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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
10
An essay on mothers who seek their children's news and companionship yet feel shut out as grown children grow distant. It contrasts a selfless, caring mother with daughters who withhold vivid details, and shows how early devalued curiosity can close doors that later efforts struggle to reopen.
The article outlines summer blouse fashion emphasizing linen and cotton voile fabrics, sheer fabrics, ruffles and jabots, collarless designs, and varied closures. It notes a shift toward back or shoulder closings, waist fastenings at the front when used, and patterns aiding hidden fastenings. Subtle green and white striped blouse described with white linen trims and green ribbon scarf.
The article suggests an embroidered linen luncheon set as a bridal gift. Proposals include a centerpiece, eight plate and bread doilies, and four tumblers, plus one and three quarter yards of wide linen. It notes basket designs, white or colored outlines, and a new round single-dolly style for the table.
In a nine hole handicap event at the Country Club eleven entries competed. Mrs. Chester Wilcox won with a net 35, followed by Emil Halbach 39, and joint third by Mrs. J. W. Emery and Mrs. Emery Lancaster at 40. The field included Miss Margaret Lyford 54, Mrs. Joseph Barlow 42, and Miss Florence Bastert 61 among others.
The passage notes a table theme with a running grapevine pattern. It suggests contributing platter and plate mats to fit the luncheon set. Mats use two linen layers with a finn at the back to slide in asbestos cen ter.
The Forum executive committee met with Mrs. Anna Jarrett Wood, the president. The Way Side Inn club was entertained by Mrs. Zens Smith, followed by a book review by Miss Margaret Lytford. Mrs. H A Beckmeyer hosted Ellington EX club at a hard time party with Mrs. Ethan Turner winning a crocheted doily for best costume. A hard time luncheon featured rye bread, liver sausage, fried potatoes, hominy, molasses, water in jelly glasses, dried apples, ginger snaps, and Whig napkins, with a 1 o clock surprise to conclude.
Thomas A. Sherer returned home Wednesday after a short business trip to St. Louis. Mrs. C. N. Wamsley has returned to 645 13 Hampshire street after a successful operation in St. Marys hospital. Hugh H. Hutchison a clerk in the State street bank on vacation left Wednesday night for Dennison Ia to visit his uncle. Samuel W. Eldred left Wednesday night for Kansas City Mo on business. Herbert Hendricks Prudential Life Insurance representative returned Tuesday evening from Augusta on business. W A Long of the Long Commission company has gone to Chicago on business for several days. John Schwank superintendent of the Adams county Home of Paloma was a business visitor Tuesday. M R Odon and FE O Sutton of Canton Mo were visitors Wednesday.
The Women s guild of the Congregational church held its final gathering before autumn in the church parlors Wednesday afternoon.
Rev G A Buttrick of the Congregational Church earned first prize in a Manchester University exam last June in England. He is receiving his prize in books shipped from England and is writing to explain the value and enjoyment of the volumes.
Rev. R. H. Hartley, pastor of the Presbyterian church, is attending the general assembly of the Presbyterian church in Atlantic City.
The missionary society of the Women’s Guild at Vermont Street Baptist Church met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. A. A. Richardson’s East Jersey street home. Korea was the topic with Mrs. Grant Irvin leading the program. A social hour with refreshments followed.
The Industrial Alliance of the Unitarian church completed its sewing project for Woodland Home in an all day session held in the church parlors on Wednesday.
A unique double wedding was held Wednesday at 3 PM performed by Rev. L. C. Mauck at his Columbus home. Edith Trout married Clarence Wartick and Elva Trout wed Will Giebert, all from Camp Point. The couples, all teachers or farmers, plan farms NW and N of Camp Point, with families attending and friends joining in the celebration.
Miss Emma Slasenfratz daughter of Mrs Mary Hasenfratz of 936 South Seventh Street and Arthur Twiehaus are paired in a forthcoming ceremony. The notice names the couple and their family connections in a local society column.
Lee Lewis son of Mrs Ella Lewis HOS Vermont street who will graduate June 4 from Newton Baptist Theological Institute in Newton Mass will marry later in the summer to Miss Minavola Maheys of Malden Mass Mrs Lewis will not attend graduation as she plans to go east for the wedding Lewis is preparing for the missionary field and will be ordained at Vermont Street Baptist Church during the summer.
Alpha Chapter No 109 O E S held a meeting with two candidates balloted and Mrs Anne Tuffli welcomed as grand lecturer. She was presented a bouquet of American Beauty roses as officers praised her work and honor. A musical program followed led by organist Mrs Emma Wenshoener.
Born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Krony of Harvey Hii a son May 13 Mrs Krony was Miss Bernie Werner before her marriage. Born to Mr and Mrs William Burmeier of 818 South Twelfth Street a son Sunday morning. It doesn't take a smart baby long to outgrow its smartness. One can't blame a Harver doubting nearly every tale he hears. Some men will even go to church on Sunday rather than stay at home.
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