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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1918

Page

3

Attendance In High School Increases In Madison Area

Sixty six students enter the high school this week from Madison Webster and Jefferson schools marking the start of the new semester. The article notes several named students from Madison sister and Jefferson, plus social events, club meetings, and visits in the community. Omits uncertain fragments and keeps focus on school intake and local social activities.

Madison Webster Jefferson Madison School Robert Ner Milton Gille Robert Timmerlake Robert Riley Margaret Mollenhauer Lawrence Nuseman Mildred Hale Orville Meyer Lucille Major Hubbard Paul Zolle Esther Wichn Esther Baumhauer Gladys Baumhauer Gladys Bowen Orrill Hawkins Chafier Valevra Clark

The Woman Suffrage Drive and Worker Participation

A discussion on organizing volunteer work for public causes shows a large membership but few active workers. A secretary notes many members are idle or reluctant, while a core group responds to heavy calls. The text urges identifying self starters and overcoming lethargy to maximize service.

Lance Wienen Committees of Public Safety Red Cross Woman’s Club

High School Notes PTA Meeting At Local School

The High School Parent Teacher Association met in the school building Friday afternoon. With the president absent, vice president Mrs Elmer Lummis led the session. Speakers discussed advising students on study paths and the value of supervised study. The assembly announced new term plans, program cards, and eight period schedules for the upcoming week. A closing quip on forgiveness appeared as an unrelated remark.

Madison School Mroo Ray Oakey John Tr. Inghran Elmer Lummis W. J.suhlagenhaut Hts John E. Wall Whritt J.P. Wellemeier Wellemever Alo Arold Brazelton Barry Ny School

Sister Wiegbertha Transferred From St. Marys Hospital

The sister superior of St. Marys hospital denies rumors that Sister Wiegbertha disappeared and cast aside her garb. She confirms Wiegbertha was transferred to another city and remains under orders from the mother superior, a leading nurse in the surgical department.

Wiegbertha St. Mary's Hospital Whig

Turner Masquerade Planned for February Elevens Night

Turner hall committee set a big masquerade for February 11 with costumes from Chicago. A dance on February 10 features O'Farrells' orchestra. The event promises a special program and secrecy until the night of the affair.

Turners Turner Hall Chicago O'Farrells

Seventeen Babies at Blessing Hospital Report

Seventeen babies born at Blessing Hospital in the past two weeks, twelve boys and five girls, all residents of Quincy. The article notes blue or brown eyes and varied expressions, with mothers and fathers among the hospital’s daddies and darlings.

Blessing Hospital

Feast of the Purification at Good Shepherd Church

The Feast of the Purification will be celebrated at Good Shepherd church on Saturday February 2 with Holy Eucharist at seven and nine o clock including the blessing of candles. Preparatory services precede at St John Lutheran church Sunday morning at ten with German services and Lord s Supper at ten thirty. Brotherhood day will be celebrated.

Good Shepherd Church St. John Lutheran Church

Forsyth Man Visits Gom City College Group

Forsyth Mont resident T W Kemper called on the Musselman brothers of the Gom City business college Thursday. Seventeen years ago he was a student there. E L Watclott of Chicago returned home after several days in the city on business. Miss Ruth Brinkoetter is visiting Miss Margaret Baker. Senator C R McNay of Ursa attended the good roads dinner. The Men’s League of St Peter’s Evangelical church will hold Sunday evening services for the third anniversary.

T. W. Kemper Forsyth Mont Musselman Brothers Gom City Business College E. L. Watlcott Chicago Men's League of C. R. McNay Ursa Good Roads

Hobson Returns to Route After Short Vacation

Homer Hobson enjoyed a brief vacation with his mother near St. Joseph Missouri and has resumed his duties as a mail carrier in the business district. Robert S. Bacon of 1437 Maine Street returned from a business trip to Chicago Friday morning.

Homer Hobson St. Joseph Robert S. Bacon Maine Street Chicago

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