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Newspaper
Wilmette Life
Location
Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1927
Page
1
A fractured OCR passage mentions large participation numbers in a local recreation program. It references various names and places in a garbled fashion, with phrases about games, meals, and events. The readable portions suggest a community activity with many residents contributing.
A partial OCR summary notes total expenditures of 9 655 and references several individuals and vendors. The readable fragments mention names and items in a municipal or organizational ledger, with unclear context and multiple misspellings.
Two cars owned by Paul Pettinger and Albert Laroche were badly damaged in a city intersection crash at Lake Avenue and Winots Road last Sunday afternoon. The Laroche vehicle overturned but occupants escaped serious injuries.
Jack Duncan son of Mr and Mrs John Duncan of Kenilworth 237 Cumnor road travels through California and the northwest with his uncle A Duncan of Milwaukee.
The Berry Water Carnival kicks off Saturday with a parade through town. Floats and decorated units, from local businesses to community groups, line the route as residents prepare for a day full of outdoor events, stalls, and family activities at Wilarette Beach.
The Rev James W Confort of Vincennes Indiana will conduct services at St Augustine Episcopal Church on Sunday August 28 in the absence of Dr Hubert Carleton the rector who is away on his summer vacation in the East.
Wilmer plans a plumbing inspection ordinance with a base fee and 25 cent charge for each additional fixture. The village attorney and Jackson prepare the measure as the village board nears final action.
Miss Anne L Whitmack, a Wilmette librarian, is back this week after arriving in New York City from abroad last Monday.
August 22 and 23 mark the Dollar Days event in Wil nette, a semi annual retail bargain exercise led by the Chamber of Commerce. Merchants offer notable price reductions to showcase service and invite shoppers, aiming to strengthen town commerce and customer relations.
Two local company teams played baseball with a large crowd in attendance. Ridge Electric employees defeated Wilmette Ice company, while Van Duesen and Wilmette grocery representatives won 8 to 5.
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