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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1919

Page

5

Pageant of Holiday Gatherings and Socials in Quincy

Local society pages chronicle numerous Christmas events in Quincy including card parties hosted by Miss Dorothy Dayton at East Maine Street in honor of Miss Jeanne Gieger with prizes for Miss Betty Castle Miss Edith Baker and Miss Lillian Pierson. Various dinners dances and club meetings follow, featuring out of town guests from California New York City and Chicago, with hosts including Mr. and Mrs. Walter Williamson Mrs. Charles Bartlett and more. Community church events and a large Christmas dinner at Marcelline Christian church are noted along with watch party plans for New Year’s Eve at Central Baptist Church.

Miss Gieger Dorothy Dayton Maine Street Jeanne Gieger Charles Cottrell Bridge Betty Castle Edith Baker Lillian Pierson Onor Lee Keshinger California McCullough Winters New York City Richard Durant East Jordan Ich Reed Whipple Chi- Freo Walter Williamson East Jame Street Chicago Charles Bartlett John Jay HU. C. Sterling Sterling North Twenty-fourth Street Durant Mac Irwin Fast Jordan Lid Jeorgena Cottrell Dorothy Grant Ictor John Winters J. M. Winters Knights of Columbus McCulough Winters Clara Wilson Wriday Literary Club Vermont Street Quincy George Reinert Reinert Bessie Dean Christma Felix Stravoeski Toe Cox Roy Rayless Dale Toluca Clara Bees Chris Welf Hampshire Street Eli Bayless Varry Fraser Quincey Tielen Kneiber Ruesvil Gordon Cinton Et Griefer North Fourth Street Jordan Awwill Clinton East Jersey Street Burr Irwin St. Lows George Surmeyer St. Louis W. T. Duker North Eighteenth Street John Buerkin Mary Hettman Mobile Robert Bacon Ala Spiker South New Orleans Miss Michael Gladys Heinecke North Twelfth Street Pauline Michael Katherine Schroer Lucille Freiburg Michaels Emil Tlalbach East York Street Miss Read Jeanette Read Oak Park Sarah Luhrs J. Rush Park Place Rhyss Eliza Mentell North Sixth Street MecNeill Wehart Murdock Fort Smith, Ark Charles McNeil Re V. Meigs Irene Horn Davenport Weenesdas Halidays QO. Ur. Horn Per Fingner Walter Vieth Ain the Torn Mize Dunbeor Miss Maud Duther Om Dior East Matee Street Hotee Tincheen Dike Dunbar Ann Arbor Mech Ray Penrose Boestiihe Miss Dunbar Miss Nethe Moss Geldie Guseman Tooraine Jin Futterer Thewsdore Futterer Broadway Mro Zeno Futterer St Hears Mere Futterer George Ven Haar East Spring Street Miss McNeill Marion Wall East Maine Street Eliza McNeill Hobart Murdock Beatrice Busta Bie Timber Mont Victor Johnson Rock Island Weavelock Jos. Smarron

Policeman Barney Belker Sprains Wrist After Fall

Policeman Barney Belker fell stepping from a car in front of his home Wednesday morning. He was treated by a physician and is off duty.

Barney Belker Belker

Vermont M E S S Christmas Party Highlights

The Vermont Street M E S S Sunday school held a Christmas party in the church parlors with a 6:30 banquet. Primary boys and girls received a 2:50 treat and juniors intermidates gathered at 4:50. Toastmaster Mr Duncan led talks by Lenora Schlagelhaus Louise Cratton Robert Bunting James Conner George Gabrel Lucy Bunting Prof O D Frank visiting in Quincy J R Pearce George H Winson and Rev F A McCarty.

FCO Vermont Street M. EL Charch Duncan Lenora Schlagenhaus Louise Cratton Robert Bunting James Conner George Gabrel Lucy Bunting O. D. Frank Quincy J. R. Pearce George H. Winson F. A. McCarty Pearce Beng

Cantata to Be Given Christmas Night by St Peter Church

The Christmas Cantata to be presented by St Peter Evangelical church members Sunday at 7:00 p.m. under director HH. EL Edlerbusch with a forty voice chorus and stage craft by Miss Irta Pleideman Miss Ora Re Clara Netksteck and Missetta Heidemian. Cast includes The Poor Mass Abgarus Carl Rarehe Phadrian Edwin Sehele Philo Nber Ariaman Eber Frederick Sch Zevity and others with Mary Bethlehem girls and local townspeople in a full festive program.

St. Peter Evangelial Church EL Edlerbusch Itec Irta Pleideman Ora Re Clara Netksteck Misetta Heidemian Abgarus Carl Rarehe Phadrian Edwin Sehele Philo Nber Ariaman Eber Frederick Sch Zevity Elsa Bexton Erastury Willianmy Ebernan Jabesh Py I. Appel Zeras William Schelp Benjamin Miller Dinah Edna Arnaman Dorcas Clara Wiegman Walter Recksteck August Schelp Wiliam Rasche Herbert Rasche Angel Margaret Rasche Mary Clara Kerksieck Bethlehem Clara Schroeder Elsa Rengstorff Amanda Schrella Helen Schumacher Elsa Blume Marie Wiegman Carlene Ellerbusch Florence Schrella Lillian Storck

Christmas Program at United Brethren Church Tonight

Members of the United Brethren church U P S C E present a special Christmas program at 7 30 this evening. The program includes a Prelude by Roxanna McNeal singing As with gladness men of old and A Legend of Cathay. Solo and choral numbers feature Henrietta Stiller Trula Brockschmidt Virgie Harms Marie Alexander Florence Graves Clara Tienken Allevene Leach and others. An address by the pastor and an offering for Otterbein Home closes the program.

United Brethren Church Roxanna McNeal Henrietta Stiller St. Luke B. Stocum Trula Brockschmidt Virgie Harms Marie Alexander Bethlehen Florence Graves Clara Tienken Allevene Leach Percy Fred Brockchmidt Otterbein Home For the

Immanuel Sunday School Program Preview

Immanuel Sunday School editors plan an entertaining program of miscellaneous numbers in the Dewey school auditorium. Acts include Toy to the World, Merry Christmas by Byron Stickler, Repeltation by Hy Wenneker, Christmas Again by Ruth Dolan, primary class performance with Ethel Ridge, Mildred Levkbee solo, quartet Rhly Might featuring Mrs. John Waottman and others, Birthday of Our King by Lille Maud, recitation What Day by Robert Dent Lewis and Nina Van Meter, and a duet by Mrs. John Wottesan and Mrs. Lee Botts.

Immanuel Chorel Dewey School Byron Stickler Hy Wenneker Ruth Dolan Ethel Iidge Mildred Levkbee Rhly Tohn Waottman Lee Botts J. Stick- Tor WG. Keen Qur King Lille Maud Polahd Whttesan Robert

Christmas Entertainment at Central Baptist Church

The annual Christmas program at Central Baptist church was held Friday evening in the church parlor. The program featured readings, recitations, solos, and a quartet by church school members led by Miss Lottie Luther and directed groups. After the entertainment, Sunday school children received sacks of candy. committee members included EL Stevens and YW Brooks.

Central Baptist Church Lottie Luther Hazel Osgood Jusior Boys Edith Hoffman Mildred Thomas Frederick Meigs Chester Channon Waty Arthur Thompson Baptist Taidies EL Stevens YW. Brooks

Impressive Christmas Services at the Good Shepherd Church

Christmas services at the Church of the Good Shepherd were beautifully decorated with evergreens and candles. The service drew a good crowd and featured fine musical selections. A film titled Hearte of Men starring George Belsne will be shown at 7:30 p m in Congregations Church Lane, paired with a sermonette by Rev. E E Thompson on The Highest Ambition for the New Year. The Italian tale depicts a man seeking fortune for his motherless child. Special music by the church quartet is planned.

Central Baptist Church Robert van Meigs Han ‘el Mendelesohn Sam Saens Salvists Siloisis Nellie Chadwell Gertrude Pease Olga Ruths Otho A. Arnold Claude [Hill May Georgeis Marie Fitzpatrick Mildred Thomas H. M. Dirks Anna Frike Marie Frohme M. J. Melton Alto Ruth West Emma Fingerlin Channon Jessie Andersen Sylvia Taylor Albert Ebeling Claude Hall Robert Fry Harry Wood Theodore Ker Brooks J. N. Brown Othe Arnelt I. G. Andersen Wilton Sanders Thomas Graham Handel Organ Giry Saint Saens Stainer R. Bejove Greativ Handel Chadwell Joserd Church of the Good Shepherd George Belsne Church Lane EE. A. Thompson Church Quartet

WEDDINGS IN ST LOUIS AREA AND BEYOND

Friday notices report marriages and license details for Paul P. Woodcock and Genevieve Allen in St Louis, Beatrice Busta and Victor Johnson in Weaverville, and Miss Mane McCann and Lewis Dergar in Quincy. Also noted are Violet Ben trope and Leroy Shackoo's quiet ceremony in Mansfield with families present.

St. Louis Paul P. Woodcock Chicago Genevieve TI. Allen Quincy

Bertha Speckhardt Weds Paul Knautz in La Grande

Miss Bertha Speckhardt granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Speckhardt of North Twelfth street married Paul Knautz of La Grande Oregon. The ceremony was held in LaGrande on Christmas Day.

Knautz-Speckhardt Quincy Bertha Speckhardt Fred Speckhardt North Twelfth Street Paul Knautz LaGranade Oregon

Bibb and Weaver Couple Wed in Palmyra Ceremony

Miss Ada Weaver daughter of Mr and Mrs W UY Weaver and Fay Bibb son of Mr and Mrs Charles Bibb of Hannibal surprised many friends by marrying in Palmyra last Wednesday. Engagement had been announced earlier but the full details were not given.

Mane McCann Quiney Lewis Fergar Levistearn Mhieans Ouiney Miss McCann Dergar Ra Nn 3 Mr. O and Mire Chomeoimiter Ohio

Wedding Surprise Spreads From Patmiyese to Hannibal

A couple announced their marriage in a surprising move, planning no recurrence until spring. They traveled from Patmiyese to Hannibal to spend Christina day with the groom’s parents at the home in Grjam.

Patmiyese Hannibal Christina Grjam

Wedding of Last July Announced at McHale Home

The announcement notes the marriage of Mrs. Lilli Geotee to William OQ. George last July in Chicago. George served early in American forces engineering units in France, studied mining at the University of Minnesota, and is resuming his studies. Mrs. George attended Lombard College in Galesburg, where she was active in campus social life. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Wright, Lombard graduates, are visiting in Judge McCarl’s home in Quincy, accompanying the couple.

Heliday Vistors J. J. McHale Lilli Geotee William OQ. George Chicago Mr. McHale George Beta Udi

Hundreds Join Christmas Carols At Washington Park

A crowd estimated between 1990 and 1201 gathered at Washington Park on Christmas night for a community singing event organized by Quincy Community Service. George B. Cawthorne led the carol service with Ubliots State band members volunteering to play, and the park stand was decorated with electric lights courtesy of local supporters.

Washington Park Quincy Gses Tere George B. Cawthorne Incmg Ubliots Bane Robert Ickes Cawthorne Earl Chatter Brown Immer tSanetinaaitte Anna Brown

Personal notes from readers recount gatherings and visits

Mrs Margaret Libby treated the Mpsree Drug company to a token dinner Thursday night. Mrs O D Andrew of 1865 Vermont Street and her children visit grandparents Mr and Mrs George Grimes in Ursa. Mrs J He Steiner and family returned Friday after holidays with Mrs Geo Steiger in Lorraine. Night girls at...

Julia Farris City Mi Maria Piwen Vermont Street Quincy Meidred Miller Rockford Lottie Margaret Libby He Mpsree Drug Company Andrew George Grimes Ursa J. He. Steiner Geo. Steiger Loraine

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