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Newspaper

Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1936

Page

4

National College Plans Entertainment Program

The National College of Education in Evanston will host about fifty senior high school girls from Chicagoland April 17 to 19. Activities include class visits, a dinner, a north shore drive, a talk by Miss Edna Dean Baker, a performance of Trout's Luck, an informal dance, and a Sunday dinner for parents of future freshmen.

National College of Education Evanston Chicagoland North Shore Edna Dean Baker

Special Representative Named for Union College Admissions

Special Representative Walter Hochuli of Winnetka has been appointed to interview applicants for admission at Union College Schenectady New York. Hochuli will conduct student interviews at the college as part of the admissions process.

Walter Hochuli Cherry Street Winnetka Union College Schenectady N. Y

Indian lore expert joins Camp Ma Ka Ja Wan staff

Bob Bowditch a University of Illinois student is accepted as a camp staff member at Camp Ma Ka Ja Wan He specializes in Indian lore and ceremonials and will lead Scouts in making Indian costumes and accessories He will also lead camp fires and pageants with extensive scout camp experience.

Bob Bowditch University of Illinois

Sea Scouts plan first spring cruise to Wilmette Harbor

Weather delays pushback the Sea Scouts first trip of the season aboard a 40 foot cruiser. Skipper Huggins promises a Sunday April 19 launch if conditions allow with Coast Guard supervision and a measured downtown to lake voyage to Wilmette Harbor.

Huggins Wilmette Harbor Chicago Wilmette U. S. Coast Guard Howell

Libertyville Troop 59 Wins Second in Large First Aid Contest

The North Shore Area council Troop 59 from Libertyville placed second in a four state first aid contest series to crown regional champions. Scouts from Illinois Wisconsin Indiana and Michigan competed in the largest U S first aid event for Boy Scouts. The Evanston headquarters hosted the second meet defeating Evanston Northwest Suburban and Oak Park Area councils. Libertyville will travel to Oak Park tomorrow night for the divisional meet.

Libertyville North Shore Middle-West Illinois Wisconsin Indiana Michigan United States Evanston Boy Scout Northwest Oak Park

Doctrine of Atonement to be discussed at Wilmette church

Christian Science services in First Church of Christ Scientist Wilmette will feature a talk on the Doctrine of Atonement on Sunday morning April 19 at 11 o'clock. The edifice is at 1003 Central Avenue and Sunday school convenes at 9 45.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Wilmette Central Avenue

Purdue Junior Returns After Easter Holidays

William H. Smythe Jr a Purdue University junior residing at 43 Kenilworth Avenue Kenilworth has returned to college following the Easter holidays spent at home.

William H. Smythe, Jr Kenilworth Avenue Kenilworth Purdue University

Scoutmasters Meet Plans for Spring Camp at Ma Ka Ja Wan

The North Shore Area council leaders met Tuesday to finalize spring programs and summer camp plans at Camp Ma Ka Ja Wan. Troop 15 Winnetka expects 30 to 40 Scouts this summer with over 20 already registered, while Troop 33 reports at least 25 Scouts. Other troops anticipate large groups and more leaders than ever.

North Shore Area Council Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Chuck Clark Winnetka Jack Davis

Camp Ma Ka Ja Wan Past Century Mark Registrations

Registrations for Camp Ma Ka Ja Wan rise daily and exceed 125 periods booked. The camp caps at 160 bays per period across three periods with the first filling soon. Many scouts plan to stay multiple periods from two to six weeks seeking a well rounded camp experience.

Ma-Ka-Ja- Wan

Georges Visit Camp

Camp Ma Ka Ja Wan hosts Georges Bersch and George Ryan for weekend inspection. Camp grounds were checked for winter impact and preparations for the coming season were finalized.

Georges George Bersch George Ryan North Shore Langlade

North Shore Area council to hold first non Chicago final in Waukegan

The winners from four other sectional contests will compete in the final held in Waukegan on April 25 at Waukegan High School. Trained by Louis Faulkener, the team seeks to represent the North Shore Area council in the final. This marks the first time the final contest is held outside Chicago.

North Shore Area Council Waukegan Waukegan High School Louis Faulkener Chicago

Loyola Speaker Eligius Weir to address inmates on death row

The Rev. Eligius Weir, chaplain at Illinois state prisons, will speak at the Loyola Community Theater next Monday evening. His lecture titled Criminology and Modern Penology will cover experiences as chaplain to men condemned to die.

Eligius Weir Illinois State Loyola Community Theater

Mrs Frieda Furst Hosts Sister-in-law Visitor

Mrs. Frieda Furst of 502 Washington Avenue is entertaining her sister-in-law Mrs. John Hauenstein of New Ulm Minnesota as a house guest in this local notice.

Frieda Furst Washington Avenue John Hauenstein New Ulm Minn

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