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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 22 Nov 1924, p. 9

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| WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1924 WOMEN'S CLUBS Tenth Federation Clubs Hear Talk On Newspaper Work HE Press and Publicity com- A mittee of the Federation of Clubs ~ of the Tenth Congressional Dis- trict of Illinois met at the North End club, Friday, November 14. Miss Maureen McKernan ,reporter for the Chicago Tribune, addressed the meet-. ing. Miss McKernan was in itews- paper work in Kansas, has been with the Tribune since last spring, and has already attained a prominent place! on the staff of the big newspaper. She gave a practical, helpful talk: emphasizing the points of newspaper teiquette and throwing much light gn what goes to make "news value." The Tenth District clubs were well represented at the meeting. From as far north as 'Fox Lake came Mrs. an's club. . The Publicity committee of the Tenth District, wil 'follow 'its policy of last year. The club chairman will hear and come ifi'contact with people who are experts in matters of pub-, licity. heard among... others, . Miss. Emily Simms, publicity director of the Cen- tral division of ithe Red Cross;:iand Miss Linna Bresette, field executive of the National Catholic Welfare Con- ference. E. W. Jensen of the Fox Lake Wom-' Wilmette Garden Club : "Elects New Officers HE November meeting of the . Wilmette Garden club, formerly the Little Garden club, was held at the home of Mrs. Walter Hardy of Evanston. During the annual election, the fol- lowing officers were chosen for the coming year: Mrs. Charlesy D. "Ewer, 1111 Ashland avenue, Wilmette, pres- ident; Mrs. Charles; "Hurlbut, 715 Greenleaf avenue, ilwette, vice president; Mrs. Roscoe Sonneborn, 2703 Prairie avenue, Evanston. sec- retary; Mrs. Bruce V. Hill, 2526 Hart- zell streét, Evanston, treasurer. _ At the close of the business meet- ing a: paper on "Garden Plans and Furnishings" was read by Mrs. Kel- lenberger. This was followed by a so- cial hour. The next event, annual Guest Day will take place at the home of Mrs. Charles Hurlbut, 715 Green- leaf avenue, Wilmette. Book Review Club will Review Newest Volumes HE Book Review club will meet November 28, at the Wilmette Woman's club, from 10 to 12 o'clock. "Many Minds," by Carl van Doren, will be reviewed by. Mrs. E. IL. Scheidenhelm, also "Old New York," by Edith Wharton. Mrs. David Davis will give the review of the latter. Mrs. B. F. Blymyer will do "Ariel" by Maurois, and Mrs. William Rich- ardson is to read several selections from Shelley's poems, and discuss them. The first telephone exchange in Detroit, Mich., was established Aug- ust, 15, 1878. In the 46 years since then the Detroit system has grown more than 190,000 telephones. In fact, there are more telephones in Detroit than in all of Belgium, Greece, Romania, Portugal and Bulgaria combined. | male voices are in great demand. In the 'past, the committee Has | PLAN CONTACTS WITH Winnetka Woman's Club Hears of Youth Movement HE regular meeting of the Win- neka Woman's club was held at the club rooms on Thursday, November 13. After the reading of the minutes of the last meeting, the following announcements were made: The Winnetka Choral society meets every Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at the Woman's club. The same able leader who led the society last year has charge again .this season. The society asks that everyone who has a fine voice, or only a chorus voice send his or her name in for member- ship. A request is also made that as mdny men as possible come, as Attention of all women in the vil- lage is called to "Golden Rule Sun- day?' The plan is for each housewife to serve a "replica" of the menu used in the Near East orphanage, the meal to-.cost about four cents a plate and the amount saved to be donated to the Near East sufferers." LER NE The results of Forget-Me-Not day were gratifying and much credit was given the local chairman, Mrs. Fay, who has.- worked ; untiringly for this cause. : Next Monday, the Tenth District Federation will meet at. the North End club' with a morning program at: 10:0'clock and an afternoon pro- gram at 2 o'clock. Winnetka delegatés are: "Mrs. Taliaferro. Milton, Mrs. Charles Ward, Mrs. Fred Sterling and Mrs. Milton Higgins, alternating. F There: will: bé no. more meetings of the club this month because of Thanksgiving. The - next regular meeting will be on December 4, in charge of Art "and Literature com- mittee. The program of "A 'Travel Day" will be presented by some of o#r members and friends. The board will {give a. children's party on the aftet- n of Monday, December 22, at «3 o'clock. The Attic players will pres- 'ent their new puppet show, "Dickens | Christmas Carol." Mrs.<Walling made a plea for dol- lar members to the Red Cross. The League of Women Voters is co- operating with the Red Cross, and a house to house canvas will be con- ducted by that busy organization. The need 'is very urgent, 'and the cause most worthy. y= 3 The program was in charge of the Education committee. In the absence of Mrs. Olmstead, Mrs. Walter Fisher intreduced the speaker, Mr. Howard Becker of Northwestern university. His subject was: "The Youth Move- ment in Europe and the United States." Mr. Becker is the editor of the "Student Challenge" which is published monthly during the school vear by the Student Fellowship for Christian Life and Service. He is an honor student, varsity debater and winner of extemporaneous speaking contest and Lynn Harold Hough scholarship. He was also a leader in The OUILMETTE COUNTRY CLUB is available for Dances, Club Meetings, Dinners, Receptions and All Kinds of Public Gatherings. For information regarding rent- als, telephone Miss Winters, | Wilmette 625. | waists and jersey vests. superior tailoring. Evanston 619 Davis Street Univ. 3511 "THE STORE FOR CHILDREN" SMART APPEARANCE In the Blue, Brown, Tan and Green. Oliver Twist and Middy stlyes. Some with poplin These suits are quite distinctive in style and of Ages, 2 to 8 Prices, $8.50 to $10.00 | Golf Sox, Wool Hose, Caps and Shoes Carroll Ridgeway, Inc. Two Stores Wilmette 1160 Wilmette Avenue Wil. 311 to be observed on December 7.| the spontaneous movement of youth.|] In the summer of 1923, he was sent by the National Student Forum as one of six to study conditions in Europe. Mr. Becker told in an earnest and convincing way of what he had learn- ed in Europe and of the progress of the movement in the different coun- tries. His message was enthusiastic- ally received. Tea was served by Mrs. William B. Eisendrath, Mrs. Marshall Forest, Mrs. Willard F. Hopkins, Mrs. Harry E. Miller, Mrs. Willard F. Hopkins, Mrs. Harry E. Miller, Mrs. Charles L. Trumbull and Mrs. Louis Sherman. i T = 3 Lot =o J | ahi desire on our part to. serve efficiently dur- ing bereavement has given us a reputation for sincerity and in- tegrity. - We consider it an honor * to serve' you when you need us. We Understand AVE. Pid er Laoy Assismon Evanston N So 2 > _First Church of Christ, Scientist Ie : : WILMETTE, ILLINOIS Cordially Invites You and Your Friends to Attend A FREE LECTURE ON CHRISTIAN SCIENCE by MISS MARGARET MURNEY GLENN, C. S. B. Of Boston, Massachusetts Member of the Board of Lectureship of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts. FRIDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 28, 1924 At 8 o'clock The Lecture will be delivered in the Church Edifice CENTRAL AVE. AT TENTH STREET, WILMETTE, ILL. -- i "ii Flowers not only beautify the home but are an index of the character of its occupants. E We are doing everything we can to give the north shore homes the best flowers obtainable at the lowest possible prices, and we ask your co-operation. Prompt delivery anywhere. Ordef your Thanksgiving flowers early from us and note the price, quality and service We are specializing on Funeral Designs, Wedding Bouquets, Table Bouquets and Corsages. All seasonable cut flowers and potted plants, Cora plants, Ferns, Rubber plants, Cycleman palms and Begonias at very special prices for the week beginning Saturday, November 22. Complete line of bulbs on hand for immediate delivery. BOB WHITE BLOSSOM SHOP End of "L" Phone Wilmette 2909 Wilmette, IIL The chief reason for the phenomenal success of the Chysler is due to the fact it is the first time the American public has been offered a high grade car without the necessity of purchasing a very large and expensive one. EVANSTON MOTOR SALES 1015-17 Davis St. Tel. Univ. 2277 Branch of main store, Michigan and 25th St. SIX

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