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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
10
A shopper recalls a late night COD delivery and the burden felt by shop workers during the holidays. He urges readers to shop early, be patient, carry small bundles, and plan purchases to ease the strain while embracing Christmas goodwill.
A sketch shows a dinner gown in cloth of silver with a blue chiffon overdress and black fur trim. Bodice and skirt use silver fabric, with a narrow velvet girdle at the waist. The gown can fasten at back or side or be a slip-over model, easy to wear.
Informal supper hosted by YWCA staff for newlywed Mr and Mrs Grover Pfeiffer. Notes on members Ethel Myers Pfeiffer and Hyde Good Clarkson attending holidays, with plans to Prairie City Chaddock college and local Christmas events. Minnehaha Friendship club to stage Tenpins play for club fund. Christmas program at Pierson Garment factory. supper for shoppers in YWCA hall.
A special east to Chicago train brought a large group of Quincy college students and alumni home for Christmas, with names from Washington DC to Andover and Lindewood seminary among those arriving. Families from Chicago and nearby towns also join for holiday gatherings and a wedding at the Blackstone hotel in Chicago marked by Miss Madeline Stern and Edgar Philips.
The Quincy council of Knights of Columbus will host an entertainment for youths at the hall on Wednesday evening December 27 followed by a dance. Dr Koetters will present a program featuring Santa Claus and a Christmas tree. Parents should bring a toy up to ten cents in value for each child. A charity dance is planned for January 11 to replenish the council charity fund with Knights from several parishes organizing collection efforts.
The First Baptist church annual chicken pie supper was held Thursday night with a two course meal and festive booths. Mrs. McNeill led candy, Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Thompson headed fancy work, while Mrs. Adams overseed baking. Mrs. Channon chaired overall, Elmer Mester ran the kitchen, Hoffman the dining room and Pollock the serving room. A variety of aprons, bags and linens were sold alongside a bed spread handmade by members. Christmas dinner at Wayman chapel will be rescheduled and a Japan Christmas talk by Mrs. Russell Barr will be given at services.
The Presbyterian church and Sunday school held a Thursday evening White Gift service in the church. A large number of packages were donated to aid the needy for Christmas. Both food and clothing were accepted. The children presented an engaging program of songs and readings.
A statement upholds that every person may retain private views, stressing the right to keep opinions to oneself without compelled disclosure or public pressure. The remark emphasizes personal liberty in expression and the protection of dissenting or nonconforming viewpoints.
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