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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1917
Page
8
Social affairs items note Quincy girls bound for the University of Illinois with several leaving from Monday through next week. Other notices cover visitors from Chicago and Griggsville, weddings planned, local club meetings, and a training camp entertainment in Fort SilK.
An article notes Chinese and Russian style influences in fall and winter suits for Americans. It describes a Pekin blue velour suit with black Chinese embroidery, loose coat, belt waist emphasis, and fur trim, contrasting with Russian blouse coats featuring wide belts and shoulder-fastened closures.
The piece argues that dislike of tasks stems from inadequate tools and equipment. It cites writing with a poor pen, dull knives, small needles, and eye trouble, suggesting better gear and proper training can remove obstacles. It ends urging parents to equip children with suitable tools and supportive gear to foster ability.
The Brigadianas nine top leaders of the Emergency league of the C N D meet at 4 pm in Mrs Maida Lee Fosgate s Hotel Newcomb apartments to discuss plans for a financial drive. Various local residents plan travel and visits, with several families preparing moves to Illinois Nebraska and Missouri as schooling and careers unfold.
The Junior Red Cross committee met in YWCA rooms Monday at 4 pm. Work paused in August but proceeds from button sales were good. A large turnout showed strong enthusiasm for a successful winter. The next meeting will be at the YWCA a week from Monday.
Mrs Margaret Pool of Kirksville Missouri married William S Kaiser of Kirksville by Judge Bonney Monday afternoon. Mr Kaiser is a traveling man. They returned to Kirksville Monday evening and will reside there.
Miss Nyanna D Hall daughter of Mr and Mrs A F P Hall of Quincy and Raymond M McReynolds son of Mr and Mrs R J McReynolds of La Belle Missouri were married Sunday afternoon at 3 by Rev W D Endres in the bride's home. The couple will reside on a farm near La Belle.
The Y W C A extension committee will meet at 7 30 this evening and grade school girls will gather at 4 30 to organize clubs. Several First Aid certificates from winter and spring classes are on file in the office.
Green uniforms replace white for hospital surgeons in Britain and wards are being repainted green to soothe patients. The change aims to reduce eye strain and create a calmer hospital environment.
Church calendars list Rev I W Bingaman speaking at a Sunday school convention in Golden. Mission societies at Vermont Street Methodist and United Brethren plan meetings and teas. Central Baptist funds aid French brethren. St Jacob and St Mathew Lutheran, Good Shepherd and other churches host services, mission festivals, and Christian Endeavor events with pastors visiting Taylorville and Hannibal. Public notices include elections for B Y P U officers and G C B C student receptions.
The first meeting of the Women's Alliance of the Unitarian church will be held October 3. Guest speaker Miss Grace Westerman, visiting nurse from Galesburg and daughter of society member Mrs. J. Westerman, will discuss Red Cross work and teach first aid, drawing on her local workshop and class efforts.
The C. W. E. M. of the First Christian church held its regular monthly meeting Monday afternoon at Miss Freida Kratman’s home at 1109 Cherry street. Mrs. W. N. Bragelton led the session focusing on “Missions in Latin America.”
An illustrated lecture titled The Life of Luther drew an attentive audience at St Jacobi Lutheran church Monday at 8 PM. Rev. G D Hamm presented the talk, calling it both interesting and instructive as attendees praised the beautiful pictures.
The teachers and officers of the Central Baptist church held their regular business meeting in the church Monday night. After a short business session a pleasant social evening was enjoyed.
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