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Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1928

Page

23

Northwestern university hosts January Schools of Foreign Affairs discussions

Authorities from Northwestern University organize afternoon round table discussions on Latin America disarma ment fascist Italy and press influence as part of the January Schools of Foreign Affairs. Distinguished speakers address Mussolinian Italy British Commonwealth world peace and disarmament with evening lectures by Spen cer de Laaux Dennis and Carter at Plymouth Hall Evanston.

Northwestern University Schools of Foreign Affairs Charles §. Braden Department of Religious Education Latin America Arthur Guy Terry British Commonwealth of Nations Kenneth R. Colgrove Clyde L. Grose Italy Dean H. F. Harrington League of Nations America Henry Russell Spencer Evanston A. E. Culley University George Tomlinson

Catholic Club Plans Guest Day and Reciprocity Meeting

The Woman's Catholic club of Wilmette will hold a guest and reciprocity day on Friday afternoon December 28 at 2 o'clock at the Wilmette club building. Guests include Mrs. Harry S. Gradle district federation president Mrs. Frederick Masters and Mrs. Maurice H. Lieber of Winnetka. The program features singing by members, a literary chat, a talk on Our Girls, a fine arts talk, and the Holland trio Pauline Pebbles Carlotta Pauli and Marion Holland. Hostesses are Mrs. Anthony May Mrs. Albert Salisbury Mrs. Phillip Newman Mrs. Edward Murphy Mrs. G Wallace Moore and Mrs. John Kenny.

Woman's Catholic Club of Wilmette Holy God John J. Tracy Garrett E. Rickard Frederic Masters F. X. Thale Holland Trio Pauline Pebbles Carlotta Pauli Marion Holland Anthony May Albert Salisbury Phillip Newman Edward Murphy G. Wallace Moore John Kenny

Mrs George White Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs George White of 1101 Greenwood Avenue entertained her bridge club at a Tuesday luncheon, sharing tea and light conversation with fellow members.

George White Greenwood Avenue

National College Alumnae Plan for Future Activity

Mrs. Julius L. Gutmann of Evanston hosted the Evanston group of the National Kindergarten and Elementary College alumnae on Tuesday afternoon December 12 as part of a season of north shore social teas. Board meetings led by president Mrs. Fred S. Kingore set plans for forthcoming association activities. Attending were numerous alumnae including Mrs. Fred S. Kingore, Mrs. Harry G. Phillips, Mrs. Alfred R. Bates, Mrs. George M. Branes, Mrs. Florence S. Capron, Miss Lee Vose, Miss Anna F. Murray, Miss Mabel Pierson, Miss Anne Kappes, Mrs. Clive Bishop, Miss Virginia Solberg, Miss Ruth Cole, Miss Celia Sargent, and Mrs. Cedric D. Carlson.

Julius L. Gutmann Evanston National Kindergarten and Elmentary College North Shore Fred S. Kingore Gutmann Harry G. Phillips Alfred R. Bates George M. Branes Florence S. Capron L. Lane Percy Arden Lee Vose Anna F. Murray Mabel Pierson Anne Kappes Clive Bishop Daniel K. Lowrie Virginia Solberg Ruth Cole

Postponed Election for Ouilmette Court 848 Daughters of America

Officers election for Ouilmette court 848 Catholic Daughters of America, set for Monday at Odd Fellows hall, postponed to January due to illness of district deputy Mrs. Mary Spertoli. Meeting focused on Christmas baskets for Wilmette families. Mrs. Mary Schaefgen appointed charity baskets distribution chair at 800 Park Avenue.

Ouilmette Court Catholic Daughters of America Odd Fellow’'s Hall Mary Spertoli Wilmette Mary Schaefgen Park Avenue

Grandson Returns With Mrs McGuire From Florida Holiday

Mrs J Fred McGuire arrives back at 565 Sheridan Road Winnetka after wintering in DeLand Florida. Her grandson Billy Bob Eerie of Kenilworth accompanies her for the holidays.

J. Fred McGuire Sheridan Road Winnetka de Land Fla Billy Bob Eerie Kenilworth

Wilmette Bank opening festivity fills village with cheer

Garden Talks notes a grand opening of Wilmette's second bank building drawing thousands to a neighborhood party. Friends greeted by bank officials, music, flowers, and goodwill cards while Girl Scouts handed roses, shops lit with Christmas decorations, and the village embraces a season of peace on earth.

Wilmette

State Regent Guest of Honor at Glencoe D A R Luncheon

The Glencoe chapter of the D A R hosted state regent Mrs. William J. Sweeney at a December luncheon. She spoke on D A R activities and was joined by guests including regents of nearby chapters and state officers. The meeting, presided by Mrs. George W. Mieth, was deemed the chapter’s most important event.

Glencoe William J. Sweeney Sweeney Charles E. Herrick Constitution Hall Raymond W. Stevens Constitution Hall Finance Melville C. Chatten Charles W. Pflager Frank J. Bowman Alexander Sclanders Lincoln E. Sisson National Defense Louis Hopkins Chicago George W. Mieth

Wilmette Woman's Exchange Sells New Cook Book

The Wilmette Woman's Exchange held a special Tuesday sale featuring its new cook book available to shoppers.

Wilmette Woman's Exchange

Baskets to help veterans families this Christmas drive

The Tenth district ex service committee of Women’s clubs urges gifts for disabled veterans’ families on the north side. Baskets with meals clothing and toys will be sent Saturday and Sunday. Contact Mrs Joyce Kenilworth 2134 or Mrs Hutson Wilmette 1447 or Mrs McGurk Wilmette 2672 or Mr Nason Kenilworth 4363 for details.

Ex-Service Committee Tenth District Joseph Joyce Joyce Kenilworth Woman's Club of Wilmette P. J. McGurk Frank Nason

Rebekah Lodge Installs Officers on January 8

Rebekah lodge elected officers at a recent meeting and will install them in a public ceremony Tuesday January 8 at Odd Fellows Hall Wilmette. Officers named include Mrs R H Klemm noble grand regent Mrs Frances Duncan vice grand regent Mrs Pearl Tucker secretary Mrs M Herberholz financial secretary and Mrs N G Mergenthaler treasurer.

Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows’ Hall Wilmette R. H. Klemm Noble Francis Duncan Winnetka Pearl Tucker M. Herberholz N. G. Mergenthaler

Leagues of Women Voters Hostess Luncheon Leaders Meet

Mrs. Walter Benson of Winnetka hosted a luncheon at the Chicago Woman's Club for the presidents and treasurers of all Illinois local Leagues of Women Voters. Discussions covered dues collection budgeting and a new league finance plan.

Walter Benson Winnetka Chicago Woman's Club Leagues of Women Voters Illinois

Christmas Party Planned by Rebekah Lodge

The Rebekah Lodge will host a Christmas party for families of its members on Sunday at Odd Fellows hall. The program includes community singing and child recitations by Susan ne Duncan Francis Duncan Ellen Burns and Isabel Tucker.

Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellow’s Hall Susanne Francis Duncan Ellen Burns Isabel Tucker

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