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Newspaper
Wilmette Life
Location
Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1924
Page
1
Notice to all villagers of Illinois regarding the street improvement project from the east end of Avenue to the central avenue, with assessments at per centum, terms specified by the village president and village clerk. The plan includes vitrified paving and timing details, with funding and contingencies noted for the project.
Wilmette village trustees finaly approved a new building ordinance after two regular and one special session. The bulky document was amended in forty places, mostly minor, and article thirteen on apartment buildings received unanimous support, signaling a non reactionary approach.
Superintendent Albert L. Denman is granted a four month leave to accompany General Dawes on a campaign tour and guard the presidential candidate. He sends his family to San Diego for Mrs. Denman's health and will return around January 1. During absence, duties fall to Trent Henry Brautigam and Joseph Barre. Denman led the department since 1923 and helped reduce crime in the village.
A wounded veteran from 351 Oak Circle, who lost a leg in service, remains optimistic about the future. He now communicates with friends in person with a bedside telephone extension and has been confined to bed since July 25.
The Village of Wilmette seeks about 1500 from the Wilmette Park Board for water supplied to village parks arguing the parks owe the same rate as city water. Park board members contend the water served village purposes and should not be billed separately. Village trustees appoint President Edward Zipf to pursue the claim and secure a resolution by next meeting.
A large Wilmette bathing beach crowd attended the summer water carnival featuring a pie eating contest and nail driving event. Winners included Francis Kennedy in the boys 202 freestyle, Dorothy Tucker and Helen Speesberger in girls events, Judd Thompson winning the 100 yard and 50 yard back stroke, with Anna Kennedy also securing a top spot. Prizes were provided by local merchants and the park board.
Judson F. Stone of 1234 Ashland Avenue and other Chicago Association of Commerce members competed in the 15th annual golf tournament at Leegre Fields on Monday. The event concluded with a social spanover at the Olympian Fields club house.
Village trustees approve a $150 funding to fight the mosquito menace led by Health Commissioner E. E. Moore. He and staff reset catch basins with kerosene oil and oil treatments, urge residents to eliminate breeding sites, empty bird baths, and remove standing water and weeds on vacant lots to curb the pest population.
An ambitious student seeks part time work to cover board during the school year. Readily available bargains in used furniture and household items. A convalescent woman seeks a cheerful companion. No experience needed. A technical college promises unusual opportunities for future construction experts. Many homes apartments and rooms offered for rent in the classifieds, plus various for sale notices.
The Hat Ge ilmette Post reports 642.08 spent on three Patriot ic Eyeeory Fund celebrations this spring and summer. Memorial Day ran a 135 deficit from 1923, totaling 319.04. Fourth of July expenditures reached 285.04 for printing, entertainment, prizes, and dance costs. Current funds on hand total 256.92 to cover future events. Trustees are Ralph C. Wessel, L. J. Orr, and C. C. Rennacker.
George the builder and real estate man announces contracts with twelve Chicago radio artists to stage an in person silent nights concert series in September. Artists include Jerry Sullivan Harry Geiss the Harmony Girls Frederick Agari the Three Melodians Bobby Sage Rosemary Hughes and others. The events aim to show radio fans how a live broadcast is produced and offer audience request numbers. Exact dates are to be announced soon.
May saw 31 new registrations at the Wilmette Free Public Library. The monthly circulation totaled 2,641 adult books and other materials in May and June.
Magistrate D M Mickey will leave Friday for Ball Bluff Illinois where he will spend the weekend and Labor Day. He will stay in melon fields on local farms during the holiday period in the Ball Bluff vicinity.
Supervisory personnel led by Maj. RB Harbaugh set Defense Day ceremonies for September 12 with a street procession involving Reserve officers civic organizations churches schools and children groups. Flags will fly at 7 AM and a 7 PM assembly at Village Green leads to a program at the municipal playgrounds with color guards in a hollow square, a prayer and speaker on Defense Test day.
Van Pelt Studios will start its fourth year of instruction in expression etiquette and culture on September 6 at Pilgrim Hall Wilmette and Lake Avenues. Past years produced several plays by junior classes. this year aims to heighten play staging due to rising pupil talent and expanded facilities.
Rev Geo Magill of the First Presbyterian outlines a Sunday sermon on Jesus most important statement. He notes its relevance to modern personal problems and invites attendance next Sunday after describing its hopeful message. M L Redfield returns from Europe aboard the Olympic via Cherbourg and Hampton Roads.
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