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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 12 Feb 1927, p. 52

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WINNETKA TALK February 12, 1927 i Ripe for Development OE 11 large lots with a total frontage of 875 feet, much of it overlooking the Skokie, practically all improvements in and paid for. In choice residential section near Skokie Country Club. Can be bought at an average cost of less than $4,000 per lot. HEINSEN REALTY CO. Exclusive Agents 720 Elm St., Winnetka Ph. Winnetka 254 | | | formatory for women. Current Law-Making Is Theme for Discussion (Continued from page 53) H. B. 41-42-43--regarding women serving on juries- have been introduced by Mrs. Lena Elrod of Chicago. Miss Ilizabeth has said, "It is no more rea- | - . - | sonable for women to be tried before | juries of all men than it would be for men to be tried before juries of all women." Two bills will be introduced which seek to provide for the new state re- Many of our state wide organizations are working for this bill. We need a suitable place to house our women offenders giving them an opportunity, at least, to have surroundings that suggest a clean and wholesome life. This bill carries an appropriation of $300,000. Many Educational Problems Illinois has many educational prob- lems. There seems to be some feeling that the present method of giving out our state distributive fund is not the best. A substitute for the present law is soon to be introduced. We shall want to watch carefully and study all sides of this important question. Let us be alert all along the line and watch proceedings in both Con- gress and our own state legislature. We helped to elect our lawmakers. Are they giving us the best service that t is possible to get? Let us find out. IN WEDDING PARTY Miss Jeannette Cherry, 422 Abbotts- ford road, left Kenilworth on Tuesday for Memphis, Tenn. where she is to be a bridesmaid at the wedding of her brother, . James Cherry, to Miss Frances Dockery of Memphis, which will take place on February 14. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cherry will leave Kenilworth Saturday for Memphis. Winnetka Members Active in Government Institute Several north shore women affiliated with the League of Women Voters are to have an active part in the Insti- tute of Government to be held Wed- nesday, Thursday and Friday, March 2, 3 and 4 at Harris hall, Northwestern university. The institute is to be con- ducted jointly by the university and the Illinois League of Women Voters. Among the presiding chairmen of the institute will be Mrs. John N. Vander- Vries, president of the Winnetka league. Others serving on committees are Mrs. Gross T. Williams, Mrs. J. J. Sampson, Mrs. Walter L. Benson, Mrs. F. A. Lackner, Mrs. Burton At- wood, Jr., Mrs. J. D. Wigglesworth, Mrs. W. P. Heyn, Mrs. Bligh D. Gras- sett, Mrs. R. S. Childs. Dr. Ralph B. Cobb Will Address Meeting Monday Dr. Ralph B. Cobb is to be the speaker at the February meeting of the I.eague of Women Voters on February 14, at Community house. Dr. Cobb has been Dr. I. E. Schmidt for a number of years. Dr. Schmidt is a professor of the Northwestern university Medical school and is probably one of the best known men in the country in his par- ticular line of work. Dr. Cobb has been superintendent of the Iroquois Memorial hospital for the last three years. Mrs. Charles Butler will also speak on the Women's Re- formatory and Mrs. Walter Benson will give some news from Springfield. associated with Miss Patty Foresman, 515 Essex road, returned to Kenilworth Monday after attending the prom at Cornell university. lL 'Chas. A. Stevens of Chicago FREDERICK E. LEWIS Resident North Shore Funeral Director Twenty-two years of suc- cessful professional service.® Personally recommended by and a host of others whom we have served on the north shore. We personally attend all calls, rendering the most careful, courteous and con- scientious service. Mrs. Lewis attends to all ladies' and children's calls. Private De Luxe Ambulance Service The growing demand for prompt and reasonable ambu- lance service has made it nec- cessary for us to add to our Limousine Equipment, an In- valid Coach which is the last word in Ambulance Service. Located in Wilmette. Our Display Rooms Are Complete Our Motto: "Golden Rule" MRS. F. E. LEWIS FREDERICK E. LEWIS Lady Attendant Parlor Phone Residence Phone . Wilmette 3552 Wilmette 3552 The Mcllvaine Oil Burner allows the least The McIlvaine burner gets the greatest heat value out of every gallon of oil which it burns, and of heat to escape. possible amount Melvane Ow Phone' Winn. 147 WINNETKA Burner Sales 736 Elm St. alan SERGE =

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