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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1919

Page

8

Reception for New Quincy Teachers at Webster School

New teachers in Quincy public schools were hosted with a reception in the Webster school auditorium. Performances included vocal solos by Mrs. John Inghram Miss Alma Swope and Miss Grace Fargo violin by Mrs. William Spencer Johnson piano by her husband a piano solo by Miss Frances Eldred and a cello solo by Paul Morrison. Refreshments and fern decor enhanced the event.

Webster School John Inghram Alma Swope Grace Fargo William Spencer Johnson Frances Eldred Paul Morrison

Side Tals ny Ruth Cameron Side Tals ny Ruth Cameron What Both Want

Anecdote on the servant problem in homes where mistresses depend on maids. A nurse offers a view that power shifts with household skills, arguing for balance and mutual need. The piece recalls a confrontation over work conditions and asks what both parties truly want.

Mary Kate

Thanksgiving bazar set for St Boniface at school

Thanksgiving day plans for St Boniface parish bazar at St Boniface school include a noon dinner and a children’s program in the auditorium. The organizing committee features Edward Sohm as chair, F A Wolf as secretary, and Joseph Lubbe as treasurer. The bazar runs the day before Thanksgiving with a play by St Joseph's Young Men's Society and booths run by Boy Scouts and church men's and women's societies.

St. Boniface St. Joseph's Young Men’s Society St. Agnes Young Ladies Sodality St. Elizabeth Society Father Anthony Kunsch Dean Degenhardt Church

Double milestone dinner honors Curtis and Crandall couple

A dinner party at the Crandall home celebrated the thirtieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Grant M. Curtis and the seventy six birthday of Mrs. O H Crandall. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. Crandall, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis, Mr. and Mrs. W N Pumpelly, Mrs. Walter Avis, Homer B R Jackson, Miss Ruth Pumpelly, and Donald and William Curtis.

Grant M. Curtis O. H. Crandall Ruth Pumpelly Donald Curtis William Curtis

YWCA Membership Committee to Meet in Association Rooms

The YWCA membership committee will gather Monday October 18 at 3 p.m. in the association rooms with Mrs H A Sprick chairing. The plan aims to boost YWCA membership. Miss Florence Crush physical director speaks to Gem City Business College girls about forming a large new class.

H. A. Sprick Y. W Florence Crush Gem ‘City Business College

Col Wood Attacks Military Bills at Forum

Col Frank S Wood and Mrs W F Kirtley spoke at the Forum Friday. Wood described the Chamberlain and Kahn bills as militarism and warned they would impose heavy training with elastic provisions. He urged 14 year olds into a citizen army and pressed for women’s petitions against the bills.

Frank S. Wood W. F. Kirtley Col. Wood Chamberlain Kahn England America Col Wood Wood Quincy

Bond's A Little Bit of Honey and Pleasant Social Hour

Mrs Garner sang It Is Not Raining Rain to Me by Bingham and Have a Smile by Bert Rule. All were delightful numbers. Tea and wafers were served and a social hour followed. The meeting had good attendance despite the weather and was among the season s most delightful.

Bond

Emerson School PTA Hearing on Child Health Speaks Dr Knox

Dr. T. B. Knox spoke on Child Health to Emerson School Parent-Teacher Association Friday afternoon in the school auditorium. He offered practical care tips for school age children and the talk was well received. The first grade presented a pretty drill. Irving School PTA meeting was postponed to next Friday afternoon.

Emerscn School T. B. Knox Emerson School Parent-Teacher Association Irving School Parent-Teacher Association

Stizerinton Meeting Promises Novel Union CE Event

The Union Christian Endeavor plans a unique gathering called a Stizerinton meeting at the First Christian church with officer installations and speakers. Community vesper services start Sunday at the Presbyterian church and are open to all denominations. The Industrial Society and King’s Daughters prepare a large Christmas bazaar before Christmas.

Stizerinton Union Christian Endeavor C. E. Union First Christian Church Presbyterian Church Industrial Society of the Unitarian Church The King’s Daughters of the Church

Lincoln PTA Plans Halloween Party At School

Lincoln school Parent-Teacher Association met Friday afternoon with many parents and guardians present. An Halloween party is planned for Friday evening October 31 in the school building. Mrs. C H Sellner spoke on The Care of Children's Teeth and the Importance of Food to the Child. Refreshments were served after the meeting.

Country Service Hart State Federation Galesburg Lincoln School Hallowe'en C. H. Sellner

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