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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1917

Page

8

Local Social Affairs Notes Run Through Quincy Highlights

Social events at the town include Guido Janes reporting at a council meeting on American Life in the Town with Rupert Hughes and Booth Tarkington. papers planned by Mrs Invin on The Awakened Conscience and Margaret Deland in December. Numerous officers, gatherings, and visits from Chicago and Wichita fill the week as clubs, war talks, and Red Cross plans unfold. Talks by Fred Flachs on South America and many social recitals mark a busy civic schedule.

Guido Janes Rupert Hughes Booth Tarkington Mary Stone Daniel Cover Mabel Shell George Wall Frank Wooll James Beckwith Ida Stewart J. SH. Crafton Arthur Dunn C. M. Gill Dunn Gill Mary Tripp J. A. S. Ehart

Fashions for Americans for a girl’s smart school frock

An 8 to 12 year old girl’s dress uses serge with a side fastening and box pleat. Finishing includes a tiny white organdy collar and French knot trim with a contrasting belt buckle. For a typical 3.5 yard cut, 36-inch wide material is cited.

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Absurd chat over favors loans and gratitude

The Authorman and his wife argue about asking friends for favors and debts. A Cynic questions helping others while borrowing feels wrong, while Molly recalls a grateful woman who refused to repay a kindness, leaving everyone feeling ashamed and unsettled.

Church Women Host Bazaar and Play This Afternoon

The St John Lutheran women stage a bazaar and entertainment in the school hall this afternoon and evening featuring fancy work, refreshments, and the play The Rag Carpet Bee. A quartet and the St John orchestra perform in the evening.

St. John Lutheran Church St. John Orchestra

Dorcas Guild Plans All Day Bazaar At Luther Memorial

The Dorcas Guild met at Mrs. Carl Liebman home to arrange articles for sale at the church bazaar on Thursday. A large display of fancy work will be shown and the Ladies' Social Union will offer aprons and a kaf fee in the afternoon. An evening minstrel show by the women’s union is planned, with additional church events noted.

Hilda Wuechman Women's Committee N. D Leiser R. W. Alexander Dorcas Guild Luther Memorial Church Carl Liebman Maine Street Ladies’ Social Union

Prayer meeting linked to C W E M celebration

Mrs E F Hunsaker will lead tonight's church prayer service at 7 30 in connection with the C W E M celebration started Sunday evening by the women. Harry Reynolds is noted for his regular Friday work.

Harry Reynolds E. F. Hunsaker

W C T U Discusses Obligation Toward All Mothers Sons

The W C T U met Tuesday afternoon to address personal duties toward all mothers sons and actions for the boys in the trenches. Mrs James Riggs spoke on the topic while Mrs H B Dines reported sending bandages to the Red Cross headquarters and received national thanks and a request for more.

James Riggs H. B. Dines Red Cross Women of the Union National

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