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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1916
Page
10
A neighbor explains self discipline using rewards and punishments to control the conflicting inner selves. She notes the need to be firm or risk not believing oneself next time, and admits using the method to stay productive. The piece warns against lax self control as a common fatal error.
Hudson seal and chinchilla trimmed semi fitted coats top this winter’s smart list. Three quarter length styles emphasize graceful lines, offering a blend of elegance and practicality. The firm, straight silhouette remains popular, as shown in the illustrated semi fitted design.
The Vermont Street Methodist church schedules a Sunday evening program with organ preludes, hymns, glee club and orchestral numbers, a scripture lesson, and a sermon. Soloists and a double quartet accompany performing pieces, followed by a benediction and postlude. The Women’s Alliance and missionary circles host meetings and plans for forthcoming bazaars and suppers.
A formal reception at the Knights of Columbus hall in Quincy honors Mrs. T. Edgar Musselman. Mrs. Mary E. Musselman and her daughter Miss Harriet hosted with Mrs. G. H. Scripps of Rushville. About 250 guests attended as the bride Mrs. Musselman wore white satin. Music by Reinkendorff’s quartet accompanied a luncheon at many small tables.
Miss Rose Schell hosted a small sewing club at 337 South Fourth Street on Thursday night with sewing and chat. Light refreshments were served. It marked the first meeting since Miss Marie Werneth and Ed Dorkenwald announced their engagement, with Werneth a club member and Dorkenwald the second prospective groom. Beatrice Markus, another member, had married Paul Schell in spring, claiming the title of first matron.
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