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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1920
Page
14
The civic section of the Woman's Forum met in the Chamber of Commerce and voted to study a book guiding women in voting. Carrie Chapman Catt wrote the foreword and the group invites all Forum women and other interested ladies to join the next civic section meeting in two weeks. Additional local topics were discussed.
Jarret J. Taylor of Texarkana and Miss Gail Grace McKinney of Quincy wed by County Judge Fred Wolfe Thursday morning. Taylor travels for Burlington railroad and the couple depart for Albany, Missouri for his next assignment. In Industry, Alva Skiles and Alva Flack wed at Salem Evangelical church with Harry Flack and Warren Flack as witnesses. The couple will live on a farm near Industry.
Miss Velma Smith, pupil of Mrs Georgia Ellery Morey, presented a violin recital at the Quincy Conservatory of Music on Thursday evening. Her program featured difficult pieces, most memorized except the closing Faust Fantaisie by Singelee, with piano accompaniment by Miss Edith Kiem and reader Miss Naomi Zehender.
Golden Rule Rebekah Lodge held a social hour after its regular meeting Thursday in the 1.0.0. F. hall. Members were entertained by lodge staff as ice cream and cake were served. The next lodge gathering will be an Easter party with Easter eggs and sandwiches.
Harold Moore’s cantata The Darkest Hour will be performed on Good Friday evening by a quartet: Mabelle Hild Arnold soprano, Drothy Fargo contralto, John Fletcher Wellmeyer tenor, Will Crooks Smith baritone, with Luella Knollenberg organist and Martha Granacher violinist. Direction by Mrs. Arnold. Noted for baritone solos and contralto narrations.
The Woman's Missionary societies at United Brethren, First Presbyterian and Luther Memorial churches hosted husbands, discussed immigrant questions, and held Easter themed social events in church parlors. Meetings included delegations, luncheons, sewing for charity, parcel post plans, and a Lenten coffee with Easter decor.
The contract for the campaign of the Chaddock T Boys' school was sent to John Wesley Hill, chancellor of Lincoln Memorial University. The start date and the endowment target remain undecided. An international note highlights Sweden's postal savings growth and US electric lamp production nearing 130 million annually.
Oak Camp Royal Neighbors of America held at Eugies Hall on Thursday night initiating 26 new members. Teams led by Mrs. Tillie Timothy and Mrs. Irene Pulman directed the campaign. 12 more cards were received for future initiation. A social hour followed with refreshments available.
Hardyman district deputy received a large bouquet in a ceremony marking her birthday anniversary. The gesture highlighted community appreciation for her service.
Wastington March 26 Final warning states that stabilizing the coal industry hinges on purchase and storage of fuel through spring and summer to avert a shortage next winter. The bituminous coal commission issued the warning before it ceased to be a governmental agency and by executive order President Wilson shifted its duties to the council of national defense.
In Quincy and nearby towns many residents were seen shopping and visiting Thursday. Notables include Edward M. Oetting Kinderhook, Forrest Beer Golden, Mrs. Thomas McGirr Clayton, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Git La Belle, Miss Florence Dodd Clayton, Mrs. Lulu Burlisgame 328 South Fifth Street and sister Mrs. Emma Price Butse Idaho, Mrs. Arthur J. Dick Davenport guest of her mother Mrs. H A VandenBaum, and Francis D. Yeager arriving to represent International Correspondence School. Also present were Mrs. Herman and Mrs. Peter Pinkelman Kansas City trip, Judge S B Montgomery returning from Florida, Dr. R G McCann Mt. Sterling, He M King Galden, Emma Bourne Ursa improving after operation, Andrew Bartel Galden, William Aleshire Plymouth, Mary Greta Coe Clayton. Seeding notes mention plant oil extraction research in Japan.
Ministers and laymen are invited to attend a meeting this afternoon at 2 30 to perfect the county organization for the Inter Church movement. Henry Scarborough of Payson is county chairman with Arthur Odell as city chairman and D L Musselman as publicity director.
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