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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 14 May 1927, p. 30

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May 14, 1927 WINNETKA TALK 29 Henry H. Brigham Returns from Business Trip Abroad Henry H. Brigham of Glencoe, presi- dent of the North American Car Cor- poration, is returning from a business trip to London, on the Berengaria, having sailed from Cherbourg, France on May 7. While there he completed arrange- ments for financing the export sales of petroleum products from indepen dent refiners by the organization of two companies to act as media--one an English company, the other an American company. He has also further developed the contact with Burt, Boulton & Hay- wood, Ltd., an old established English import and export company, which has made considerable success in the plac- ing of cargoes made up from inde- pendent refiners handled through the North American Car Corporations ex- port terminals at New Orleans. A director of the English company, (he Earl of Dunmore, V. C, D. S. O., of London, visited Chicago in February, at which time negotiations were initi- ated. Francis Xavier Alumnae to Have Reunion Party A card party has been planned for the general reunion of the Alumnae as- sociation of St. Francis Xavier acad- emy in the ballroom: of the new Stev- ga hotel at 2 o'clock, Saturday, May Among the list of hostesses on the north shore are Mrs. John Boylston, Mrs. M.-J. Curtis, Mrs. P. J. Joyce, Mrs. B. W. Lynch, Mrs. Simon Mor- and, Miss Katheryn Maun, Mrs. E. J. McArdle, and Mrs. S. G. Murbeck, all of Wilmette, Mrs. Joseph Joyce of Kenilworth, and Mrs. J. B. Keogh of Kenilworth. Versatile Star Photo by Ray Northwest- Leland ern's famous football and track ath- lete, proved his versatility Saturday when he placed in six events of the "Tiny" Lewis, track meet with Indiana. "Tiny" won the shotput, tied for first in the high jump, placed second in the discus, pole vault and high hurdles, and third in the javelin. Arthur W. Ruf, 236 Cumnor road, left Kenilworth this week on a short business trip to Kansas City. ---- The annual gymnasium exhibition was held Saturday evening, May 7, at the Kenilworth Community Center. after. other days of the week. CHANGE IN BANKING HOURS Beginning Monday, May 16, the five member banks of the Evanston Clearing House Associa- tion will carry on business continuously from 9 A. M. until 8 P. M. and on all Mondays there- These banks will not be open on Saturday eve- ning, May 14, nor on Saturday evenings thereafter. The present banking hours will be observed on Central State Savings Bank City National Bank and Trust Company Commercial Trust and Savings Bank Evanston Trust and Savings Bank State Bank and Trust Company A ------------------------------------------ WINNETKA MAY MARKET Saturday, May 21st 10:30 A. M. to 5:00 P. M. WINNETKA VILLAGE GREEN Dances--Punch and Judy Shows--M agician Silhouettes--Afternoon Tea Plants--Garden T ools--Accessories TTT TT TEERRRETRE ER nm A smart novelty, popular for general sportswear. Tailored in composé -- white, black, navy, and bright colors--plain, stripes, checks, made of genuine Botany Flannel and Julliard MUU Crepe. The skirts come in various styles. Just Received Rc¢markable values in color- ) ful pure silk and crepe de chine washable Frocks -- $16.75, $17.50, and smocked at $19.75. Our Polka Dot Radium Silk Dresses, $16.75, a sensa- tion. TT ET TT TT MANY SPRING COATS and DRESSES REDUCED LEWIS INCORPORATED CS. Breckenridge, Pres 1606 Chicago Avenue At Davis Street DOWNTOWN EVANSTON

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