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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1919
Page
8
Embers of the P. E. O. enjoyed a noon luncheon at Mrs. Emmett Howard’s home with a four course meal and yellow and white decorations. Mrs. W. H. Trueblood spoke on Arthur T. Butter Couch, Welsh writer, and shared short stories The Spinsters Maying Daphnia and The Pauper.
Anxiety and nervous strain from wartime conditions hit the spring season. Peptiron is advertised as a strong iron tonic that strengthens nerves, improves appetite, and promotes sleep. The chocolate coated tablets are praised for pleasant taking and blood enrichment. Made by C I Hood Co Lowell MA.
The Girl Reserves of Dewey school met at Miss Helen Bolles’s home to plan a party in the school gym next week. Proceeds will fund the group's summer camping trip. Mrs. Bolles hosted refreshments after the meeting.
Mrs. Caroline McDavitt celebrates her eighty fourth birthday at the Calkins home in Quincy where she has lived most of her life aside from years in Macomb and Indianapolis. She has five living children, enjoys club activities, and recently recovered from illness. Also noted, Miss Margaret Morris leaves for St Louis to visit relatives and friends.
Chaddock school boys entertained the Women’s Forum Friday afternoon with a lively program of songs dances and readings. The audience appreciated the children’s efforts and Miss Beadles spoke on the school’s need for more buildings and land while Dr Elizabeth Ball outlined educational plans for women and health week coming May 11. The Forum’s legislative department will be formed with Mrs James Liggs chair and Mrs W F Wirtley secretary.
Tarentella features in a Quincy Conservatory piano recital at the Presbyterian church parlors Friday evening. Mrs Margaret Persons' pupils performed pieces by Mozart Leontyne and Rheinberger among others, with pieces like The Circus Parade and Minuet in Bee, plus duos and violin works. Local students such as Grant Schaefer Mary Virginia Hassen Adrienne Jones and Richard Gelston participated, receiving warm reviews for a pleasing program.
A reflective note on fame as a social instrument, arguing that public elevation of a figure serves to give readers a chance to cast judgment. The author suggests that notoriety turns the subject into a target for public scrutiny and scorn.
The high school glee club staged the Japanese operetta O Hara San in the auditorium under Miss Maude Harding. Olga Sanders led as O Hara San with strong support from Iri Hunsaker and Claud Hill. The production featured songs and dances, plus praise for the orchestra and piano accompaniment as patrons hope for annual future performances.
Dr William Johnson will lecture at the Presbyterian church Thursday May 15 at 8 PM on temperance. He recently toured South America Panama and Cuba under the International Prohibition Confederation. Christian Endeavorers meet at First Springfield May 20 for West Central District Convention with speakers Fern Naigh Scott Jackson Kell Shaffner Clara Miller Ross Brown Iane Whitler and Josephine Handscher. O C Bolman explains the Five Year plan. Centenary fund campaign starts May 18 at Vermont Street Methodist aiming 41000 in five years with 20 teams and multiple weekly targets. St Peter Evangelical observes Mothers Day with a special program Sunday morning.
The Guiding Star Council of Hannibal Quincy Council assisted in initiating 25 candidates in Eagles Hall on Friday night. A banquet followed, with Hannibal and Quincy lodge members in attendance, as officers and a degree team were named, including captain Miss Alice Forsyth and visiting members such as John P. Bird Jr. and Mrs. John P. Bird Jr.
Webster School Parent-Teacher Association held a Friday meeting naming Mrs. M. F. Carrott president, Mrs. H. D. Condron vice-president, Mrs. A. Lindsay secretary, and Mrs. J. F. C. Schott treasurer. Rev. E. K. Thompson spoke on oriental travels, focusing on Egypt and Palestine.
John Carroll assistant postmaster gave an address on Value of Education at the Ir ving School Parent-teacher association meeting Friday afternoon. A home cooking sale and picnic plan were approved to replace Arbor Day. Fr E Squire principal was named committee chair. Fifth and sixth graders sang and Miss Sweetring read.
Mrs John Inghram was the speaker at the Emerson School Parent teacher association meeting. Her subject was Efficient Housekeepers. The children presented a short program before the meeting.
Mrs. M Edward Fawcett spoke on Girls at the Walashington school Parent teacher association meeting. Last month the lecture on Boys. Resolutions on the death of Mrs. Bessie Carter were drawn up. The picture remains in Miss Frances Reeder's room for the year. Program included songs plays recitations and choruses. Candy and ice cream were sold to children and members.
R A Roberts spoke on the subject Wow Par ents Hinder their Children at the Lincoln Parent Teacher Association meeting Friday. Plans were made for an all day picnic on the first day of school inviting all scholars and families. Ice cream sales and old magazine collections raised 35 to help pay for athletic equipment purchased earlier. Pupils keep health charts at home, updated weekly by mothers, with commissions awarded per child’s card merits.
Ralph Hicks of New Market Iowa and Leafy Pace of New Market were married Thursday at 10 30 AM in Chirinda by Rev Ray Snodgrass. Attended by their parents they held a wedding dinner at the Pace home and departed for Quincy. Hicks plans to finish his course this summer and they will reside on NL Jersey Street.
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