Wilmette School Election Produces Regular Candidate Victory
In Wilmette the Saturday school election from noon to 7 pm returned overwhelming support for the regular nominees. Henry E. Cutler was re elected president and Charles M. Burlingame won another term on the Board of Education with Mrs. Margaret O. Hildeth also listed among winners. Independent candidates John B. Rushmore and M. A. Borresen received fewer votes amid the caucus based selection process used to maintain non partisan schools.
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Wilmette
Board of Education
Henry Aor Deuhler
Nein. Ie
Margaret O. Hildreth
Charles M. Burlingame
John B. Rushmore
Henry E. Cutler
Charles M. Burling
North Shore
Logan-Howard
Highcrest
Central Laurel
Woman’s Club of
North Ridge Woman's Club
Henry Cutler
Dark Horse
Sat
Wilmette election caucus aims for nonpartisan school board
Wilmette voters faced a plan to nominate candidates through a nonpartisan caucus involving local clubs and groups to keep school affairs out of party politics. A rumored two write‑in candidates was thwarted amid discussions on open proceedings and proper process for contesting candidates.
Pay Tribute to Mrs. R. H. Henderson
Wilmette Board of Education honors Mrs. R. H. Henderson for five years of service and retiring from the office. The resolution commends her understanding of modern education, sympathy for teachers, and civic responsibility. She provided first hand school reports and is not seeking reelection.
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R. H. Henderson
Wilmette
New Trier Merchants Launch Key Value Sale Across Townships
New Trier Township merchants in Wilmette Kenilworth Winnetka and Glencoe join chambers of commerce to present a Key Value Sale on April 22 and 23. The event aims to show cooperative local centers offer equal or better values and a special Key Value Sale paper will reach every home on April 20.
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New Trier
New Trier Township
Wilmette
Kenilworth
Winnetka
Glencoe
Chambers of Commerce
Lloyd Hollister
New Trier News North Shore Personalities
Community profiles highlight notable local figures across districts and groups. Coverage emphasizes individuals shaping schools, clubs, and civic life with concise portraits and insights into their contributions and roles.
New Trier Aids in Repudiation of Kelly Regime
The 1936 primary election in New Trier township closed with surprises for both candidates and voters. Interest centered on the contest and the outcome in the local race.
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New Trier
Kelly
Vote Against Machine Shapes Governor Horner Vote
Tests for township party committeemen split Democratic and Republican ballots as Republicans cross over in large numbers to oppose the Kelly Nash machine. The move boosts Democratic totals and hurts Republican momentum, seen as a rebuke to discredited leadership. Republicans at polls failed to stop the shift.
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Horner
Kelly-Nash
Mulford Peterson Named to N T Board of Education
Herbert B. Mulford of Wilmette and A R Peterson of Kenilworth were reelected to three year terms on the New Trier Township High School board. Mulford received 307 votes and Peterson 306. Writ ten votes for two independent Wilmette candidates caused some ballot confusion.
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Herbert B. Mulford
Elmwood Avenue
Wilmette
A. R. Peterson
Raleigh Road
Kenilworth
Board of Education
New Trier Township
Mulford
Peterson
M. A. Borresen
Thornwood Avenue
John B. Rushmore
Kenilworth Avenue
Winnetka
Glencoe
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M. A. Borreson
Girl Scouts
Home & Garden
TUR
New Trier News
Public Forum
Gardner
N. T. Board
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