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Newspaper
Wilmette Life
Location
Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1929
Page
4
A Wilmette library marks two decades of service with ongoing programs and community outreach. The event highlights include expanded collections, reader services, and collaborations with local schools and groups.
The Wilmette League of Women Voters elected its new officers at Shawnee Country Club during a Wednesday luncheon closing the season. President Mrs Ira L Reynolds leads a long list of officers and department heads named for the coming year. Guests numbered 126 enjoyed a staged radio style program by Mrs Merle B Snyder including reader Mrs Carey Culbertson and soloist Mrs Lazara Laxman.
A newspaper note recalls a century old trend where twenty years ago only 18 percent of people borrowed books, equating to about 1.8 per ten residents, highlighting modest use of library services.
The interior of the tea room features pictures by a well known Chicago artist and north shore connections. The walls hangings and Provencal furniture create a Normandy ambience. The shop is run by Mrs. A Gildersleeve of Winnetka with help from her daughter Mrs. E C Roessler.
The Normandy Tea Room in Spanish Court opens its doors to diners seeking luncheon tea or dinner opposite the Teatro del Lago in No Man's Land. Pauline Graf Davis of Winnetka is noted among early patrons.
Mrs. Mark Cresap traveled to Baltimore to be with her daughter Mrs. Sam Comly at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Mrs. Alexander Joslin hosted lunch and bridge at her home on June 12 and June 6 in Kenilworth.
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