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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 2 Jul 1927, p. 12

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A 3 i 3 i oe WINNETKA TALK July 2, 1927 OSI OLIO EI OMI O LI OI 0 Imm OF y Marion I. Calkins ii SALE y -- 1} [+] Many Late Shipments have been added to stock. i [+] Shop will be closed 24 Eli Bria from July 8th to Sept. 8th Winnetka Lindbergh Flight Hailed as Message of Good Will The following article, which was sent to WINNETKA TALK by Miss Charlotte M. Becker, 1188 Asbury avenue, Hub- bard Woods, was from a recent issue of the "Christian Science Monitor." The article, which follows, is called "Marvelous White Bird," and was sub- mitted by a Massachusetts woman. "It is pleasant to see what a mes- senger of international good will Lind- bergh's airship has proved. The fact recalls some lines written by Amado Nervo, the beloved poet of Mexico, seventeen years ago, when aviation was still new. After watching an air race he wrote: Miraculous bird, colossal white bird, You realize the dream of the genera- tins! . .. At last, at last, the children of men have wings! . .. Do not stain the heavenly bird wit! warlike missions! It was born to carry cordial messages, And it sows kisses of peace among the nations. Four New English Homes East Side--South Glencoe Above is pictured one of the four new homes, located immediately west of Green Bay Rd. and one block from Sheridan Rd. in the beautiful Hubbard Woods section. The eight rooms, in addition to a large living room 27.6 by 16.6, dining room and kitchen, also include on the first floor maid's room with bath, breakfast nook and butler's pantry. The floor of the liv- ing room is one-step down from the hall and dining room. A large stone frame open hearth, wood-burning fireplace is an attractive feature of the living room. 556 Center St. Winnetka On the second floor will be four master bedrooms, and two baths. bathroom also has a built-in shower stall. The master One car attached garage. The exterior is of stone and stucco, with brick trim. The size of the lot is 59x300. E. T. Leonard Co. Builders of Preferred Homes Tel. Winn. 1949 Robert Wienecke Weds Eliza Rittenhause June 23 Miss Eliza Rittenhause, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Wayne Rittenhause of Bourbon, Ind., became the bride of Robert H. Wienecke, son of Henry C. Wienecke of Glencoe, on Thursday, June 23, at 8.30 o'clock. The Rev. Douglas. H. Cornell performed the cere mony, which was held in the Glencoe Union church. A reception followed, held at the North Shore hotel. The bride's gown of white satin was made with long sleeves and bouffant skirt. Chantilly lace trimmed the gown and formed the high crown of the veil. The veil was made full length of tulle and rose leaves and orange blossoms trimmed the cap. White sweet peas and valley lilies formed the bouquet. Miss Mildred Anderson of Ham- mond was maid of honor. She wore peach organdie made in bouffant style over peach satin, and carried a shower bouquet of peach roses. Miss Anne Edwards of Chicago, Miss Lydia Sprenger of Kenilworth, Miss Velma Schaefer of Bourbon, and Miss Ethel Arison of Evanston, attended the bride. Their organdie dresses were in rainbow colors, pink, blue, green, and orchid, made in the same - bouffant style over white satin. They carried larkspur and pink roses. Irwin R. Hazen, Jr., of Chicago, was Mr. Wienecke's best man, and the ushers were Dr. C. William Johnson and George K. Budd of Glencoe, Wal- ter Seidel of Chicago, and Donald McFadden of Peoria. The bride has just received her degree at Northwest- ern universitv. Mr. Wienecke was prominent in football at the university, serving as captain in his senior year. The members of the bridal party all attended the university, the brides- maids having been sorority sisters of the bride, who is a Chi Omega. Mr. and Mrs. Wienecke left on a motor trip through the West. They will be at home at 680 Vernon avenue on their return. Miss Elizabeth Wells Robertson is giving a garden tea for Madame Leon Rothier from 3 to 6 July 9, at her home in Ravinia. Photographer To the North Shore Stanton Wilhite 743 Elm Street Winnetka Phone Winnetka 210

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