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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1920
Page
8
A social page item details a Hannibal visit by Quincy residents for a Mrs J E Caldwell card party hosted by Mrs Eugene Poole. Other items mention quincy residents attending 500 club, birthdays, guests in town, and engagements including Eleanor Ellis to Harry F Flachs with a February wedding en route to Buenos Aires.
Miss Mary Castle hosts a noon luncheon at the Tistel Newcomb in honor of Mrs Clara Blackford of Andover Massachusetts, guest of sister Mrs Alfred Castle. Miss Mary Sullivan returned to Quincy from Cincinnati after her sister Mrs Charles Gibson Cox died. Mrs Stephen Invin plans a visit to New York City for several weeks with relatives. John Woods Women's Relief Corps No 47 officers were entertained by president Mrs R O Gibbons on Jersey Street. Amanda Steinbeck and William Coleman won prizes for best original tales at the afternoon gathering followed by a two course tea. First corps meeting set for Thursday at 2:30 in the Chamber of Commerce.
Adams County Home Bureau outlined its third year in a Saturday meeting. The fiscal year ends February 1 and the 1920 budget was discussed amid unpaid January dues from Quincy members. A committee will meet with Illinois specialist Fern Harris to devise a plan for next year, while a project group will coordinate with home advisor Grace Taylor.
Talks will be given for fifteen minutes before class time starting Wednesday at the Y M C A with speakers Rev Van Meigs Chester Childs and J Edwin Miller addressing different boy classes on topics from B’s for Boys to aviation. Roys efficiency contest standings are announced with top teams and highest scorers listed for Junior A B C Preps Employed A and B Chaddock A and B.
Judge Fred G. Wolfe was named president of Associated Charities at a luncheon meeting in the Hotel Quincy. He succeeds Judge Lyman McCarl and was also named a director. Plans for the Charity Ball on February 13 at the Hotel Quincy were discussed and patrons will be those who donated $5 or more to the Charities this year.
Members of the Adams County Medical Society enjoyed a dinner dance at the Hotel Quincy Monday night with nearly 100 guests. A delicious menu pleased physicians, their wives and friends as the Rialto Jazz Orchestra provided music and Ralph Snyder performed several numbers. The event was informal with no business or speeches.
The Grace Whipple chapter No. 312 OES held an impressive installation at the Masonic Temple. The ceremony featured music by Mrs. Oren McRae, Don Hoover, Mrs. John Kelker, and Miss Laura Kaempen, with Mrs. Jennie Crooks celebrated for her eighty years of membership. Officers installed included Georgia L. Simon as worthy matron and Harry H. Slocum as worthy patron, followed by a banquet and social time.
Members of the Playground Association meet at 232 North Fifth Street at 7 30 PM to outline plans for the summer season. Miss Emma Beckwith led last year’s work and heads the group. Harry Allen, Chicago central district organizer, comes to Quincy Wednesday afternoon to join the Community Service advisory board meeting at 430 PM.
Miss Antoinette Duker daughter of Mrs Josephine Duker 1281 North Tenth street and W J Reis were married Monday morning at St John Roman Catholic church Father Joseph Reis performed the ceremony attended by Miss Eleanor Deters and Lawrence Duker only immediate relatives present A wedding breakfast followed at the bride's home The couple will establish a home at 1201 North Tenth street and may take a wedding trip later.
The First Union Congregational church was filled to capacity Sunday evening for the popular service. A special musical selection included the quartet singing He Shall Come Down Like Rain. Five reels of motion pictures followed, including The Preacher's Son and a portrayal of Lady Clare. The pastor Rev E A Thompson spoke on Honesty, and a dinner was hosted by Mr and Mrs W S Evans for Ottilla Gise of Los Angeles California.
The Marmola Co announces Marmola Prescription Tableta as the famous obesity remedy in tablet form. Available at all drug stores or by mail from Marmola Co Detroit Michigan. Large case priced at $1.00, claimed to spare exercise for reducing overweight.
The Cathedral of St. John held its annual parish meeting after the 4:30 evening service. Reports praised a successful year with retiring treasurer Thomas A. Brown thanked for 13 years of service. Guilds and auxiliaries reported strong activity and gifts, with St. Mary Guild noted as the church’s oldest. Frank Whitney and F. M. Bowles were elected to fill chapter vacancies. A buffet luncheon followed, and evening cottage prayer meetings were announced for several addresses with local clergy leading.
Mrs J H Crafton will lead the study hour of the Vermont Street Methodist Women’s Foreign Missionary Society on Wednesday at 2 30 pm. Members meet with Mrs E J Taylor at 332 North Twenty fourth. The study is After the Jubilee with devotions by Mrs C A Cox and piano by Mrs J W Kesler with Miss Carlyle of the Chaddock Boys school to sing. Christmas fund contributions may be brought to add to 500 already raised to support Miss Mabel Alien of Baylis, bound for China as a missionary.
A revival at Central Baptist Church Monday evening drew a good attendance. Rev. Harvey J. Moore of Keokuk delivered the sermon titled The Price of a Good Time and illustrated how today’s youths are pursuing pleasure at a cost to their character and future.
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs George Steinkamp 828 York street was baptized Sunday afternoon by Father Degenhardt at St Boniface Roman Catholic church. The sponsor was Albert Steinkamp and Miss Louise Konefes.
A war era plea recalls Greek families and all who waited for news from loved ones abroad. The piece notes how letters from soldiers and messages home were scarce, leaving mothers and fathers anxious and depleted. It promotes REOLO from Dr. A L Reusing Laboratories as a nerve tonic and blood enhancer, sold by Brown & Mays Drug Co in Quincy with a money back guarantee.
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