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Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1924

Page

18

Local Catholics Unite for Archdiocese Charities Drive

Cardinal Mundelein appeals to Catholics in the Chicago archdiocese to fund a year of aid for needy children widows and unfortunates. The Associated Catholic Charities projects a $1,000,000 goal with directors including D F Kelly and Robert M Sweitzer guiding efficient operations aided by nuns and lay volunteers. Contributions will be invited at local churches in Dupage Kankakee Lake Will and Grundy counties along with Cook County on Sunday June 8.

Chicago North American’ Singers Union Coliseum United States North America Singers’ Union Saa Chicago Symphony Orchestra North American Singers’ Union Chicago Civic Opera Company Cardinal Mundelein Archdiocese of Chicago Associated Catholic Charities D. F. Kelly Robert M. Sweitzer Joseph F. Connery Dupage Kankakee Lake Will and Grundy Counties Cook

Colonial Lense Glasses Society Endorses Retro Eyewear Trend

H. A. Ha. of Hartstrom near Evanston at 702 Church Street says colonial octagon shaped glasses, revived after a century, are here to stay not a fad. The piece notes their Benjamin Franklin era origin and current collections.

Benjamin Franklin H. A. Ha Hartstrom North Shore Church Street Evanston

Glasses with Colonial Lenses Gain Favor in Fashion

The article notes several reasons for popularity of fancy lenses with white gold frames. They blend with facial lines and offer at least a ten percent wider field of vision than standard shapes. Ideal for business and dress wear, rimmed glasses on formal occasions are frowned upon.

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