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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1918

Page

8

Women Teachers Club elects officers at meeting

Gladys Harrison was chosen president of the Womens Teachers club at the Chamber of Commerce building on Thursday afternoon. Doris Fisther was named vice president Josephine Irish secretary and Media Elders treasurer Emma Beck, former president, reported on last year’s work. The piece also lists various social events and club activities through the day.

Iss Gladys Harrison Womens Teachers’ Club Chamber of Commerce Doris Fisther Josephine Irish Media Elders Emma Beckwith

Fashions for Americans Apes Spring and Summer Wear

Fashion notes predict popular spring and summer styles for Americans with emphasis on light wraps and capes. Designers favor versatile fabrics like silk and jersey. military looks recede as better dressed women avoid them. The sketch shows a cane fabric wrap with matching yoke and cape options for beach and boardwalk wear.

Tyne

Red Cross Work and Personal Sacrifice in War Time

A writer describes a woman taking her two children to a winter resort for a month after exhausting Red Cross duties. The piece argues against excess in sacrifice, urging balanced service to aid war efforts and hasten peace while maintaining personal energy and family duties. It highlights calls for prudent, steady contribution over sensational self-denial.

Red Cross Huband

High School Notes Include Discipline Talks and Lincoln Day Plans

The weekly assembly covered discipline rules and general school operations. New pupils were briefed on study hall and library rules. The next assembly will honor Lincoln with patriotic exercises led by the Woman's Relief corps, including a flag presentation.

J. F. Wellemeyer Lincoln Woman's Relief Corps Keokuk Carthage High School Carthage

Unfurl Flag and Church Activities at Local Churches

A service flag will be unfurled at Vermont Street Methodist Church during morning services next Sunday. The Con etina church Young Women's club met Thursday evening to knit and make items for soldiers, with sales of crafts and honey to aid relief work. The Innerstudy Bible class meets Monday afternoon at Mrs Wood’s, led by Miss Meta Grunewald, continuing district classes from last fall. The Aid Society of First German Methodist met with Mrs Eberty to quilt all day Thursday. The Tri Mir Bible class of Central Baptist plans a home cooking sale Saturday at Miller Arthur drugstore window to raise funds for thrift stamps for the new church. Additional events are planned, including an oyster supper for Washington's Birthday at the church.

Vermont Street Ke Wood South Elventh Street Meta Grunewald Aid Society of The First German Methodist Church W .L. Eberty Central Baptist Church Miller & Arthur Washington Illinois Traction System Ilinois

Masons Honor New Grand Chaplain in Quincy Meeting

Rev. Frank A. McCarty was installed as the new grand chaplain of the Masonic Order of Quincy by Most Excellent Companion Arthur E. Wood. The closing of a three day school of instructions at the Masonic temple saw a large attendance and a royal arch degree initiation. Visitors praised the Quincy temple as one of the finest in the state and spoke highly of the cordial reception and hospitality.

Frank A. McCarty Masonic Order of Quincy Arthur E. Wood Masonic Temple Royal Arch Quincy Masonic Temple

Broadway Merchants Name Their Officers

The Broadway Merchants' association, a Quincy group promoting East Broadway's welfare, has announced its new officers as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen local business and community engagement.

B.oadway Broadway Merchants’ Association Quincy East Broadway

New Officers Elected By Local Association

The group met at Timmerwilke barber shop on Thursday evening and elected William H. Pape as president John G Jansen as vice president Charles Loos as recording secretary Fred X Fritsch as financial secretary and Theodore Wand as treasurer The members planned a banquet at a prominent city hotel in February The meeting was well attended and lively.

Gressive Timmerwilke William H. Pape John G. Jansen Charles Loos Fred X. Fritsch Theodore Wand

Y W C A Notes on Books and Certificates Available

The YWCA reports new books on elementary hygiene and home care of the sick and certificates for the first examination. Books can be obtained at the office. A misunderstanding led to guests taking home small song books at Tuesday evening’s annual meeting. The association requests return of the misplaced books to the office.

Washington School PTA Meeting Postponed to Friday

The Washington school Parent-Teacher Association will not meet this afternoon as planned. The next meeting is postponed to Friday due to other work.

Parent-Teacher Association of Washington School Fnday

Teachers to Hear Lyman Mc Carl and Miss Eugenia Dudley

Speakers Lyman Mc Carl and Miss Eugenia Dudley are listed to address teachers on the subject of required duties and professional standards. The event aims to clarify responsibilities and expectations for educators.

Lyman McCarl Eugenia Dudley

Peterson’s Ointment Promises Pimples Vanish in 19 Days

Erie Pa reader testifies that Peterson’s Ointment cleared eczema on ear and scalp after 25 years. Ad touts guaranteed results with money back and a 30 cent price after December 1.

Rainery America Petersen Peterson Ter W. Burg Erie

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