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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1918

Page

5

Heuer Anniversary and Local Society Notes

R and Mrs B H Heuer of 1246 Broadway celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a Monday dinner for about twenty relatives. Edward J Heuer, a son, and Mrs Vogt of Manchester Iowa attend. A Mass is planned at 8 AM. Heuer, born in Germany, settled in Cincinnati, then Quincy after work at Wolf Leather. Mrs Heuer, born in Canada, came in 1858. couple married at St Boniface Church and spent most of their married life in Quincy with eleven years in St Joseph Mo.

B. H. Heuer Broadway Heuer South America Edward J. Heuer Liberty Anthony Quincy Bruno Richmond Cal Henry Vogt Manchester Iowa St. Joseph

Fashions for Americans Tailored Lingerie Blouse for Spring and Summer

A fashion feature predicts lingerie blouses will be a summer favorite with designers highlighting fabric pairings. It notes combinations of heavy linen with sheer organdies and dotted swiss, and details a modish slip over blouse with Pekin blue linen and white organdy, finished with white cording and a black velvet bow.

Chantear

Parish and church news from St Paul area church events

St Paul area churches report parish school board elections and a two week delayed term from Jan 28 to Feb 11. Melrose Dramatico club presented Renting of the Pickaninny with a youth box supper. W C U branches plan a three day fortieth anniversary with communion, mass and entertainment. St Paul Evangelical Men’s League marks its third anniversary with a program at 7 15 pm, featuring Rev Leemhuis Elmer Lampe and other performers at St Paul school hall.

St. Paul’s Parochial Melrose Dramatico Club Christchurch Sunday School Christian Endeavor Society St. Andrew St. Michael St. Barbara W. C. UL St. Francis School Hall St. Paul

Miss Gertrude Frame Starts Teachers Physical Culture Class

Miss Gertrude Frame will begin a physical culture class for public school teachers on Monday January 28. Principals have been asked to announce the program to their staff. The association will close the cafeteria and turn off heat after hours while staff stay if comfortable. A kid party was held Tuesday evening with invited friends in costume and a luncheon.

Gertrude Frame Association

Stark and Foule Tie Bindings in Wayland Wedding

Miss Erma Elnor Stark and Charles P. Foule of Wayland Mo were married Friday at 8 pm by Rev W O Shank at the home of Mr and Mrs G L Shade 1722 Oak street The groom, a soldier, expects to be called to France for active duty soon.

Erma Elnor Stark Charles P. Foule Wayland W. O. Shank Central Baptist Church G. L. Shade Oak Street France

Son of General Hillyer commits suicide in New Jersey

Ulysses Grant Hillyer, son of the late General Willian S. Hillyer, once with General Grant's staff, died at his sister's home in East Orange New Jersey by inhaling gas. The motive is believed to be distress over separation from his wife, a former Continental Oil Company employee in Denver.

East Orange N. J Ulysses Grant Hillyer Willian S. Hillyer Grant Continental Oil Company of Denver

National League of Nursing Education Seeks Students

The National League of Nursing Education appeals to educated women to enter accredited nursing schools. The message urges serving during training, gaining state registration, and preparing for future reconstruction work. It lists valuable subjects, registration paths, and factors to check when choosing a school, advising consultation with state or national nursing bodies.

National League of Nursing Education M. Pearl Ringland Blessing Hospital Red Cross Army and Navy Nurse Corps State Nurses’ Association American Journal of Nursing South Union Street Rochester New York

Mildred Sykes Weds as School Ties Seen at Home

Mildred Sykes youngest daughter of Mrs. UW H Sykes and Harry Stelipfiew were married Wednesday of last week. Mildred is a teacher in No 7 school. Ralph Mixer, in training at Camp Logan Houston, is home on a visit. Toss Kelly taught school last Friday in Beverly for Lucy Test. Mrs. Elizabeth Huff suffered a stroke Monday afternoon and was found unconscious in the yard. Dr. Kuntz of Bavylls was called to see Mrs. Elizabeth Askew Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Randolph and Mrs. Arthur Waters were Barry visitors Wednesday. Mrs. Earl Deavidson is visiting relatives near Kellerville.

Mildred Sykes UW. H. Sykes Harry Stelipfiew Mildred Ralph Mixer Camp Logan Houston Texas Toss Kelly Lucy Test Beverly Elizabeth Huff Kuntz Bavylls Elizabeth Askew Howard Randolph Arthur Waters Barry Earl Deavidson Kellerville

Timber Purchases Unified Commission Established

Washington confirms unified timber control with a Pacific coast commission to supervise all government purchases. The body will speed up delivery by coordinating requirements across the northwest.

Washington Northwest Pacific Coast

Are You Good at Gratitude in Daily Chit Chat

A reflection on the art of expressing thanks beyond canned notes. The author contrasts heartfelt gratitude with mechanical forms, urging genuine appreciation and careful reception. Examples include a perfect thank you from last year and a generous woman who refused to rob herself. The piece underscores gratitude as a refined practice.

Pittsfield Ills Vital News Snips Through Ills and Ills

Pittsbeld ill residents face serious conditions as Cavaon Tippe ts and Charles F Klenmme are listed in critical or serious condition. Leslie Smith improves after hospital stay. Orville Williams and family plan to move to Aurora Neb. Parish events include Standard Bearers gathering and sermon by District Supt. A Tanana of Quincy. Various hometown individuals travel, visit, or seek enlistment in the aviation corps. Local notices mention illness, travel, and church activities among Miss Minnie Ducey and others.

Fannie Watson Congregational Church Charles F. Klenmme Cit Raymond Knox Aviation Department Army Bo Bennett Greeley Cole Silas No Jones John Bodine Minnesota Elizabeth Duffield Minnie Ducey F. Ericson George Thompson Ottumwa Iowa John Slegle Lella Williamson Champaign

Visit to Decatur and tax schedule assistance

Mrs. Herbert Dunham and her child have traveled to Decatur to visit relatives. Rev. Robert Atchison will conduct services at St Stephen's Episcopal church next Sunday morning and evening. A representative of the Internal Revenue Department will be at Circuit Clerk John C. Dinsmore's office from January 21 to 23 to help citizens prepare income tax schedules.

Herbert Dunham little @on Decatur Robert Atchison St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Internal Revenue Department John C. Dinsmore

Made Threats. In Jail. Ignaz Slavis Charged Here

Ignaz Slavis, 39, was brought to the county jail in Ottawa HL on Friday from East Venona. He faces threats against the President and is held for federal authorities.

Ottawa Ignaz Slavis East Venona

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