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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 12 May 1928, p. 45

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44 WINNETKA TALK May 12, 1928 U. of C. to Be Scene of Great Prep Track Events The country's biggest track meet, the twenty-fourth annual national track interscholastic at the University of Chicago, will be open 0 the public free of charge again this year. More than a thousand of the nation's star prep athletes will compete in the high school and academy sections. The meet will be held June 1 and 2 at Stagg Field. General Douglas McArthur, presi- dent of the Olympic committee, has designated the Stagg interscholastic as an Olympic tryout. Winning perform- ances in the meet are equal to most of the marks of intercollegiate compe- tition, and in past years the winning achievements have been of Olympic standard. Lee Barnes, now of South- ern California, went to the 1924 Olym- pic meet after winning the Stagg Interscholastic. Practically all of the college stars have won their first national recognition in the Stagg meet. Mrs. Frederick H. Scott, 175 Sheri- dan road, has returned after spending a few days with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. F. Langdon Hubbard of Detroit. '873 COUPE KE.O.B. DETROIT or DopGce BROTHERS TANDARD SIX The Greatest Performer ever sold under $1000 Don't miss the experience of driving this remarkable new Six by Dodge Brothers! And set your hopes HIGH--for here is the fastest and finest performer in the world selling for less than a thousand dollars. With the fastest acceleration AT ALL SPEEDS! And the most astounding power on hills you've ever ex- perienced. 1 horsepower to every 47 pounds -- an engine that in all moderation can be called SENSA- TIONAL. Withthe rug- 4-Door Sedan *895 Cabriolet *045 DeLuxe Sedan 2070 f. 0. b. Detroit gedest Dodge chassis ever built; and Midland Steeldraulic four-wheel brakes to contro! the car's flashing action. Tune in on WEBH for D od ge Brothers Radio Program every Thursday night at 7:00 thru WEAF-- NBC Red Network. Sincere Service Always Wersted Motor Company 562 Lincoln Avenue Phone Winnetka 165 "Also the Victory Six $1045 to $1170 and the Senior Six $1570 to $1770 In Recital De Gueldre Photo ISS Pauline Manchester of . Glen- coe, pianist, is to appear at Re- cital Hall, Fine Arts building, on Monday evening in a recital under the auspices of the Society of Ameri- can Musicians. Miss Manchester, who is a pupil of Howard Wells has achieved much fame in recent months. Last week she appeared in concert at Urbana, Ill, with Miss Kathryn Witwer, the noted opera singer of Gary, Ind. Miss Manchester resides at 403 Grove street. Mrs. Carl R. Latham Is Chosen President of University Guild Mrs. Carl R. Latham; formerly of Wilmette, prominent in Northwestern university alumnae and Evanston club circles, was elected president of the University. guild Monday. Mrs. James Lardner, who has been the guild's president, was made first vice-president, and the other two vice-presidents elected are Mrs. E. Crane Wilson and Mrs. Martin M. Gridley. The recording secretary is Mrs. Irving S. Cutter; the correspond- ing secretary Mrs. Ward V. Evans and the treasurer Mrs. George H. Ellis. Members of the board of directors and their committee chairmanships include: art--Mrs. Charles H. Dennis; program-- Mrs. Alfred C. Tyler; finance--Mrs. George S. Dalgety; tea--Mrs. Walter Spry; town and gown--Mrs. Charles P. Whitney ; reception--Mrs. Hugh C. Beel- man; scholarship--Mrs. Arthur Rogers; hospitality for foreign students--Mrs. Winifred G. Richardson; membership-- Mrs. Ralph G. Crandall; woman's build- ing--Mrs. Charles H. Betts; guild room --Mrs. Ciyde L. Grose; junior--Mrs. Julian P. Anderson; press and printing --Mrs. Amy O. Parmelee; curator--Miss Mary Ross Potter. Members at large are Mrs. Lees Ballinger, Miss Lena M. McCauley, Mrs. Robert Wyness Millar, Mrs. John H. S. Lee, Mrs. Walter Dill Scott, Mrs. Edward P. Welles, Mrs. John E. Wilder and Miss Mary Ross Potter. The president's report was given at Monday's meeting, held at Harris hall, and Mrs. Irving S. Cutter gave the secretary's report. The guild's early history was traced by Mrs. Crandall. ENGAGED Announcement has been made of the engagemnet of Miss Pearl Edith Hurl- burt, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Robert L. Hurlburt of the Sovereign hotel, formerly residents of Kenilworth, to George Elmer McCauley, son of Dr. and Mrs. C. N. McCauley of Los Angeles. Hydro Free We have just installed this wonderful machine which records the actual pressure exerted by your brakes on each wheel. The only machine on the North Shore. Authorized service station for Lockheed 4- Wheel Hydraulic, Bendix and other Mechan- ical Brakes. Ph. Brake Testing Bring Your Carin NOW be- foreyouhave Gr. 2122 Electric Evanston an Accident! 2212 W. Railroad Ave. Corner of Noyes Street EVANSTON Lorraine Driving Lights Westinghouse Automotive Brake Kokomo Ventilators Gabriel Snubbers Lockheed Hydraulic 4-Wheel, Bendix and Other Mechanical Brakes

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