Old English Tea In Church Proves Enjoyable Affair
Three hundred guests enjoyed the thirty eighth annual English tea at Vermont Street Methodist church. The event featured decorations, piano solos by Miss Juanita Nichols and a duet by Mrs. W. B. Smiley and Mrs. J. H. Kelker, with a menu of chicken pie and other items. The Ladies Social Union led the arranging, and plans also mention the opening of the Women’s Exchange at 606 Maine Street managed by the Housewives League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont Street
Juanita Nichols
W. B. Smiley
J. H. Kelker
Ladies’ Social Union
Alice @sborn Hedges
Elmer Lummis
Dena Engelman
Garnett Smith
England
J. E. Parsons
J. H. Clark
Thomas Sinnock
Amos Davis
S. E
The Stent Trap in Self-Imposed Goals
A reflective piece discusses the dangers of setting self-imposed quotas or stents in work and hobbies. The author recalls experiments with knitting by the clock and later abandons timed targets to avoid nervous strain. Examples include a young lawyer and a salesman who chased month or year targets, with dire outcomes.
Lewis and Weyand wed at Luther Memorial church
Miss Beulah Fern Lewis and Ignatius S. Weyand married in the Luther Memorial church parsonage at 2:30 PM on Thursday with Rev. I W Bingham officiating. The couple were joined by Mr. and Mrs. E J Decker. Mrs Weyand listed as 403 Broadway, a clerk at Kresge.
Baby Welfare Week Planned Here With Registrations
Baby Welfare Week will run the week of June 2 aimed at registering every baby under two and a half in Washingtons Baby Welfare Bureau. Mrs John Stillwell chairs the committee with Mrs Robert Alexander coordinating publicity and canvassing for names. Dr C W East of Springfield will speak at the Cheerful home, meetings every Wednesday at 4, with Mrs John Inghram leading music and Mrs Ray Oakley handling exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baby Welfare Bureau
Washington, D. C
John Stillwell
Robert Alexander
C. W. East
Springfield
Cheerful Home
John Inghram
Ray Oakley
May Day passes off quietly in Europe
May Day passed in tranquility across Europe. In Rome on May 1 many workers remained at their posts, especially those with smaller employers. In Vienna May Day meetings were held in several districts yesterday and passed without any incident worth noting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Rome
Thosa
Vienna
Amsterdam
Brief Personal News From Quincy Area
Born to Mr and Mrs Eugene Watson at 2424 High Street a daughter on Wednesday. Mrs Nelson Reeves of Springfield visiting Mrs Lester Reeves. Lieut Pat O'Brien to speak at Armory May 7. Joab Green of Carthage spent Thursday in Quincy. Dr Duncan Dentist moved to Illinois State Bank building. Mrs L B Boswil returning Monday from Detroit. Dr Stannus located at Hampshire Street. Oscar Wich replaces Walter Hageman as manual training teacher. Hageman enlisted. Mrs Ellen Spry of Chicago, mother of Walter Spry, died and was buried in Chicago. Mrs Emma Haverland joined thrift stamp club buying a baby bond. Shed behind Herman Hokamp's store threatened by fire. $3 damage. Knights of Columbus delegation to Nauvoo to exemplify degree work. Chicago officers present. Charles Luke of Quincy College improving after illness. Highland School closes with picnic. Ellington School to hold all-day picnic. Mrs Harriet Edwards visiting daughters in Chicago. G H Wilson to speak at Plymouth Memorial Day rally. Milt McDonald of Palmyra visiting Quincy. long-time Missouri merchant. E B Campbell of Kirksville in Quincy for banking matters. Attorney Edward P Allen touring Nebraska on business. Will of William H Landrum filed. widow named executrix. Charles Vernham died at state hospital in Peoria on April 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Watson
High Street
I. F. Lafler
State Bank
Nelson Reeves
Springfield
Lester Reeves
Pat O’brien
Armory
Joab Green
Carthage
Quincy
Duncan
Illinois State Bank
L. B. Boswil
Detroit
Stannus
Hampshire St
Oscar Wich
Walter Hageman
Hageman
Ellen Spry
Chicago
Walter Spry
Emma Haverland
Washington Street
Knights of Columbus
Nauvoo
Charles Luke
Quincy College
Highland School
Riverside
Birdella Weisenbom
Jessie Summers
Ellington School
Walton Heights
Dicks Pasture
Harriet Edwards
B. J. Becker
T. A. Cosgrove
G. H. Wilson
Plymouth
Milt McDonald
Palmyra
Missouri
E. B. Campbell
Kirksville
Edward P. Allen
Points
Nebraska
William H. Landrum
Landrum
Charles Vernham
State Hospital
Peoria
Fashions Preview Navy and White Satin Chemise Frock
A Paris copied chemise type gown in navy and white satin with red embroidery challenges the view that straight lines are out this year. The dress features a center back fasten, ankle length skirt, and a sash belt. Summer fashion notes include voile and Georgette dresses, wide ribbons, and navy ribbon emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
County Clerk Receives Letter and Death Notice
Information received by County Clerk W. J. Smith notes the death of Mrs. Mary Foli on April 29 at the state hospital in Jacksonville. Work house commissioners met to audit bills and prepare the finances for the annual budget projection next week. Four minute speakers in Quincy theaters urged public purchase of Liberty bonds per a request to Mayor John A Thompson from W. McCormick Bla of Chicago, director of the four minute men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Smith
Mary Foli
State Hospital
Jacksonville
Work House
Quincy
John A Thompson
W. McCormick
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bristol
Carrott
J. G. Orrand
D. L
W. G
Edgar Musselman
Gem City Business College
Iousewives League
Women's Exchange
Maine Street
Housewives League
E. I. Black
Burlington
Leo Carhoss
Dorothy
Harry Melvin
School Children's Aid Society
Miss Kuchmann
Hilda Kuchmann
Irving School
Dewey School
St. John’s
St. John Lutheran Church
Selma Merker
Esther Ott
Laura Linz
Florence Wolfmeyer
Ruth Luckenbill
Clarence Haxel
Harold Thenhaus
Robert Bangert
Red Cross
Esther Reeder
Roxanna E. McNeall
Webster School
Quincy College of Music
Hartung
Lulu Felt
Salem Ladies’ Aid Society
Salem
Dan Hedges
South Twelfth Street
D. F. Cover
W. W. Lauder
St. Mary Academy
Social Union
Luther Memorial Church
G.A. Bauman
Camp Custer
Will Bauman
Charles Carr
Kansas City
Bluff
Anne Jarrett Wood
Bluff Hall
Women's Committee
Wood
Ee Highland School
Riverside Friay
Mabel Wilkerson
University of Illinois
Adams County Home Improvement Association
Chamber of Commerce
Wilkerson
Ellington
Helen Comstock
Robert Nelsch
State Street
Nelsoh
Charles E. Jones
Jones
Navy
South Seventh Street
J. O. Jones
Benjamin, Mo
Mr. Jones
Dwight Arrowsmith
Mary Louise
Misses Arrowsmith
East Broadway
Jolly Club
John Dennis
L. W. Stiers
B. Balzer
J. F. Moore
E. Grotts
A. G. Lower
A. Raffety
Raffety
Earl Moore
Sherman Irish
Prudence Robertson
Independence
Mr. Moore
Camp Funston
Esther Wilkerson
Elsberry, Til
Miss Wilkinson
Ruth Cameron
Chickering
Weilers
Fletcher
Fletcher’s
Castoria
Heintz’s
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