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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1917

Page

10

Chester Wilcox Hosts Women at Wayside Inn Luncheon

Social notes from Chester Wilcox hostessing at the Wayside Inn luncheon on Wednesday. Several club members attended with Mrs. Vesta Tasson and Miss Adames ohl reviewing literature. Plans for upcoming Forum and club meetings were noted with multiple hostesses and guests listed.

Chester Wilcox Wayside Inn Adamesohl Ernest Toole Vesta Tasson Tom Adams Emil Hatch

Bustle Frock For Early Spring In Heavy Faille Silk

A fashion note describes a smart bustle frock in heavy faille silk with a pannier like hip drapery and satin options. Beige and tan shades with black collar and cuffs are suggested, with tunics returning to vogue and a fitted bodice avoiding tight effects. Silk use is encouraged amid wool shortages, requiring five and a half yards of fabric for a 36 inch wide piece plus half a yard contrasting color for collar and cuffs.

Principal to Speak on Profitable Use of Leisure Time

J H Wellemeyer principal of the High school will address the Dewey School Parent-Teacher Association on profitable employment of leisure time. The talk occurs Friday afternoon in the Immanuel chapel. an observed quote about truth appears in the text.

Gustav Kramer Madison Parent-Teacher Association Home Improvement Association Parent-Teach + association J. H. Wellemeyer Dewey School Parent-Teacher Association Immanuel Chapel

Christmas church sales and church group notices itemized

Many local church groups announce Christmas sales and meetings. Guild of St John Cathedral runs a Dec 15 sale at 618 Maine street. First Christian Church Ladies' Aid meets Dec 12 with sewing, luncheon, and gift day replacing the bazaar. Various W C U branches elect officers and plan installations in January. United Brethren Christmas bazar is Dec 7 with multiple booths. Lutheran church conducts Rag Carpet Bee bazar. Presbyterian Inghram Glee club rehearses cantata. Luther Memorial bazar today with multiple booths and Aunt Jemima's Minstrels in the evening.

Guild of the St. John Cathedral Maine Street Ladies’ Aid of The First Christian Church S. M. Potter J. B. Taylor Dan Carr J. H. Loop United Brethren Church Fred Brockschmidt Joe Erlmeier Jones James Wagg Charles Carter Frank Dunham Howard Baldwin Sherman O. Brown Otto Lindenbauer William Buckner Mabel Lange James Cavanaugh Charles Tieken Ernest Spry Krauth A. L. Stiest H.W. Truchleod Elsie Ray Harry Alexander Will Newcomb Ladies’ Aid Society of St. John’s Lutheran Church Young People's Society Luther Memorial Dorcas Guild Missionary Society Soci Union

Parish Fair Attracts Members For Sunday Event

Rev Father Degenhardt and the church Ladies' Society hosted a parish gathering with Mrs Joseph Schwarte Mrs Henry Tolen and Mrs Christina Zwick among helpers. About seventy five attendees enjoyed games and refreshments. A separate Central Baptist committee plans a Friday meeting to finalize fund raising for a new building site not yet chosen.

Father Degenhardt Ladies’ Society Joseph Schwarte Henry Tolen Christina Zwick Central Baptist Church

St Michael Branch No 4 Elects Officers at St Francis

In the W C U rooms of St Francis school Tuesday evening the St Michael branch No 4 elected their officers for the coming year. Pres ident George Geiger Sr re elected vice president Ben Heckle reelected financial secretary John Walters reelected recording secretary Theodore Futterer reelected trustees for two years Joseph Kerkhoff George Geiver Jr and Leo Wiskirchen marshal

St. Agnes Knights of Pythias Hall Kathryn Otten Anna Verheyen Estella Freese Anna Freese Selen Jacoby Florence Rupp Emma Hilgenbrink Gertrude Freese Florence Moenning William Wavering Minnie Koetters Mary Kegel Francis King Gertrude Stratman Mies Mayme Hokamp St. Rose WW. Cc. U St. Rose School P. J. O’brien P. H. Daley J. C. Hade Wallace Herberling Emil Haunick M. B. O'Neill St. Anthony St. John’s Bernard Engies Anton Winking August Dierkes George Olps Tyierman Winking Bernard Nichting Herman Bohne Henry Stroot Gerard Hoffman Carl Heckle Marshal St. Anthony's St. Rita's St. John's Thurch St. Francis School St. Michael Branch No. 4 George Geiger, Sr Ben Heckle John Walters Theodore Futterer Joseph Kerkhoff George Geiver, Jr Leo Wiskirchen

Resemblance Sightings and the Habit of Seeing

A writer discusses the habit of spotting resemblances in people and objects, noting how some refuse to see them. The piece warns against telling someone they resemble another, cites humorous and frustrating moments, and asks readers to share experiences to clarify when likenesses feel strongest.

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Zone system to govern Chicago livestock shipments

The food administration announces a zone system for Chicago livestock shipments starting Dec. 10 after a successful run in Kansas City since Nov. 12. The plan divides live stock territory near receiving centers into six daily zones to even out shipments across the week, with each region assigned a fixed shipping day. It aims to relieve terminal congestion and stabilize prices and receipts.

Washington Kansas City Chicago Food Administration

Germany plans to draft 16 and 17 year old boys

Amsterdam dispatch says an Essen General Anzeiger appeal urges boys aged sixteen and seventeen to join the juvenile army corps immediately as Germany increases coercive measures amid wartime conscription.

Amsterdam Germany Essen

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