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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1917

Page

8

Social Affairs Open House Week in Quincy

Mrs Helen Sprick hosted a 1 PM luncheon and 5 PM tea for Mrs Harvey Sprick following their Denver wedding last week. Guests included Mrs John Lusk, Mrs Emil Halbach, Miss Irma Bastert, Miss Hildegarde Germann, and many others with flowers and tea serving in the dining room.

Helen Sprick Harvey Sprick Marie Heintz Georganna Cottrell Arlene Weis Marjorie Morris Ida Hapke Margaret Wells Eleanor Nielson Florence Burgtorf Laura Clara Greeman Mildred Josephine Irish Carlene Mohrenstecher Margaret Morris Eleanor Ellis Ida Roe Pauline Tenk

Why Wives Feel Jealous Of Their Mother In Law

A columnist argues that many wives feel jealousy toward their husband’s mother and that this instinctive feeling can be harmless yet must not sour the marriage. It notes husbands’ lasting affection for their mothers and suggests sons will reciprocate love, while civilization shapes mature relationships.

Miss Nellie Graves Heads Local Kindergarten Plan

Miss Nellie Graves of Wapello Iowa arrived Sunday to lead the settlement kindergarten in place of Miss Rebecca Crews who could not come Miss Gay Braxton also arrived from Kentucky where she spent the summer Classes and clubs will not be active until October.

Nellie Graves Wapello Iowa Rebecca Crews Gay Braxton Kentucky

Births in Hartford Arkansas Baby John David Rees

Born Friday morning to Mr and Mrs EB L Rees of Hartford Ark the newborn is named John David Mrs Rees is daughter of Mrs W B Landon of 825 Maine Street Landon resides in Hartford The notice records the birth and parent details.

EB. L. Rees Hartford Ark Ason

Modish EP LUM blouses shape fall suit styles

Fashions for Americans discuss EPLUM blouses for fall and winter, pairing navy Georgette and velvet with peplum belts. Elegant sleeves flare at the wrist, with frilled or trimmed options to balance cost. Lingerie linen looks rise while high collars waver amid fashion debate.

Church Guild Hosts Reception and Tea Social

The Congregational church Woman's Guild will host a reception and tea on Wednesday afternoon in the parlors with Rev. and Mrs. G. A. Buttrick as hosts. A musicale will be enjoyed and attendees may bring knitting. New G C B C members will be entertained Friday evening as old members welcome newcomers. The men lead the program for a jolly time. A reunion supper is planned for Monday September 24 by the Young Women's club as plans for the season unfold.

Congregational Church Woman’s Guild G. A. Buttrick

Greatest day in the history of the church noted in Dayton

Dr. J. M. Phillips of Dayton addressed a capacity crowd at United Brethren church. Rev. H. W. Trueblood called it the greatest day in church history as Sunday school reached 231 members and pledges for a $1201 salary were raised. Reports to the conference showed all societies thriving and local help no longer needing conference support. Jewish temple members observed New Year’s day at the church with Rabbi Salkover from Cincinnati guiding services. Local Jewish stores closed for the holiday. Ember week and St Matthew’s day services were planned at Good Shepherd. Luther Memorial church discussed Rev. I. W. Bingaman’s army chaplaincy offer and his decision ahead. Confirmation classes were noted at St John’s.

J. M. Phillips Dayton Ohio United Brethren Church H. W. Trueblood Salkover Cincinnati I. W. Bingaman Luther Memorial Church Lutheran Church Federation of Churches of Christ Bingaman

Church Meetings and Lectures Schedule Amalgamated

A series of religious and civic meetings are listed across churches including St James St John St Paul St Peter Bethel Grace and others. Lectures on the History of the Reformation were held and repeated with times 4 8 and 7 45 pm. An armory celebration on Oct 28 and officer elections at Riverview park Friday 6 pm are announced. Rev A S Flanigan and Rev R H Hartley are active in preaching and ministerial examinations in Augusta and Rushville.

St. James Church St. John’s Church Hamm Canton St. John’s St. James St. John's Church Armory Epworth League Grace Methodist Church Riverview Park A. S. Flanigan

Woods Craver wedding in Vandalia church parsonage

Miss Lena Wood and Glen Craver of Vandalia married Monday afternoon in Grace Methodist church parsonage by Rev G L Losh with no attendants. Craver works in Vandalia poultry business. T C Johnson of 2160 Maine St returned from a two week east trip Saturday and left Monday night for business in St Louis.

Charles Futterer Marcellus St. Louis Theodora Zeno Futterer Miss Futterer Clara Rosswog Millstadt Ill Louisa Rosswog Woods-Craver Lena Wood Glen Craver Vandalia Grace Methodist Church G. L. Losh Craver T. C. Johnson Maine Street

Unfilled Brenlin Grade Shade Colors Promoted

An ad invites customers to visit today to decide on the Unfilled Grade of Brenlin for shade solutions. It promises availability in tones to match any color scheme and suggests on-site assistance.

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