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Newspaper

Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1925

Page

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State Voters League Head to Speak on World Court

Mrs James W Morrison, head of the Voters League, discusses World Court aims and international relations in a 3 PM Friday talk. She notes her family civic background and decades of advocacy including travels to Europe and speeches across eleven states. Public invited for a one hour session.

League of Worry Cowith Sutrally Kawiness James W. Marot First Congregational League Morrison Wivie Matnot Department of International Custem League of Women Voters Department Europe Thit Ace France England Belgium Italy The Hague John Bassett Moore He International Relations Committee Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs

Dr John T Stone To Address Fourth Presbyterian Men Club

Dr John Timothy Stone pastor of Fourth Presbyterian Church Chicago will speak on Around the World at the church Men’s club meeting Friday December 11 at 7 30 PM in the church gym. The talk has drawn enthusiasm on past travels and features musical novelties by Ben L Mengel and Tom Robson with Harry A Dornbos at the piano. Refreshments will follow and all men and boys in the Village are invited.

John Timothy Stone Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago Fourth Presbyterian Church Church Stone Ben L. Mengel Evanston Chamber of Commerce Tom Robson Northwestern University Harry A. Dornbos

Mrs. Seibold Returns From Europe by Liner Minnewaska

Mrs. Ethel W. Seibold of 522 Forest venue returned from Europe this week arriving in New York Monday aboard the liner Minnewaska from London and Cherbourg and reached Wilmette later in the week.

Ethel W. Seibold Forest Venue New York Minnewaska London Cherbourg Wilmette

Commander Hawkins Elected Leader of Wilmette Post No 46

Dr W W Hawkins resident of Linden Crest apartments is elected commander of Wilmette Post No 46 American Legion succeeding Ralph Wessel. He trained at Fort Sheridan in 1917 as a second lieutenant and served with the 162nd Infantry machine gun company overseas. He later studied at Rush Medical College and has practiced medicine in Wilmette for over a year, gaining popularity with younger residents and belonging to the Wilmette Optimist club.

W. W. Hawkins Linden Crest Wilmette Post American Legion Ralph Wessel Dr. Hawkins Fort Sheridan Kansas Ifantry 325Th Machine Gun Batallion Camp Taylor Louisville Camp Gordon Atlanta 162Nd Rush Medical College Wilmette

North Shore Line Band Presents Comic Opera The Captain of Plymouth

The North Shore Line band will stage The Captain of Plymouth a comic opera with 75 cast members Friday December 4 at 8 15 pm in the Elm Place school auditorium Highland Park Rehearsals have run over a month and the production features elaborate costumes with special scenic and lighting effects.

Plymouth North Shore Line Band Elm Place School Highland Park

Thieves Loot Residence While Family Is Away

Burglars entered the home of Robert F. Swaim at 701 Laurel Avenue on Thanksgiving evening and stole clothing and jewelry valued at 400 dollars. The family was away and found the loss upon returning. Wilmette police investigated but found no clues to identify the burglars.

Burelars Robert F. Swaim Laurel Avenue Wilmette

Village considers traffic signals for three street crossings

The board authorized advertising for bids to install Ty Cel stop and go signals at Lake Avenue with Wide and Lake avenues and Wilmette Avenue. Estimated cost about 2700 dollars. Wilmette and Central Avenue crossing signal was deemed inadvisable due to short blocks and railway right of way hazards.

Wilmette Avenue Public Works Sehuliy Wilmette Central Avenue

Knights of Columbus Plan Christmas Party in Wilmette

Ouilmette council gears up for a December 28 Christmas party at the Wilmette Woman's club. The event aims to become an annual holiday social, with bridge dancing and novelties, and proceeds beyond expenses to fund charity for needy children and families during Christmas 1925. A general committee led by W. G. Obermeier and others urged full council turnout at the December 8 meeting for further plans and a report.

Ouilmette Council of the Knights of Columbus Wilmette Woman's Club Knights of Columbus Ouilmette Council W. G. Obermeier Charles A. Broad Peter

Hold Luncheon by Comand Club at Leach Home

The Comand club met for a luncheon Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Herbert T. Leach of 630 Washington avenue.

Comand Club Herbert T. Leach Washington Avenue

Wilmette Groups Rally For 100 Percent Vote Forum

Dozens of civic religious and social groups signaled readiness to join a December 14 forum and dinner at the First Congregational in Wilmette. The event aims to launch a movement to register a 100 percent vote in all future elections with ten minute talks and no candidate advocacy. Village officials were invited and have pledged full attendance.

Wilmette First Congregational Congregational Men’s Club Congregational Church Wilmette Sunday Club Ouilmette Country Club Wilmette Chamber of Commerce Wilmette Post No. 46 American Legion P. J. Huerte Post Wilmette Rotary Club Wilmette Optimist Club Wilmette Chapter American Association of Engineers Wilmette Physicians’ Club North Shore Real Estate Board Wilmette Baptist Church Wilmette Parish Methodist Church Men’s Club Methodist Church Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church St. Augustine’s Church St. John's Lutheran Church Wilmette English Lutheran Church St. Francis X Navier Church Holy Name Society St. Joseph’s Church First Congregational Church First Church of Christ, Scientist

Country Club Plans Kids Style Adults Ball Tonight

Ouilmette Country club members prepare costumes for a Saturday evening party titled kid party. Adults must wear costumes to dance as the ballroom features a Christmas tree and gift distribution by Santa Claus with presents for all.

Ouilmette Country Club Santa Claus

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State Voters’ League World Court Eer A Iam Dudley Foulke Alyans Hy Alii Ouilmette Knights of Columbus Budinger Country Club
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