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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1916

Page

3

Community House idea discussed for Marion county

A Palmyra mass meeting on February 15 will discuss a county community house to serve as gymnasium show arena exhibition hall and auditorium for public gatherings. The project backs ownership by all residents and aims to improve youth recreation with a gym and youth activities. estimated cost about 25000 dollars. Attorney B F Glahn leads support with other backers including Dr T A Rosells Dr S Sanford F W South J Howard Kelley and Farm Bureau officials. No site or money plan exists until after the meeting and subscriptions determine progress.

Marion ‘County Palmyra John Sosey Quincy George P .Behrensmeyer Behrensmeyer Avhen Marion County Palmiyra B. F. Glahn First T. A. Rosells Bo OF Glahn George Mahan Missouri Hannibal Fo Gilmer A. White

Thirty Five Horsepower Overland At $695 Value

The advertisement touts a larger production program and marks the Overland as the dominant auto choice for six months. It features a new up-to-date thirty-five horsepower power plant, strong acceleration, and ample speed. The price is advertised at $695, highlighting roomy comfort and value.

Mrs H H Hood of Clayton Passes

Obituary notice states Mrs H H Hood of Clayton died suddenly last week. The report notes her funeral service conducted by the county judge and references a wedding in which her daughter Believ M Lanhan wed Taee Waters of Mekeo township.

H. H. Hood Clayton Passes Lamhan bLiev M Lanhan Taee Waters Mekeo Township Tvanan Mecarl Peveris Re

Social notes from NEW CANTON ILL district visits

Mrs F Bancom and son Laurence of Louisiana spent Wednesday in NEW CANTON with relatives. J N Brannah and family returned from Glasgow visit. John Bertright and sons attended a funeral in Bavns. Moss Ninen Hillis visited Hannibal. Mrs Elavinces visited Areneville. Piper and Cora returned home after helping volunteers. George Promover of Hannibal spent Sunday with Mrs Grlbert. Mrs McComas and others at Tannial Fr. Frank Dean and family visiting Marblehead. Misses Resse Pirimingér and Leif Gard and others were in Hannibal Saturday. Max Jacobson in Chicago last week. ave

F. Bancom Laurence Louisiana J. N. Brannah Glasgow John Bertright Bavns Moss George Promoaver Hannibal Grlbert McComas Bentanin Gard Blacketter Frank Dean Fasniy Marblehead Resse Pirimingér Leif Gard Tavier Stnibinger Logan Kendrick Max Jacobson Chicago Ave

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