Novelty in Current Show at Woman's Club
Jean Fox profiles Ethel Spears Chicago artist whose watercolors and mural Chicago depict crowded urban life. The Wilmette Woman's Club exhibit features "The Fair Store" "State Street" and rural works like "Minnesota Farm." Spears blends delicate detail with lively crowds, delivering humorous observations and emotionally alive city scenes.
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Woman’s Club
Jean Fox
Ethel Spears
Chicago
Woman's Club of
Wilmette
Charles L. Wachs
Harry Hooker
Increase Robinson
Miss Spears
Fair
State Street
Glencoe Station
Electric
Central Park
New York
Minnesota
Gold Hill
Logan-Howard P T A December meetings and Christmas program
The Logan Howard P T A holds its regular December meeting Tuesday December 13 in the Howard school gym. Lower grades sing Christmas carols directed by Mary McKay. Upper grades perform a Christmas play Tuesday December 20 at 8 PM directed by Mildred Flashered. The Pre-school circle meets December 13 at 8 PM at 1606 Spencer Avenue for a combined study meeting and Christmas party.
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Logan-Howard
Parent-Teacher Association
Howard School
Mary McKay
Mildred Flashered
Raymond Robinson
Spencer Avenue
Adolescent Study Class to Meet December 10
The Adolescent Study class will meet Tuesday morning at 10 o clock led by Mrs. Rollo Gullickson.
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Rollo Gullickson
Kenilworth Women Voters Discuss Tax Reform
Mrs Walter Benson from Winnetka spoke at the Kenilworth League of Women Voters luncheon on December 1 about Chicago and Cook County tax difficulties. She noted 438 taxing bodies require reduction and consolidation, outlined plans under consideration, and summarized legislative committee work on local government. Hostesses were Mrs Clyde P Ross and Mrs F E Snydacker.
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Kenilworth League of Women Voters
Kenilworth Club
Walter Benson
Winnetka
Chicago
Cook County
Benson
Clyde P. Ross
Chestnut Avenue
FE. F. Snydacker
Kenilworth Cluster Hosts Weekend Socials and Hunting Trip
A group from Kenilworth and nearby towns spent the weekend in Cairo Illinois duck hunting. Another party including Mr and Mrs Floyd Grimes of Rockford visited Mrs Grimes parents the Claude Hamiltons in Kenilworth. A dinner and contract tea were hosted by local residents on Friday and Thursday.
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Burt Crowe
John Wilds
Harry Weese
Harry, Sr
Kenilworth
Mack A. Brown
Winnetka
H. J. Klein
Cleveland
Cairo, Ill
Floyd Grimes
Rockford
Central Laurel PTA Sets Meeting With Child Care Notice
The Central Laurel Parent Teacher Association schedules its next meeting for Tuesday December 20 with arrangements for an adult in charge of a room for small children. A large turnout is urged as the school holds Christmas music for boys and girls.
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Central-Laurel
Parent-Teacher Association
Boys' Club Bazaar and Fete Near This Week
The Deborah Boys club hosts a bazaar and fete Thursday and Friday in the Gold room of the Auditorium annex. Mrs Louis A. Suckoff of 819 Chestnut Avenue and her daughters Ruth and Rosehelen assist in one booth.
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Deborah Boys Club
Deborah
Louis A. Suckoff
Chestnut Avenue
Ruth
Rosehelen
Mrs. Morey hosts cookie tea for Wilmette Methodist members
Mrs. Walter W. Morey of 1117 Ashland avenue entertained at a cookie tea on a Wednesday afternoon. The event is part of a series of teas for members of the Wilmette Methodist church.
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Walter W. Morey
Ashland Avenue
Wilmette Methodist Church
Neighborhood Tea Hosted by Mrs Henderson Friday
Mrs. R. H. Henderson of 2710 Black Hawk Road will entertain guests at a small neighborhood tea on Friday.
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R. H. Henderson
Blackhawk Road
Adele Miller Hosts Kenilworth Friends at Luncheon
Mrs. Adele Miller of Evanston entertained a small group of Kenilworth friends at luncheon on Wednesday. She is a sister of Mrs. Harry Weese.
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Adele Miller
Evanston
Kenilworth
Hoffmann Florists Shine in Sportdom
Hoffmann Florists dominate Wilmette Playground and Recreation league with three basketball teams atop standings and a leading volleyball squad. Managed by Alex Hoffmann the team lineup includes former college and prep stars Tony Varney Clyde Grater Chuck Lauer Dick Huck and Wally Miller as they prepare for a crucial A league game against State Bank at Howard gym.
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Wilmette Playground and Recreation Board
Hoffmann Florist
Alex Hoffmann
State Bank Five
Howard Gym
Tony Varney
Clyde Grater
Chuck Lauer
Dick Huck
Wally Miller
Vera Megowen Weds Dr August F Dare in Kenilworth
Miss Vera Megowen of Evanston marries Dr. August F Dare of Chicago on December 1 at 4 30 pm in Kenilworth the ceremony conducted by Dr Ernest Fremont Tittle of Evanston First Methodist church. Bride given in marriage by father L O Megowen. They plan a West Indian cruise before settling at 1600 Hinman Evanston. Relatives from Alto Ill attended and returned home after the event.
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Vera Megowen
Evanston
August F. Dare
Chicago
R. Lee Megowen
Oxford ‘Road
Kenilworth
Ernest Fremont Tittle
First Methodist Church
Miss Megowen
L. O. Megowen
Daro
Hinman Avenue
I. O. Megowen
Alton
Ill
Hawks Sell Reserved Seats at The Hub for Home Games
The Hub in Evanston sells reserved seats for Blackhawks home games. Maj Frederic McLaughlin and Chicago Stadium officials have agreed on stadium use for future games. Home schedule lists Detroit Red Wings Montreal Maroons Boston Bruins Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens with dates through January 1.
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North Shore
Evanston
Maj
Frederic McLaughlin
Blackhawks
Chicago Stadium
Detroit Red Wings
Montreal Maroons
Boston Bruins
Toronto Maple Leafs
Montreal Canadiens
Local residents plan travel and holiday visits
Mr and Mrs Hugh A Foresman of 515 Essex Kenilworth and Mr and Mrs Mark W Cresap of Woodley Winnetka left December 7 for New Orleans for a week or ten days. Mr and Mrs W O Belt of 202 Abingdon Kenilworth and Miss Virginia Belt travel next week to Washington DC for a niece wedding. Bob McKay will return from Lawrenceville school on December 15 to spend holidays with his parents at 823 Chestnut Avenue.
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Hugh A. Foresman
Essex Road
Kenilworth
Mark W. Cresap
Woodley Road
Winnetka
New Orleans
W. O. Belt
Miss Virginia Belt
Abingdon Road
Washington, D. C
Mr. Belt
Bob McKay
Lawrenceville
Robert C. McKay
Chestnut Avenue
Kenilworth Seeks Appraisal Proposals for Power System
Four firms submitted proposals for an appraisal of Kenilworth’s electric distribution system as the village seeks data for a new franchise. The old Public Service company franchise expired June 1 1932 and talks have stalled. Firms: Bemis Chicago Burns and McDowell Kansas City Meter Service Chicago Frank Fowle Chicago. Proposals sent to public service committee for investigation.
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Public Service Company
Kenilworth
Public Service and Building Committee
Joseph Sears
Sears
Bemis Company
Chicago
Burns and McDowell
Kansas City
Meter Service Corporation of
Frank F. Fowle
Public Service Committee
Board
Prairie Fires Auto Furnish a Busy Day
Wilmette firemen responded to six calls last Thursday with five prairie fire extinguishments and no damage. An auto fire occurred at the rear of North Shore Chevrolet Sales at 611 Main, fanned by nearby leaves. no damage reported. Friday added three prairie fire runs, all extinguishments.
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Wilmette
North Shore Chevrolet
Main Street
Walter Zibble
Walter H. Zibbles Feted at Silver Wedding Party
Walter H. Zibble and Mrs Zibble celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a party at their home 1225 Washington Avenue last Saturday evening. Their three sons Herman Howard and Albert hosted the event attended by about thirty relatives and friends who gave silver anniversary gifts.
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Walter H. Zibble
Birthday Party for Branch Officer's Son
Branch Officer and Mrs Charles Officer of 1148 Seneca Road announce their son will celebrate his sixth birthday with a party on December 16.
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Charles
Seneca Road
Mrs C A Carpenter Returns From Warren After Cousin's Death
Mrs C A Carpenter of 601 Washington Avenue returned Tuesday of last week from Warren Pennsylvania where she was summoned by the death of a cousin.
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C. A. Carpenter
Washington Avenue
Warren
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Dickens
London
Mrs. Grant Ridgway
Cumberland Avenue
Charles Klotz
Ridge Avenue
Central-Laurel P. T. A
Hoffmann Florists
Kenilworth Power System
Walter H. Zibbles
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