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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 14 Jul 1928, p. 48

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July 14, 1928 WINNETKA TALK Big Tract of Land on N.S. Is Leased for a Flying Field The north shore is to have a fly- ing field and airport. This is revealed in the leasing of one hundred thirty acres of land at the corner of Lake avenue and Railroad avenue by a syndicate of north shore and Chicago men headed by C. F. Rob- erts of Winnetka. This aviation field will cater to commercial, passenger and student service. Eighty-five acres of the total was leased from C. D. Rugen, thirty-five from Louis Clavey and the balance from Mrs. Elizabeth Rugen. The con- sideration was not disclosed. The field has frontage of one-half mile on Rail- road avenu eand 2,200 feet on Lake avenue, The necessary grading will be done in the near future and the erection of the hangers will start soon after. The purchase of the equipment will also be made at an early date, as it is the plan of the syndicate to start actual flying as soon as possible. E. C. Gaither Purchases Kenilworth Home-Site R. M. Johnston and company of Linden avenue, Wilmette, report the sale of a lot 75 by 175 feet on Raleigh road, Kenilworth, for William E. Hus- ton to Edward C. Gaither. Mr. Gaith- er is having plans prepared for an attractive residence to be erected in the near future. The consideration was undisclosed. Alfred Dietsch of Rogers Park has purchased a lot 50 by 180 feet on the north side of Maple avenue, half a block from Sheridan road where he will erect a home this summer. E. Sumner Walker represented the buyer and R. M. Johnston and company represented the seller. NEW SKOKIE HEIGHTS HOME One of the several new residences which are being completed for early occupancy in Skokie Heights is being erected by Thomas I. Simpson, the contractor, for a man residing in River- side. Schuetters to Occupy New Glencoe Home Soon Mr. and Mrs. Robert IL. Schuetter, who recently sold their residence in Wilmette, have been residing tempor- arily at Glengables, until the comple- tion of their new home at 125 Park ave- nue, Glencoe. This is one of the resi- dences erected by Max Ekelmann in this vicinity this season, and it is planned to have it 'he middle of this month. wooded lot 80 by 198 feet. The house has 11 rooms, and four baths. It has a slate roof and a two car garage. Mc- Guire and Orr were the brokers. 7-Story Carlson Annex Soon to Go Up in Evanston Evanston's own little loop is to have another good sized structure for work has just started at 618-26 Church street, just east of Orrington avenue, on a seven story shop and office build- ing to be known as the Carlson Build- ing annex. It's to be completed by March 1, 1929. The first two floors of the structure will be devoted to stores and shops, while the upper ones will house pro- fessional tenants, such as doctors, den- tists, attorneys, etc. When completed the annex will be connected with the nine story Carlson building put up five or six years ago. The Carlson building is one of the largest north of the loop. William Fox Repurchases Vacant Glencoe Property The 132 feet of vacant south of 585 Longwood avenue, Glencoe, formerly owned by William Fox, of the fore- going number and sold three years ago to Edwin Foreman, has been repur- chased by Mr. Fox. Mr. Foreman, 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 hh i : WE j= mT mr il Tks tf il HRY 1 a --- IMMEDIATE For IN WINNETKA A number of choice three and four room apartments available in this attractive building and ready for immediate occupancy with rent concessions until September. Also a number of desirable office and store locations still available. For further information write or phone R. H. SCHELL Telephone Winnetka 900 POSESSION all completed by | It is on a | at the time he bought it, planned to build a residence on it, but has since changed his plans. Joth sales were made by Carl Loch- ner, with Walter P. Smith and com- pany, 337 Park avenue, Glencoe. The consideration of the recent transaction is not revealed. LOANS JimHout COMMISSION on Desirable Homes and Apartment Buildings John Hancock Mutual Life Insur- ance Company A. D. FS ANGWORTHY, Loan Agent 112 W. Adams St., Chicago until 8 o'clock Saturday evenings. 1150 Wilmette Ave., 2nd MORTGAGE LOANS We make loans for repairs, improvements, construction, refinancing or purchase of improved residential property. in convenient monthly installments in 1, 2, or 3 years. sentative will be pleased to give complete information. WILSHORE BOND & MORTGAGE CO. Village Theatre Bldg. Our repre- These loans can be repaid Office open | Phone Wil. 2181 struction knows. REALTORS op RY (A%1:0:3 NORTH SHORE AL ESTATE Boarp 566 Center Street Exclusive NORTHEAST GLENCOE N= Georgian Colonial Brick well located on a large lot, 4 bedrooms, 2 tile baths, sleeping porch, attic space, large living and dining rooms, breakfast room, well planned kitchen with electric ventilation and refrigeration, Oil Burner (your choice) will be installed, 2 car garage, beautifully landscaped. Everything is here that scientific con- Terms arranged to suit. LisT YOUR PROPERTY We have other clients toi wanting to buy-- Give us your listing Crosby & McKendry Winnetka . "| WiTtH Us Tel. Winnetka 2032 DOVENMUEHLE, Inc. 73 Years of Salety 105 South Dearborn, Chicago Ample funds at Phone Central 6393 interest for loans on homes 5, 10 and 15 year plans, straight or with pre-payment privileges Our loans are purchased by UNION CENTRAL LIFE INSURANCE €O. of Cincinnati BANKERS LIFE CO. of Des Moines Combined Assets $330,000,000

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