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.
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Newspaper
Wilmette Life
Location
Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1924
Page
20
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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