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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1920

Page

12

Delights and Weddings Highlight Quincy Women Socials

A lively page details luncheon hosts and guest lists at the homes of Mrs. Guido Janes and Mrs. Charles Eaton in honor of Miss Dorothy McIntosh and Miss Eleanor Ellis. Returns from Knox College, wedding plans for Miss Ellis, and visits by Miss Irene Seaton are noted alongside club meetings and society updates.

Miss McIntosh Guido Janes South Eighteenth Street Dorothy McIntosh Mobile Ala Janes Robert Bacon A. O Lindsay Georgena Cottrell Galesburg Georgana Castle Quincy Knox College Timothy Castle Eleanor Ellis Flach Cathedral of St., John Ellis Charles Eaton H. O. Channon North Eighth Street Eaton Dorothy Boswell Georgann Castle Margaret Wells Trene Seaton Arlene Weis Ethel Axley Miss Seaton M. W. Laird Griggsville Lucian Cover Broadway Laird Daniel Cover

Music Pupils to Present Recital at Conservatory Hall

Mrs Georgie Morey of the Conservatory of Music presents Edwin Davidson in a violin recital this evening. James Davidson accompanies on piano, with readings by Miss Marian Sprecher. Program includes Bach and Schubert pieces and a concerto, with titles from Mignon and Labitzky.

Georgie Morey Conservatory of Music Edwin Davidson Conservatory Hall Davidson James Davidson Marian Sprecher Irma Parker Thomas Labitzky Borowski Gondoliert Co Allegretto Seitz

Edward Wells to Wed in Boston Mass

Edward Wells eldest son of Mr and Mrs George Wells of Quincy will marry in Boston February 14 to Miss Louise Bailey Smith. Wells is known in Quincy though long absent and now resides in New York City. His family includes four children and past ties to Birmingham and Toledo.

Edward Wells George Wells Quincy Boston Louise Bailey Smith Mr. Wells Quincey New York City Birmingham Ala Toledo New York Lawrence Wells D. L. Musselinin

J. H. Wavering Celebrates 83rd Birthday Anniversary

A quiet family gathering Thursday marked the 88th birthday of J. T. Wavering a longtime Quincy resident and promoter founder of Tellico Mills now Wavering Tires Milling company where he serves as president. The Wavering couple recently observed their 60th wedding anniversary and live at 2041 Vine Street with all their children nearby.

J. T. Wavering Quincy Mr. Wavering Tellico Mills Wavering Tires, Milling Company Wavering Vine Street

Lincoln Birthday Program at Kentucky MM E Church

Abraham Lincoln birthday will be celebrated next Sunday evening at the Kentucky MM E church with a program including song, male quartet, readings, violin solo, and piano duet. Participants include M. T. Koelsch Dr. H.C. Mueller L. W. Sturhahn Charles Wichenauer Miss Amelia Eichenauer Frank Gruenewald Mrs. Eftelgeorge and Mrs. Elekmeyer. Guests in Snyder Home include Mr and Mrs L H Healy of Chicago visiting Mrs Snyder and family.

Abraham T Lincoln Kentucky MM. E M. T. Koelsch H.C. Mueller L. W. Sturhahn Charles Wichenauer Hitelgeorge Frank Gruenewald Amelia Eichenauer Eftelgeorge Elekmeyer

Weddings Held in Quincy and Normal Area Couples Tie Nups

Irvin Sackett of Normal Illinois and Mrs Nellie R Mason of Quincy wed by Rev F A McCarty at 5 pm The bride moved to Quincy two years ago to reside with her sister They will reside in Normal Miss Lucille Clutch and Sergt Ernest Travis were married Thursday afternoon by Rev F A McCarty Sergt Travis stationed in recruiting in the east after a stay in the city Mrs Travis is a Gem City Business College graduate and former Grand Union Tea Co stenographer They will depart Monday for duties in the east

Clara Meshman Madison Street Edith Redmond Clem Buckler San Diego California Detroit Jacob Helmers Third and Chestnut Streets Mich Helmers Studebaker City Mary Curry New Haven Conn Robert Williams East Grove Avenue Homer Huggins North Twentieth Street Merry Matrons Society Huggins Hugging Artive KS Anna Flachs New York City Harry Flachs Buenos Aires S. A Quincey Eleanor Ellis Henry Falchs Cathedral of St. John M. Edward Fawcett Quincy Dean W. O. Cone Constance Ellis Charles Chandler Philadelphia Adams County Farm Bureau J. T. Inghram Women's Department of the Fair Price Commission of Illinois Elizabeth Ball Inghram Robert Bacon Leslie G. Tall Irvin Sackett Normal Ill Nellie R. Mason E F. A. McCarty Sackett Mason S. J. Covey Locust Street Lucille Chitch Edward F. Clutch Broadway Ernest Travis William Travis Dresden New York Vermont Street Methodist Church Sergi Mrs. Travis

School assemblies highlight education talk and clubs

R R Potter spoke on What are you Paying for Your Education at the high school weekly assembly stressing scholastic standing. Dr Downing of the University of Chicago and O D Frank will attend next week. Centennial debating club officers were elected Herbert Schott president James Dan Doorn vice president William Reuter secretary William Marshall treasurer Jim Eaded program manager. The club netted about 30 dollars to fund future events. The Girls Student Council of the Y W meets this afternoon with Mrs Elmer P Loose, wife of the evangelist, speaking. All interested girls are invited.

R. R. Potter Potter J. F. Wellemeyer Dr. Downing University of Chicago O. D. Frank Centennial Debating Club Herbert Schott James Dan Doorn William Reuter William Marshall Jim Eaded Y. W Elmer P. Loose Evangelist

Personal notices of illnesses and recoveries

Joe Sawdon of Paper Products and Envelope Co. is improving from a severe illness and hopes to return to work soon. Coroner Lawrence Amen is back at work after several days of illness. Revival services at Vermont Street M. E. church featured live singing and a good lecture. Rev. R. H. Newton of the First Christian church is slowly improving from influenza. The Newtons youngest child is seriously ill. Mrs. D. L. Musselman on South Twentieth street has grip. Mrs. Ezra Best has gone to Wichita to visit daughter Mrs Howard Mays. Charles Young of 661 South Twentieth street is up and around after several days of illness.

Joe Sawdon Paper Products and Envelope Company Lawrence Amen Vermont Street M. E R. H. Newton First Christian Church Newton

Keokuk residents listed in regional social notes

A social register snippet lists Forest C. Field, 26, Keokuk IA. Miss Loces S. Carel, 19, Keokuk. Ernst J. Thavis, 25, Dresden NI. Miss Lucille Clutch, 18, Quincy. Irvin Sackett, 49, Normal WI. Mrs. Nellie R. Mason, 39, Quincy. Harry F. Flachs, over 21, Buenos Aires SA. Miss Eleanor E. Ellis, over 18, Quincy.

Forest C. Field Keokuk Loces S. Carel Ernst J. Thavis Dresden Lucille Clutch Quincy Irvin Sackett Normal Nellie R. Mason Harry F. Flachs Buenos Aires S. A Eleanor E. Ellis

Red Cross Nurses Commended for County Efforts

Executive board lauds the nursing activity committee of the Red Cross for organizing county nursing work led by Miss Maud Pilch who has screened over 800 children for defects. The group plans continued visits, while the knitting department winds down with Miss Mamie Tripp selling remaining yarn. Due to illness in Quincy, school children need shoes and stockings, and a School Children's Aid meeting at the YWCA will address these needs.

The Red Cross Chamber of Commerce Maud Pilch Pilch Ray Oakley Grant Irwin O. F. Shulian Anton Ohnemus Melinda German Emma Beckwith Gustav Klamer John Steiner C. M. Gill J. Will Wall Ernest Grubb Liberty Lyman McCarl Mamie Tripp Anna Jarrett Wood Home Service Section Miss Quincy School Children’s Aid Society

Women’s Lisle Hose in Brown Black and White

Friday specials offer brown black and white lisle hose for all sizes at 50 cents a pair with a three pair deal for one dollar in the economy basement.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Book Club Ada Green East Kentucky Street Lincoln Jack Ewing Seventh and Maiden Lane George Simon Kankakee Wheeler Brittain Franklin McCann University of [Nots Mroo J. G. Brittain East Vermont Street Victor Winters St. Louis Mrs. J. M. Winters Jerseys Street Modern Novel Club John Bert East Hampshire Street Edward Prince W. S. McKee E. A. Thompson W. R. Lockwood Seaton Irene Seaton University of Illinois At Champaign Kenner Seaton North Sixth Street M. F. Club Christ Klein M. F North Twenty-Seventh Street Carlene Averkamp Hampshire Street Card Club Wiliam Ketter North Ninth Street Phil Genteman TW. Ackennan Pred Sweeting Ackerman South Eighth Street Cavanaugh John Cavanaugh Trueblood Minnie Jones Edwin Jones Frank Littl R. Trouse A. Stiller John McCormick C. Carter Leslie Cavanaugh Fern Cavanaugh Leona Cavanaugh Wilbur Storks Dwight Carter School Children’s Aid Quincy Unit Home Bureau Mass J. H. Wavering Snyder L. H. Healy Chicago Healy W. T. Snyder Cumi Snyder Sackett- Mason Travis Clutch Mrs. Wood Mhalbach- Schroeder Co Sweet Marie Lisle New Spring Pat
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