missionary Society Meetings

The Women's Foreign Missionary Society of Grace M E church met at 1016 North Fifth with talks on The Crusade of Compassion and a violin piece by Miss Gross. A Christmas offering funded sending Mabel Allen to China next spring. Various church groups held meetings and programs across Kentucky Street, Bethel, Unitarian, and Central Baptist churches with papers on foreign missions and a spiritual enlistment week rally.

Women's Foreign Missionary Society Grace M. E. Church J. L. Straub North Fifth Street O. Arnold Kelloge Miss Gross J. W. Giles Joe Whitefield Mabel Allen Baylia China Central Baptist Church

Dramatic Art Club Formed in Quincy

All men and women in Quincy interested in dramatic art are asked to register at 232 North Fifth Street Community Service headquarters. The service plans plays pageants and entertainments through its dramatic committee and allows registration by phone letter or visit. The advisory board will hold its regular meeting at the headquarters Monday following a postponement notice.

Quincy Community Service North Fifth Street

Weddings: Edwin Wittler and Mary Twedell wed at Ellington home

Edwin Wittler of Ellington township and Miss Mary Twedell of 220 Lind Street were married at Rev. L. C. Mauck's home, 633 Oak Street, at 2 PM Wednesday. The bride wore plum mesaline. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Twedell. The couple will set up house at 36 Locust.

Edwin Wittler Ellington Township Mary Twedell Lind Street L. C. Mauck Oak Street F. M. Twedell Wittler E. W. Wittler Ellington

Mendon Couple Weds in Ursa Court House Ceremony

Albert Tenvorde of Mendon and Lillie McCready of Ursa were married by Justice of the Peace Ben Heckle on a Wednesday afternoon. The nuptials united two residents under a simple civil rite in the local area.

Albert Tenvorde Mendon Lillie McCready Ursa Justice of the Peace Ben Heckle Bliss Fee Eee Bliss Co Washington

Girls' Student Council gives fine program at YWCA

An afternoon program by the Girls' Student Council of the YWCA featured a Russian dance by Miss Margaret Jean Ringier and piano solos by Miss Edith Kiem and Miss Thelma McDole. Isabelle Abott read, Marguerite Abott sang, and business was conducted to arrange the usual Christmas basket for a city family. The group planned daily visits to the hostess house next week to entertain fellow girls with readings and music.

Margaret Jean Ringier Edith Kiem Thelma McDole Isabelle Abott Marguerite Abott

Golden Rule Lodge Elects Its Officers

Golden Rule Rebekah lodge held its annual meeting on Thursday evening electing officers. Miss Anna Nichols was named noble grand with Miss Ida Hopke as vice grand and Miss Anna Meyer recording secretary. Miss Mattie Schulte became financial secretary and Miss Ada Baylis treasurer. Mrs. Orilla Gage was custodian and Dr. Ethyl Richardson was recommended for deputy.

Golden Rule Rebekah Lodge Anna Nichols Noble Ida Hopke Anna Meyer Mattie Schulte Ada Baylis Orilla Gage Ethyl Richardson

Queen Elizabeth Shows Interest in Girl Scouts Mission

Queen Elizabeth expressed interest in Girl Scouts as a Sky North organization in Belgium seeks to send full information. The report notes potential tangible outcomes from the international outreach and liaison efforts.

Queen Elizabeth Girl Scouts Punt Sky Sront Belgum

Prayers in Steers Home Cottage Meeting

A cottage prayer meeting of the Christian church will be held this evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph Steers located at 1115 Vermont Street.

King’s Daughters King's Daughters The Unitarian Church Neal Monroe Steers Christian Church Joseph Steers Vermont Street

Cottage Prayer Meeting Slated at Dunbar Home

Members of Grace M. E. Church will hold a cottage prayer meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Carl Dunbar located at 830 Vine Street.

Grace M. E Grace M. E. Church Carl Dunbar Vine Street

Entertains Social Union at Luther Memorial Church

Mrs. Frank Krueger of State street hosted the Ladies' Social Union of Luther Memorial church at her home on Thursday afternoon. A brief business meeting was held and the gathering concluded with refreshments.

E. B. Potter South Twelfth Street Foreign Missionary Society Ladies’ Aid Society Bethel M. E. Church Albert Spect State Street Ladies Aid Society August Westman John Schrang St. Paul Evangelical Church John Zimmerman John Hoener Henry Hoener Joe Weber William Fleer Henry Muegge Frehearse Clara Kerksieck South Seventeenth Street St. Peter's Wrs R. E. Duncan Hampshire Street Ladies Social Union Vermont Street M. E Frank Krueger Ladies’ Social Union Luther Memorial Church

Miss Eva Toice Recuperating After Appendicitis Operation

Friends report Miss Eva Toice is recovering well from an appendicitis operation. Her mother Mrs. Addie Toice has stayed in the city with her daughter and plans to return to Monticello Missouri soon.

Eva Toice Addie Toice Monticello

LOCAL PERSONALS AROUND TOWN HAPPENINGS

Mrs. Richard Shankland is recovering from surgery at Blessing Hospital. Miss Harriet Spencer returns from Chicago visit. Attorney William Schlagenthaus, recently operated on for appendicitis, returns to work. Rev. F P A McCarty travels home tonight from McLean Illinois after bereavement. Rev. R H Newton attends Inter church Word Conference in Springfield. Miss Grace Taylor visits Burton for monthly meeting. Miss Ruth Ferris returns home to Carthage until Quincy Public Schools open. Mrs. Oscar Stevens shops in the city. Carey Robb, injured from fall at elevator shaft, improves. he drives for Armour Packing.

St. Louis Paul Lense Myra Farrar New York City Phil Steinbach North Twenty-second Street Farrar California F. W. Knollenberg Luella Quincy el Paso Texas Fred Knollenberg Heckenkamp F. W. Heckenkamp, Jr Joseph Hutmacher Chicago Hutmacher East Silas Hayworth William Baltimore Annapolis Naval Academy New York William Schlagenthaus A. McCarty Vermont Street Methodist Church McLean, Il R. H. Newton First Christian Church Springfield Grace Taylor Adams County Burton Carthage Quincy Public Schools Oscar Stevens Clayton Carey Robb Robb Armour Packing Company

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