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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 11 Jul 1925, p. 2

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2 WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, JULY 11, 1925 "TWAS A GRAND FOURTH FOR WINNETKA CITIZENS (Continued from Page 1) The quarter-mile race was won by Miles Friedman, with John Sutter, second, and Paul Jackett, third. The 100-yard dash for boys 14 to 16 years old was won by Paul Jackett, Miles Friedman, second, and David Wanger, third. The 25-yard backward race for married men was won by Charles J. Eastman, Fred Richardson being second and Ben Redford third McFadzean Is Champion The 100-yard dash for the champion- ship of Winnetka was won by John 'McFadzean, with Frank Stover, sec- ond, and Ralph Wanger, third. One of the most amusing races of the day, the 100-yard relay race for fathers and children, was won by Charles J. East- man and his son, Robert. James B. Fleming and Hugh Fleming were sec- ond and Walter Edwards and his daughter, third. A team composed of Steve Windes John Lang, George Campbell and Richard Tenkins took first place in the relay race for boys 14 years old and under. The second team included Harold Rumfeldt, James Flynn, Felix Ralak and Hilluser Bakkemo. The third team included Joe Miller, Phillip Schwabacher, Bob Chapman and Mel- ville Augdahl. The relay race for hoys 15 years old and under was won by a team composed of John McFad- zean, Harry Porter, George Rudolph and Arnold Thorsen. Those on the team coming in second were Paul Tackett. Tohn and Ernest Belmont and Ralph Wanger. The third team in- cluded Joe and Earl Flynn, Spike Wadler and Phillip Rumfeldt. Band in Concert During the afternoon the Winnetka Chamber of Commerce band gave a concert in the Village Green and dur- ing the early evening they favored with another short program. A street dance was given in Cedar street be- ginning at 8 oclock. Children 16 years old and under were allowed to dance until 9 o'clock. Others continued nn- til 11:30. All residents who attended agreed that it was one of the best celebrations held in the Village. There were no accidents during the day or evening. The Chamber of Commerce band under the direction of J. Law- rence Swihart of Evanston furnished the music. The following persons were respon- sible for the organization and direction of the celebration: Large Committee in Charge Henry K. Urion, general chairman; Myron E. Adams, assistant general chairman. Finance committee--H. A' De Windt, chairman; M. K. Meyer, treasurer. Athletic committee--Charles J. East- man, chairman; Thomas S. Bulger, Wm. S. Miller, A. Earl Bryson, How- ard H. Hoyt, R. J. Locke, Dr. Davies Lazear, Wm. C. Boyden, Jr., S. Bowles King. Entertainment committee--Dorr C. Price, chairman; Theodore G. Rock- well, Mrs. P. W. Bradstreet, Miss Ruth Matz, Taliaferro Milton, Carter Har- rison, Jr., Charles F. Harding, Jr., Al- fred D. Herrmann, Edwin P. Price, Dwight P. Green, W. Hubbard Keen- an. Music committee--Frederick O. Mason, chairman, Burdette P. Mast, Orval Simpson, Mrs. Edwin W. Ellis, Mrs. John W. Hansel, Jr. Grounds committee--H. 1. Wool- hiser, chairman; Carl H. Zeiss, Edwin J. Thompson, Stewart Weston, Frank | | A. Windes. Prize committee--Robert S. Laird, chairman; Roger K. Ballard, Merritt Lum, Edwin R. Keeler, Wm. Ayer Mc- Kinney. Program committee--Lloyd Hollister, chairman; L. B. Kuppenheimer, Mrs. William G. Hibbard, Merritt Starr; Al- fred E. McCordic. Track and Field Officers Judges--J. J. McKeown, Wm. P. MacCracken, J. P. Gillies, Fred Rich- ardson, Jr. Henry T. Stanton, Barrett Conway. Clerks of course--Marcus D. Rich- ards, R. Heath Davis, Howard R. Wal- ton, S. Edwin Earle. Starter--Frank Whitney. Announcers--Theodore Flynn, Rob- ert C. Meleney. Custodian of prizes--Robert H. Wal- lace. Watchman Severely Hurt When Struck by Machine Harry Williams, watchman on the John W. Scott estate at Sheridan road and Woodlawn avenue, Hubbard Woods, sustained a compound frac- ture of an arm and leg and internal injuries Tuesday night of this week when he was struck by an automobile driven by Frederick S. Wayne, 1311 Lincoln avenue, Highland Park, a Chicago broker. The accident oc- curred on Sheridan road near the Scott grounds as Williams crossed the drive after having given directions to a passing motorist, the police assert. The Wayne machine swung around the other car just as Williams was walking back to the curbing, they said. Wayne was placed under $5,000 bail on the technical charge of assault. Williams was taken to the Evanston hospital. Interior Decorator Goes East on Buying Journey Miss Grace Herbst, owner of the Herbst Art and Gift shop on Lincoln avenue, who has recently added in- terior decorating to her other voca- tions, is leaving the village Monday, July 6, on a purchasing expedition to New York City in search of artistic and unusually attractive furniture, antiques and related interior decorating decorating appurtenances. Miss Herbst's trip East is in direct response to very definite demands for the rarer things in household fur- nishings and anticipates results that will be highly pleasing tq her grow- ing clientelle. The Excel Electric Cooker will cook | v roast and three vegetables at one fime, enough for five or six people, for less than gas. See page 4.--Adv. Grow Weary After reading, sewing, business or exposure to the elements, your EYES often become tired, dulland heavy. Theniswhenyouneed Murine. This soothing, refreshing lotion soon makes EYES bright and clear again. Harmless! WriteMurineCompany, Dept. 80, Chicago, for FREE Eye Care Book JR iy = EYES innetha Congregational Church ZI season seems to call for us leave summer schedule. mer time. Good Community Church Relaxation Some of us find it difficult to visualize relaxa- tion in connection with church services. Sunday morning services out of our The Winnetka Congregational Church offers the kind of Sunday morning services that fit sum- music--good Ye: the relaxation, so many of speaking-- fellowship and the friendliest informality. - WINNETKA CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Service at Eleven. "When My Ship Comes In" is an expression often used to imply the meaning that probably in old age one will be able to live therest of his life independently. You won't have to worry about your ship not coming in if you have a steadily growing interest account with this bank. WINNETKA TRUST and SAVINGS BANK ELM STREETAT CENTER Our Entire Stock of Women's Dresses, including printed Silks, Sport Flannels, and novelty wash fabrics will be offered at prices below cost. You can't afford to miss this opportunity. G. L ZICK & CO. | WINNETKA, ILL. EEE a

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