Grade separation project proposed for PWA funding
North shore grade separation would elevate tracks from Swanton north to Willow street Winnetka and onward to Highland Park reducing 26 grade crossings, enabling railroad electrification and creating thousands of jobs. The plan, long supported by Winnetka and Glencoe village managers and North Shore officials, seeks PWA project inclusion.
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Swanston
Willow Street
Winnetka
Highland Park
The
Public Works Administration
PWA
North Shore
Illinois Commerce Commission
H. L. Woolhiser
George K. Young
Glencoe
Congregational Choir to Sing Gounod Mass Tonight
The First Congregational church senior choir and quartet perform Gounod Messe Solennelle at Maundy Thursday worship. Soloists Elizabeth Pitsch Ethel Wishover Mark Garner and Carman Learn. Dr Hindley delivers a Passion Week message. Public invited.
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First Congregational Church
Gounod
Elizabeth Pitsch
Ethel Heide Wishover
Mark Garner
Carman Learn
John
Hindley
Easter Church Announcements in Wilmette and Kenilworth
Sunday services are listed for Eas ter celebrations in Wilmette and Kenilworth churches with notices on pages 12 13 and 16.
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Wilmette
Kenilworth
Aviation
Boy Scouts Ee
Wilmette Post Office building changes proposed
The Wilmette Chamber of Commerce asks the U S Post Office Procurement division for more changes to the new Wilmette post office under construction. Proposals include better face brick color and texture to match terra cotta trim and a modern lobby lighting fixture with simple plaster accents.
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Wilmette Chamber of Commerce
United States Post Office Department
Wilmette Post Ojce
Re-elect Three to School Board Posts
The Wilmette board of education election drew many citizens to vote on Saturday. Incumbents were re-elected as president Henry E. Cutler and members Lois Finney George E. Leal and John B. Rushmore. Independent candidate Mrs J D Kinnear received a sizable vote but did not win a seat. Edward Maass won township school trustee with 223 votes.
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Wilmette Board of Education
J. D. Kinnear
Henry E. Cutler
Lois Finney
George E. Leal
John B. Rushmore
Edward Maass
Wilmette Zoning Commission Sets Public Hearing Date
The Wilmette Zoning commission will hold another public hearing on the new zoning ordinance at village hall on Friday evening April 26 at 8 o'clock. All citizens interested in zoning matters are invited to be present.
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Wilmette Zoning Commission
Easter Services Planned by Wilmette Churches
Wilmette churches prepare for Easter crowds with services for adults and children. Union Good Friday events at St. Augustine's Episcopal will run noon to 3 PM with seven 15 minute talks on the Seven Sayings of Christ on the Cross and Hymns. Clergy include Dr. Carlton Veneklasen Kabele Allison Hindley Tromp. Details on page 12.
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Wilmette
St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church
Christ
Hubert Carleton
St. Augustine’s
James T. Veneklasen
First Presbyterian Church
David R. Kabele
Harmony Party Wins Village Election Amid Light Turnout
The Harmony party won the village election by a margin over 300. Harry W. Miller, seeking re election as treasurer, topped his ticket with 2308 votes while Bernard S Black received 1570. Independent candidates carried the 9th 12th and 13th precincts. Harmony won the 8th 10th and 11th. Civil service for police and fire departments passed by a strong vote.
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Wilmette
New Harmony Party
Harmony
Miller
Harry W. Miller
Independent
Bernard S. Black
Black
East Side
West Side
Harmony Ticket
Civil Service
Police and Fire Departments
Resume Work on Dome of the Baha'i Temple
The John J. Farley company resumes clerestory work on the Baha'i temple dome in Wilmette as milder weather returns. Crews finalize fifty four fluted nine sided columns brackets and cornice while the continuous frieze and rib bases are prepared for in place casting. All other sections were cast at the Farley plant in Rosythia and shipped by rail to Wilmette.
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Baha’i Temple
John J. Farley Company
Washington D. C
J. J. Farley
Rosythia
Washington
Wilmette
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Winnetka and
Wilmette Life
Harry C. Kinne
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