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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1919
Page
3
A baby girl blessed the Manning family of North Twelfth street road last week, their second child. A baby boy arrived Saturday morning to Mr and Mrs Lester Beadell of 1015 Monroe street at Blessing hospital.
The Whig reports ice harvesting along the Mississippi is slow in parts due to a labor shortage. Hannibal to Burlington crews work the season while Quincy dealers have 80 men. Hut Ice Company has 120 at upper bay and Q house. About 17 000 tons harvested as storage grows, with 10 to 13 inches thick ice and best quality yet, though upper river activity varies and some towns report half to full houses filled.
Golden Community High School district voters elected TY C Paxton Clarence A Wallace Arthur P Adair I C Sharrow and Harry M King as the five top candidates among 12. Paxton led with 16 percent. Wallace 149. Adair 147. Sharrow 134. Wing 113. Other candidates totals ranged from 94 to 35. Burton La Prairie Camp Point towns also elected their nominees without contests.
Foreigners desiring to learn English and pursue study are urged by Principal J. E. Wellemeyer to join night school courses. Night school reopens December 29 after fuel shortages. Many Quincy foreigners attend, progressing in English, while Wellemeyer chairs the citizenship committee of Community Service surveying foreign residents.
The text urges attention to naturalization benefits and estimates no more than 400 foreigners reside in Quincy, signaling a cautious approach to immigration matters.
Chief Tom Ryan instructed police Saturday to watch for cars with tail and headlights off. If owners persist in violating the law they should be arrested. Many cars left along curbing on dark streets without lights, creating a danger to others.
The notice presents guidance aimed at aspiring Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters, outlining training expectations, leadership responsibilities, and the path to certification within the organization. It emphasizes safety, program quality, and adherence to Boy Scout practices and standards.
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