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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1920
Page
14
Bert Wessels recalls a dream of heaven to his helper at the aft End garage while Phil Hess and Jim share restless waiting. The men joke about Bert’s tale and Jim’s unusual talking style providing comic roadside entertainment.
Jim Sullivan recounts a stubborn truck that failed to start until a new wiggle and a call to a repairman revived it. The tale blends wartime boss memories with a humorous mechanical fix and a hopeful ending.
Jokes and skits headline a lighthearted feature on traffic safety, parodying officers and motorists. A humorous booklet starring Morris Adler, titled Service With a Smile, is being handed to local drivers, touting thoughtful roadside service with a playful edge.
Fragment from a column notes Christmas automobile gift stories and a young man who bought a car for a partner, while jibes about neighborhood auto culture mix with local odds and ends. It mentions Pinkelman Clarke opening a new store at Seventh and Main, and Rob Clarke’s distant whispering as wind conditions permit.
The New York auto and truck shows run January 3 to 10 with highway transport conferences. S. V. Norton Robert C. Hargroves and Raymond Beck of B F Goodrich will speak alongside leaders F W A Fesper Ralph Rognen and others. Topics include road construction for motor traffic and smoothing the path for the motor truck.
The captain and officers of the American Lake Gretna protested after Dublin police boarded the steamer and seized their firearms. They said they had not faced such treatment in Dublin or Belfast. The Lake Gretna had sailed from New York on December 4 for Dublin and Cork.
Community and church notices from Quincy outline plans for a February Tag Day and January clothing drive. Reports cover Social Center meeting, Lincoln Parent-Teachers program, Eidith Elm Baptist improvements, Wayman Chapel services, Bethel A. M. E. Church schedules, Current Events Club party, Gem City Cadets drama planning, Lincoln School health lectures, Culture Club program, Christmas party for returning soldiers, and Boy Scouts enrollment at Lincoln School.
Children at Beth El A M E Church staged A Trip To Fairy Land under Ruth Link's Household No 9 with Mrs F G Monday directing. Sergt Carlos Johnson assisted. the charming production drew a good crowd and proved a decided success. Thelma Harris sold the greatest number of…
The Grand officers and members of the Mutual Aid Bord of the W B of FP and the S M F of Illinois met in Springfield on Saturday December 27. Since August the Ground Lodge has seen a membership surge with 440 new members. Two lodges one temple and one Royal House were added as a special committee in the Insurance Department works on a readjust ment of rates to be presented to the grand.
In 1920, Miss R. M. Johnson, Grand Princess of the S. M. F., Rev. J. W. Tutt, Grand Master of the A. B. of Jo, and Mr. John Monroe, a member of the Mutual Aid Board, attended the lodge meeting.
The LinI Camp Fire girls and Guardian Miss Anna Smith met at Lincoln Auditorium on Thursday January 1 for an announcement party. Mrs Charlotte Vaughn hosted Bachelor Girls at 613 Cherry Street with Hallie Tutt and Mrs Murrell. guests enjoyed games and refreshments and carnations with engagement envelopes for Miss Elizabeth M Smith and Dr W B M Scott of Galesburg.
Mrs Della Gordon hosted a 1 o clock dinner for her son on Sunday with 14 guests. Mrs Franklie Adams welcomed Christmas holiday visitors from Chicago. George Smith bought 728 State Street property after eight years in the area. Henry Webb and family hosted a 7 o clock Christmas dinner with guests including Rev Murrell Tutt and Capt. Fielda, followed by a program. On New Year’s Day, Mrs Annua Hammonds wed Rev Sandy Osborn at 4 50 pm at Miss Elizabeth Smith’s residence, a complete surprise to friends. Mrs Osborn is a longtime resident. Rev Osborn is a local minister. Mrs George Webb’s New Year open house served guests. Miss Ruth Smith left for Sarnia to open a beauty shop. Miss Qoneda Gordon hosted a six o clock dinner in honor of Miss Walia Tuttofft Louis. A five course dinner was served.
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