C N D Helps Women Seek Washington Rooms
The C N D registration department guides Quincy women heading to government posts in Washington. It directs late arrivals to the district information bureau at Union Station, then to the Central Room at 1321 New York Ave for free room listings after screening. If needed, contact the War Department housing and health division at 719 Fifteenth Street NW for personal help. Mrs Caroline McDavitt and Mrs Ira Calkins travel to St Paul for the wedding of Elizabeth McDavit to Konantz, manager of a Canadian lumber company, with date undecided. Clayton Slade, 88, is visited by thirty nieces and nephews in Gilmer township on his birthday. he was born in Baltimore County and has lived there sixty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Washington, D. C
The
Women's Committee
Washington
Information Bureau of
Union Station
Central
Central Room Registration Bureau
New York Avenue
Housing and Health Division
War Department
Fifteenth Street
St. Paul
Caroline McDavitt
Ira Calkins
Minn
Gilmer
Clayton Slade
Gilmer Township
Mr. Slade
Baltimore County
Thrift Stamp Prizes at Independent Whist Club
Ida Jenter entertained the Independent Whist Club at the Newcomb hotel Tuesday afternoon. Prizes, thrift stamps, went to Mrs. John Heitz Mrs. C. E. Hall Mrs. Walter Smith and Mrs. H. M. Harrison. Ben Miller will host the club May 23. Civic Section Postponed due to Red Cross work. Parliamen tary practice division met in the Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Harlan Ward Cooley resigned as state chairman of the women's committee C N D, with duties taken by Mrs. Robert De Golyer, both from Chicago. RS. Ray Oakley hosted a Tuesday bridge club. proceeds to Red Cross. Five dollars donated. Queen of the West R N A will hold a whist for Red Cross in angles hall with committee members named. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Irwin of Keokuk spent the weekend with relatives. Ellington unit of the Home Improvement association meets at 2 30 in Ellington Presbyterian church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thrift Stamps
Ida Jenter
Newcomb Hotel
John Heitz
C. E. Hall
Walter Smith
H. M. Harrison
Ben Miller
Women's Forum
Red Cross
Chamber of Commerce
Harlan Ward Cooley
Robert §. de Golyer
Chicago
Ray Oakley
C. C. McCormick
Ellington
Ellington Unit
The
Home Improvement Association
Ellington Presbyterian Church
What Do You Suppose Mrs Choate Thought
A reader reflects on happiness in marriage and the value of gracious compliments. The piece cites a wife letter about loving her free husband and contrasts friendly wit with sharp putdowns. It notes Mrs Choate’s famed remark about choosing a second husband and suggests contented wives ease a husband’s burdens.
Y W C A and Y M C A Demonstration Planned
The Y W C A and Y M C A announce a joint demonstration Thursday evening in the Y M C A gymnasium. The program includes pantomime The Lamp Went Out, a Review Everyone, pageant The Coming of Spring, various dances and calisthenics, a high dive by an expert diver, jiu jitsu stunts, and a military training note with 100 women registered and 100 more expected by Friday. All clubs and classes will march in the Red Cross parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Sellner
Dorothy Morehead
Y. M
Magyar
Dorothy Rogers
Y.M.C
Y. W
YY. W
Forse
Johnston
Wich
Buddie
Meyers
Heck
Y.W
Rome Bockenhoff
Thelma McDole
Red Cross
Red Cross Speakers Promote Campaign Across Towns
Lieutenant Ralph Young of the Canadian army volunteers to speak in Newtown Marblehead and Plainville as Red Cross drives begin May 20. Three meetings draw large audiences with E H Osborn S A Hubbard and Mrs H W Trueblood addressing soldiers and wives at Soldiers Home. Miss Mary Williamson and attorneys Peter Sprick speak to Melrose hall crowd. Entertains Club hosts card party with 4 50 for Red Cross. next host Mrs Jack Lusk. Liv ingston rural Seymour High Liv ingston schools named in Lowdon bond contest. Mrs Marshall Fitzgerald and daughter depart for Grand Rapids after visit with Mr and Mrs Dean Richardson Queen of May Arlene Weis crowned Saturday festival at Orontz school. Weis to graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Young
Red Cross
Newtown
Marblehead
Plainville
E. H. Osborn
S. A. Hubbard
H. W. Trueblood
Lippincott Hall
J. L. Adair
H. F. Lummis
Bloomfield
Melrose Hall
E. C. Peter
H. C. Sprick
Mary Williamson
Arlene Weis
Quincy
Orontz
Weis
St John’s Day Observed by Quincy Masons
Quincy Masons plan St John’s day on June 24 to honor the 201st anniversary of the Grand Lodge. The event will be hosted by a committee from four blue lodges and the York and Scottish rites with Lyman Greenman as chairman and W F Sprague as secretary treasurer. A wartime supper and entertaining program are planned. plans are still being finalized and all Masons are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Masons
Grand Lodge of Masonry
Lyman M. Greenman
W. F. Sprague
Paul G. Duncan
Emmett
Infantile Paralysis Clinic Featured During Baby Welfare Week
A baby welfare week starts June 2 at Cheerful home settlement featuring a free infantile paralysis clinic for affected children. Dr C W East of Springfield will conduct and speak, with local speakers including Judge Lyman McCarly and Anna Kordsieman. Tests, films, eyes nose throat specialist, dentist, music, and exhibits planned. Monetary donations accepted via Dr W Crane at State Savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. East
Springfield
East
Lyman McCarly
Anna Kordsieman
State Board of Health
Tommy
Thompson
Br. W. Crane
State Savings, Loan and Trust Company
John Inghram
Church News Union society meets at Luther Memorial church
The union Christian Endeavor society held its monthly meeting at Luther Memorial church Monday evening. A contest urged Christian workers in foreign lands with legacies pledged to Korea and China at the judges Rev. G. L. Losh Rev. W. O. Shank and Miss Amelia Eichenauer. Miss Anna Marie Carthers spoke for Korea and Miss Theresa Parsons for China Persia South America India Africa and Japan were represented by locals with talks on conditions and needs. The social committee arranged a home cooking sale in Miller and Arthur drug store window Saturday June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Christian Endeavor Society of
Luther Memorial Church
Korea
China
G. L. Losh
W. O. Shank
Amelia Eichenauer
Anna Marie Carthers
Theresa Parsons
Persia
South America
India
Africa
Japan
Miller and Arthur
Moore Cubertson Wedding Ties Joplin Couple
Joseph A. Moore and Mrs. Mary E Cubertson, both of Joplin Missouri, were married by Justice of the Peace E J Bonney in his office at Sixth and Wampshire streets on Tuesday afternoon. The couple will reside in Quincy after their wedding.
Parade for Corner Stone Laying At St Aloysius Home
Mounted on three white horses Chief Marshal Phil O'Brien will lead a Sunday parade to Twentieth and Vine for the corner stone laying of St Aloysius Orphans Home. The route includes Illinois State band church societies Knights of Columbus and various student and clergy groups joining along the way. Parade forms 2 pm at Seventh and Hampshire with final program details to be announced soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil O'Brien
Twentieth
Vine Streets
St. Aloysius Orphans’ Home
Illinois
St. Boniface Church
St. Peter's
Knights of Columbus
St. Mary's Academy
St. Anthony Church
Melrose
Big Crowd Attends Dance At The Eagles
A record breaking crowd of more than 500 attended the complimentary dance hosted by the Eagles on Tuesday night in the hall’s third floor. Fuelbier's orchestra provided music for dancing until midnight, with Prof. Good joining the group to play several special tunes for the dancers. Committee members included Charles W. Zang, E. P. Wamsley, E. C. Sadewater, J. Requet, and Ralph Wissman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
Fuelbier
Prof. Good
Quincy
Notable visitors and locals in Quincy scenes brief
Dr Green and bankers John R Wallace of Clayton and P J Lucan of Edina visited Quincy on Tuesday. A D Thompson of La Belle also appeared in Quincy. Harry D Sweet departed for Tulsa to join an oil company. Community notes cover auctions, classes, illnesses, and various visits, with names and addresses across Quincy residents.
Illinois Sunday School Convention to Meet in Peoria
The 60th annual Illinois state Sunday school convention takes place in Peoria May 21 to 23. Noted lecturers and leaders from Boston Cincinnati Chicago and New York appear including Miss Margaret Slattery W C Pearce R A Waite Maud Junkin Baldwin Mary Foster Bryner Hazel A Lewis Samuel D. Price F Scott McBride and Dean L H Beeler. Dr W J Davidson leads Bible study and BE Excell conducts singing with Alvin W. Roper as accompanist. Delegates may attend all sessions with a $1 registration fee and meals in homes offered at 73 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Margaret Slattery
Boston
United States
W. C. Pearce
International Sunday School Association
R. A. Waite
International Secondary Division
Maud Junkin Baldwin
International Elementary
Mary Foster Bryner
Hazel A. Lewis
Cincinnati
Samuel D. Price
New York City
F. Scott McBride
Chicago
E. O. Sellers
Camp Grant
Dean L. H. Beeler
W. J. Davidson
The
Garrett Biblical Institute
BE. O. Excell
Alvin W. Roper
Pearce
Association
Marriage Licenses for George W Macomber and Stella Agans
George W Macomber age 45 and Stella Agans age 40, both of Galesburg were issued a marriage license. Lester I Workman legally and Marie L Bauer legally, both of West Point, procured a license. Jos A Moore age 52 and Mary A Cubertson age 45, both of Joplin Missouri, obtained a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Macomber
Stella Agans
Galesburg
Lester I. Workman
Legal
Marie L. Bauer
West Point
Jos. A. Moore
Mary A. Cubertson
Joplin
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Queen of the West
Angles Hall
Anna Kahr
Catherine Clark
Clara Ryan
Bessie Shoemaker
Amelia Hussong
Anna Ciner
Stephen Irwin
Keokuk
Ruth Cameron
Pole
Y. W. C. A. Notes
Margarete Reed
Progressive Court of Honor
Knights of Pythias Hall
Brice
de- Mirzele
120Th St
Mad Park Ave
New York
L. E. Lawrence
Jack Lusk
Taree
Lowdon
Liberty Loan
Seymour High School
Golden Graded School
Livingston Rural School
Marshall Fitzgerald
Patricia Ann
Grand Rapids, Mich
Fitzgerald
Dean Richardson
Church News
Tory
Crooks Bros. Millinery Co
Dr. Green
Occidental
John R. Wallace
Clayton
P. J. Lucan
Edina
A. D. Thompson
la Belle
Harry D. Sweet
Tulsa
Okla
Turner Farm
Court House
L. H. Weisenberger
Gem City Business College
Storm Lake
Wis
Business College
H. F. Lafler
State Bank
George Behrensmeyer
Duker
Missionary Society of the
East End Christian Church
Stannus
Hampshire St
Everett Anderson
Water Works Company
State Street
J. H. Elliott
North Sixth Street
Masonic Temple
Quincy Lodge of Odd Fellows
Beer Drivers’ Union
Stone Cutters’ Union
Cigar Makers’ Union
Labor Temple
Wilma Neumann
Hampshire Street
Dave Stern
Dave Ross
Cedar Rapids
D. N. Lepper
Kansas City
Lepper
Thomas Hill
Blessing Hospital
Fred Carnes
Spring_ street
Walter Acelpohl
Charles Acelpohl
Zenas Gurley
Armour, S. D
James McNutt
Fred Walford
Lewistown
John Tranter
John Fuelbier
Henry Geschwindner
Lloyd Bricker
Camp Point
C. R. Austin
Ferris
Bernice Wheeler
Illinois College
J. R. Wheeler
Harmon Dicks
Hryn Edwards
Washington Court House
Ohio
Cardus
Garett
Mrs. Edwards
Universal Military Service
Wrigley’s
Uncle Sam
Wrigley
WRA
Cael
Hampshire
Wwe
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