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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1918

Page

6

Last Recital Highlights of Lydia Varnhorst and Violin Recital

Social affairs note Lydia Varnhorst graduates with a piano recital in Quincy College of Music hall featuring Mendelssohn Brahms Chopin and other composers. Violin recital by Vlasta Fortier, student of Martha Granadier, follows with works by Onata Beethoven and Gabriel-Marie. Delegates and society guests mingle at gatherings, receptions, and weekend homecomings across Centralia, Champaign, Galesburg, and Washington events.

Lydia Varnhorst Uincy College of Music Miss Varhorst Neerto Rees Mendelssohn Miss Felt Prcone Schumann Donaise Ee Due Wienianste , Seitz

Church News and Social Plans at Local Churches

The W F M S of Kentucky Street Methodist holds annual services at 10 30 with Miss Lydia Poole re turn missionary and Mrs William Bakke district president present to support foreign missions. The Tri Mu Bible class plans a strawberry ice cream social June 15 on T Iler lawn to fund War Savings Stamps for the new church fund. Baptismal services follow Rev S M Duke returning from Chicago revival.

Kentucky Street Methodist Church Lydia Poole William Bakke Tri Mu Bible Jersey Street T. T. Iler Willam Calloway Calvary Baptist Church Hannibal New Church Fund Eighth and Elm Street Baptist Church S. M. Duke Chicago

Jefferson Friendship club stages The Good Old Days charity play

Members of the Jefferson Friendship club presented The Good Old Days Thursday evening at the Y W C A for the camping fund. The performance supported the association’s camp fund with local participation and community backing.

Jefferson Friendship Club Association

South Side B. C. To Have Gymnasium

The South Side Boat club will soon receive complete gymnasium equipment after a meeting Friday night. A committee including Warren Hartzel D. W. Mc Coy Carl Luthin and Sam Griffin was appointed to arrange. A membership committee with Clarence Gail Charles Hartzel and Fred Luthin was formed. Two applications were voted on and three candidates initiated. The board and the Motor Boat club will hold an outing and fish fry Sunday starting at 6 from the club house landing somewhere below Quincy on the river bank with six launches full of members. Henry Dix William Green and Bert Midden dorf head the committee.

South Side Boat Club Warren Hartzel D. W. McCoy Carl Luthin Sam Griffin Clarence Gail Charles Hartzel Fred Luthin Board of Directors Motor Boat Club Quincey Henry Dix William Green Bert Middendorf

Honest reform in a crowded room unfolds

The Autherman explains his shift to prompt replies and prompt bill paying, saying honesty and timely obligations give a clean feeling. The Cynic challenges the idea while the Authorman touts improved punctuality and reduced guilt from not delaying letters gifts or payments, noting it costs nothing and takes no longer than before.

Autherman

Berrian Mother's club elects officers at last meeting

Mrs. William Bredenbeck is elected president with Mrs. W Peters as vice president and Mrs. Zahle and Mrs. Schlueter serving as secretary and treasurer. The bazar cleared $25, funds approved for a service flag and $20 to the Red Cross. Webster school lawn fete drew a large crowd with Red Cross program, musical numbers, and student performances.

William Bredenbeck Berrian Webster School Red Cross Nicholas Kohl Lucille Langhanke Marjorie Stanbury Robert Gill

Brief Personal Notices and Local Updates

Beginning Saturday June 8 the Quincy banks close at 3 p.m with Saturday evenings open as usual. Mrs Meta Dix returns from Raymond Minnesota due to her mother’s illness. Dr Harrison Major to Building E C Ear Nose and Throat and Glass fitted. W E Grimmer of Kansas City visits his father George Grimmer. Dr Pendleton Stern Bldg. Mr and Mrs J C Brehm and Miss Lillian Lepper of Galesburg visit relatives. Dr Stannus Hampshire St George Taylor resigns from Minors Traction to Gary Indiana for position with Hinvis Steel. 500 stylish untrimmed hats valued to 5 dollars now 1 50. Crooks Bros. Miss Ozela Bass of Lineville School graduates from Normal in Macomb. Hats chosen by Rotarian ladies now here. Mervyn Lytle Northwest ern University student returns for summer with parents. Mooshert Legion and Quincy Lodge of Masons hold meetings Friday night. service flag reaches ten stars. North Side Boat club members Mack Campbell and Walter Riley in Camp Gordon receive letters. Saturday night dances to be discontinued for now.

Quincy Meta Dix Raymond Minn Harrison W. E. Grimmer Kansas City George Grimmer Pendleton Stern Bldg J. C. Brehm Lillian Lepper Galesburg Stannus Hampshire St Crooks Bros Ozela Bass Linevela Macomb Bass Crooks Mervyn Lytle Northwestern University Paaty Orpheum W. C. Lytle Vermont Street Mooschert Legion Quincy Lodge of Masons Masonic Temple Mack Campbell Walter Riley North Side Boat Club Camp Gordon

Man on the Box college play delights crowd at Orpheum

The High School Seniors staged The Man on the Box with Miss Gladys Paul as Miss Annesley and Ralph Heidbreder as Colonel Annesley. The play features mistaken identity, romance, and a Washington backdrop, with Mrs Hartung guiding the cast and a police court to Chevy Chase setting.

Ralph Heidbreder George Annesley Marie Bowen Conway Miss Annesley Helen Schulte James Annesley Ted Urban Frank Malambri Count Karloff George Hartung Chevy Chase Washington, D. C Colonel Annesley Martin George Ebert Cassidy Ee Darepe Albert Dickhutfficer O' Brien Mounted Police Geesee Vhd Fred Garner Charles Henderson Lawrence Emmons Watts William Hayworth Carl Martindale Betty Annesley Gladys Paul Cora Helen Schultze Robert Warburton Pierre Karloff Nancy Warburton Bob Virginia Pry William Casper Schwab Frank Raleigh U.S.A John A. Bader

Bijou theater to close temporarily in Quincy

A hot weather driven closure announced Friday will pause Bijou operations with plans to reopen later. Other items note Deputy Grubb’s arrest for child abandonment, William Allensworth released on recognizance, Warren Cassell leaving for Denver to work for Kale Stock Remedy, and a publishers meeting on second class mail rate changes. Gene Murphy lies ill at Marv's hospital amid family ties in Quincy. The column closes with a tale of a wise youth seeking a father’s telephoned consent.

Bijou Ernest Grubb William Allensworth Near Liberty Denver Warren Cassell Polo Department Colo Kale Stock Remedy Company Quincy Cassell

Parade Marks Close Of Baby Week At Cheerful Home

About 275 babies examined this week with 200 registered for the closing baby parade this afternoon at Cheerful Home. Mothers must call to reserve a place by noon. parade departs from Ninth and Hampshire headed by the city band and will include rides through city parks. Judge Lyman McCarl spoke on Illinois as the biggest mother and juvenile care, noting the state and county systems, mothers pensions, and placement of children in good homes.

Chester Wilcox Ninth Hampshire Wampshire Maine Eighth Street McCarl Mr. McCarl

St Johns Class Confirmed Sunday

St Johns parish confirms a list of children to receive confirmation from Bishop Ryan during his Quincy visit next Sunday. The group includes Frank Kuhlmann Elmer Menke Elmer Weichlein Arthur Rocke Earl Altgilbers Maurice Jansen Louis Deters Aloysius Frankenhoff Walter Prost George Winking Henry Dopheide Fred Schuette Gertrude Bocke Esther Boesing Laurine Engels Agnes Frese Ruth Hummel Mildred Johannes Marie Nollmeyer Helen Lummer Alvira Winking.

St. John's Parish Bishop Ryan Quincy Frank Kuhlmann Elmer Menke Elmer Weichlein Arthur Rocke Earl Altgilbers Maurice Jansen Louis Deters Aloysius Frankenhoff Walter Prost George Winking Henry Dopheide Fred Schuette Gertrude Bocke Esther Boesing Laurine Engels Agnes Frese Ruth Hummel Mildred Johannes Marie Nollmeyer Helen Lummer Alvira Winking

Pittsfield Illinois Personal Notes and Travels

Bert Niccum returns from a two week stay with relatives in St. Louis and Kansas City. Albert Hoos buys a new six cylinder automobile to better serve customers at his Nelson garage. Charles H. Nelson travels to Chicago for business and expansion of his car allotment. Ada Farrington visits Helen Shriver at a Quincy business college. Helen Leeds stays with grandmother Mrs. James R. Bradbury at Versailles. Pearl Dell plans to attend Macomb State Normal School. Mrs. C. W. Caughlan visits Payson with her mother Mrs. Elvina Long. Mrs. Roy Carrel and children stay with Frank Carrel’s family near town. Margaret DeLapp visits Hull friend Miss Gertrude Wells. Edna Robison returns home from Ashland for the summer. W. C. Hippard reports to the secretary of state on auto licenses and finds several holders still worded LOST H cenees. Prosecutors may follow unless new licenses are obtained. Charles Bodine of Lake City visits. Faye Williams arrives from Whitewater Wisconsin where she studied. Prof RL OR Kirinel addresses Milton eighth grade commencement. Mrs. Emma Wassell and Miss Fannie Rentiew plan an extended trip through Arkansas Texas Colorado to visit relatives. Epworth League delegates to Rushville district convention June Ted.

Pittsfield Ill Bert Niccum St. Louis Kansas City Albert Hoos Charles H. Nelson Chicago Nelson Garage Ada Farrington Helen Shriver Frank Carrel Margaret DeLapp Hull Gertrude Wells Edna Robison Ashland W. C. Hippard Secretary of State Charles Bodine Lake City Town Faye Williams Fran Whitewater Wis RL OR. Kirinel Dpirtsfield Milton Emma Wassell Aliss Fannie Rentiew Arkansas Texas Colorado Helen Biddle Marvy Cauchlan Tewel Curless Louise Wells Marv Brown Frank Berry Epworth League of the Methodist Church Rushville

Registration outlines for German alien women in the United States

U S Marshal emphasizes rules defining German enemy alien women under April 1918 general regulations. The long list details who must register based on birth, citizenship, marriage to Germans, naturalization, and status changes, including American mothers with German spouses and widow rules.

United States Vincent Y. Daliman Germany Alsace-Lorraine Schleswig-Holstein

Georgetown University confirms Charles Nauert graduate in 1134 Adams Street

The Georgetown D C list of graduates this year includes Charles Nauert of 1134 Adams Street. He previously attended St Francis College and Gem City Business College.

Georgetown University Georgetown D. C Charles Nauert Adams Street St. Francis College Gem City Business College

Fashions for Americans Three Piece Sleeveless Coat Trend

The sleeveless coat first shown as sport wear in spring 1918 has been adopted by Paris designers in three piece suits. American makers follow Paris, creating versatile outfits with a plain straight dress, a deep square sailor collar, and a draped coat. Velvet or velveteen underdresses with satin or wool coats emerge as smart fall options.

Paris

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