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Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1924

Page

14

Women Golfers Western Championship Opens At Onwentsia

The Western Women's Golf Championship starts Monday at Onwentsia Club Lake Crest with top entrants from nationwide circuits. Mrs. Frederick C. Letts and Edith Cummings headline a field that includes the defending champion and the American women's title holder. Letts chairs the local committee with Earle H. Reynolds and Donald B. Douglas as vice chairmen.

Onwentsia Club Lake Crest North Shore Frederick C. Letts Edith Cummings America Cummings Kite Bear Club St. Paul Letts Onwentsia Earle H. Reynolds Donald B. Douglas

Garden Study Class to Meet in Highland Park

The North Shore Garden Club will hold its next morning session led by Professor Dorner of the University of Illinois on August 12 at 10 30 at Mrs Charles Moraine Road Highland Park. The topic is The Selection of Plants for the Garden and the Planting of the Garden.

North Shore Garden Club Dorner The Unity of Illinois Charles Moraine Road Highland Park

North Shore hosts and socials fill Evanston area

Evanton residents and guests attend bridge days, teas, and family visits as locals recap hostesses for National Kinder uniforms and Elementary college events. Notable mentions include Mrs Florence Capron and Mrs Harry G Phillips hosting on August 4 in the Sun Parlor at North Shore Hotel, with many Wilmette and Winnetka families cited in social notes.

Florence Capron Harry G. Phillips Evanston North Shore National Kinderors and Elementary College Sun North Shore Hotel Skokie Edward Scheidenheim Ioe Butler

Skokie Sunday Musicales Feature Helen Freund Recital

The Skokie Sunday afternoon musicale opened with coloratura soprano Helen Freund in a July recital. Freund debuts with Chicago Civic Opera next season as Sophie in Werther with Mary Garden. Also featured were Harold Ayres and pianist Helen Wing with George Simons and Charles Marshall assisting. The club hosts these biweekly events with Mrs. Dwight C. Orcutt in charge.

Skokie Helen Freund Miss Freund Chicago Civic Opera Company Sophie Werther Mary Garden Little Symphony Musicians’ Club Harold Ayres Sametin Kneisel Gusali Charles Marshall Troy Sanders George Simons Helen Wing Dwight C. Orcutt Glencoe

Four North Shore Golfers Win Open Day Contests

Four North Shore women led the Open Day golf at Indian Hill on Wednesday. Miss Klotz captured the low gross while Butterfield tied for high marks to 83. Mrs. Edgar Stevens and Mrs. Mida claimed low gross in the best ball foursome, with Mrs. Fletcher Marsh and Mrs. Howard O'Brien posting the low net. Joe Moran funded the box of balls prize. Mrs. Farlin H. Ball attended with the Western Woman's Golf Association for the luncheon.

North Shore Indian Hill Klotz Peel Hill Fda Butterfield Edgar Stevens Skokie Mida Fletcher Marsh Howard O'Brien Klotz Joe Moran Farlin H. Ball Western Woman's Golf Association

Ball Sweepstakes At Skokie Golf Event

On August 4 1936 a ball sweepstakes for women golfers was held at Skokie with each contestant supplying a ball. Thirty entered the match played against par. Mrs Edgar Stevens took first prize four up on par, Mrs Burtt Clover second, and Mrs Godfrey Phillips won the putting contest. Mrs James R Henry oversees upcoming golf events.

Skokie Edgar Stevens Burtt Clover Godfrey Phillips James R. Henry

Mrs Collins Wins July Trophy at North Shore Club

Tuesday women players at North Shore club qualified for the August event. Mrs A D Collins won the July trophy with Mrs E J White as runner up. Best nine holes scored 50 18 32. Mrs River won with 50 18 32. Mrs Frank Wanner took second with 49 16 33.

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