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Newspaper

Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1939

Page

10

Re-Renovation Bridge Party Aids Sandwich Shop

A August 30 dessert bridge event at the Woman's Club of Wilmette raises funds for a sandwich shop project. Lizzie Freeman and Peggy Storms lead prizes, with Lottie McClure managing nourishment and liquids. Aiding volunteers include Gyla Lang Be ckie Fitch and many others handling tickets and circulation. Prizes and surprise gifts promise lively entertainment for attendees.

Sandwich Shop Woman’s Club of Wilmette Lizzie Freeman Peggy Storms Lottie McClure Trudy Ackermann Gyla Lang Beckie Fitch Gracie Christopher Doris van Winkle Gracie Fitz Ethel Altman Florence Huggins Etta Kirtley Gertrude Keller Jessie Robb Hazel Stanton Helen Willis R.S.F

Keeps Her Promise And Gives Party On 101st Birthday

Mrs Aura Lathrop Fouts celebrated her 101st birthday with relatives at her Wilmette home. Born August 13 1838 in Windsor Ohio she has lived in Wilmette 28 years and remains in excellent health. Her son G E Fouts and daughter in law plus granddaughter and great grandson joined the gathering with others from Rogers Park. She hoped to be active for another year to host another party.

Aura Lathrop Fouts Greenleaf Avenue Fouts G. E. Fouts H. H. Gary George Edwin Gary Wilmette Rogers Park

Service League Plans Benefit Tea in Evanston

The Infant Welfare Service League of Evanston schedules a benefit tea on September 25 as its annual project. Committee head Mrs. Herbert F. Nolan and members discuss plans at the regular meeting next Monday at Mrs. Allen S. Wolff Jr. residence.

Infant Welfare Service League of Evanston Herbert F. Nolan Katherine French Winnetka Allen S. Wolff, Jr Nolan Martha Schueler Clayton S. Hexton Raymond F. Brookley James M. Kittleman Edward L. Ashley William O. Wells John M. Lockhart Charles Mrnch Katherine Neeves Glencoe

Eleanor Jensen Weds Bruce Taylor in Park Ridge

To marry Saturday, Eleanor Adelaide Jensen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence A. Jensen of Park Ridge, will wed Bruce Taylor of Washington, D. C., son of Mrs. Guy Taylor. The ceremony at St Mary's Church, Park Ridge, and they will reside in Washington. Both attended DePauw University.

Clarence A. Jensen Park Ridge Eleanor Adelaide Bruce Taylor Washington, D. C Guy Taylor Washington Kenilworth St.Mary’s Church Taylor DePauw University Carlos Frank G. Guthridge Greenwood Avenue Willmette Joan John L. Stewart Frederick W. Stewart Granville Ohio Wilmette Baptist Church

Flower Show Highlights Home Arrangements by Garden Club

The North Shore Garden club hosts a Flower Show at Northmoor Country Club in Highland Park on August 19. Entries open to all through August 17, with classes featuring home friendly arrangements and specimen blooms. Tickets at the door.

Northmoor Country Club Green Bay Road Highland Park North Shore Garden Club James H. Freudenthal Crescent Court

Mail Kappa Directory At Next Board Meeting

Mrs. Edwin M. Hadley Jr to host a Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae board tea at 629 Kimball Road Highland Park Friday August 25 from 2 to 5 PM. Board plans for 1939 40 year include assisting with addressing and mailing the new directory to every North Shore alumna and listing committees.

Edwin M. Hadley, Jr Kimball Road Highland Park Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Association W. F. Soule Kappa North Shore Hadley

Progressive Luncheon Honors Mrs. Porter at Birthday Club

Mrs. Harry Porter Jr hosted a progressive luncheon last Friday at 1806 Elmwood Avenue as guest of honor. Hostesses for the courses included Mrs. Porter, Mrs. Ralph Finnegan, Mrs. A. J. Linn, and Mrs. F. J. Kerrigan.

Harry Porter, Jr Elmwood Avenue Birthday Club Porter Ralph Finnegan A. J. Linn F. J. Kerrigan

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