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Newspaper
Wilmette Life
Location
Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1924
Page
1
Wilmette Women Launch Christmas Seal Drive Prizes
Wilmette women kick off a drive to sell Christmas Seals benefiting the Chi Tuberculosis Institute. A silver cup prize awarded to the school selling the most seals, plus posters and small rewards for classes meeting thresholds. Over 13.5 million seals sold in Chicago area last year funds medical services and examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chi- Tuberculosis Institute
Schoolildren
Wilmette
Renkar Drug Company
Central Avenue
W. F. Leng
Clark Baker
John A. Hoff
Carl Widney
Edin Dolan
Donald Maxwell
L. M. Cozzens
Charles Elhardt
E. J. Hoffman
J . Kaye
Morton L. Potter
Hope Thompson
N. Boylston
J. E. Ine
Kenilworth
Ney Copa
Institute
Chi
Lworth
Winnetka
North
Madame Clara Clemens to Perform at Sunday Club
Madame Clara Clemens daughter of Mark Twain and wife of Ossip Gabrilowitsch will present the first all music program of the Wilmette Sunday Evening season. The recital at First Congregational Church Wilmette starts at 7:30 PM. Clemens is a noted contralto and interpreter of songs from past and present, praised for deep literary engagement and atmospheric rendering.
Wilmette Considers Skating Rink Site For Children
The Water committee of the Village board will study feasibility and location for a village skating rink for children. Trustees noted last season's rinks failed and directed an engineering informed investigation to report before the skating season ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmette Kiddies
Paul Hoffman
Sewer and Water Committee
Wilmette Legion Dinner and Installations Next Thursday
The Wilmette American Legion will host its annual post dinner and Post Commanders night on Thursday at 7 pm at the Wilmette Woman's Club. State Commander Howard P. Savage will speak and conduct officer installations with district committeeman Fred V. McGuire assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmette American Legion
Wilmette Woman's Club
Howard P. Savage
Seventh District
Fred V. McGuire
Wilmette
American Legion Auxiliary
Ralph C. Wessel
Boddie
Harry Flentye
Chester Ambler
Leland H. Danforth
Daniel G. Stiles
Fred Lieppen
Leo J. Orr
Savage
Wilmette State Bank
Legion
Wilmette Man Fined for Drunkenness and Disorderly Conduct
Fred Montanaro of Ridge avenue Wilmette was fined 25 dollars and costs by Judge D M Mickey after arrest by Sergeant Barre and Patrolman De Groot on his wife's complaint of beating. The wife testified he abused her after returning home drunk and had previously kicked and blinded her. the magistrate warned of Bridewell if repeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Montanaro
Ridge Avenue
Wilmette
D. M. Mickey
Montanaro
Barre
de Groot
Mickey
Owner Offers Lot on Cherry Street Winnetka for Sale
Property listing itemization shows a Winnetka lot sale at Cherry Street with code T5x1k0. Price stated as 45 dollars per foot with 1000 dollars down and 40 dollars monthly payments. Address listed as Win netka Talk, 293.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry St
Winnetka
Winnetka Talk
Wilmette to Advertise Bids for Ornamental Lighting System
Wilmette trustees plan to publish bids for a $300 000 ornamental street lighting project soon The Board of Local Improvements will meet on December 9 to decide advertisement details The ordinance received county court confirmation on November 26 Sparked debate at the Tuesday session as trustees weighed the court action and settlement with objectors President Zipi Trustee Baker and Drayer led the discussion with Baker and Drayer questioning the procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmette
Board of Local Improvements
Zipi
Baker and
Drayer
Baker
Cherry Blossoms opens Wilmette Opera Club season
The Opera and Drama club of Wilmette presents the operetta Cherry Blossoms tonight and Saturday at the Byron Stolp auditorium. Proceeds fund costumes, scenery, royalties, director, orchestra, printing, tickets and hall use with any surplus going to charity. An full orchestra enhances the performance, curtains at 8 15. Tickets at door, from members, or Wilson’s Bakery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera and Drama Club
Wilmette
Byron Stolp
Cai Morsan
Ie i Oe
Agnes Biessmeier
Cherry Blossom
North Shore
Byron C. Stolp
Wilson's Bakery
Plans for Central Avenue Extension in Village
The Streets and Alleys committee will study extending Central Avenue from its west terminus to Rid Avenue after trustees authorized talks with property owners to secure land. The extension aims to create another west traffic artery and relieve congestion on Wilmette and Lake Avenues, with a report due at an early board meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Avenue
Rid Avenue
Village Board
Wilmette
Lake Avenues
Col Denman Resigns as Wilmette Police Chief
Col Albert L Denman resigns as Wilmette chief to join Vice President elect Charles G Dawes in Washington He has been on a three month leave accompanying Dawes on his campaign tour Denman organized the Wilmette union Police since arriving in October 1923 He will serve as Dawes personal guard in Washington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Denman
Wilmette
Albert L. Denman
Charles G. Dawes
Washington
Dawes
Wilmette Union Police
Washgton
Christmas shopping ease at home urged by retailers
Merchants promote a convenient home shopping season with broad stock and leisurely buying. Advertisers promise courtesy and value, inviting shoppers to inspect wares in well ordered local stores and trust local retailers for quality this holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thasteamon
Wilmette
Neig
Wilmerne Live
Witmerre Live
Lightless Bicycles Alarm City Drivers
Acting Chief Henry Brautigan calls on parents to stop children riding unlit bicycles at night citing near misses and a village ordinance violation. He warns authorities may act to curb the practice unless cooperation reduces risks to drivers and pedestrians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Brautigan
Witmerrs Lirg
Police Department
Brautigan
Brant
Wilmette Chamber to Welcome New Members at December Meeting
The Wilmette Chamber of Commerce will hold its December meeting in the Assembly room at the Village hall Monday at 8 o'clock. About two members, lapsed after the last campaign, will be formally admitted as members at this gathering.
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Nnie
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Do Jack
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Herbert
Morea
Peter
Owen
Billie
Morco
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