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Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1924

Page

16

Golfers Eye Skokie Open Matches and Pro Contests

Enthusiastic golfers gathered in Skokie for an all day event with rematch play and a putting contest after strong morning and afternoon rounds. Winners included Mrs. R K Watson Highland Park first, Mrs Hackett Chicago second, and Mrs Burtt er Glencoe third. consolation trophy went to Mrs Paul Chace.

Skokie Oles Skokie Memgo RK. Watson Highland Park Hackett Chi- Oo Burtter Glencoe Godfrey Phillips

Women Golf Second Day at Sunset Ridge Club

Women enjoyed a second day of golf at Sunset Ridge west of Winnetka. In 18 hole class A medal play Miss Vinmia Ingram and Mrs M J Hickey Jr shared honors with the low score on the 18. In class B Mrs Thomas FeNally won the 9 hole medal play handicap with Mrs A S Webbe holding best score on the 4 odd holes of the 9. Luncheon and bridge followed, well attended by members and guests.

Sunset Ridge PNOUA Sunset Ridge Club Winnetka Vinmia Ingram M. J. Hickey Thomas FeNally A. S. Webbe

Library Club Membership Deadline for Glencoe Club

The finance committee of the Women's Library Club of Glencoe sets August 1 as the membership deadline. Names received by then will appear in the year book for the upcoming club season to be published in September. After August 1 new member names cannot be printed as they must be posted for four weeks before board review.

Library Club Dutvee Amg i Hk Mienbiet Woman’s Library Club of Glencoe

Open Day Draws Many Women in Indian Hill Golf Event

A lively Open Day at Indian Hill Wednesday featured numerous women starting events for the Women’s Western Golf Association. Mrs. A. Fletcher Marsh posted best scores on odd holes as the competition began. Next week aims for 18 hole medal play with top gross and low net scores.

Indian Hill Western Golf Association A. Fletcher Marsh

Professor Heath Talks at Little Garden Club

The Little Garden club held its regular July meeting at Emma Schreiner's home on Greenleaf Avenue. Professor Meath of Northwestern University spoke on Roses and Grafting, sharing instructive notes with attendees. The next meeting is scheduled for August 15.

Heath Little Garden Club Hk Little Garden Club Emma Schreiner Greenleafenue Meath Otany Northwestern University

Northwestern Course Club House Nearing Completion

The new fireproof Northwestern club house on Emerson street approaches completion and will be in use in August. The Home section is roofed and facilities include a dining area roof garden restaurant toilets lockers and showers. Club members Boyke Miller and McKenna join County Municipal Golfers in upcoming matches at the public links on Sunday at 10 30.

Northwestern Emerson Street Arms Road Northwestern Club Messrs Boyke, Miller and McKenna

Record Crowds At Wilmette Beach Hit New High

Summer heat brings largest crowds of the season to Wilmette bathing beach near Lake Avenue and Sheridan Road with a Monday attendance of 1114. Beach managers report safe conditions as life guards and a matron supervise patrons. 685 memberships are paid this year and a $5 per family season pass is available for Wilmette residents.

Wilmette Lake Avenue Sheridan Road Francis Bradley Bradley Archer Kennedy Edwin Jones Bernard Schroeder Belle Hilton Ange Borgfeldt

Are You There Begins British Phone Talk Practice

An Englishman explains the British habit of starting calls with Are you there rather than Hello. He argues the phrase shows intent to proceed only if the other person is present, avoiding unnecessary conversation.

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