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Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1936

Page

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Second Concert at Beach Features Illinois Symphony Orchestra

The Illinois Symphony Orchestra under guest conductor Albert Goldberg headlines the second free open-air concert on Wilmette’s water works esplanade. The Illinois Philharmonic choir assists. program includes Glinka Overture Ruslan and Ludmilla, Tschaikowsky Fifth, Gliere Sailors Dance, and Strauss Blue Danube.

Illinois Symphony Orchestra Water Works Wilmette Albert Goldberg American Legion Harry C. Kinne Goldberg Glinka Ruslan Ludmilla Tschaikowsky Gliere Strauss Federal Music Project Illinois Philharmonic Choir Walter Aschenbrenner Vnds Aschenbrenner Palestrina Christianson Mr. Aschenbrenner Gaul

Advisory Board Maps Work Relief Program Meeting

The relief advisory committee led by Stanley P. Farwell will discuss a work relief program for New Trier township at a meeting scheduled for the latter part of this week.

New Trier Township Relief Advisory Committee Stanley P. Farwell

Woman's Club to Sponsor Fall Cooking School

Announcement from the Woman's Club of Wilmette states a fall cooking school will be held in the club auditorium on November 10 11 and 12. Miss Mildred Batz of the National Live Stock and Meat board will conduct the school in cooperation with Sprague Warner and Company. Open to women throughout the north shore area.

Woman’s Club of Wilmette Mildred Batz National Live Stock and Meat Board Sprague, Warner and Company North Shore

Minister Dr Harold Branch to Preach at Wilmette Church

Dr Harold F Branch of the First Presbyterian Church of Tuscaloosa Alabama will fill the pulpit at the First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette on Sunday morning August 9 at 11 o clock. He is the first of several guest preachers while Rev James T Veneklasen is on summer vacation.

Harold F. Branch First Presbyterian Church Tuscaloosa Ala First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette Branch Wilmette Church James T. Veneklasen

New Tennis Courts Put in Service This Week

The Wilmette Park District opened four new tennis courts this week as a Public Works administration project. Washington park has four courts and Wattman park also offers four. A nominal fee will be charged for use to maintain service.

Wilmette Park District Public Works Administration Washington Park Wattman Park

Wilmette Day Frolic Promises A Summer Village Event

Wilmette residents are invited to a two part celebration on Thursday August 13 under the Wilmette Chamber of Commerce. The day begins with a 2 PM program at the Village Green featuring concessions rides and games followed by field events and a 5 PM softball game between Jensen Batteries and Pearson Meat Cutters. A parade Thursday August 11 will wind through Wilmette and neighboring towns to herald the frolic. Proceeds benefit the Chamber of Commerce fund.

Wilmette Chamber of Commerce Kenilworth Winnetka Glencoe Northbrook Glenview Twelfth Street Central Avenue Village Green Howard School Wilmette Business Jensen Batteries Pearson Meat Cutters

Quarantine Ordered for All Dogs in Cook County

Governor Henry Horner declares a state department of agriculture emergency quarantine in Cook County to curb a rabies outbreak. Dogs must be confined in secure enclosures or on leashes. no at large barking or muzzling evasion. Local police and village boards will enforce the order.

Henry Horner State Department of Agriculture Cook County Cloud CC. McGuire

Have House Guests Dierks Family Hosting Suttie

Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Dierks of 123 Ninth Street host Miss Margaret Suttie from the South Side of Chicago as their house guest. The Dierks recently returned from a two week vacation at Dairymen's Country Club in northern Wisconsin.

Fred C. Dierks Ninth Street Margaret Suttie South Side Chicago

Demonstration School Closes This Week At Wilmette

The Logan street summer demonstration school in Wilmette ends this week after a season that organizers call pleasurable and profitable. Students explored art, music, woodwork, foods, travel, and pet care building skills and pieces used at school and at home. The Kelogg foundation and Wilmette families receive praise for supporting a cooperative learning environment.

Logan School Wilmette Kellogg Foundation

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