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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 19 Feb 1927, p. 38

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FR . flash all February 19, 1927 WINNETKA TALK 37 Gives New Light on Washington's Foreign Policy (Contributed) Village President John S. Miller ad- dressed the Winnetka Masonic body Real Estate Board Will Dine and Attend Class The next meeting of the North Shore Real Estate board will be held at th .ake Shore Terrace, Chestnut | avenue and Sheridan road, Wilmette, Tuesday, Fepruary 15 on "Washing- | ton and Foreign Relations." The ad- dress showed that an immense amount of research had prepared Mr. Miller on Monday evening, February 21, at 5:30 o'clock. Dinner will be served promptly in order that the members may adjourn | to the real estate class at the Win- to give a scholarly interpretation of | Washington. It was news to that Washington had influenced Amer- ica's foreign policy in so many rections. He was sure it would be Washington's thought that the policy which he laid down in his second inaugural must be interpreted in the light of the period in which one was living. In these days when there is so much discussion with regard to world affairs, it is quite valuable to have so clearly reviewed what has not always been published in histories. The proloneed applause which fol- lowed Mr. Miller's address was an in- dication of high regard for a man many | di- | who tried to be honestly frank and | the facts the of his hearers. Hokanson & Jenks Open New Offices Saturday Hokanson and Jenks, real estate dealers, who have moved into attrac- tive new offices in_the John Evans building, Davis street at Hinman ave- nue, Evanston, have issued invitations to their formal opening to be held Saturday. Members of the firm are Nels M. Hokanson and Herbert C. Jenks, and the sales staff includes Henry C. Grant, Kathrine Birkin, Thomas S. Hodgson, Marjorie De Golyer, Clifford L. Purcell, DeWitt Stillman, Alice Mec- Allister Skinner and Margaret G. Zim- merman. Receiving hours 3and 6. ___ upon will be between ~~ Chicaooyn Purchases Large Kenilworth Lot D. F. Peck of Chicago, has purchased through Wisdom, Thompson & Em- mert, Inc., the 100-foot lot at the north- west corner of Oxford and Raleigh roads, Kenilworth, on which he expects to build. Clarence B. Hanson formerly owned the lot. The recent sale was a cash transaction, it is said, the consid- eration being $25,000. OPENS REALTY BUSINESS At the time of the sale of 712-16 Elm street, Winnetka, to U. C. Abel of the Winnetka Exide Battery Service, Alvar R. Sutter, through whom the negotia- tion was made, was associated with the real estate firm of Wisdom, Thompson & Emmert, Inc, of 546 Lincoln avenue. Mr. Sutter is now en- gaged in the real estate business him- self. Mrs. Stewart Johnston and her daughter, Catita, who have recently closed their home in Cairo, Egypt fol- lowing the sudden death of Mr. John- ston, are expected to land in United States on the Adriatic, Sunday, Feb- ruary 20. Mrs. Johnston will arrive in Winnetka Wednesday, February 23, and will make her home at 678 Sheri- dan road. minds | netka Community House. Attendance and enthusiasm are increasing and the board hopes for a large representa- tion of its membership at this coming meeting. Real Estate Board Hears of Operation of Escrow On Monday, February 7, a very in- teresting talk was given to the North Shore Real Estate board's class in "conveyancing," by Kenneth Rice, vice- president, and Mr. Wienke, chief escrow officer of the Chicago Title and Trust company. Their addresses were on the closing of real estate deals through escrow. ANNOUNCE VACANT SALES R. M. Johnson and company report the sale of a 50 foot business lot locat- netka, for Mrs. Johanna E. Kritchner, to Arthur Scott, Chicago, who will build for residential purposes. Also the sale of a 50 foot business lot locat- ed on Western avenue near Devon ave- nue, Chicago, to Louis A. Cambridge. PHONE WILMETTE 364 831 RIDGE AVE. WILMETTE, ILL. Second Mortgage Money LOANED TO HOME OWNERS LLY ON EASY PAYMENTS C Louis G. Berman, Phone State 6039 Suite 1408 -- 77 West Washington Street CHICAGO BUY EVANSTON HOME Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Babcock have purchased the home at 1102 Judson avenue, Evanston, and are taking pos- session this week. E. Sumner Walker represented the seller and Miss M. DeGolyer of Hokanson & Jenks, Inc. represented the buyer. ' BUYS EVANSTON RESIDENCE W. G. Stacey and company, north shore real estate brokers, report the sale this week through their Wil- mette office, of the J. E. Smith resi- dence at 2300 Colfax street, Evanston, to F. W. Allen of Chicago. O A N S_oumission L COMMISSION On Desirable Homes and Apartment Buildings John Hancock Mutual Life Insur- ance Company LANGWORTHY, Loan Agent 112 W. Adams St.,, Chicago A. D. 51% MONEY Have funds to loan on choice im- proved North Shore Suburban res- idence property at 5% % interest. See us on renewals. E. G. Pauling & Co. 5 N. LaSalle St. Main 0250 designed electric fixtures. it is. ing done. 975 Oak Street Now Under Construction FOUR BEAUTIFUL BRICK ENGLISH AND FRENCH HOMES with many new features at Linden Avenue and Ravine Drive, Highland Park Three Blocks from North Western and North Shore Stations and One Block from Sheridan Road. Large living room, 16x25, four master bedrooms. Specially designed dining room, kitchen and breakfast room, two newest style colored tile bathrooms, extra lavatory, specially Arrange to see the character of construction before finishing. For prices, terms and details see Gus Rosenau, 160 N. La Salle St. Res. Glencoe 1267. Open Sundays for inspection. "Builder of Unique Homes" Success REMODELING A Home is only as sure as the accomplishments of the man who undertakes the job. A builder of new homes knows best how to treat an old house; how to best remodel it into something larger, or how simply to renovate it as Get my estimate on whatever you might figure on hav- Previous work is my best guarantee. Harry Bengston General Contractor WINNETKA Phone State 3658 or in Phone Winn. 2103

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