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Flowers Bring Sunshine to North Shore Patients
A Wilmette led initiative appeals to north shore nature lovers to donate surplus flowers for distribution to Chicago hospitals and aid in easing loneliness for shut ins. Letters from Edna L. Foley and Mrs. John F. Weedon describe weekly flower drives to Gate 16 North Western Station and deliveries to Hull House and Association House, urging continued gifts and community involvement.
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North Shore
Chicago
North Western
Gate 16
Wilmette
Edna L. Foley
Visiting Nurses Assn
Mrs. Ewer
Wilmette Committee of Plant, Fruit and Flower Guild
North Western Station
Hull House
Association House
John FL Weedon Wilmette