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Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1939

Page

3

Dostal Named Westinghouse Pacific Coast District Manager

Charles A. Dostal a past president of the Chicago Rotary Club will leave the North Shore to become Pacific coast district manager for Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing with headquarters in San Francisco. He will oversee operations from Mexico to Alaska and Honolulu.

Charles A. Dostal Fairview Road Glencoe Chicago Rotary Club North Shore Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company San Francisco Mr. Dostal Mexico Alaska Honolulu

Mrs Ware and Niece Return from Europe After Scandinavian Trip

Mrs Charles Ware of 325 Abbotsford road Kenilworth and her niece Mrs Henry B Freeman of Hinsdale returned this week from Europe after a two month stay in Scandinavia.

Charles Ware Abbotsford Road Kenilworth Henry B. Freeman Hinsdale Europe Scandinavia

Spooner Lakes Area Sportsman's Paradise

Spooner Wisconsin offers access to over 300 lakes and multiple rivers including the St Croix and Namekagon. The region features fishing, golf, canoeing, camping, and nightlife with a major state fisheries HQ and a large pike hatchery. Maps and information available from S A Wallace Spooner Chamber of Commerce and Lloyd E White Indian Head Country Eau Claire.

Spooner Wis Spooner Lakes Wisconsin St. Croix State Fisheries Headquarters State Ranger and Forestry Service S. A. Wallace Chamber of Commerce Indian Head Lloyd E. White Eau Claire

Miss Hoffman Enrolls at Illinois Wesleyan University

Miss Winifred Hoffman of 1638 Washington Avenue completed enrollment at Illinois Wesleyan University in the College of Liberal Arts. She plans to study music and chose the school for its advantages in that field after graduating from New Trier Township High School in June 1939.

Winifred Hoffman Washington Avenue Illinois Wesleyan University

Idler Family Enjoys Month at Estes Park

The Percy B. D. Idlers of 932 Ashland avenue Wilmette spend August in Estes Park with son William from Pittsburgh joining for a few weeks. Former Colgate roommates Al Payne of New York City also travels. all enjoy horseback riding hiking and fishing. William Idler works with the Aluminum Company of America in Pittsburgh.

Percy B. D. Idlers Ashland Avenue Wilmette Estes Park William Pittsburgh al Payne New York City Colgate William Idler The Aluminum Company of America

Pack and Paddle Trip To Duluth From Local Group

Four Winnetkans led by Ted Deacon and John Rankin with Merritt and Dick Starr left Tuesday morning from their city addresses to drive to Duluth and then embark on a month long pack and paddle expedition through the International Falls region.

Ted Deacon Laurel Avenue John Rankin Rosewood Avenue Merritt Dick Starr Spruce Street Duluth International Falls

Near or Far Prep Schools Abundant Across Regions

Marjorie McLean Leary notes Middle West schools meet many needs. East offers prestige. South and West attract families with outdoor settings and mild or warm climates. Florida and California wintering parents seek the many good institutions there, while dry climates attract students with chronic nose and throat issues.

Marjorie McLean Leary Middle West Florida California South South West

Mayer cadet to join Culver Military Academy Cavalry unit

James Frederic Mayer of 354 Elder Jane Winnetka and his younger brother Richard Hugh attended Camp Indianola in Madison. James has been accepted for the Cavalry unit at Culver Military Academy and will begin September 12. He is a Skokie school graduate. The boys expect to return home at month’s end.

James Frederic Mayer Jane Winnetka Richard Hugh

Lance Corporal Myers Named at Culver Summer School

Lance corporal Sheldon N. Myers of Wilmette has been appointed to the grade of lance corporal in the Woodcraft school at the Culver Summer schools, according to special orders.

Sheldon N. Myers Linden Avenue Wilmette Woodcraft Culver

School Consultant offers free services to readers

Marjorie McLean Leary serves as the authorized School Consultant for this news magazine. Her services are free to all readers and available to parents by appointment through contacting the magazine. She has a rich background in personal contact with schools nationwide.

Marjorie McLean Leary This News Magazine

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