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Newspaper

Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1929

Page

7

Librarian Recounts Stimulating Shorts From Current Books

A Wilmette Public library display curates thought stimulating lines from modern works. The notes cite G Lowes Dickinson and Louis Bromfield with brief passages and reflections on life, advice, and historical figures.

Wilmette Public Library Anne J. Whitmack G. Lowes Dickinson

Randolph of Roanoke quoted for biting tongue remark

Gerald W. Johnson recalls Randolph of Roanoke, noting he was remembered not for his services but for wielding what some called the wickedest tongue in an American congressman’s head, a mind both courageous and witty.

John Randolph House of Representatives Jefferson Virginia Russia Gerald W. Johnson Randolph Roanoke

Nine Plays Among Books Added by Local Library

Wilmette Public Library received new titles including Browne-Kerviwa man Dane-Bill of Divorcement Howard-Ned McCobb's Daughter Housman-Prunella Nichols-Winges Over Europe Rice-Street Scene Shaw-Arms and the Man Shaw-Man of Destiny Sheriff-Journey's End. Local residents travel abroad and visit relatives with several families heading to England Cape Cod New York and Europe for visits and study.

Wilmette Public Library Browne—Kerviwoman Dane Bill Howard Ned McCobb Housman Prunella Nichols Winges Europe Rice Shaw Arms Sheriff

Everts Held Over to Grand Jury on Prohibition Charge

John Evert and his wife bound over to the grand jury after federal agents and Wilmette police found liquor and brewing equipment at their Glenview road home near Hibbard road. They posted $2,000 bonds each and appeared before United States Commissioner Edwin K. Walker after a continuation from the prior Tuesday. Henry Zeutschel of 2015 Lake avenue was arrested with them, held on $1,000 bond, and also bound over.

John Evert Prohibition Wilmette Glenview Road Hibbard Road Evert United States Edwin K. Walker Henry Zeutschel Lake Avenue Everts

Mrs Carl Keith Heads to Lake Geneva For Visit

Mrs Carl Keith of 310 Warwick road Kenilworth travels to Lake Geneva to spend a few weeks with her daughter Cornelia.

Carl Keith Warwick Road Kenilworth Lake Geneva Cornelia

Plan to sail on Bremen with two local travelers

Mrs. C. R. Erwin of Kenilworth and Mrs. Seabury of Oak Park have taken passage on the new ocean liner Bremen, which recently set a speed record. They will visit Southern Germany and France, spend time in Scotland and Italy, and sail home from Italy, altering the usual return route.

Bremen C. R. Erwin Warwick Road Kenilworth Seabury Oak Park Germany France Scotland Italy

Kenilworth Couple Travel Through Wisconsin Visit Daughters

Mr and Mrs John M Roberts of 328 Warwick road Kenilworth travel through Wisconsin with Mr Roberts brother and his wife. They stopped to visit their two daughters who are at camp. Miss Dorothy Allen of 78 Robsart road Kenilworth attends a house party in Traverse City Michigan.

Jay N. Garner Prospect Avenue Winnetka Europe England Garners Garner States John M. Roberts Warwick Road Kenilworth Wisconsin Robert Dorothy Allen Robsart Road Traverse City Mich

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