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118Wilmettes 75th Anniversary 1872-1947September 18, 1947Womansbegan on Monday evening, Novem- Club Wasber 3, 1941 with a processional ofDavid ISelson Laundry FirmFounded50-year club members and of those in 1891who have belonged for 25 years or(Continued from page 117)more. A pageant written by MrsOpened in Village in 1900helm was chairman of the buildingJames A. Burrill followed the pro-committee.cessional.It was in 1893 that David Nelsonpeople 47 years ago this companyIn October of 1929, the new club-Obought a small hand laundry inwas employing about 80 men andn Tuesday afternoon, NovemberhouseEvanston and seven years laterwomen at its Wilmette plant prior was officially opened and themember4, 1941, the exact birthday of thesthat he opened his Wilmette plantto the war. Because of the help and guests were greetedbyclub, the processional and pageantshortage the roster of employees is the president and her board. Agueswerin the basement of the corner build-e repeated. Gifts were presenteding at the intersection cf what isnow down to about 60.t artist from the MetropolitanOperaunder the auspices of the Fiftiethnow Green Bay road and Central company presented a pro-Of the well-known Nelson em-gramAnniversary committee; a colonialavenue. At that time William Cook of songs in the new audi-exhibit was displayed.ran a grocery store on the maiployees was John Carlson who camentorium. Mens clubs, church groups,from Sweden about 40 years ago,floor of the building. Two yearscivic organizations and private par-* * and until the time of his death lastlater Mr. Nelson acquired the build-ties now rent the club for socialOnyear had never worked for anyone Wednesday, November 6,ing and built a small addition togatherings and functions.in America other than the Nelsonthe west.In 1933, the Club became a mem-W194o6m, athne 55th anniversary of thes club was held at theThoslaundry.e in business in the neigh-ber of the Drama league and sinceclubhouse. Mrs. Herbert G.borhoodGustaf and Carl Hankner as well at that time were: Frankthat time has had a delegate attendLeonard of St. Paul, Minn., wasKuttenas Emil Wennlund have driven Sr., John and Phillip Hoff-these meetings.again present, as she was at themtrucks or horses for this company* * *fiftieth anniversary, to partici-MacnDna,n iAel. S. Van Deusen, Robertfor more than 30 years. A dozen or, the Max Mueller grocery,Witmore employees with only 10 or 15hpate in the ceremonies and to the outbreak of war intEuropebe honored by the now almost in 1939, the club estab-Wheil mFirnank Smith grocery, and thegyears service are considered mere pharmacy.600 members of the club. Thelished a Red Cross productionAnew comers. building which was owned atuniafternoon program was pre-t which operated under theone time by C. H. Rush, and laterStUl Active in Firmchairmanships e n t e d by Mrs. Leonards of Mrs. Philip L.-occupied by Lloyd Hollister Inc.,Edwardsd until February, 1946,waAlthough Mr. Nelson has turneds bought by Mr. Nelson and laterthe management of the businesswhenWaruigghhter, Louise Leonardt (Mrs. Quincy Wright), it was officially closed.incorporated into the laundry plant * *who spoke on "A Citizens Rolewhicover to his sons, he is still activeh has since been enlarged fromabout the Wilmette plant where hein Foreign Affairs." Mrs. Wrighttime to time until it now covers ahas a hand in every part of theIn 1940, Mrs. R. E. P. Kline wasis the president of the Chicagohalf block along Central avenue,appointedlaundering process. chairman of a committeeand extends almost 100 feet alongto study the records of the Wil-mettMCorusncil on International Affairs.. Walter N. Sutherland, thenGreenJ. Walter Nelson manages the Ev- Bay road.e Womans club in order topresident, presided.Newanston plant, while Harold is in Laundry Listsselect three pioneer women, accord-*Duringcharge at Wilmette. Another son, the past half century Mr. * *ing to the classification set up byNelsonEarl, is also employed at Wilmette has seen the plant growthewhile a third generation of grand- General Federation. Mrs. HenryAt this meeting members honoredfrom a few washers, extractors,B. Gates was chosen as the club102 women who had been membersandchildren find things to do at the gas-heated flat irons to a build-nomineelanudry during their spare time. who had the longest con-of the club for 25 years or more.ing filled with all of the latest scien-These include Walter, Jr., Harold,tinuous membership and service inTwo women, Mrs. Leonard of St.tific equipment; from a single horse-the club. The clubwoman who hadPaul, Minn., and Miss Annie W.drawnJr., Jack and Robert Nelson, and wagon which he drove him-servedDavid McAlvey. in the greatest number ofDingee, San Diego, Calif., had beenself, to a fleet of trucks that areoffices and on the greatest numbermembers for 55 years. Three wom-loaded to capacity on every trip.of committees was Mrs. Arthur J.en, Mrs. John A. MacLean, Mrs. F.Present day lists of play suits,Dixon.J. Scheidenhelm, and Mrs. Johnsport shirts and slacks are a farThecry from early price lists showing founder of the club, Miss IdaSegsworth, had been members forLawsuch items as corsets, corset covers,, was chosen as the woman50 years. Mrs. J. M. Brown had beennodetachable stiff cuffs and shirt longer living who had the longesta member for 51 years.continuouswaists, as well as petticoats for service. (Miss Law diedThe associate group of the Wom-which the charge was based uponin Springfield. Mo., in 1923.) Mrs,ans Club of Wilmette was organ-Gatesthe number of ruffles. and Mrs. Dixon were eachized in October 1946; this groupFrom a pay roll of a half dozenMprerssented with a pioneer medal b-"holds evening meetings.. George B. Williams, 1he presi-The Womans club is now in itsBAMdeinst and their names together withfifty-sixth year. Mrs. W. WhitakerWSiEllBiaALL CHIEFm Harridge, president ofs Laws were sent to the GeneralBaer is the present president of thethe American baseball league, hasFederation.ckib, havina 1aken oITict1 in Ant ilbeen a Wilmcite resident for manyThe Golden Jubilee celebrationi<M7. in succeed Mrs. Sutherland.iFIRST CLERK Charles AlbertVail, who served as first villageclerk from 1872 to 1875, alsoserved as Chicago and NorthWestern railway depot master,express agent, notary public,and operated a coal, lime, andwood business with officesacross the road from the depot.He was also instrumental in or-ganizing, in the school house,a Union Sunday school, whichPictured above is the store that has served Wilmette forlater developed into the Firstmany years with tasty and clean food. Our business hasCongregational church of Wil-been built on service and reasonable prices for good food.mette.Here you will find that good oldWe are proud of the village weThe Vail hoine was located on afashioned family service that hasserve300 by 200 foot lot on John street. We congratulate Wil-helpedmow Eleventh street) across from Wilmet+e grow. Drop in mette on its 75th Anniversary.the site of the Congregationalyou will find a friendly welcome.church. A cornfield was at. the eastend of the let. and there was alsoa barn, housing chickens and a cow.A daughter, Mrs. William East-ZEMMERSman, resides in Evanston, a son, GROCERYEdward Vail, lives in Chicago, and1334another son, Morrison H. Vail, is a Wilmette AvenuePhone Wilmette 626resident of Glendale, Calif.