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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 4 Feb 1928, p. 38

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36 WINNETKA TALK February 4, 1928 Kentucky Society Active Group in North Shore Affairs Kentucky Society Has Membership of North Shore Women ! By JEAN TEN BROECK Community spirit, of which much is heard on the north shore these days, and not idle curiosity prompts the in- terest residents of each village feel in what those in their neighboring towns are doing. It seems almost impossible now to mention any large organiza- tion in which society women are in- terested that does not include residents of one or two other villages at least. And smaller societies, even, indicate this inter-village relationship in the mempbership lists which include persons drawn together by a common tie. One of these latter is the Kentucky Society of Evanston and the North Shore, still young in the local club world, with some of its members inhabitants of our villages. In its case, its title explains the strong tie that binds. Its history in brief is this. In the early 1900's a Kentuckian, it is said, came to Chicago to raise funds for a school in Lexington, Ky., and through the interest of southern wo- men the present society has resulted although a number of years passed before the Kentucky Society of Ev- anston and the North Shore was organized February 7, 1921. The first officers were elected the following April. During the interim the numer- ous benefits given for the benefit of mountain people of their native state drew the Kentuckians and their friends together until the society was an out- come. From the time of its inception it has grown in activity and membership. In April 1924 the society joined the Fed- eration of Women's Clubs of Kentuc- ky. Now it meets regularly the second Tuesday of each month. Professional entertainers, ministers, laymen, poets, writers, and composers have made their appearance before this group. This season the club programs have included the study of interesting places and persons of Kentucky. In addition to its meetings money is raised in various ways for its outstanding inter- est, the Hindman Settlement school of Kentucky. Tuesday, February 14, is to be the occasion of the next meeting of the society, a luncheon at the Illinois Women's Athletic club, which will be held in conjunction with the South Side Kentucky society. Among the members of the Ken- tucky Society of Evanston and the North Shore, most of whom live in Evanston, are several from these vil- lages: Mrs. Paul Chace, Mrs. A. I. Gray, Mrs. Irvin M. Keller, and Mrs. George M. Murray, of Glencoe; Mrs. C. E. B. Adams, Mrs. Dwight P. Green, Mrs. Virginia Noe, Mrs. J. N. Raw- leigh, Mrs. Elmer Gary Sutcliffe, and Mrs. Allen Withers, of Winnetka; + Mrs. Oscar Schmidt, Wilmette. Entertain for Visitor Many parties are being given for Mrs. H. R. Wilson of St. Louis, the house guest of Mrs. Edward F. Dea- con of 1014 Dinsmore road. Mrs. Warren Agry of 711 Locust street gave a coffee-bridge party Tuesday morn- ing and that same day Mrs. Deacon gave a luncheon and bridge. Mrs. D, M. Rugg of 781 Walden road had a luncheon on Wednesday, and Thursday Mrs. Edwin Price of 920 Hill road gave a dinner party. Mrs. Price and Mrs. Deacon gave a dinner together Friday evening, and Saturdav evening, following a matinee party, Mrs. Jack Price of Evanston entertained at dinner. Mrs. Deacon leaves tomorrow for her home. Engaged J. D. Toloff Photo Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nace Ramsey of Wilmette have announced the be- trothal of their daughter, Jane, to Phillip H. Kemper, son of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Kemper of Chicago. To Usher at Junior League "Land of Oz" Most of the "Land of Oz" tickets that had not been sold before this week were disposed of Thursday and Friday, when members of the Nursery School board of the Winnetka Wo- man's club were posted at the various Winnetka schools, Any tickets that remain may be obtained at the door or, before the performance, by calling Mrs. Dudley French, at Winnetka 395. The play begins at 4 o'clock next Wednesday afternoon, and is to be presentéd in the auditorium of Skokie school. Those who will usher are: Mrs. Emmons Blaine, Jr., Mrs. Robert B. Brown, Mrs. Ernest Ballard, Mrs. Arthur Cushman, Mrs. Lawrence Cole, Mrs. Morton Cahn, Mrs. A. Montague Ferry, Mrs. Dudley French, Mrs. George Lee, and Miss Ruth Matz. Give Dance at Indian Hill Barbara Bastien, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin E. Bastien of 1010 Hubbard lane, and Patty Calkins, daughter of the George B. Calkins of 1030 Hubbard lane, are giving a dance at the Indian Hill club February 10, for a group of their little friends. The party will be a valentine dance. Miss Nancy and Marian Thomas, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick B. Thomas of 680 Walden road, are entertaining twelve of their friends at an informal dinner before the party. Plan Ice Carnival Indian Hill Country club will have its postponed children's ice carnival this Saturday afternoon, if the weather permits. This will include all the skating events, but there can be no tobogganing. The older members of the club will have one of their regular dinner-dances next Saturday evening. Cope Harvey's orchestra will play. Yacht Club Gives Dinner Sheridan Shore Yacht club gave a formal dinner dance last Saturday evening at the clubhouse. Cope Har- vey's orchestra played for the dancing. Max Hayford of Evanston had charge of the party. North Shore Residents at Hoosier Art Salon One of the things many north shore residents are doing is joining the throng of spectators wandering through the art galleries of Marshall Tield's, viewing the fourth annual ex- hibition of Hoosier art arranged in colorful splendor. Until February 16, the exhibit will hang, and for every afternoon until the time of its closing, some special feature has been ar- ranged. The salon, sponsored by the Hoosier Salon Patrons' association, is held for the purpose of exhibiting the work of Indiana artists and furthering the in- terest of art in that state. Among the clubs and societies hav- ing special days are the Daughters of Indiana, the Hamilton Park Woman's club, the Indiana University Alumnae association, the DuPage County clubs, the Lake county clubs, and the Uni- versity Guild of Evanston. Some of these have north shore members. Of these, Mrs. E. H. Freeman and Mrs. William A. Kendrick of Wilmette were among those acting as patronesses for the Daughters of Indiana day. Hoyt King, also of Wilmette, is one of the patrons of the salon. Roycemore Prom Occasion of a Dinner and Supper The Roycemore Sophomore-Senior prom was held at the Roycemore gym- nasium last Friday evening. This is always a much-looked-forward-to event and one of the biggest affairs in the lives of the senior class at the school. It follows the mid-year examinations and heralds the closing weeks for the girls who have spent four upper class vears in this school. The decorations were in charge of Miss Phoebe Hedrick and her commit- tee, and the refreshments were plan- ned by Miss Elizabeth Freudenreich, both of Kenilworth. Miss Marion Hy- mers and two of her classmates were hostesses at a dinner for the entire senior class at the Sovereign hotel pre- ceding the Prom, and Miss Mary Louise Hayes of Wilmette was hostess at a supper party at the close of the evening. Engagement Announced at Afternoon Bridge Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Dingee, 912 Lake avenue, Wilmette, announce the engagement of their daughter, Leonora, to J. Brewster Kimball, son of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Kimball of Glencoe. The announcement was made at an af- ternoon bridge given by Miss Dingee's sister, Mrs. L. F. McClure, Saturday, January 28. Miss Dingee is an alumna of North- western university and is a member of Alpha Phi sorority. Mr. Kimball at- tended Beloit college, where he was a Phi Psi. O. E. 8. Luncheon Friday The luncheon to be given for the benefit of the Eastern Star at the home of Mrs. Jacob E. Replogle, 910 Oak street, will be Friday, February 10. Bridge will follow luncheon. Reserva- tions are to be made with Mrs. Rep- logle by February 8. The evening affair given Tuesday last by the wives of the officers of the Winnetka Masonic lodge has been pronounced a huge success. Attractive prizes were given for the card games and dainty refreshments were served at the close of the evening. Month of February One of Gala Events at the Shawnee Club The younger crowd has the first date on the February social program at the Shawnee Country club, with a junior informal dance Saturday, February 4. A good orchestra will play during the evening and special entertainment fea- tures, given by junior members and their friends, will add to the fun. Mrs. William R. Mahan is chairman of the committee in charge of the evening and will have Mrs. Clarence M. Puhl- man and Mrs. Frank Wenter, Jr. as assisting hostesses, aided by a commit- tee made up of Marshall Corns, Helene Mahan, Jack Higbee, Phillip V. Bright, Jr., Helene Seibold, Ruth Krafthefer, Wallace Miller, Jr., Ruth Wenter, Gertrude Brown and Lester G. Wood, Jr. A dinner dance given Saturday, February 11, will be the occasion for several special parties. An event of especial interest will be the masked ball and midnight supper, announced for Saturday, February 25. The variety of costumes being planned will make this a jolly evening for members and their guests. The regular Thursday buffet dinners followed by bridge, are increasingly popular, but Thursday, February 9, will have to make way for the Heart party. The buffet dinner that evening will be followed by the game of hearts, which always provides plenty of hilarity and is a favorite February event, The women and their guests are to have their weekly bridge games Mon- day afternoons, playing at 2 o'clock, and the monthly bridge luncheon oc- curs Monday, February 27. Bridge devotees in the club enjoy these affairs, with luncheon at the candle-lighted, flower-bedecked tables, and pivot bridge afterwards. The grownups are not the only ones who are having mid- winter festivities, as the youngsters in the club are looking forward to their special parties. Friday evening, February 17, the children in the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades are to be guests at a Colonial dancing party. Prizes will be given for the best costumes, which will be judged by some of the grown- ups in charge. The younger children will be en- tertained Saturday afternoon, Febru- ary 18, at a party featured by a ven- triloquist and a magician. At both of these parties, children are being permitted to invite guests. Circle Notes The West Elm Street circle will meet at the home of Mrs. B. W. Blow, 1004 Elm street, next Wednesday. Mrs. Alvin Gerlach will give a short autobiography. All members and friends of the circle are cordially in- vited to attend. The meeting begins at 2:30. Luncheon for Bride-Elect Miss Margot Atkin, 12 Indian Hill road, gave a luncheon and bridge Monday, January 30, in honor of Miss La Verne Lauer. Miss Lauer's wed- ding date is set for February 18. The Masonic Square club is busy with its rehearsal for the minstrel show it is to give February 24 and 25, in the temple.

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