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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
8
A narrator recalls a nephew and niece on Christmas morning preferring simple toys over expensive gifts. The piece argues that many children are happier with modest presents and urges giving to poorer youngsters where a single toy makes a lasting impact. An anecdote from a remote town illustrates enduring joy from small gifts.
A fashion sketch shows a Russian blouse style sport suit suited for southern resort or early spring wear. The plain skirt is styled with a waistline tuck and trimmed with fabric, while the coat features a one sided plain front and a large pocket. For immediate wear the suit may use wool jersey or Nin corduroy.
Quincy ROM indicates a lively holiday run with tea parties and dances at the Knights of Columbus hall. Upcoming events include Mrs Mary Musselman and Miss Harriet Musselman hosting a tea for Mrs T Edgar Musselman, a St John’s Guild dance, a Christmas entertainment by the Knights, and dances for Alma and Lorene Bredeweg and Marie Heintz Plus several family gatherings and concert fundraisers announced for late December into January.
The Ellington Presbyterian Calendar notes a Christmas program titled Santa Claus Dream to be presented by Sunday school scholars at Christ Church during the holiday season.
Bund will hold a bazar on December seventh with fancywork and home cooking for sale and a light luncheon served. An ounce of happiness contributed to another is a pound added to your own.
The I X club of Ellington, eleven members, met with Mrs R A Chase. They dressed in old fashioned costumes for an all day gathering and served an old time dinner with silver and a large central cake. Members present included Mrs George Powell and others. Mrs Folkrod was absent due to illness.
Adams school PTA plans a home cooking sale at Miller and Arthur drug store. Berrian Mothers Club to meet Friday with a musical program by children. Irving pupils of second and third grades entertain the Irving Mothers Club Friday. Lincoln school will feature a picture show on December 21 to fund the pietrola purchase.
The Washington Parent-Teachers Association will hold a meeting Friday at 3 o'clock. A student program is planned with a reading by Mrs. Henrietta Stiller.
Frank Penick will speak to members of the Women Teachers’ group in the Chamber of Commerce this day after noon at 4 o'clock.
Miss Ida Stewart Miss Mary B Hyde and Miss Bertha Heidbreder attended a Springfield conference with Y W C A reps from Peoria Decatur East St Louis Bloomington and Danville Topics included finance religion physical training and campaign work A finance committee meeting is set for noon with Mrs George Wilson chair The High School Girls Club admitted four new members Marguerite Altenheim Mary Hansborough Florence Sharp and Laurel Leggett A Christmas charity spread was planned with a story read by Miss Martha Good Social committee members included Maria Bowen Geneva Gard Edith Sweetling Ruth Brown and Laurel Leggett. monthly meetings will resume with a special session December 20
Prayer meetings of the Bob Jones evangelistic campaign will be held at 10 o'clock this morning in multiple homes across the city. Addresses include 223 North Eighth street, 1247 Vermont street, several Vermont Street locations, Broadway, Spring street, various North and South streets, Chestnut, Jersey, East avenue, Kentucky, State street, and others.
Probate notes in county court show the estate of Andrew S Knoor administered by L H Knoor and F J Knoor with 106 acres in Section 13 Township 1 24 12 acres in Section 18 Township 1 and cash amounts of 265 and 20 in deposits. Deeds record John A O Donnell to Elizabeth Cook Lot 3 Block 4 Rowlands addition Quincy 1600 Floyd E Woodruff to James A Woodruff west half of S 1 2 of NW 1 2 in section 17 Township Range 8 100
The Rotary club's Wednesday women’s night in the Mason temple drew about 130 attendees. After dinner, William Oakley and William Schlagenhaus spoke and a German comedy was performed by Mrs. George Reeves and the Pfeiffers. The crowd praised the event, awarded souvenirs, and called it the best Rotary stunt yet.
Representations of hay seeders attended the Hayseed Hop at the South Side Boat Club Wednesday evening. Five hundred persons enjoyed dancing and merriment. Prizes were awarded for best female and male representations. Laura Grigsby of 514 Kentucky street won the women’s prize with a country schoolgirl makeup, receiving 2.50 in gold. Chester Weinhoener of 627 Adams street won the men’s prize as a country gentleman.
Miss Alice Mary Wilson and Earl Everett Stotler, both of La Prairie, were married Wednesday at 11 by Judge Lyman McCarl. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Stotler and Miss Sadie L. Bubb. Mr. Stotler is a prominent young farmer near La Prairie.
The senior cast for The sheriff of Tuckahoe a western melodrama was chosen after after school auditions. Paul Wells will play the sheriff Merle Johnson the villain Edward Bennet the hero and Miss Enidore plus another woman will portray an elderly character. Two other one act plays The New Reporter by Frank Lin Johnson and an original playlet will be staged with casts chosen later under Clarence Lineberger.
The Gem City Social and Athletic club on the South Side held an invitation dance at the Eagles hall with about 150 couples attending Hoffmann’s Orchestra provided music and refreshments. A Christmas event is planned for December 27 at Moose Hall with a program of recitations a tree and Santa Claus for children. The club's next meeting on December 14 will nominate officers.
An advertisement notes Foley Kidney Pills remain affordable amid rising costs for food and clothing. It targets people with limited means, promising relief for backache and rheumatic pains, suggesting use for tired or disordered kidneys and bladder issues. Miller Arthur Drug Co. Advert.
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