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Newspaper

Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1934

Page

2

Hodgkins Return From Washington Holiday Visit

Col and Mrs Howard Hodgkins of Kenilworth will return Monday from a ten day visit with his mother and sister in Washington DC Their daughter Miss Helen Hodgkins a senior at George Washington University will spend Christmas vacation with her aunt Mrs Marguerite Godey in Washington DC Miss Hodgkins recently attended a football game and hop in Annapolis

Washington Col Howard Hodgkins Abbotsford Road Kenilworth Washington, D. C Helen Hodgkins George Washington University Marguerite Godey Hodgkins Annapolis

Rabbi Shulman Sermon Highlights 1934 Books at Glencoe

North Shore Congregation Israel in Glencoe hosts Rabbi Charles E. Shulman Sunday morning December 23 at 11 o'clock for a sermon titled The Five Outstanding Books of 1934. Music selections include Adon Olom Borchu Shema Michomocho and works by Handel Franck and Idelsohn with solo and choir pieces.

Charles E. Shulman North Shore

Mrs Bird Returns From Indianapolis Visit

Mrs. Frederick H. Bird of 515 Eleventh Street returned last Thursday from a fortnight in Indianapolis. She stayed with Dr and Mrs John R Newcome and Mr and Mrs Neal Thurston. Miss Margaret Bird Frederick Jr and Mr Bird joined the Newcomes for several days before the family’s return.

Frederick H. Bird Eleventh Street Indianapolis John R. Newcome Neal Thurston Margaret Bird Frederick, Jr Mr. Bird Newcomes

New Lodge Officers Named for Installation Evening

Master Orville G. Daily heads the roster with Raymond B. Swigart as senior warden Norman W. Smith junior warden Earl E. Orner treasurer and Charles C. Schultz secretary Appointive officers include Albert M. Long chaplain and George F. Iliff junior deacon Joseph J. Howard senior deacon Paul C. Dever senior steward Albert G Jefferson junior steward Fred W Kidd marshal Orian A Galitz organist and J Egbert Compton tyler Installation ceremonies will be held this evening conducted by Frederick D. Ehlert district deputy grand master installing officer Irvin R Adkins secretary Charles L Hosken chaplain and Ernest C Cazel marshal.

Orville G. Daily Raymond B. Swigart Norman W. Smith Earl E. Orner Charles C. Schultz Albert M. Long Joseph J. Howard George F. Iliff Paul C. Dever Albert G. Jefferson Fred W Kidd Orian A. Galitz J. Egbert Compton Tyler Frederick D. Ehlert Irvin R. Adkins Charles L. Hosken Ernest C. Cazel

Son Born to Osgood Family on Chestnut Avenue

A son named Richard Buck Osgood was born on December 9 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Osgood of 2109 Chestnut Avenue. This baby is the couple's third child.

Richard Buck Osgood Robert L. Osgood Chestnut Avenue the Osgood

Child Fatally Injured When Hit by Car on Ridge Avenue

Janet Schneider a 5 year old pupil of St. Joseph's school was struck by a car driven by Carl Braun as he crossed Lake Avenue Tuesday morning. She died at Evanston hospital the same night from a skull fracture and facial injuries. A coroner's inquest is set for Thursday at Scott's funeral home. Funeral services will be Friday at St. Joseph's church.

Carl Braun la Crosse Street Niles Center Ridge Avenue Lake Avenue Janet Schneider Ed. Schneider Washington Avenue St. Joseph’s School Janet Scott St. Joseph’s Church J. A. Neumann St. Joseph’s Cemetery

Village board opens bids for water department truck

Bids were opened Tuesday night for a percent ton light delivery truck for the water department. Three bids were referred to the sewer and water committee for decision. Chemical bids for the waterworks go to Village Manager Boyne H. Platt and Superintendent W. M. Olson to tabulate proposals and report to the committee for a Saturday morning meeting. The committee may award the contract pending board approval.

Village Board Water Department Committee On Sewer and Water Boyne H. Platt W. M. Olson Sewer and Water Committee

Hicks Family Plans Christmas Visit to Danville Kentucky

Mr and Mrs Montgomery Hicks stay at Mrs J A Culbertson 220 Melrose avenue Kenilworth. They will spend Christmas with Mrs Hicks family in Danville Kentucky.

Montgomery Hicks Mr. Hicks J. A. Culbertson Melrose Avenue Kenilworth

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