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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1917

Page

8

Social Affairs Busy Weekend Gatherings and Visits

Social life in New York and across the region features hostesses entertaining friends, charity fairs, and club events. Mrs Daugherty hosted a Friday evening with a two course actcon and guests including Mrs Dorsey Buckle and Miss Nelch, while area clubs held raffles, knitting drives, and card parties at Moose hall and churches. The calendar also notes long standing engagements, travel for family visits, and a Bible Sunday proclamation in New York City churches.

AS. A. W. Daugherty Tis Walter Dorsey Carl Buckle Mary Nelch Ringfield Charlies Briddick Misser Goodwin Keokuk C. S. Fli John Hermann

Fashions for Americans Evening Wear Sketch Features Satin Frock

A fashion sketch shows an afternoon gown in French blue satin with light brown forgette and silver embroidery, plus a beaver fur band. The design hints a transition to spring frocks with tunic options and a satin dominated evening gown suitable for mature figures. It notes trends toward less formal gowns and the influence of patriotic duties on women’s dress choices.

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First German M. E. church quarterly meeting held

The quarterly conference of the First German M. E. church at Eighth and Kentucky was led by Rev. F. W. Isler. Friday’s First church quarterly meeting and Sunday eve sermon at Bethel M. E. church will follow. Mrs. M. L. Buckles drilled the First Christian choir after leading revival singing and will supervise a permanent choir. Buckles, active in Quincy church circles and Women’s Foreign Missionary Society, aids the C. W. B. M. auxiliary.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the United Brethren Church Oscar Thorp Ernest Spry H. W. ‘Trueblood Fred Dunham James Wagg Orville Brown Washington School M. F. Club J. Will Wall Red Cross First M. L. Buckles

Wonning and Hillerbrenner Wedding Claimed by Salem Church

Miss Esther Wonning daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Wonning of 916 Payson avenue wed Adolph Hiller brenner Thursday afternoon at 3 59 o clock in a ceremony conducted by Rev N J Leemhuis pastor of the Salem Evangelical church.

Esther Wonning Ernest Wonning Payson Avenue Adolph Hillerbrenner N. J. Leemhuis Salem Evangelical Church

Fresh Beginings Set the Tone for Daily Effort

A reflective column urges starting the day with purpose to avoid a cascade of delays. It recounts a morning of lethargy and poor choices and notes that a strong wakeup routine, prompt dressing, and a purposeful breakfast lead to a more productive day. The piece cites St Simon and the idea of a valet inspiring better starts, emphasizing vitality and efficient routines to gain better outcomes.

St. Simon Monsieur

Hillerbrenner and Miss Taylor Plan To Live With Taylor Family

Albert Hillerbrenner, a barber on South Sixth Street, and Miss Ella Taylor were present at the event. They will reside with her parents for the time being.

Albert Hillerbrenner Ella Taylor Hillerbrenner South Sixth Street

Draw Up Protocols on Russian Front Progress

Berlin dispatch reports that Friday's official communication outlines progress in armistice talks among the quadruple powers and Russian delegation. A committee meeting Thursday finalized drawings of protocols from prior sessions and outlined preliminary work for forthcoming full sittings.

Berlin Germany Austria-Hungary Bulgaria Turkey Procols

Have No Chain Letters Cleveland Dec 8 James R Garfield

James R Garfield manager of Lake Division is noted in Cleveland dispatches dated December 8. The report references administrative actions or statements regarding chain letters and related concerns within the Lake Division operations.

Cleveland James R. Garfield Lake Division Mary Adams

Red Cross Denies Chain Letter Campaign

The American Red Cross issued a statement denying any authorization of a Red Cross chain letter and urged recipients to disregard and burn any such messages.

American Red Cross The Red Cross

United States recognizes Polish National Committee in Paris

The Polish national committee of Paris has been recognized by the United States government as an official Polish organization. Secretary of State Lansing informed Ignatz J. Paderewski, the committee’s American representative, in a public letter.

Lansing New York Polish National Committee of Paris United States Ignatz J. Paderewski Mr. Paderewski

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