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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 22 Jan 1927, p. 34

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a - January 22, 1927 WINNETKA 'TALK 33 STANLEY CLAGUE DIES AT CHICAGO HOSPITAL Widely Known Leader in Ad-| vertising Field and Former Winnetka Resident Stanley Clague, formerly of Win- netka, one of the founders and for the past ten years managing director of the Audit Bureau of Circulation, died at 8:30 o'clock, Wednesday eve- ning, January 19, at the Henrotin hos- pital Chicago. Mr. Clague had been in- disposed for several months, but con- tinued working until ten days before his death, ing the seriousness of his condition. He was born on the Isle of Man, off the Coast of England, April 16, 1872, coming to the United States when he was twenty years of age. His first po- sition was that of secretary to the late Dr. Charles W. Eliot, president of Harvard college. For a number of vears he served as head of the Adver- tising Service department of The Credit Publishing company of Phila- delphia. Leaving that organization in 1908 he organized the Clague Adver- tising Agency, which consolidated in March of 1915 with Taylor, Critchfield and company. Mr. Clague became vice-president of this company, which was then known as Taylor-Critchfield- Clague Advertising Agency. Upon the organization of the A. B. C. Mr. Clague became a director immedi- ately, serving in that capacity until he hecame managing director. He served on the executive committee, and as chairman of the Standard Form and Credit committee. He served in various official capacities, as president of the Affiliated Agents Association of Amer- ica, and was the first president of the Western Advertising association, serv- ing for three terms. He was a leader in the organization of the American Association of Advertising Agencies, and a member of the National Com- mission of International Advertising associations. At one time he was vice- president of the National Outdoor Posters association, and was on the executive committee of the Chicago Advertising council. Mr. Clague was a , member. of the White Paper club. In 1892 he married Miss Birks, daughter of the Rev. Richard Birks, a Unitarian clergyman, who had pastorates in both England and America. He was a resident of Win- netka, for many years, although at the time of his death he lived at 819 Michi- gan avenue, Evanston. Mr. Clague is survived by his wife, and four- children, Mrs. Daniel Gale of Huntington, I.. I, Mrs. Charles S. McCoy of Wilmette, Stanley R. Clague Mary C. [2 Evanston and Coleman E. few of his associates realiz- | Clague of New York city. Ri services will be held Sat- | Bray; January 22, at 2:30 o'clock at | . Luke' s church in Evanston. | P. T. A. TO MEET [ A meeting of the Hubbard Parent Teacher association will be held Tuesday, February 1. The pro- gram will be jointly conducted by | Superintendent Washburne and S. R. [.ogan, principal of Skokie and the latter part being devoted to questions and answers. An open-house in which the parents will visit the different rooms and departments of the school, will be held between 7:30 and 8:15 and the regular meeting will follow im- mediately. Woods | SCHOOL SEES ALASKA A film on Alaska was shown at the morning exercises of the North Shore Country Day school, January 17. The pictures had been taken by P. F. The- lin, who has lived for twenty years in Alaska and collected some remark- able pictures of wild animal life in the Arctic. Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Woolletts of 99 Indian Hill road are taking an ex- tended tour of three months through Europe. William Woolletts, their son, is enrolled at Culver Military academy. Mr. and Mrs. Roswell B. Mason of 326 Ridge avenue. are congratulated upon the birth of a daughter, Saturday, January 15, at the Evanston hospital. RAY SPECIAL THREE Photographs for the price of ONE, in- cluding all sizes and finishes. All Frames sold now at 209 Discount For Appointments Phone UNIVERSITY 2238 ja Hoyburn Building 615 Davis Street To Reline 567 Lincoln Ave. ONLY $16 | With Guaranteed Silk Lining | This price prevails only during the '"'dull season." I your Fur or Cloth coat to us in the morning, it will be | ready to wear the same evening. Ladies' Tailoring Department in Connection | I! e | Okean Furriers | Established 14 years on north shore. WINNETKA Ph. Winnetka 2752 Your Coat | Bring | N. E. Wilmette Sacrifice Owner moving East desires to sell this charming substantial 8 room resi- dence. 5 bedrooms; 3 baths; 2 glazed sleeping porches; 2 glazed sun porches; 2 fireplaces; a charming breakfast neok. A super Newport hot water heating system; and a 2 car garage also heated by hot water. Y; acre of abundantly wooded, landscaped ground--$37,000 will buy this home this month. HEINSEN REALTY CO. Exclusive Agents Fourth St., Wilmette End of the "L" Phones Wil. 760 University 8908 421 Can You Get Your Car GREASED Without Waiting? YES The Red Roof in No-Man's Land Just South of "The Cottage" We will When it is greased it will be returned to And what's more--you don't even have to leave your home. call for your car at any time. you promptly. A sticker, which is attractive and inconspicuous be- cause it is the same color as the rest of the instrument board, is placed on the speedometer to show when the next greasing is due. SKID CHAINS REPAIRED Stephen Shimonek, Jr. Gasoline Oils TEXACO 1928 Sheridan Road Phone Wil. 3379 Distributor EER RRR ERR RR REE REEEEEEEEE

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