Social Affairs notes and club events in Quincy
Social notes from Quincy detail age birthdays, D A R meetings at Maria Sibleys home, historical society resolutions, a surprise 17th birthday party for Arthur Balzar, and plans for Easter bazaar at Luther Memorial church. Also listed are recitals, dances, card parties, and social gatherings at churches and clubs with multiple local residents and guests attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Balzar
Liri Street
B. Balzar
Alice Bellville
Nora Heland
Lloyd Cooney
John Heland
Roy Koch
Detroit
Agnes Henggeler
Conception
Ladies’ Social Union
The
Luther Memorial Church
George Dasbach
Scherneck Fortman wed at St Francis Church
Miss Marie Scherneck and Henry Fortman were married Thursday at 7 45 in St Francis church with Rev Francis officiating. Attendants were Miss Margaret Scherneck and Frank Fortman. The bride wore white georgette crepe with satin trim. A breakfast for thirty followed at the Scherneck home. Fortman is a mechanical draftsman at Electric Wheel. They plan to set up house at Twentieth and Lind streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Scherneck
J. A. Scherneck
North Eighteenth Street
Henry Fortman
Adams Street
St. Francis
Father Francis
Margaret Scherneck
Frank Fortman
Scherneck
Fortman
The
Electric Wheel Company
Twentieth
Lind Streets
Poem by St Mary’s pupil published in Wisconsin paper
Katherine Broady a St Mary’s academy graduate now at St Mary’s academy Prairie du Chien Wisconsin wrote a poem published in the paper. It recalls a sunset view of a house across the street with a welcoming family and a sense of home. A PTA meeting at Emerson school today at 3 30 pm features Esther Reeder reading and children performing readings and songs titled A Man Without a Country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Broady
St Mary's Academy
St. Mary's Academy
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Viilege
Wisconsin
Parent-Teacher Association of the
Emerson School
Weltock
Esther Reeder
Allamance Sunk by Torpedo. Some Crew Saved
The American steamer Allamance was torpedoed and sunk in a war zone last Tuesday. The Navy armed guard and most of the American crew were saved, while a state department dispatch on Thursday reported six foreign crew members lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Naval Armed Guard
Allamance
State Department
Dewey School Opens to Quincy Residents
The modern Dewey school building in the Dewey district opened with a reception by the Parent-Teacher Association. The event featured booths, home cooking, grab bags, and a supper for nearly 250 guests. A program of patriotic songs, Victrola music, and various entertainments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey School
Dewey
Parent-Teacher Association
Lillian Brown Inghram
F. E. Bushnell
C Fiohre
Henry Requet
Loenning
O. L. Botts
John Wottman
I. Franklin
A J. Clark
T. HY. Glasscock
A Philips
Gertrude Ellis
Gillem
W. H. Smith
Y W C A Notes Provides Tuesday Evening Entertainment
The Y W C A notes announce an entertainment event titled The MOOOW B cleh with a miscellaneous program on Tuesday evening. The committee on rer rus work and the finance committee will meet the patternoun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Cleh
Orpheum Week Highlights Act Mix in Balanced Bill
The Orpheum features a well balanced lineup with Anna May Beil Hal Van Rensselaer and Gladys Lamphere among clever entertainers. Wilfred Dubois performs Nutrix tricks and Lisanne viewer wows with juggling. Cook Oatman Nip and Puck and Current Events offer varied novelty and war scene aces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum
Wellies
de Vogue
Anna May Beil
Hal van Rensselaer
Gladys Lamphere
Wilfred Dubois
Lisanne
Cook & Oatman
Nip
Puck
Evetts
Acusa
Knitting for Soldiers Sparks Debate on Decorum
A reader discusses the knitters among women and men, praising support for troops while debating decorum and propriety. The piece cites women knitting everywhere and a fatherly view of men joining in, noting daughters, college boys, and a domestic ironist who knits for himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maybke
Ione
Weamer
Eve Roman
Rockies
Vonavtine
Aoman
Walter
Bertin
Boy Scouts Observe Anniversary Tonight
NEW YORK Feb 15 21 The Boy Scouts of America mark their eighth anniversary tonight with a patriotic ceremony at 816 spring box. Since the U S entry into the war the scouts have promoted liberty bonds war savings stamps and distributed CIO literature. Anniversary week aims to raise 100000 in the city and name 40 new scout masters and 100 new meeting places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stars and Stripes
United States
Committee On Public Information
Rational Council
Urge Improvement Of Roads As War Measure
The American Road Builders' association and the Good Roads Congress, with delegates from thirty-three states and Ontario, closed a joint convention with a resolution urging nationwide highway improvements as a war measure. A committee will confer with Director of Railroads McAdoo on federal road policy and maintenance. The discussion noted that proper road funding could have alleviated wartime traffic congestion and costs.
Quincy Briefs Chronicle Local Happenings
County Judge Lyman McCarl orders twelve jurors for January term with instructions to report Feb 18. Arnold Scott seeks Democratic treasurer nomination again after a strong bid and defeat. Candy analyzed for a possible poison substance. Health Commissioner awaits lab results. Polum, former Quincyan, visits from Chicago working for Pere Marquette railway. Thrift stamp drive shifts for Big Brother banquet plans. Police pay delays cause tax issues for officers. Grocers receive Food Administration circulars explaining new orders. Various local visits illnesses and social events noted, including Camp Fire, Red Cross funds, and thrift stamp pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisherd
Lyman McCarl
Arnold Scott
State Savings, Loan and Trust Company
Scott
Edward Peter
N. F. Lafler
State Bank
Martin
Third Street
Earl K. Polum
Chicago
Mr. Polum
Pere Marquette Railway
Turner
Ad Club
Quincy
Stannus
Hampshire St
I. L
John Steiner
Lydia E Pinkham Remedy Endorsed by Women Across America
In Athol Massachusetts and San Francisco California women report relief from monthly pain and long standing female ailments after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. They credit improved strength and health and invite others to seek advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Athol, Mass
Arthur Lawson
Cottage St
San Francisco
Cal
H. Rosskamp
Devisadero St
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Maria Sibley
Broadway
Polly Sumner
Mrs. Sibley
1D. A. R
Continental Congress
Springfield
the Historical Society
Louise Maertz
John L. Bert
Parrelis
Happy Pie
Charlis
Mabel Tienhoft
Gadesbury
Mars
Lee Sloan
Enrichetta Oneili
Malcolm Gregg Magnier
Philip Sevasta
K. of C. Hall
National Society of Broader Education
Miss Onelli
Italy
Australia
France
South Africa
England
Signor Sevasta
Europe
Magnier
Denmark
Holland
Edith Amen
Elizabeth Schuette
Tola, Kas
J. von der Haar
Lind Street
West Point
Fort Madison
Fowler
Edith Niekamp
Frank van Doorn
St. Vincent
J. R. Walker
State Street
Dott Prem
George Ernest
Mes
GG Smith
Tachary
Mobile
Nha
Vis
Stuneek
Smeall
James Frank Weat
What Is
Castoria
Astoria
Chas. H. Fletcher
Gilda
Fortman-Scherneck
Qin
Store & Qualit
Redfern
Y. W. C. A. Notes
Ruth Cameron
Boy Scouts
Vicks Vaporue
Lawrence Newsom
Eighth
Maine
Quincy Police Department
Quincey
Twelfth
Locust Streets
Ralph King
Payson Avenue
Mr. King
Thursda
Re Cross
Cunnane Brothers
Broadwa Bank
W. FF. Ryan
Burlington
Membe
Union No 80
C. A. Wiener
Osborne Homie
North Eight Street
Pat Pherey
Henri
America
Vinci
the Comfort Powder Co
Boston
Mass
Lars
Ricker National Bank
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