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Newspaper

Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1933

Page

8

Return to Wilmette families relocate and visit

The F A Cushing Smith family returned to Wilmette after a year in Ogdensburg New York and occupy 431 Central Avenue. Royal Daniel Jr and his wife moved from the Smith residence to 1335 Ashland Avenue. Walter A Sawyer and family returned to Cleveland Ohio after a week with Harvey A Bush at 721 Greenwood Avenue. Miss Helen Jerrems traveled from Pasadena to see her niece Mrs William Sears at 556 Greenwood Avenue Kenilworth before continuing to Holland Michigan.

Wilmette F. A. Cushing Smith Ogdensburg N. Y Central Avenue Royal Daniel, Jr Smith Ashland Avenue Walter A. Sawyer Cleveland Ohio Harvey A. Bush Greenwood Avenue Mrs Sawyer Helen Jerrems Pasadena Cal William W. Sears Kenilworth Holland, Mich

Village Green Juniors Top Vattman in Local League Game

The Village Green Juniors defeated the Vattman Juniors 7 to 3 at Village Green. Lineups featured Howard Bohnen and Earl Barre for Village Green against Ernest Ball and Jack Meyer for Vattman. Umpire was Ed Placek.

Village Green Vattman Ernest Ball Charles Cederberg Kenneth Hoffmann William Lane L. Boling Don Vance Sonny Benson Jack Meyer Jack Harvey Howard Bohnen Bill Davis Henry Janeas Bob DeVinney Jimmy Phillips Leroy Schneider George Clarke Jack Welter Earl Barre Placek Wattman

Village Green Girls Win Kickball in Final Game

The Village Green junior girls defeated the Wattman girls 28 to 6 in the last game of the season. Village Green has seven wins, led by Ruth Pape as pitcher and Ann Corre catcher with a full lineup including Mary Woodbury, Marion Magnuson, Rosalie Schneider, Dorothy Ortegal, Florence Milnikel, Hilda Voeller, Marion Muller, Flaine Leis, Lorraine Cross, Patsy Symons, and Patsy Welter as substitutes.

Village Green Wattman Ann 3Orre Ruth Pape Mary Woodbury Marion Magnuson Rosalie Schneider Dorothy Ortegal Florence Milnikel Hilda Voeller Marion Muiller Flaine Leis Lorraine Cross Patsy Symons Patsy Welter

Tennis Event Highlights Senior Winners From August Three

A tennis tournament on August 3 produced exciting results. Senior girls champion Dorothy Davis of Vattman edged Dorothy Neuses of Village Green and Beatrice Leal of Vattman. Senior boys crown went to Pat Henderson of Vattman with Jim Badger of Vattman and Tom Carney of Village Green earning runners-up.

Dorothy Davis Vattman Dorothy Neuses Village Green Beatrice Leal Pat Henderson Jim Badger Tom Carney Village ‘Green Dorothy Bruchhauser Vattman Park

Exhibit at Library Features Village Green Crafts

Miss Hughes asked Miss Skidmore to bring items the children made at Village Green playground to the Wilmette Public library. A basket by Ruth Wagner a hat by Patsy Welter a mat by Josephine Costa and many other crafts were sent in.

Rosalie Schneider sees park events and contests

On Friday August 11 the park closed after an exhibit with many articles on display. The Junior girls won all the kickball games and the boys won all the baseball games across seven matches at Village Green.

Rosalie Schneider Village Green

Wattman Park Hosts Sand Modeling Contest at Wilmette Beach

Susie Lyon reports Wattman park held a sand modeling contest at Wilmette Beach on Friday August 4 with 11 am arrival. Parents provided transportation and lunches were brought by participants. The sand creations were judged at 2 pm after a 1 30 start, and all attendees had a swell time.

Wattman Park Wilmette Beach Susie Lyon Wattman

Medal Winners Announced for 1933 Village Green Games

The Village Green playground lists medal winners by division. Senior girls see Dorothy Davis 107 points gold, Blanche Kreusch 82 points silver, Dorothy Neuses 50 points bronze. Senior boys top Tom Carney 72 points gold, William Jenkins 56 points silver, James Badger 35 points bronze. Others include Lucille Herrens, Jack Welter, Dorothy Nilles, Norman Hoffman and more with points listed.

Village Green Dorothy Davis Vattman Lucille Herrens Margery Melhope Adelaide Koenen Jack Welter Robert Schenk Charles Cederberg Dorothy Nilles Eileen Barre Nancy Henderson Norman Hoffman Ralph White Wilbur Ball Skidmore Junior Schneider

Vattman Exhibit Day Proves Grand Event

The Vattman exhibit day drew a grand event with races for bicycle scooter tricycle roller skates and pushmobile for all junior intermediate and senior age groups. The exhibit followed the Friday afternoon program and invited all parents to view their children’s work and others while Miss Riggle departs next summer.

Vattman Miss Riggle Shirley Pearson Wattman

Vattman Girls Win. Tie For Championship Set

Vattman senior girls defeated Village Green 14 to 5 Tuesday August 8 to pull even in the championship race. Vattman exploded for five runs in the first inning while Village Green managed five total runs, including their lone score in the third.

Vattman Village Green Marion Schneider

Village Green Treasure Hunt Ends With Hidden Slips

August 10 at Village Green marked the last treasure hunt. Blanche Kreusch and Dorothy Neuses hid slips, five yellow or one orange slip traded for butter rolls and the treasure.

Village Green Blanche Kreusch Dorothy Neuses Stella Koller

Playground Exhibit Closes After Fun Summer

Joe Voeller of Village Green says the playground had a lot of fun this summer and expresses regret over its closing. He notes making many items this year and mentions a jar created for the exhibit.

Joe Voeller Village Green

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