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Newspaper
Wilmette Life
Location
Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1933
Page
6
Howard school student reporters present life stories of two notable insects. The Hungry Beetle and the Famed Moth are described as they resume warm weather activity, including flying, crawling, biting and feeding.
Pris cilla Pollock of Howard 8C shares a simple animal tale describing a beetle's life cycle from grub to larva to pupa and adult. She notes the beetle feeds on fruit and leaves, builds lacework in foliage, and has relatives in Virginia with a wide spread presence.
The life story follows an egg hatching into a large caterpillar that spins a winter cocoon. The silkworm cocoon hangs from a branch and, in spring, a moth emerges with wing eyespots. The note is attributed to Bob Tansill of Howard 1B.
A brief diary note from Frances Bickham a sixth grader describes a Fort Wayne visit by her sister and husband with their terrier Euripides of the Tragedies known as Rip The pup is lively playful and enjoys chasing the cat and feet and ankles The family enjoyed his visit and wished he stayed longer.
The pupils of Howard school welcomed spring vacation and planned activities including making up missed spelling tests. Jim Steen of 7A recalls enjoying the break and the chance to catch up on work.
Lois Peterson of Howard writes that last week her class did not have any Junior Life articles and expresses hope that articles will appear this week.
A 4th grade student named Dick Rel likens a pose used in an April art class. The entry notes the challenge of maintaining the same stance while enjoying the activity.
Pris recounts a school holiday visit with Elizabeth May Dodds and Virginia Marsh to the Field Museum. They toured animal and bird cases, the botany room, Egyptian mummies, and basement displays, then Indian cases before returning home.
A Howard 4th grade student, Arthur Green, recalls planting bulbs found in a flower pot and blaming Mr Frost for their sudden decline after a garden fix. The young narrator describes hunting for a pot and planting the bulbs, noting their rapid deterioration.
A cat named Snoopy climbed the sun porch roof and tried to peek through an upstairs window. He leaned out too far and fell into a snowdrift, escaping injury, as witnessed by Jack Hayt in Howard 5B.
Several weeks ago the first through fifth grades held a demonstration. The fifth grade presented a show of sports and other acts while the younger grades performed old dances. The program took place in Howard gymnasium on a Friday night at 7 30.
A girl recalls her pet cat going astray and reuniting with her after a trip to the drug store. The cat leaped onto her shoulder upon the owner’s return, ending the search with a joyful reunion.
Miss Olthoff's class celebrates good work as Howard and Lawrence report earning spots on the arithmetic honor roll by missing no more than two of forty five problems.
Melvin Nylund of Howard 6C notes they are studying Christmas carols to memorize and sing at the Logan Howard P T A meeting under music teacher Miss McKay.
A short original story recounts a haunted family with a yearly midnight death. The final survivor, a rich young man, hires guards but is killed at midnight despite precautions. The method remains unknown, leaving the murder unsolved.
Louise Schreiber of Howard 8A reports the room paper earns profit. At three cents per copy and ten cents a month for two months the venture cleared 9.98. Ads from Wilmette stores boost revenue as the staff grows.
A Howard fourth grader recounts finding a kitten on the porch around midnight. The furry visitor settled on the bed and became a new family member for Ray Drei.
Charles Ceder berg notes in Howard fourth grade that the class studied Holland in geography. They covered pages 99 through 107 in their first assignment.
Wilmette public school athletes begin training under Daniel M. Davis this Saturday at the Village Green. Peewees weigh under 90 pounds, lightweights 90 to 110, and heavyweights over 110. Dual meets are planned ahead of the third annual invitational for north shore and suburban grammar schools on Saturday, May 20.
Robert Matson recalls how Mitzi the cat chased by a dog fled to a tree, then fell multiple times during a struggle and died after sustaining injuries. The incident happened during an ordinary afternoon at home.
A Senior Assembly featured a play by 7B students with piano solos and songs. The page notes the event in the king's court with musicians performing for the queen and praise from Bob Cochran of Howard 7A.
A family visit to the historical society featured an authentic old fire engine and gowns worn by famous women. The highlight was Lincoln's carriage, admired by visitors.
School reopened Monday as students return to classes after Easter vacation. Randolph McCandlish of Howard 7A notes the unusual timing and weather while resuming daily routines.
The Wilmette Playground and Recreation board will conclude its seventh year on May 1 as Daniel M. Davis and staff prepare the annual report. It will show total attendance, new activities started this year, and other board work. Despite funds shortages cutting the program by about two thirds, early indications suggest participant totals will near last year’s level.
Esther Stoddard daughter of Robert Stoddard of 524 Lake Avenue is convalescing after an appendectomy at Evanston Hospital. She expects to return soon to studies at the National College of Education.
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