Confidence rising in loan associations assets and shares
Secretary C E Clifton Jr of First Federal Savings and Loan Wilmette notes a May June report showing higher assets for 623 associations and increased public share subscriptions. New and converted federals show strong influx while withdrawals fall. mortgage loans total 153.7 million with ample funds for home financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E Clifton, Jr
Federal Savings and Loan Association of
Wilmette
Home Loan Bank of Chicago
Clifton
Federal Home Loan Bank System
Federal Savings and Loan Associations
Minister Dr Smith Led Wilmette Church and Garrett Institute
Dr Smith served as minister of the Wilmette church for years and was pastor when the current Gothic church building was erected. He is a prominent Middle Western preacher who helped guide Garrett Institute, a leading seminary, through the economic crisis.
Vacation Readers Will Obtain Diplomas Friday
The Children's Vacation Reading club at the Wilmette Public Library will hold a session on the library lawn this Friday afternoon from 2 to 4. Parents of club members are invited as Miss Anne Whitmack librarian will address the group and present diplomas to those who completed ten books with reports. Mrs Beatrice Graham assists in preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmette Public Library
Anne Whitmack
Beatrice Graham
Burglary at 804 Central Avenue Strikes Local Home
Thieves entered the home of R. L. F. Biesenmeier between 4 PM and 6 PM last Monday, breaking a basement window and entering through an unlocked door. The family was away. several jewelry items and a stamp collection are reported stolen.
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R. L. F. Biesenmeier
Central Avenue
Dr. Alva V. King to Preach Here on Sunday
Dr. Alva V. King pastor of the First Presbyterian Church Hastings Neb will be guest preacher at First Presbyterian Wilmette Sunday morning August 25 at 11 oclock King is a leader in young people's work in the denomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva V. King
First Presbyterian Church of
Hastings
Neb
First Presbyterian Church
Dredging Plan Approved for Wilmette Harbor Survey
A telegram dated August 21 reports House and Senate approval of the omnibus rivers and harbors conference report authorizing a War Department survey of Wilmette harbor in preparation for dredging. President Roosevelt's approval is sought as local groups push for harbor improvement and Coast Guard efficiency. The Wilmette community backs the project and WPA funds total 200000 for Great Lakes Naval Training Station rehabilitation, employing hundreds.
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Wilmette Harbor
Ralph E. Church
House
Senate
War Department
Roosevelt
United States Coast Guard
Sheridan Shore Yacht Club
Wilmette Chamber of Commerce
Wilmette Rotary Club
Wilmette Optimist Club
Representative Church
WPA
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Tentative Truck Route Plans Stir North Shore Debate
The Illinois Commerce Commission weighs Skokie Boulevard as the main freight route amid village zoning plans. Cities would permit trucks only on designated streets to serve the zones, with Willett Company backing the routes under consideration. Route 1 tracks from a Chicago terminal to Howard Street and Evanston to Sherman Place.
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North Shore Property Owners Association
North Shore
Illinois Commerce Commission
Skokie Boulevard
Willett Company
Waukegan Run
Chicago
Illinois
Howard Street
Chicago Avenue
Evanston
Dempster Street
Sherman Place
Sherman Avenue
Sermons on Early Church Begin in Union Service
Dr. George D. Allison of Wilmette Baptist will preach a sermon titled Character Sketches From the Early Church at the First Congregational church union service Sunday morning August 25 at 11. The two congregations have held July and August union services. He will present four addresses at the Minnesota Ministers conference in Minneapolis September 11 to 13 and at the Michigan Ministers conference in Lansing September 23 to 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Allison
Wilmette Baptist Church
First Congregational
Allison
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Michigan
Lansing
Minister to Preach at Wilmette English Lutheran
Supply Minister Dr. Henry Schaeffer of Chicago Theological Seminary will deliver the 11 o clock sermon at Wilmette English Lutheran while Pastor David R. Kabele is away on summer vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schaeffer
Chicago Lutheran Theological Seminary
Wilmette
David R. Kabele
Also Mentioned on This Page
Federal Savings and Loan
Horace G. Smith
Garrett Biblical Institute
Wilmette Parish Methodist Church
Wit- Mette Life
Commerce Commission
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