Illinois flag and civic plans mark women’s meeting
At a Quincy gathering of the Social Affairs group women discussed the Illinois flag symbolism and a proposed hundredth anniversary celebration. Plans emphasized education, local history, and coordination with churches and societies. The event also covered reports on civic issues and upcoming church activities.
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Illinois
Lyman McCarl
Quincytown
Adams County
McCarl
Andams County
C. S. Hearn
Home Improvement Elects Ellington Woman as Leader
Mrs C Thomas Stern of Ellington was elected president of the Adams County Home Improvement association. Mrs John Inghram is vice president, Mrs J Wallace of Clayton secretary, and Mrs Edward Larimore of Plainville treasurer. The group, about 350 members strong, plans county advisor talks with University of Illinois help. Meetings set monthly. May holds annual gathering. Districts report varied membership with Ellington, Mendon, Melrose, Fall Creek, Clayton, Richfield, Payson, Ursa, Riverside, Quincy active.
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C. Thomas Stern
Ellington
Adams County Home Improvement Association
Chamber of Commerce
John Inghram
J. Wallace
Clayton
Edward Larimore
Plainville
University of Illinois
Farm Improvement Association of
Board of Directors
Tom Wray
Mendon
Maude Hessler
Melrose Society
Hugh Reeder
Beverly
Wilhelmina Grah
Fall Creek
John Wallace
Edward Lammert
Richfield
O. W. Alexander
Northeast
Margaret Harris
Houston
Columbus
A.A. Booth
H. Rankin
Payson
Ursa
Riverside
Quincy
Hessler
Thes
Fashions for Americans Pongee Frock For a Small Girl
Pongee is the chosen material for a little girl frock with sash, embroidery, and smocking accents. The dress could be made in black satin with matching trimming, or in bright colors, using two and three quarters yards of 36 inch fabric for a size six. Plaid fabrics fade in popularity while pongee is set to be fashionable for spring and summer.
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Aterial
Materale
Howver
Pongee
Local literary club hosts at Friday gathering
Mrs Rosert Halbache hosts members of a new literary club with guests including Mrs A W D ed ased Sever ve y Slopere Frasier. The group will resume after Christmas. Red Cross drive prep reviewed at Melrose town hall with Judge Hubbard leading. Hospital supply drive tallies listed by town and county, detailing pajamas robes bed shirts and various aid items.
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M. F. Club
Red Cross
J. Will Wall
Elizabeth Ball
Joel Benton
Chicago
Red Cross Workshop
Antioch
Beverly
Burton
Coatsburg
Camp Point
Ellington
Fowler
Golden
la Prairie
Lima
Liberty
Merdon
Ursa
S. A. Hubbard
Melrose Town Hall
Social notes from a busy Friday gatherings
BESS ESTHER MILLS was entertained Friday afternoon by Miss Isabel Everts. A luncheon followed with prize winner Miss Helen Levi. Additional guests included Miss Dorothy Rogers, Miss Mildred Carley, Miss Jessamine Knapheide, and Miss Meta Gruenewald. Separate events featured Mrs. Lou Hall hosting a dinner for Miss Mary Brockschmidt's birthday, and many society groups planning Christmas and installation activities. Red Cross drives and war fund events drew volunteers, while a Quincy Conservatory of Music recital and social evenings continued community entertainment.
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Bess Esther Mills
Isabel Everts
Helen Levi
Miss Mills
Merle Hertzler
Dorothy Rogers
Miss Levi
Mildred Carley
Jessamine Knapheide
Meta Gruenewald
Lou Hall
Mary Brockschmidt
Red Cross
O. G. Mull
Quincy
The
Wang
St. Anne Society
St. John Catholic
Beulah Kaelber
John Buerner
H. Watterkoette
Ehrgott
Florence Dambhorst
John Qsterhold
Knights of Columbus
Grove's Cures Colds In South America Laxative
An old advertisement notes Grove's cure product purportedly remedies colds and ills in South America. It highlights a cab style claim to remove the cause and features E W Grove's signature on the box with a 30 cent price.
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South America
E.w.grove
Half a Ton or Not Coal Quality Concerns Prompt Warnings
Daily chat notes complaints about coal quality and perceived underweight deliveries. A woman cites a neighbor who believed a dealer gave only half a ton for a ton last spring, raising questions of accuracy and public duty. Guides urge understanding measurement units, report weight shortages, and avoid bulk buys without confirming container capacity.
Church and parish notices from local congregations
The Willing Workers of Christ Congregation plan a rum mage sale this afternoon and evening. St Paul Evangelical men meet Monday for officer nominations and elections. Gifts for orphans accepted at Luther Memorial Sunday eve ning services. Ember days marked at Good Shepherd with Holy Eucharist at 830 and St Thomas day with Matins at 8 30 and Eucharist at 9. Intercessions on Wednesday at 430. St Boni face Young Men's annual meeting chose to honor soldiers with a service flag and roll of honor. four are serving. Young Ladies' sodality to make flag. Offi cers elected: Rev Father Kunsch president, Albert Stegeman vice president, Paul Klein recording secretary, Joseph Hartman financial secretary, Rudolph Jansen treasurer.
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Good Shepherd Church
St. Thomas Day
St. Boniface Young Men’s Society
Father Kunsch
Albert Stegeman
Paul Klein
Joseph Hartman
Rudolph Jansen
School News Highlights From Emerson and Berrian PTAs
Miss Ethel Irwin spoke on Color at Emerson PTA noting color can brighten homes. Eighth graders presented a patriotic program and Red Cross aims were discussed for Tuesday. Berrian Mothers Club talked registration and Red Cross drive with plans for a Christmas tree. Home Improvement Association added five new members. Zelda Schwartz of Quincy College of Music discussed the Penfield method for music education.
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Ethel Irwin
Emerson Parent-Teacher Association
Anne Jarrett Wood
Berrian School
Zelda Schwartz
Quincy College of Music
Madison Parent-Teacher Association
Miss Schwartz
Christmas Program Aids Washington School District
The Washington district hosted an evening entertainment to raise funds for Christmas baskets. Students performed a dramatization of Bird's Christmas Carol and a third grade folk dance, with solos by Mrs. P. T. Chadwell and Miss Helen Rothgeb. The event drew a good attendance and proceeds were sizable.
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Washington
Bird
P. T. Chadwell
Helen Rothgeb
High School Notes and Events Highlight Winter Cheer
Miss Edna Collins wins 2 prize from the High school Q staff for a best Christmas story. The tale Maritiua's Christmas Present will appear in the December 21 Christmas edition. HS boys defeat Gem City 17 to 13 in armory game. Coasting party on Tenth street hill with Douglas Knapheide’s sled. Attendees include Misses Vennesse Fawcett Virginia Brockman Roxie Stuart Lettie Gay and Harolds Bush Frank Van Steel Archie Bert and Harold Lummis. Burke Oakley and Donald Center visited. Burke returns from a Wyoming surveying trip and Donald from Camp Logan Houston. Military drill sees over 100 sign up, about 25 percent attending regular practice.
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Edna Collins
Maritiua
Tenth Street Hill
Douglas Knapheide
Vennesse Fawcett
Virginia Brockman
Roxie Stuart
Lettie Gay
Harold Bush
Frank van Steel
Archie Bert
Harold Lummis
Burke Oakley
Donald Center
Burke
Wyoming
Donald
Camp Logan
Houston
Texas
Agee Hancock Wedding in Judge Heckle’s Courtroom
Miss Ethel Mae Agee of Kansas City married Frank D. Hancock of Des Moines by Judge Heckle in his courtroom at noon Thursday. The couple returned to Iowa on the afternoon train.
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Carl Illinois
W. C. Pringle
Wom
J. W. Westerman
P. T. Brenner
J. M. Dunlappers
Walter Dorsey
Alfred Castle
Dorsey
Dew Drop Inn
Castle
E. K. Sweet
F. T. Brenner
J. M. Dunlap
J. A. Bunting
Thomas E. Thompson
C. J. Bush
J. H. Blomer
I. W. Stinaff
First Christian Church
S. J. Rogers
Myrtle Huffman
Rome Arnold
Music Hall
BP. FE. O
J. G. Foreman
Spruce Street
Kenner Seaton
Society
R. E. Hackman
Home Improvement
Eilington
Wilfred Strub
Madison Street
Louis Bloom
John Lake
Margaret Haltman
Elsie Bloom
Florence Lux
Irene Dix
Dorothy Weisenburger
Myrtle Boge
Anton Roling
Alfred Mansfield
Ralph Ellerbruch
Iim
Lydia E. Pinkhams
Lydia E.pinkham
Couvnee, Mass
J. A. Carter
J. C. Whitefield
Mrs. Whitefield
E. H. Menke
New York
Alma Holford
H. Menke
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
Grace Methodist Church
J. L. Straub
Grace Whipple
Masonic Temple
Alpha Chapter
Herman Lodge of Masons
Bodley Lodge
Quincy Conservatory of Music
Conservatory
Florence Toole
North Fifth Street
Jefferson School
Laura Greeman
Clara Greeman
Arcade Hall
Carpenters
Ruth Cameron
Heckenkamp
Church News
Christ Congregation Church
Men's League
St. Paul Evangelical Church
Luther Memorial Church
Gem City
Armory
Castoria
Betty
Jane
Anne
Mary
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