Bridge Clubs Rally For Red Cross Fund Drive
Bridge clubs will host special events or entertainments next Monday to raise funds for the Red Cross drive. A visiting committee of three women urged clubs to add activities, with some hosting at home and inviting spouses to share expenses. Other benefits, including a baby show, are planned. the St. Martha society will hold a card party at the Good Shepherd rectory due to quarantine at Mrs. Beatty’s home. Auction bridge 500 and whist will be played with prizes at each table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Vesta Hassan
C. R. Crum
A. O. Lindsay
Margaret Bull
Guy Noll
Russell Williams
Emil Halbach
Irma Bastert
Grace Fargo
Springfield
Alfred Ellis
Jack Ellis
Emery Lancaster
Kirk Shango
Herman Brown
St. Martha Society of the Good Shepherd Church
Sarah Beatty
Promoting Caution Against Self Remedy Mania
A reader contesting my critique of people who avoid preventive medicine recalls a terrible tale of a friend who refused cures and later became gravely ill. The letter warns against promiscuous doctoring while endorsing safe home aids and calls for public health insurance to aid the financially strapped.
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Richard Cabot
Y W C A Plans Military Drills For Girls
Cards go to young girls and women who may enjoy the drills to be started this evening by Miss Gertrude Frame physical director The drills in military tactics will be held every Tuesday and Friday evening Rev G Arthur Buttrick speaks to Student Council girls after school Wednesday
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Gertrude Frame
Association
G. Arthur Buttrick
Ask City To Pay The City Forester
Quincys Civic Improvement League asked the city council to set aside up to $500 yearly in the budget to fund a city forester. The forester would enforce tree protection, planting, trimming and related ordinances. The petition, noting visitors praise Quincy trees as among the nation’s finest, was referred to the finance committee.
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Quincy
Civic Improvement League
Finance Committee
Mendon Man Improves After Runaway Accident
Mendon residents report Charles Pilcher near Mendon is recovering after a runaway buggy threw him and left him with a broken leg and torn ligaments. George Pilcher returns from South Dakota where he visited cousin Walter Lawins. Mrs F T Hill arrives from Houston to visit Mrs Edward Rogers and remains for a period.
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Mendon
Charles Pilcher
Near Mendon
Mr. Pilcher
George Pilcher
South Dakota
Walter Lawins
Chaddock Class To Stage Campus Play
The Chad dock school graduating class will present The Man Without a Country on campus June 4 in the afternoon. Mrs. George Hartung leads the production with roles played by James Fitz Florence Morgan Fred Bickley Aaron Burr Earl L. Waller Gail Hartwig Albertus L. Thomas Julius Eppersen Roy Gordon John Hoag Howard McPherson Robert Hagard Yates Conkey Chester Grofton John Copeland Albert Stenton.
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Chaddock School
George Hartung
Shaw—Howard McPherson
Cynthia Nolan
Robert R. Hagard
Yates Conkey
Chester Grafton
John Copeland
Albert Stenton
High School Notes From City Assembly and Plays
High school assembly featured Miss Mabel Wilkerson of the University of Illinois Extension speaking on textiles and clothing conservation. Junior class tryouts produced nine girls for five parts in The Comedy of Errors, with May 24 as the performance date. Dr. Ralph Clark, fiancé of Alma Swope, left after visiting. senior theater projects include Hurry Hurry Hurry and a May 31 Star theater show. The senior excursion on the G. W. Hill sails May 24, proceeds to war work. bac calaureate and commencement plans to be decided. YWCA Girls Council meets with Rev George Arthur Buttrick planning vesper services May 19 and a May 31 Star theater show.
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East
Ralph Clark
Alma Swope
United States Navy
Mabel Wilkerson
Home Improvement Association
Wilkerson
University of Illinois
Department of Home Economics
University
Brrors
Hannan Menke
Charlotte MecCarl
Christine Chadwell
Marie Reidy
Elizabeth Oakley
Martha Chamberlain
Clark
G. W. Hill
Hannibal
Association Rooms
George Arthur Buttrick
Star Theater
Fashions for Americans Smocks for winter and summer wear
Smocks have become a perennial favorite in fashion for women. They provide warmth over a blouse and skirt or with trousers at home and are ideal for garden, porch, and athletic activities in warm weather. The article describes two model sketches, fabric choices, and embroidery accents to finish the revers.
Navy Blue Georgette war bride veiling offered at two dollars a yard
Navy Blue Georgette war bride veiling, 40 inches wide, priced at $2 a yard, advertised by Halbach-Schroeder Co. Phil O'Brien names N Freund and Frank Johannes as aides in the Catholic church societies parade planned before laying of the St Aloysius home. Mr O'Brien serves as chief marshal.
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Halbach-Schroeder Co
Phil O'Brien
N. Freund
Frank Johannes
St. Aloysius
O’brien
Trotter
F. J. Hildebrand
Broadway
Pat O'Brien
Armory
Blessing Hospital
George Castle
Stannus
Hampshire St
William Uhlein
Chicago
Quincey
Katherine Uhlein
Jersey Street
Wiskirehen
Musicians’ Union
Labor Temple
Elaborate Roofing Co
Ellington Unit
Adams County Home Improvement Association
Fred G. Smith
Memphis
Tenn
Quincy
Gordie Eastman
Hal Dick
Garnett Rundle
Nauvoo
Henry Schaefer
C. Wilbur Specht
Rock Island Arsenal
Whig
E. W. Castle
North Sixth Avenue
Chamber of Commerce
Castle
J. H. Waldron
Indiana
Benjamin F. Smith
Stiers
Missouri
William Ott
Whig Press Room
Decatur
Adrian
Mich
Ott
Church and parish events highlight midweek activities
The Presbyterian church guild meets all day Wednesday to sew for Blessing hospital with box luncheons. Home and Foreign Missionary societies of Vermont Street Methodist plan a Wednesday afternoon gathering at Chaddock school to collect old silver or gold for Belgium relief. Mother's Day is observed at Luther Memorial Church with special pews for mothers, including those with sons in the army or navy. Unitarian women sew Wednesday at Mrs A W Werner’s home for French and Belgium relief. Grace Methodist Christian Endeavor marks Win-smy-chum week with evening services. Mrs Ernest Spry hosts Missionary society at her home Wednesday afternoon. Central Baptist trustees meet tonight at the Gas and Electric office. Vermont Street Methodist Sunday School will celebrate Parents Day with a special program.
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Guild of the Presbyterian Church
Blessing Hospital
Home and Foreign Missionary Societies
Vermont Street Methodist Church
Chaddock School
Belgium
Luther Memorial Church
Amy
Navy
Unitarian Church
A. W. Werner
Grace Methodist Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Ernest Spry
The
Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church
Veterans Day Observed At Morning Church Services
At morning services in the church, Veterans' Day will be observed with remarks and prayers honoring veterans. The event marks the national day of remembrance for those who served in the armed forces.
Pastors Debate Ethics of Church Advertising
George B. Cawthorne and Rev. G. L. Losh presented on church promotion at the Ministerial Union meeting in the Y M C A. Losh spoke on Ethics of Church Advertising and Cawthorne on The Minister as a Salesman both described as good and interesting. A nominating committee was appointed by Rev. R. H. Hartley Rev. I. W. Bingaman and Rev. H. W. Trueblood to handle vacancies.
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George B. Cawthorne
G. L. Losh
Ministerial Union
Losh
Mr. Cawthorne
R. H. Hartley
I. W. Bingaman
H. W. Trueblood
Soldiers' and Sailors' Home News at Cottage 20
Mr and Mrs W H Anderson newlyweds of cottage 20 were serenaded at 8 30 Sunday evening. The groom and bride marched in as the wedding march played. Friends enjoyed the evening. Several residents returned from furloughs and passes while others were admitted or reported ill at the Home. Cottage 22 sees activity with residents on passes and recent hospital returnees.
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J. C. Smith
Payson Avenue
W. H. Anderson
Cottage 20
John Friday
Cottage
Keokuk
Francis Williams
A. C. Shears
Ida Monroe
Elgin
Henry Daniels
Stevenson
Walgamott
Glassford
Ill
Red Cross Drive Plans Under Way in March Campaign
Leaders prepare for one of the fastest drives, opening with Charles Baylis lecture "A Thousand Miles Over the Battlefields of Europe." City and county chairmen of both divisions meet at Illinois State Bank, with ward and factory division leaders named.
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Red Cross
Charles Baylis
Europe
W. Emery Lancaster
Illnois State Bank
T. R. Evans
C. Arthur Pfeiffer
Elmer Lummis
Charles R. Cottrell
O. G. Mull
A. A. Lindsay
W. A. Jackson
Herbert Hendricks
G. Cawthorne
Lawrence P. Bonfoey
W. T. Duker
Julius Kespohl
Rudolph Tenk
John Carroll
A. R. Dick
W. J. Ruff
J. M. Winters
Frank W. Crane
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Chopin Roxanna McNeall
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Grieg
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Philipp
Grainger
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Elsa Wessells
F. K. Wessells
State Street
Angelus Hospital
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Ralph Young
Canada
Wave Miller
Bloomington
John Duker
Park Place
H. J. Loire
St. Louis
E. J. Parker
Harriet Musselman
Joel Benton
Conservation Committee
Conservation and Thrift
Women's Committee
P. J. Welsh
Robert Duker
Kentucky Street
Aid Society of the Chaddock School
Beadles Hall
Ruth Cameron
BO Iy’s. Leading Piano House
Y. W. C. A. Notes
Mendon Man
F. T. Hill
Henry R. Hill
Houston
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Edward Rogers
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Orpheum Theater
Church News
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