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' 1924' ROTARIANS FAVOR, THE WIDMING P~ ion to ~s1man-a.t-Large Henry R. Rathto deliver part o( his on Abraham Lincoln, evening, July 9, at 8:15 KYW, Chicago. Rathbone is a resident was originally delivered Ratl1bone on February iore the House of Representa distinguished audience in It was an unusual honor this new member to be mously as the Lincoln's orator of the House. Invitarepeat this address have been in from all over the country Rathbone recently same subject over the radio. The following comthe Washington Times of 1924, accurately describes m which his speech was re- (Continued from page I) ago, promptly instructed its public affairs' committee to probe the problem. That committee made its report at Wednesday's luncheon. .The rep~rt briefly· and accurately rec1tes the history of the widening movement for the two avenues, calls attention to the hazardous traffic conditions thereon and recommends immediate steps be taken to widen the thoroughfares in question. The report was adopted and the committee iust\lct~d · to attend the village trustees' meeting to urge favorable action on it. The report follows : · July 2, 1924 "Your committee on public affairs has been ordered to investigate the matter of the widening .o f Central and Wilm'ette a venues in the business section of Wilmette. We beg to report the following : "The question of widening these streets was first reported by the Chamber of Commerce last fall. The matter was brought to the attention of the village council and after a preliminary discussion the village engineer was ordered to draw. plans and specifications for the widening. Oppoaition il Silent "The matter was then brought up before 'the board of local improvements and a . public hearing was held on April 25, 1~4. There were practically no objections and the board of local improvements ordered the ordinance to be d.I:awn and submitted to the village council for action. The members of the board of local improvements at this time were Me~srs. Zip£, Tilt, Bachman, Starkel, Fttch, Page and Hoffman, and, as far as can be learned, there was no objection raised by the members of the board of local improvements at the time this matter was before the body. "The ordinance for the widening of these streets was presented to the village board of trustees on June 3, 1924, and on motion of Trustee Baker it was held over until the June 17th meeting. At that meeting the ordinance was read and voted down , Trustees Baker, Wiedlin and Hoffman vot- ing aglrinft;" Trustees Page and Tilt for and Trustee Drayer was absent'. The estimated cost of this improvement is $43,000. Your committee on public affairs is of the opinion that immediate steps should be taken to widen these streets. "It is extremely hazardous to the lives of pedestrians and accentuates as well ~ he possibilities of damage to automobiles. "We are informed that a motion to reconsider this ordinance will be made at the meeting of the · village counc'il on Tuesday. July 8th. Respectfully submitted, Lloyd Hollister, David Nelson, William Taylor." LJTTJ..a cUDEN 'CJ4UB The next mectiag of the IJittle.' Garden chlb will take place T~3day afternoon, July 11, at the home of Miss Emma Schreiner; 1110 Creeltlea.f~venue. A large attendance is desired to · hear the speaker of the afternoon who will take as his subject, .. Roses and Dahlias." ' Mr. and Mrs. William F. Crawford, 1'415 Gregory avenue, left Tuesday morning for their summer home ia Great Platt Lake, Michigan. .~ ~ NodJrt..tera uniienity's ........ ..._. mer school opcAIIII ia Eftnstoa ancl Chi- \J., · ...,._.. . cago on T~ . with a.. indicated ... rollment of aboat · 1~ ltlldmts. Ttlis, ::.c:cording to Pro£. - Ct~ L.. Grose, elir~r of the school, IS an mc;eue of ei&h~ pet c:en OYeF- bat years attendance, "':hich, up ~ ~t ti~ wu the largest· m. tiM, 'UnlVCrSJty'l btStoty. ~ eluded , in the esfimat· are recistranta at the schools of liberal arts, DWI~, speech. Evauatoo campus. a.ad 1&w and c:aamerce, Chicago. North Shore Garden Club Arranges New Department T HE morning study class in gardening of the North Shore Garden club under the ·direction of Professor H. B. Dorner of the University of Illinois, met at the residence of Mrs . Julius Rosenwald, Tuesday morning, June 24. A new department of the club has been made in the formation of a community service committee. There is a great need of vegetables and fruit at Sunset camp. The wor.k of the community service commiftee will be to arrange for the collection of all such garden surplus from members of the club. Mrs. Arthur Byfield, 843 South Linden avenue, Highland Park, is the chairman, with Mrs. E. Lilienfield chairman for Evanston and Wilmette, Mrs. M. Spiegel, Kenilworth; Mrs. S. S. Stein, . Winnetka and Hubbard Woods; Mrs. D. Mayer, Glencoe; Mrs. H. Meyer, Ravinia and Highland Park, and Mrs. J. Kuppenheimer for Lake Forest. An EVenings Enjoyment . Go to the Lake Shore Terrace ifJ you want an · evening of pure pleasure. A dish of genuine Chop Suey wilt taste good after a little string of dances. -------- HOME FROM SOUTHLAND Paul Schroeder, well known real estate operator in Miami, Fla., and the north shore, has returned to his Wilmette home for the summer month~. Accompartying Mr. Schtoeder. are hts wife and daughter, Marguertte. RETURN 7 BICYCLES Of the 8 bicycles that were reported as stolen ,to the Wilmette police department, 7 have been recovered and returned to the owners. Wednesday, June 25, the awards for the greatest numbers of 5's went to two Indian Hill members Margaret Knapp and Mrs. Frank A good many players were exto enter the blind bogy match for this week. The wome~ showing great enthusiasm this over golf and many players have enjoying the links on days other those set apart for their special - 0~ to the 'Spetial events for the Fourth, the regular and luncheon was postponed. ~---------------------------··----------------------- Don't Swelter in a Dry Cleaning BIDS GOOD-·BYE TO DIRT Dry Cleaning when done by Schultz & Nord is no respecter of dirt. No matter how old or how bad the stain, give it to us and we'll clean it up. Dry Cleaned articles are in better-than-new condition. Here you'll find plenty of service to please you. People Expected at Sunset Ridge Opening than 300 people were expected the formal opening of the Ridge Country clubhouse of this week. time workmen have been engaged in arranging the details attendant upon the event and there were prospects gala holiday time. formal opening was scheduled in with a dinner to be followed dance. The occasion is cond one of the outstanding social of the summer season. Hot Kitchen Keep cool and in good health during the summer by taking your dinner where somebody else does the work Dine at the Wilmette Cafe. -on Vacation u Secretary Labors bel Park secretary to ] . superintendent of the Wilic schools, has been busy out school reports since tne of the regular school session June 13. She is also handling cretarial work of the summer session. WILMETTE CAFE 1181 Wilmette Ave., opposite Villaa'e Hall Schultz & Nord THE NORTH SHORE'S LEADING TAILORS 1152 Central Ave. Phone 320 ---------------·----------------------------------··· ESTABLISHED 1854 ITION TO POLICE FORCE C. Truesdell h <s been added stree t force of the Wilmette department. He is on duty C. H. JORDAN & COMPANY FUNERAL DIRECTORS FOR 69 YEARS 612 Da,;. Strut, Evan1ton, Ill. Phon· ErHJ111ton 164 N. 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