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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
10
Letter from Ruth Cameron discusses bias in attribution of authorship. She recalls incidents claiming Peggy Quincy posed as a male columnist and argues women are fit for newspaper work. She asks readers why they insist a female writer must be male and muses on gender perspective in journalism.
The one piece suit returns this spring as a versatile outfit that can be worn to shop or play, easily slipping over a blouse and skirt, with tailored lines and flat pleats for a straight silhouette. Skirts in taffeta complement satin linings, while coats stay sharply tailored.
The column details engagements and events in Quincy including Miss Dora Easum to Herschel Mitchell of Bowen with her Christmas week wedding plans, Mr. Mitchell as Bowen schools superintendent, and social gatherings for Arthur Mahon, George Hild, Dr. and Mrs. Frazier, the Halbach family, and Dorothy Stevenson. It also notes Miss Elsie Lane's homecoming, a Lazelle seminary student, a Monday dinner for New Year, and a bridge club gathering plus Mrs. Welch’s surprise birthday party and Mrs. Raborg’s winter stay in Quincy.
R and Mrs E G Collins of New Rochelle visit sister in Quincy as parents plan golden wedding. Local families host holiday gatherings at dinner parties and clubs. Students return home from Rockford college James Millikin and Johns Hopkins amid Christmas plans and dinners with relatives.
Emma Brooks and Charles W Lotterle of New London Mo were wed in the First Christian Church study on Wednesday around 2 30 pm with Rev WY D Enes presiding The couple returned to New London that evening Miss Wayie Shull of Louisiana Mo and Harry Allen son of Mrs A B Latworthy were married Wednesday evening at 8 oclock in the bride’s home neighborhood wedding details describe a local church ceremony and reception.
Miss Florence A Meise daughter of Mr and Mrs William F Meise 1818 State Street married Wednesday evening to Wilbur H Mohrman son of H H Mohrman of Riverside Township The ceremony was performed by Rev Hl J Leemhuis in the parsonage of Salem Evangelical church Miss Edna Meise was the only attendant They will establish a farm home in Riverside Township.
The Honolulu club enjoyed a Wednesday afternoon gathering hosted by Miss Edna Schneider of 639 Adams street. Three tables played whist with prizes awarded to Mrs. Eugene Herschler, Mrs. Florence Ter welp, Mrs. Frank Bockenfeld, and Mrs. Guy Pryor. Ice cream and cake followed. The next meeting will be in two weeks at Mrs. Terwelp’s home.
Marriage licenses issued for Wilbur H Mohrman Riverside Florence A Meise Quincy Harold P Allen Harmon 2 28 Wavie Shull Louisiana Mo Harry Oscar Felsman Camp Point Hazel Austin Camp Point 16 W Loetterle Ralle Co Mo 44 Emma Brooks New London 6 years
Miss Susie Thornington of Memphis Missouri has been chosen by the Y. W. C. A. board as office secretary to fill the vacancy caused by Miss Alice Brown resignation. Thornington, a Memphian with teaching and business training, will take up duties after holidays. The article notes her family, education, and current job with Marblehead-White Lime. It also mentions a Business Women's Club meeting at the Y. W. C. A with a turkey supper and festive table decor.
The Cheerful Home mothers club met Tuesday night in the home for a Christmas gathering with decorated rooms and a large attendance. Children sang a kindergarten song and Mrs. W. H. Alexander read a Christmas story as ice cream cake and fudge were served. Dr. Ralph Reynolds will speak at the January meeting. An athletic club for boys aged eight to sixteen was organized Tuesday night at the Cheerful Home and will meet weekly.
More than 500 invitations have been issued for the Elks dance to be held at Hotel Newcomb next Wednesday December 27. Dancing starts at 8 30 p m. The committee in charge includes Ralph G VandenBoom and R M Wagner.
Electrical superintendent E Richmond of the Quincy Gas Electric and Heating company entertained nine foremen from the company on a Wednesday evening. He hosted a party at the Orpheum theater and then treated guests to a turkey supper at the Majestic cafe, with all trimmings.
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