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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 26 Feb 1927, p. 29

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RT 28 WINNETKA TALK February 26, 1927 Society Women Pretty Things Made by Shut-Ins to Be on Sale on March 8 By JEAN TEN BROECK The name, The Vocational Society of Shut-Ins, is almost self explanatory along the north shore. Our residents now know just what to expect when announcement comes concerning a sale of articles made by the little band of unfortunates in its care so anxious to establish a niche of their own in the world of wage earners. The society that is the medium of the Shut-Ins' contact with the outside world is ar- ranging another sale of their handi- work in Winnetka, Wednesday, March 9, at the home of Mrs. William Cowper Boyden, 725 Pine street, from 10 in the morning until 5 in the afternoon. The information we have at our desk we will quote, as it will intrigue the interest of many shoppers who at this particular time of the year feel an urge to freshen their homes and their ward- robes. "A most successful sale was held just a year ago in Winnetka, at the home of Mrs. Ayres Boal, and it is hoped the one this season will be even more successful. "Each year we add to the loveli- ness of our stock and to its variety, with prices much lower than the same articles can be purchased anywhere. "This sale will offer unusually attrac- tive hooked rugs in wool and silk at very low cost; footstools and floor pil- lows in quaint, old fashioned designs; luscious hand quilted satin and taffeta pillows in all sizes and patterns; cheer- ful appliqued gingham and patchwork tuck-in pillows to go with early Amer- ican furniture; hand quilted chintz purses for the summer costume; all manner of fascinating embroidered lingerie sets in the most fascinating color combinations; cunning little fat pincushions, some with lace and French flowers, others with a wee crossstitch wreath of flowers; many new and un- usual linen luncheon and breakfast sets; laundry bags, handkerchiefs, hangers, dress bags and many, many more novelties. "Everything is made by the fingers of some Shut-In working happily with- in four walls in wheel chair or bed, life made brighter and a bit more bearable because of the contact with lovely materials, and the chance for pleasant occupation instead of sitting with fold- ed hands in some institution or work- ing on button holes in the endless monotony of factory work. "Surely you can find the lovely things you wish for wedding gifts for your own home, and help the Vo- cational Society for Shut-Ins increase its scope for greater good. "All Chicago charities are struggling with the problem of finding employ- ment for the handicapped persons. whom no one seems to wish to em: ; The need is terrific. and we are filling the need of the Shut-In handicapped." Mrs. James Waller Marshall, presi- dent of the society, and Mrs. Laird Bell, a member of the board of direc- tors, are working with the standing committee at the Chicago office in ar- ranging for the Winnetka sale. Assist- ing the standing ~ommittee, that has the monthly sales in charge, are Mrs. Stephen A. Foster, Mrs. Ayres Boal, Mrs. Edward K. Welles, Mrs. Norman Harris and Mrs. William C. Boyden, Jr., all of Winnetka. The Ash Street circle will meet on Tuesday, March 1, at 2:30 o'clock at 'the home of Mrs. Verne E. Hopkins, 915 Ash street. . Assist in Arranging for Recent Bride Heads Two Groups Mrs. James Crowell Cherry before her marriage on February 14, was Miss Frances Dockery of Memphis, Tenn. Upon returning from their wedding trip Mr. Cherry and his bride will make their home in Kenilworth. Mr. Cherry is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wallace Cherry of Kenilworth. Wood-Schroyer Wedding Small, Informal Affair The marriage of Miss Frances Wood, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ira Couch Wood of Winnetka and Chi- cago, to Malcolm E. Schroyer, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Schroyer of Pontiac, took place Thurs- day, February 17, at the St. James Episcopal church chapel, with the Rev. Duncan Browne and the Rev. E. Ash- ley Gerhard of Winnetka, officiating. The wedding was quite informal, only a small group of friends attending the ceremony and the luncheon following at the home of Cyrus Hall McCormick at 50 East Huron street. . Miss Wqod was gowned in blue flowered chiffon and wore a picture hat of Neapolitan straw trimmed in blue velvet. She carried a bouquet of freesias and lilies of the valley. Mrs. George Robertson of Lowell, Mass., was Miss Wood's only attendant and Howard Schroyer acted as best man for his brother. Miss Wood approached the altar on the arm of Judge Stephen A. Foster of 596 Maple avenue, Win- netka. Immediately following the ceremony the wedding party crossed the street on a red carpet to the McCormick home, where Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Mc- Cormick, Jr., acted as host and host- esses. Mr. and Mrs. Edward K. Welles, Mrs. Carl Stibolt, Miss Eliza- beth Jackson, Ewing Webb, Mrs. George Farnsworth, Miss Marion Farnsworth, and Mrs. Robert McCor- mick Adams were included in the group of guests. Following a wedding trip abroad, Mr. Schroyer and his bride will make their home at 17 East Elm street, Chicago. STUDY CLASS TO MEET The Artistry Study class of the Win- netka Woman's club will meet Fri- day, March 4, at the Woman's club. The life and work of Cimabue will be taken up by Miss Caroline Eckstein, while Giotto will be discussed by Mrs. Ernest Bartlett. Everyone interested in 'atfending these meetings is cordially invited. The hour is 10 o'clock. Moffet Studio Mrs. James Waller Marshall North shore club women have re- cently been singled out to help guide the activities of the Fortnightly. Mrs. James Waller Marshall of 674 Prospect avenue, Winnetka, is the new president of the Fortnightly, elected at the an- nual meeting of the club. Mrs. Laird Bell of 1352 Tower road is a member of the board of directors for the organ- ization. Mrs. Marshall as head of the Vocational Society for Shut-ins is also active in this work. Return From Honeymoon Mr. and Mrs. F. Langdon Hubbard (Emily Scott) returned from their honeymoon abroad Saturday, Febru- ary 12. After spending a most de- lightful week-end with Professor and Mrs. Phelps at New Haven, they joined the gay group at the Lake Placid club, and spent a week "doing" the winter sports, much as they did abroad at St. Moritz. At present they are visiting Mrs. Hubbard's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred- erick Scott of 175 Sheridan road, Hubbard Woods, before going on to Detroit, Mich., where they are to make their home. Dinners Precede Dance The Skokie Dancing club is plan- ning to hold its next dance, Satur- day night, February 26, at the Win- netka Woman's club. Mr. and Mrs. Dorr C. Price are entertaining thirty guests at dinner preceding the dance, at their home at 661 Hill road, Winnetka. Mr. and Mrs. Willlam D. Truesdale of 570 Arbor Vitae road, are also included in the group of hosts and hostesses who are planning dinners before the dance. They will entertain about twenty guests. O. E. 8. Meeting The regular stated meeting of Win- netka chapter, Order Eastern Star, will be held Monday, February 28, at the temple at 7:30 o'clock. There will be initiation and refreshments. The committee hopes that as many mem-. bers as possible will attend, especi-! ally the men, for it feels that an in- terested membership means a capable corps of officers. The Misses Mary Landreth, of Ev- anston, Betty McKay, of Wilmette, and Danesi Mummert, of Kenilworth, gave a dance at the Ouilmette Country club Saturday, February 19. There were 300 guests. Shut-In Sale James Cherry Takes Memphis Girl as Bride February 14 Miss Frances Dockery, daughter of William A. Dockery of Meniphis, Tenn., became the bride of James Crowell Cherry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wallace Cherry of Kenilworth, on Monday evening, February 14, at 8 o'clock at the Central Baptist church in Memphis, with Dr. Ben Cox officiat- ing. Miss Jeannette Cherry, sister of the groom, was maid of honor, and Joe Rice Dockery, a brother of the bride, was Mr. Cherry's best man. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cherry, who were the guests of Mr. Dockery at the Mem- phis Country club during their stay, re- ceived with Mr. Dockery and Mrs. Al- fred Dockery at the reception follow- ing the ceremony held at the club. The bride was lovely in a beautiful period gown of ivory chiffon velvet and rosepoint lace, with a court train and veil of old rosepoint. She carried an arm bouquet of lilies of the valley and freesias. Miss Jeannette Cherry, as maid of honor, wore a period frock of blue taffeta trimmed in pink French flowers. Her bouquet was of pink tulips and freesias. The matron of honor, Mrs. James Stryker of St. Paul, Minn, wore a dress similar in design and color to that of the maid of honor. The bridesmaids were also dressed in period style, in pink taffeta, and carried old-fashioned bouquets of pink and white freesias and green orchids. Vases of lilies, pussywillows and pink tulips, and Woodwardia ferns as a background for tall cathedral candles decorated the church. Mr. and Mrs. Cherry are taking a bridal journey of a few weeks in the South, and they will be at home in Kenilworth. Club Dance March 5 The Suburban Neighborly Dancing glub, which gives a series of dances during the year, is planning its next regular evening for Saturday night, March 5, at the Winnetka Woman's club. Under the able direction of the general committee in charges including Mr. and Mrs. William H. Hayt of Wil- mette, and Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Win- scott, Mr. and Mrs. George Robert Quin, Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Mec- Kisson, and Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Benson of Winnetka, a delightful party is be- ing arranged. Entertain for Bride Mrs. Hibbard Casselberry, 870 Sher- idan road, who is to be matron of honor at the wedding of Miss Eliza- beth Jackson and Ewing Webb, is giving a dinner this evening at the Chez Pierre for the members of the bridal party. : Mrs. Randolph Owsley (Alice de Winds) gave a luncheon and kitchen shower Wednesday in her home in Lake Forest. The wedding is to take place March 1. The Winnetka chapter of the Order of Eastern Star gave one of its delight- ful bridge parties, Thursday afternoon, February 24, at 2 o'clock, in the Win- netka. Masonic temple. Prizes were awarded at each table. --O : Social getivities at the Indian Hill club will be temporarily discontinued between March 1 and May 1, when the annual housecleaning, decorating and spring_over-hauling takes place in the rooms at the clubhouse. Jp

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