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Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1924

Page

20

Energy price rise sparks utility rate debate

A fragmented passage notes discussions over a proposed rate increase by the energy commission. The note mentions potential consumer impact and the timing of a decision affecting light costs.

Plans for Women of G A July 23 Open Events

The Women of G A hold plans for July 23 featuring golf and bridge events at Indian, resumed after a summer break. An Open Women’s Western 9-hole golf event will run Wednesday at 9 30, with entries determining the number of holes. A planning committee includes Paul Noyes and Mrs Watson, among others. The Illinois league will send delegates to the Institute of Politics at Michigan July 21 to 26.

Paul Noyes Watson O'Brien Prindiville Fletcher Margaret Knapp Ted Michigan EN Voters Illinois League Tives Institute of Mt Uni- Michigan Cowith National League Voters Wood Simmons Northiversity Arrison Reed Ann Arbor Urses Immons Wisconsin Michigan Indiana Kentucky Virginia

Ridge Golfers Ready for First Event

Ridge Golfers prepare for Sunset Ridge club first event for women. A 9 hole format is planned with an afternoon foursomes schedule and luncheon. Various social activities and a charity coat sale accompany the season launch.

Ridge

Flower Week Observed July 12 to 19 at Muni Pier

Flower Week will be observed July 12 to 19 on the Muni Pier under the auspices of a chapter of the Wild Flower Society of America. Many women participate in the celebration which includes wild flower preservation study. Ferns and wild flowers from Illinois and nearby states will be part of the display and will be transplanted in a wild flower preserve gifted by Durand adjoining the Lake Bluff farm.

Muni- 1 Wild Flowtion Society of America Vety Tt Durand Lake Bluff

Xi Delta Sorority Convention This Week

Northwestern chapter hostesses welcome 175 delegates at the twelfth biennial Xi Delta convention held at the Water Beach hotel. Gertrude Gesler, president of the Northwestern chapter, gave the welcome address. Dr. A. Lloyd will preach on Vacation Time at First Nation Church Sunday at 11 o clock.

God Dr. A. Lloyd First Nation

Little Garden Club Meeting Set For Friday Afternoon

The Little Garden Club will hold its Friday afternoon meeting on July 11 at 110 Greenleaf Avenue. Miss Emma Schrei will present "Roses and Dahlias" and the event marks the club’s first gathering since the recent flower show.

Little Garden Club Emma Schrei Greenleaf Avenue

Dodge Plan Finds Favor With Public on Car Model Policy

Evanston Dodge dealer C M McDonald says buyers welcome Dodge Brothers policy of gradual improvements rather than yearly model changes. He notes depreciation stays low, resale remains strong, parts stay standard, and production layoffs from model changes are avoided, keeping prices steady and sales steady.

C. M. McDonald Evanston Dodge Brothers McDonald

Guests at North Shore to Play 9 Hole Match

North Shore club hosts a 9 hole match on Tuesday July 15 inviting members and guests to compete for the best score. In the Woman's Sports Pastime committee events Mrs J E Barron won first prize and Mrs John G Caine took second in the Flag Con test. Qualifying July trophy matches were won by Mrs A D Collins with low net and gross, and by Mrs J E Caine in the ball sweepstakes. E J Barron beat R C Boozer in the final June trophy match 2 up with 1 to go.

North Shore North Shore Club J. E. Barron John G. Caine A. D. Collins J. E. Caine E. J. Barron C. Boozer

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