Births and Marriages Highlight The Whig's Daily Page
A daughter was born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Emmi at 1319 North Fourth street named Harriet Bernadine after christening Wednesday by Rev Father Hohl of St Johns Catholic church. Marriage licenses issued to Harold W Hansbrough of Palmyra and Cecil Lorena Hughes of Palmyra. Mrs Kate McClean of Caruthersville Mo to visit her father John Hollenstein of 203 Maiden Lane who was moved to St Marys hospital Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmi
Lins
North Fourth Street
Father Hohl
St. John’s Catholic Church
Harriet Bernadine
Kate McClean
Caruthersville
John Hollenstein
Maiden Lane
St. Mary’s Hospital
What Eats Up the Time in a Modern Household
A columnist muses on how modern women with conveniences still lose time to fashion and daily care. She notes white shoes on a muddy day, gloves, dew dabs, stockings, undergarments, and refined garments, plus frequent tooth brushing. The piece ends with a reflection on balancing worthwhiles gains against time spent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fox
Draped Frock of Natural Pongee Highlights Pongee Cording
A fashion sketch describes a semi dressy luncheon or bridge gown in natural pongee. The design features pongee cording on a full skirt and tunic, with bishop sleeves, a draped bodice, and bullet buttons. Fabric needs nine and a half yards. pongee wear is praised for care and versatility though lightly prone to spots.
Cleaning Woolen Blankets for Longevity
A guide on washing woolen blankets explains avoid hot water and soap, use lukewarm baths with soft soap, and pre treat stains with a white thread marker. Wash one at a time, press and knead gently, and rinse in water same temperature to prevent fiber damage and surface roughness.
Will Be Married Sometime In June
Elsa Waechter daughter of Mr and Mrs William H Waechter of 725 South Fifth street and Frank Thale of 1114 Ohio street will marry some time in June. Date and venue are undecided. Thale works in the local Wabash office and Waechter has worked at Miss Ida Sanftleben's store for six years. Sanftleben hosted a surprise party for the bride elect at 2024 Prairie avenue Tuesday evening with store employees attending. Ada Hewitt won the prize and Edna Webster won the consolation in the drawing contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsa Waechter
William H. Waechter
South Fifth Street
Frank Thale
Ohio Street
Thale
The
Wabash
Waechter
Ida Sanftleben
Sanflteben
Prairie Avenue
Ada Hewitt
Edna Webster
Diverse social clubs host games and weddings in Ellington area
Mrs. Otto Koetters entertained the Merry Matron club with cards while prizes went to Mrs. Elmer Raymond and Mrs. Carrie Dickers, consolations to Mrs. Lester Potter. Miss Lorene Rottger hosted a bridal party at Gloria's Romance and liss Torrger will be bridesmaid. George and Mrs. Folkrod of Chicago visited. family reunion planned as Mrs. Wilbur Lawless arrives. Whist and 500 were played at Boniface hall with prizes to Mrs. Henry Otten and Mrs. Hugh Ernst. home cooking display offered. Riverside society met for needlework and luncheon with 28 present. next to meet June 7 with Mrs. Harry Love. IX club to pause for hot weather. hard time party held May 24 marks last session till cool weather. Florence Langebartel attended her club Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Koetters
Elm Street
Merry Matron Club
Elmer Raymond
Carrie Dickers
Lester Potter
Lorene Rottger
Coen-Silver
George Reinert
Bessie Dean
Liss Torrger
Boniface
Henry Otten
Hugh Ernst
Joseph Kiefer
Anton Ohnemus
J. W. Herbst
George Schmidt
George Powell
Riverside Society
Society
Harry Love
IX Club
Ellington
H. A. Beckmeyer
Garden party committees named for event date changes
The Historical Society and D A R postponed a garden party from Flag Day to mid June, then to avoid commencement conflicts. A large slate of committees and several officers were announced, including Frances Woodruff as chair and Julia Sibley as treasurer. Other updates cover an alarm at Maiden Lane, the North Side Boat Club excursion, and Anna Freese’s recovery from appendicitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Historical Society
General Committee
Frances Woodruff
Julia Sibley
Carrie Sommerville
Polly Sumner
Arthur Turner
Innovative summer vests and silk stock white dresses offered
The ad highlights adjustable Hslo E-CUT vests converting bust styles, feature priced fibre silk hosiery at 39¢ a pair, and nursing garments. It promotes short white dresses for infants, Arnold knit drawers for hot weather at 50¢, oyster Shantung silks at $1.65, white wedding dresses from $10 to $25, and school hose at 12¢ with a free kite offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold
Palm Beach
Jersey
Poplins
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Whig
Harold W. Hansbrough
Palmyra
Cecil Lorena Hughes
Jim
C. H. Wood
Snahpro Dia
Savoy Theater
George Folkrod
Chicago
Earl Smith
Forty-eighth
Harrison Streets
Baldwin
Smith Farm
Florence Langebartel
North
Fannie Penfield
John R. Bunting
Dorothy Quincy
Oliver Glenn
Marcellus Kirtley
W. H. Alexander
W. J. Henry
Samuel W. Eldred
E. F. Bradford
E. J. Parker
Mary Bull
J. W. Emery
Alice Elliott
Abby van Frank
Thomas A. Brown
L. F. Geschwindner
Peter Lott
John H. Noll
Aldo Zimmerman
E. K. Stone
Decoration—Historical Society
Geo. H. Lyford
Jane Fisk
L. R. Hazell
Harriet Turner
T. D. Averka
Louise Maertz
Emma A. Cyrus
Gov. Wood
Quincy
Tony Trapp
North Side Boat Club
G. W. Hill
Casper Schwag
Chester Herleman
George Bucher
Walter Grimmer
Joseph Zimmerman
William Witte
William Baylis
Anna Freese
Fourth and State Streets
Jost and Keifer Printing Company
St. Mary's
Hampshire Se
Illinois
Kespohl Mohrenstecherss
Investi
Delft
AtSoc
Call Onrl ‘College
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Erindale
Kespohl-Mohrenstecher's
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