Illinois News Index

Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 3 May 1929, p. 8

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·.·......................, I WILMETTE LIFE May 3,J~~ . DELEGATE TO CONVENTION Miss Josephine Comfort of 812 Prairie· avenue leaves on Wednesday for Columbus, Miss., to attend the national convention . of the Eta Sigma Phi honorary classical fraternity held this year at the Mississippi State college. She is vice-president of the Northwestern university Eta Sigma Phi, and has been elected by its members as their delegate. Clark Keebler, also a member of the Northwestern chapter, is the national president of the fraternity. While in the South Miss Josephine will visit friends in Birmingham and Tallad_ ega, Ala., after th~ con_vention. PBCORATING W~ are 'npare4 to reader tbe beet ,.noaal tenlee with 7oar painting ant deeoratlng probleml. : Writes New Novel Foster Lo. ve of Garden Culture Among Children (Contribu.tecl) M. Pori:enhauser f ' Painter and Decorator 1030 Greealeaf Phoae 2764 ---------············----~ A cli1tgi11g vine, ·a bit of grass. So arra1zgcd that all u·lw pass May rested · be. . . Some v~1trs, some sl{rrtbs, a. lnrd. zts bath, Planted and cared for By children's hands To foster beauty i~t this la11d And honor Thee. -Elizabeth Kendrick "A child may not always remember the boundaries of ·s tates. but what he learns from the birds and flowers becomes a part of his life for all the years to come." Our schools are fostering this idea in the work in science study in P. T. A. "School Beautiful," through the Junior Garden clubs. Mi·.;;s Parks, secretary of the schools. has helped this idea grow by making a place for the children to plant and grow flowers and grains, have a wild flower garden. and a rock garden, thus helping develop a plan for permanency. The entrance to any building makes The its lasting impression upon us. more beautiful we can make it the more respect it conu~ands. ft is with great pride that we view the improve ments to the Central school grounds. This year the P. T. A. project is the placing of cases of birds in the school, male and female of each species common to this district, that our children may become acquainted with surrounding nature. maturing height of her powers. In private life the writer is Mrs. W. R. Blake of Wilmette. She has one son, Raleigh Calvin Blake, who is a senior at New Trier High school. Remember MOTHER. with Flowers on Mothers' Day We have an a~~"dance of gorgeous blooming -· plants. roses. carnations. sweet peas. etc. Lovely fresh flowers that will convey the tidings of your love to your mother. as nothing else can. Emily Calvin Blake, after too long a silence, those who admire her work protest, will be reprec;ented this_ fall by a new novel. "Precious Loom." Willett, Clark & Colby of New York and Chicago, will be her publishers. This firm's ideal is to produce only those books \vhich have ample justification for public appearance, and their highcla·3s list evidences their sincerity. Their enthus_i,a sm for the quality of Mrs. Blake's book mounts high since they have contracted for her future work which may cover the next few years. "Precious Loom" will be Mrs. Blake's sixth book and to those who have read advanced proofs, repre'5ents her at the ~I We ·urge an early visit to our greenhouses. Early callers have the advantage of choice and larger selections. West End Florist First Greenhouse on Glenview Road PHONE WILMETTE 194 3 Clinging Does yo·u r face powder stay on as long as you'd liike to have it? If it does not, then you want to try Cara Nome Face Powder. To MotherA Token of Your Love For Spring Cleaning Larg-e No. 1 Chamois, $1.35 value .... $1.19 Large Grass Sponges suitable for rough 'vork ........................ 25c to 35c ~4 pound can Chloride of Lime ........ 20c Napthaline Flakes. lb. . ...... ·......... 19c Napthaline Balls. lb ......... .. ........ 19c Dichlorocide keeps tnoths away, recomn1ended by lr. S. government, lb. 6Sc Cedar Chest Contpf lUnd, a mixture of Cedar Chips a' . _rapthaline, lb ..... .. 19c Fly and Moth tl. 0 pints .......... 39c Fly and Moth 1"-tll. pints ........ .. .... 63c Fly and Moth J(ill , quarts ............ $1.19 Apex Cakes to dispell Moths ........ .. zsc Moth Bags, large overcoat size ....... 49c Antrol absolutely destrov~ ants, harmless to pets .......~ ....... : ............. $1.00 Mirakel Cleaner, pints ................ 65c Heavy Rubber Gloves. 75c values ..... 59c NOWHAVE YOUR FUR COAT Mother's Day Candy $1.50, $3.00 On Mother's Day, giw M·o the r this beautiful package of AR1'STYLE CANDY. The metal package is magnificently decorated with a motif of butterflies h o v e r i n 1!: around Mother's Castle of Dreams. The candy inside is as good as the outside appearance indicates. By all means give Mother this package of candya true symbol of your lo~e a n d appreriation. We can mail these to anv part of the country. · Cara Nome Face Powder CLEANED - GLAZED &: STORAGE Our vaults for storage and safekeeping of your fur garments is up-to-the-minute. All approved burglar alarm systems are in operation. $2.00 Cara Nome Face Powder is famous for it s finenest;, and clinging qualities. There's some tint that will blend perfectly with your .complexion. Get some , today. ) ·s ·33y3 DISCOUNT on ~epairing Remodehngt Relining r t M. B. OKEAN CO. FURRIERS Central and Wilmette Avenues Phone Wilmette ~8 & 29 56 7 LI~COLN AVENUE Winnetka 2752

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