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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 11 Feb 1928, p. 49

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48 WINNETKA TALK February 11, 1928 Election Drama to be Staged at New Trier Hall Citizens of the north shore interest- ed in better government are invited to witness a dramatic sketch entitled "A Day at the Polls," to be staged in the New Trier High school auditorium Tuesday evening, February 14, at 8 o'clock. The program is given under the auspices of the Social Science de- partment at the high school. County Judge Edmund K. Jarecki will open the evening's program with an address introductory to the presen- tation of the sketch, which will in- clude in its cast of characters twenty- five men and women from the election commissioner's offices. The dramatic sketch will depict a typical day in a Chicago polling place, emphasizing humorous as well as seri- ous incidents attendant upon the exer- cise of the franchise in a large city. ADDRESSES STUDENTS Dr. J. W. F. Davies, director of Community House activities, spoke be- fore the juniors at New Trier high school at their assembly Wednesday morning, advising them on the choice of a college and a vocation. DINNER HOSTS AT CLUB A number of Winnetka people are having large parties of guests at the Indian Hill dinner-dance this evening. Mrs. H. C. Edmonds will have thirty in her party, Mrs. Henry A. Gardner will have sixteen and Mrs. R. H. Hobart will have ten. Dr. C. W. Dygert of Lansing, Mich., was the guest last week-end of Mr. and Mrs. William Carey of 883 Oak Classified Advertisements (Continued from Page 47) 102 FOR SALE-- MISC. FOR SALE---NOKOL BURNER COM- plete with thermostat and storage tanks, good operating order, $200. Phone Kenilworth 1021. 102LTN20-1te MAN'S BLACK OVERCOAT, SIZE 40. cost $100, sell for $20. Baby bed and mattress, $6.50. Winnetka 1018. 102LTN20-1tn WANTED TO BUY--MISC. WANTED--CIL.EAN WHITE RAGS, 10c per 1b. 1232 Central Ave, Wilmette. 103LTN14-tfp 103 First Scandinavian Ev. Roy A. Thompson, pastor 809 Chestnut court (Winnetka 2304) Sunday, February 12 Sunday school. Morning worship. of the Lost Sheep." 9:30 a. m. 11:00 a. m. "Parable 5:00 p. m. Young People's meeting. Mrs. ay Uhe in charge. 7:45 p. m. Gospel service. Tuesday to Friday--8 P. M. Special meetings with Missionary Titus Johnson from Africa as evangelist. Extra musical numbers. Meetings Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in English, Friday evening in Swedish. Wednesday evening will be "Africa Night" with not only Titus Johnson but several other missionaries from Africa taking part. Sunday, February 19 "As many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name." John 1:12. IN PIANO RECITAL John Borino presented his pupils in a piano recital Sunday afternoon at his home, 859 Elm street. Those who played were: H. Hostnick, G. Paglia- rul, P. Hostnick, R. Rubin, L. Steffen, D. Possner, R. Hoosin, A. Flinn, J. Verhoeven M. Lazar, E. Erickson, H. Goatas, M. Verhoeven, A. Hoosin, N. Goldberg, E. Rubin, E. Weinstock, R. Russo, H. Kupulsky, H. Rosenthal, M. Abrams, J. Gerber, R. Mezer and KE. Eckart. J] LUNCHEON HOSTESS Mrs. Frederick W. Copeland of 1082 Spruce street entertained several Win- netka friends and three members of the "Land of Oz" cast at luncheon Wednesday, before the performance of the play. Mrs. John L. Cochran, Mrs. Robert Adams, and Mrs. Murray P. Brush, Jr., were the guests from the "Land of Oz." ON BUYING TOUR Miss Grace Herbst is leaving Sun- day on one of her frequent personal buying trips to the New York market and very soon will have on display in her Gift Shop, 563 Lincoln avenue, Winnetka, the very latest offerings in furniture, gifts and interior decora- tions. Mrs. Roy L. Arey, 929 Tower road, will be hostess to a number of friends Tuesday, February 14, at luncheon and bridge, in celebration of St. Valentine's day. --0-- Miss Isabel Rohrig of Ludington, Mich., arrived Tuesday morning for a long visit with her cousins, the Misses Kathryn and Anna Rohrig of 1069 Chatfield road. Service Our long experience on Knight motors is our best reference. If you have a Willys-Knight that is in need of repair--bring it to us. A trial is all we ask. Expert Repairs on CADILLACS, FRANKLINS, MARMONS, PACKARDS TOWING -- WELDING Sauer's 2610-16 Ridge Road Garage Evanston at the West End of Central Street TELEPHONE UNIVERSITY 249 Men's Class Will Hear of Great Baha'i Temple At the meeting of the Men's Class of the Winnetka Congregational Church Sunday school, Albert Vail will speak on Sunday next on "The Purposes and Ideals of the Baha'i Temple." The class meets at 9:30 a. m. in the American Legion room of the com- munity House. An invitation is extended to the Wom- en's class to join in the service. Mr. Vail will continue his address on February 19. A general invitation to all those interested is extended. Submit Plans Soon for Center Street Widening It is expected that the engineer's estimate on the Center sireet improve- ment will be ready for submission to the Winneka Village council at its next meeting, February 21. The council last Tuesday evening considered informally certain questions pertaining to the plans, raised by Engi- neer Frank A. Windes, and it was an- nounced that his report will be ready for the next meeting. GIVES BIRTHDAY PARTY Helen Lydia Pfingsten entertained a group of her classmates and friends at a Valentine party Tuesday at her home, 968 Elm street. She is the &- year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Pfingsten. The guests present were: Ruth Clark, Jane Kass- ner, Sylvia Andersen, Jackie Easter- berg, Susan Duncan, Nancy Walpole, Jeanette Korsgran, Evelyn Loco, Bud- dy Easterberg, Betty Wilcox, Martha Ison Karnopf, and Phyllis Ann Gram- y. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Withers of 788 Lincoln avenue returned Monday from California, where they had passed about a month. Death Claims Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Roberts Phyllis Marylouise Roberts, eight- year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John O. Roberts of 651 Glendale ave- nue, died Sunday night after an illness of three weeks. Funeral services were held on Thursday at Hebblethwaite's chapel in Evanston, and burial was at Rosehill. The Rev. James Austin Richards of the Winnetka Congrega- tional church conducted the services. Phyllis, who was a student at Horace Mann school, is survived only by her parents. GOODMAN THEATRE An Ibsen revival took place at the Goodman Memorial theatre, Chicago, Tuesday evening, February 7. The play presented was "The Wild Duck," directed by Whitford Kane and acted by the Repertory company assisted by some experienced and capable new- comers. Roman Bohnen appeared as Gregers Werle whose well intentioned but unfortunate interference destroys the peace of mind and happiness of his boyhood friend, Hialmar FEkdal, acted by John Waller, Dorothy Raymond was splendid as Gina, Ekdal's wife and Katherine Krug played Hedvig, their daughter, charmingly. Robert O. Johnson Mrs, William Boyden of 725 Pine street leaves tomorrow for the East for a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Francis P. Magoun, Jr., of Cambridge, Mass. She will bring Mrs. Magoun back with her, to be matron of honor at Miss Rachel Foster's wedding March 3. ------ Mrs. S. Roe of Pasadena, mother of Mrs. Sidney Gerrard, 610 Rosewood avenue, who has been visiting her daughter for the past several months, has returned to her home for the re- mainder of the winter. VACATION now at Hacienda De Los Cerros will break a dull winter routine with the fresh- ness of breezes that sweep across a hundred miles of open space. This mod- ern Ranch Resort, once the old Span- ish estate of '"The Hills," nestles at the mouth of a wind- ing canyon, just two miles from the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Here February is a long delight, with roaring open fires to warm the Slip Away from Dullness for a Week or Two-- Hacienda De Los Cerros Santa Fe crisp mountain nights and with sunny, cloud- less, mild-tempered days to take you out of doors. Real Western horses to ride and mountain trails to ex- plore, Indians and Mexicans and cow- boys to watch and wonder at. and complete com- ) fort for rest or relaxation. Ask for an illustrated booklet at the Ask Mr. Foster Service, the Marshall Field Travel Dept., or direct from Edward H. Oakley, New Mexico

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