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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 12 Nov 1921, p. 7

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WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, NOV. 12, 1921 15 Your Opportunity A pertinent word to public spirited citizens A word to pubiic spirited Winnet- kans: Towns throughout the country have presented their legion posts with suit- able "Post Color". Winnetka has not done so, and one cannot but believe that the om- mission here is due rather to over- sight than indifference toward the Winnetka Post of the American Le- gion which claims as its. members most of the young men of the village --one of the strongest posts, the size of the community considered, in all these United States. It is embarrassing for Winnetka's legion post, upon occasions similar to the Marshal Foch reception, to ap- pear in public minus "colors" when practically all other legion posts are flying Post Colors presented by pub- lic spirited citizens. It is time that Winnetka does the just and reasonable thing by its own American Legion Post. If you, as a citizen of the commun- ity, are interested, communigate either with the Winnetka Talk or with Harold W. Snell, commander of the Winnetka Post of the American Reunion of Former Fort Sheridan Yanks Those Who Were at Fort When It was an Army Hospital Invited to Reunion at Mason Home During the days following the close of the world struggle in Europe, and even before the close of that affair, Fort Sheridan became officially known as U. S. General Hospital No. 28. Thousands of men were sent there badly wounded and gassed as a result of their overseas service. Those were dark, dreary days at the old fort, with the rows upon rows of cots filled with white-faced suffering boys. But the old saying goes that every cloud has its silver lining; and the silver lining for the wounded men at the fort was the tea room which Mrs. Mason, of Every afternoon from 3 to 5 tea and ntertainment was dispensed through the kindly efforts of Mrs. Mason. To this tea room came the boys who could walk at least on crutches. Those who could not were wheeled down by nurses, doc- tors, reconstruction aides and various welfare workers. During this hour all lines were forgotten and a captain might become a buck private's "buddy." The old fort has long since ceased to be an army hospital. But in the minds of the men the memories of it still exist Legion. Now read on: 'Winnetkans will, no doubt, be in- terested in and proud of the fact that their community was represented in the Foch reception in Chicago and Illinois last Saturday by the Winnet- ka Post of the American Legion. In so far as the local post was con- cerned, the ceremonies of the day were three in number; morning, afternoon and evening. In the morn- ing the Post, with other posts of Chicago and vicinity, lined the east side of Michigan boulevard and rend- ! ered the customary military courtesies to the Marshal as he passed in parade with his military escort. The after- noon ceremonies took place at Lin- coln's monument in Lincoln Park, where the Marshal laid a wreath at the base of the monument. At both of these ceremonies flags of the dif- ferent posts were grouped and made an impressive display. The local post was somewhat embarrassed by the fact that they possessed neither Na- tional nor Post colors and hope that ere another ceremony of this kind arises the present financial stringency may have passed and that they will have, by that time, secured a stand of colors. The evening ceremony was public: in nature and held at the Au- ditorium. The principal features of it being a speech by Marshal Foch and the singing of the "Marseilles" by Muratore. ¥H EXCHANGE PULPITS Sunday, November 13, the Rev. Stephen A. Lloyd of the Wilmette Congregational church, will be the preacher at the Winnetka Congrega- tional church, in exchange with Mr. Richards, pastor of the local church. The Oak Street Circle will meet with Mrs. Arthur G. Henning, 941 Oak street, on Tuesday, November 15, at two-thirty o'clock. Mrs. Wil- liam Ayer McKinney will talk on the work of Sam Higginbotham. Mrs. John Marshall will sing. i of Electrical Appliances and bright amongst them is that of the tea room and its pleasant hours. On | the afternoon of November 12, every member of the old Fort Sheridan Hos- | pital whether he be patient, doctor, i nurse, reconstruction aide, or welfare worker, will have the opportunity to renew old associations and friendships. For Mrs. Mason is going to bring back the old tea room on that afternoon at | We Specialize in the Best Such as The Eden, Thor and Easy Washing Machines Simplex and Thor Ironing Machines Eureka, Royal and Hoover Vacuum Cleaners FreejTrial North Shore Electric Shop JOHN C. WELTER, Proprietor 554 Center Street Winnetka Phone Winnetka 44 Easy Payments Highland Park, opened in Ward 25. |a her own home at 301 Central avenue, Highland Park, Ill. She has extended a cordial invitation to every man and woman who was in any way associated with Fort Sheridan during the time that it was an army hospital to be present at the reunion at her home. ON SPEAKING TOUR After his Tuesday morning lecture, November 15, Rev. James Austin Rich- ards leaves for Terre Haute, Ind. to deliver four evening addresses on Christian Fundamentals. He will be back in time to preach on Sunday, November 20. ON VACATION Miss Elizabeth O. Shibley of the Winnetka offices of McGuire & Orr, realtors, is spending a two weeks' va- cation in Dubuque, Iowa. 7 TURKEYS, DUCKS, CHICKENS i For Thanksgiving. i Order them early. : Mrs. Smith 819 Oak Phone 112 Winnetka Fn on on om ow nm PHONE WINNETKA 145 H. A. LINDWALL UPHOLSTERING CABINET WORK REFINISHING CURTAIN RODS AND FIXTURES 'ANTIQUES FOR SALE Had: Ba. a alasksiag i. 508 LINDEN STREET They'll do your blankets up quile fine; I'm pleased the way , they dry cleaned mine. EFORE bringing B out your blankets this season send them to us and have them thoroughly reno- vated. Our method does not disturb their soft fleeciness or com- fort qualities. We are experienced dyers and worl for a stylish clientele. ' CLEANERS AND DYERS' DIET [:{*) ; « | in o TODAY "Hold Your Horses" Quick Efficient Repairs Done by Epxert Mechanics HOSTETTER'S GARAGE {Day and Night Service] 806 Oak Street , Phone Winnetka 188 QAR THEATRY FOUNTAIN SQUARE EVANSTON Continuous Performance 1:30 to 11 pom. Telephone Evanston 3030 I. TEACHER, Mgr. We Can't Show All the Pictures, But the Ones We Do Show Are the Best MONDAY Elsie Ferguson "FOOTLIGHTS" Also Two Reel Comedy TUESDAY WM. H. HART in 'Three Word Brand' Also Two Reel Comedy WEDNESDAY Betty Compton in "Prisoner of Love" Also Two Reel Comedy Also Harold Lloyd Comedy and Episode No. 10 of EDDIE POLO "DO OR DIE" THURSDAY and FRIDAY "LIFE" With an All Star Cast Also International News and Two Reel Comedy Fm COMING WALLY REID mn "HELL DIGGERS" "THE GOLEM" If Electrical and Good We Sell It NT J ; 9 \ ! z/ A \ 708 There is so much to be that we are all planni spects to Mr. Gobbler. : FY ' yc RY: N QIAN]: = NE fl Al i iddie No THE STORE FOR CHILDREN 1160 Wilmette Avenue Telephone Wilmette 311 Wilmette ing Dinner, as usual. Then, in the evening we might have a little party of friends to help wind up the celebration and pay our last re- right, we must secure appropriate TABLE DECORATIONS at The Store For Children. thankful for this year ng on a big Thanksgiv- Of course, to do things CIO 100K 10 OX IOEXOOEIOX I0IOX OES 10EI0I 100 IOI OIOIOL= For Men and Boys HE time is at hand to consider underwear needs.--We sell the brands listed below-- to the same people, season after season because they render complete--underwear--satisfaction. We justify your confidence every time you pur- chase a suit of -- Carter's or Morode For Women and Children Cooper's of Bennington, or Wilson Bros. ( IOLIOIX 101 OI 2 i 0 9 in IEEE EEE EERE EERE EE EEE ER EEE REET E ren DRY GOODS Store of Quality and Service WINNETKA -.- 3 I © Ey © £1 0 Em O £1 0 Em O E31 CO EY O Emmy O ES 0 Ey O EI O Ey © ILLINOIS LUIHTHTTTT G.L.ZICK & CO. -- O I= (<2) =OIOIO IO mmm O EY O Em O EY O Fed O EX

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