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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
8
A reader cites women who imagine others are judging them leading to unhappiness and over work. Some fear hurting others feelings while others fear being hurt themselves. The piece contrasts self consciousness with overdeveloped sympathy and notes neither state is happy.
Neatly draped negligee sketches show Georgette crepe in rose and blue tones, with contrasting underlayers and an overslip in other colors. Embellishments include silver embroidery and velvet touches, with color schemes ranging yellow with black, lavender with gray, or rose combinations. Empire and coatee styles appear, featuring plain crepe de Chine or matching contrasts and a slim belt or girdle.
Schools schedule Christmas activities for parents and pupils. Washington holds tree lighting and carols December 21 with a separate program for children. Lincoln presents a picture show and activities December 21 22. Jefferson plans a Friday before Christmas event. Madison hosts a children led program the Friday before Christmas, Adams also plans entertainment. Dewey pupils have afternoon exercises. Adams shows film Seventeen for fundraiser. Friday The Old Homestead screens for Adams. Jefferson sewing and cooking work showcases by Parent-Teachers association Friday afternoon. Dewey PTA bazar Friday afternoon even in Immanuel chapel with supper, home cooking sale and rummage sale from 3 to 10.
Quincy society hosts auctions and teas as Mrs Sallie Burgin visits from Lexington. Prizes awarded in two auction bridge games. Mrs Alfred Ellis wins first, Mrs George Stahl gets consolation. Several guests attend tea and a later reception. Other notices include guests arriving from Burlington and Rushville, travel plans to Chicago, and a large reception for Mrs Edgar Musselman.
A list of social guests includes Miss Bertha Pe ter e, Miss Grace Reipe, Miss Katherine Deters, Mrs Edna Reed, Miss Alvina Voight, Miss Anita Reese, Miss Loret ta Huber and Miss Margaret Donahey. Whist and refreshments were enjoyed with Miss Strenger Miss Peters and Mrs Reed as prize winners. The wedding of Miss Ruth Timpe Payson and T J McVay Barry is set for Christmas day in the city. McVay works in real estate while Timpe teaches in Barry. Mrs James Summers of Eighth and State streets hosts an afternoon gathering for friends.
Members of the Justamere club met Wednesday at Miss Helen Schild’s Twelfth and Madison home for a social night with games and music. The highlight was opening a Christmas box containing a gift for each member. Refreshments were provided by Miss Schild. The next meeting will be at Miss Beulah Black’s home in January. The Five Handed 500 club, with Sve members, did not meet but adjourned until after Christmas. next gathering planned with Mrs. James P. Beatty on North Fifth Street.
Mrs Harry Sullivan entertained her 500 club Tuesday afternoon at 72514 Maine Street. Prizes were won by Mrs Elizabeth Ball and Mrs C A E Koch. Rooms were decorated with poinsettia tags and Christmas symbols and a luncheon followed the game.
Mrs Henry Rupp of 1270 Park Place acted as hostess Tuesday afternoon to her auction bridge club, hosting a social gathering with cards and conversation in a neighborly informal setting.
Mrs. A. G. Moshage of 707 South Tenth street hosted her card club Wednesday afternoon with first prize to Mrs. Joe Daegele, second to Mrs. Willis Thoete, and consolation to Mrs. George Sweetling. The group meets every three weeks. Mrs. Walter D. Stevenson of 1610 Vermont street entertained her auction bridge club Wednesday afternoon.
In the absence of some members the prize winner was announced while guests included Mrs Ted Averkamp Henry Brant and Mrs Charles Holts at the club event.
Mrs. John Hansen hosts Missionary Society at 1127 Oak Street this afternoon with Mrs. BE H Hunsaker leading the lesson. Vermont Street Methodist bazar features chicken pie supper and booths run by Ladies Social Union 200 members strong. Organist Charles Weiler and Glee Club to present sacred concert at Vermont Street Baptist and Christmas pageant slated for Dec 24. Rev L C Mauck to preach at East End Christian church services. Mrs J W Woosterman reports at Women’s Alliance meeting on social welfare work in Quincy. next meeting January 8 with H N Wheeler on Church Extension in America.
The Congregational church hosts its annual turkey dinner this evening with sales by church societies. Items include aprons fancywork Christmas novelties home baking and homemade candles for sale.
The Missionary society of the United Brethren church met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Roy Peak presiding. Mrs. Charles Tinken led the program and refreshments were served after the business meeting.
Timely dose of Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey stops sneezes and sniffles. Pine balsam loosens phlegm and clears bronchial tubes. Honey soothes sore throat. Antiseptic qualities kill germs and relieve congestion. Croup and whooping cough relief. At all Druggists 25c.
The Parent-Teachers association of the High school will hold a Friday evening meeting in the Webster school auditorium. Charles M. Gill Dr Malinda K German Roger Wells and Mrs Lawrence Emmons Jr will lead the session on Social Life in the High School. It is their third meeting since organizing.
Emerson seventh and eighth graders stage a minstrel show Friday afternoon and evening December 22. Franklin school pupils present the cantata The Waif's Christmas, likely on the same date.
A humorous remark notes that bachelors must pay to attend lectures while married men receive the lectures at home free, highlighting domestic bliss as a perk of matrimony.
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