Orphans Await Wilmette Hosts on Christmas Day
Wilmette Parish Methodist Philathea group arranges hosting of Lake Bluff orphans for Christmas. Children travel on a North Shore line train at 10 AM, stay with families until 5 PM, then return by North Shore train. Residents may apply by telephoning Mrs. Roy L. Haskin. A list of unclaimed children is published with ages and names.
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North Shore
Philathea Young Women’s Society
Wilmette Parish Methodist Church
Lake Bluff
North Shore Line
Roy L. Haskin
Philathea Group
Angel
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William
Leslie
Bertha
Almquist
Alice
Raymond
Harold
Beranucehi
Pererre
Daniels
Charles
Lorraine An Deegan
Ellis J
Bishop Charles P. Anderson to Confirm at St Augustine’s
The Chicago Episcopal bishop will conduct a Confirmation service at St Augustine’s Episcopal Church on Sunday December 23 at 11 o clock. A class of sixty confirmants will participate.
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Charles P. Anderson
Chicago
the Episcopal Church
St. Augustine's Episcopal Church
Christmas Services Highlight Willett Lecture at Wilmette
Dr. Herbert L. Willett of Kenilworth Union Church and the University of Chicago Divinity School will deliver a Christmas message at the Wilmette Sunday Evening club on December 23 at the First Congregational church. The Messiah program was postponed to March 31 due to influenza. Willett, famed lecturer, known for timely topics, is praised as an advance thinker and polished national speaker.
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Kenilworth Union Church
Divinity School
University of Chicago
Wilmette Sunday Evening Club
First Congregational Church
Wilmette
Willett
Europe
America
Postoffice at Peak of Great Christmas Rush
Wilmette postoffice runs near full force for holiday service. Postmaster Joseph F Shantz says thirty six extra clerks and helpers are on duty with fifty more expected by week’s end. Illness cut four clerks. all mail delivered without delay. Parcel post and COD items dispatched by 5 30 p m. first class mail by 8 15 p m.
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Joseph F Shantz
Shantz
W E Hess Recovering From Car Crash Injuries
William E. Hess of Chicago former Wilmette post master and longtime resident is slowly recovering from injuries after being struck by an automobile on the evening of November 23 while returning home.
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W. E. Hess
William E. Hess
60Th Street
Chicago
Wilmette
Mr. Hess
Kenilworth Club Children’s Party Set for Friday
The Kenilworth club will entertain children Friday afternoon December 28 at 3 o'clock with a clown juggler novelty musical number a storyteller and tricks by a celebrated magician. Hostesses include Mrs Wendell Clark Mrs Frank Ketcham Mrs Dewitt Stillman and Mrs Alfred Wiltberger.
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Kenilworth Club
Wendell Clark
Frank Ketcham
Dewitt Stillman
Alfred Wiltberger
Wilmette Churches Invite Community to Christmas Observances
Wilmette churches extend invitations to residents for Christmas season worship. Children play an important role in the observances as services unfold on Sunday Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Read pages 38 and 39 for detailed services and choices.
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Wilmette
Mette Life
Install New Officers of Wilmette Masonic Lodge
Ernest C. Cazel was installed as master of Wilmette Lodge A. F. and A. M. at ceremonies Thursday evening under District Deputy Grand Master Timothy M. Avery. Past masters assisted as Imperial quartet provided music. Officers serving with Mr. Cazel include F. Egbert Compton senior warden J. E. Swift Teal junior warden Earl I. Orner treasurer George W. Hess secretary Daniel Stecker chaplain Albert M. Long senior deacon Joseph C. Wilson junior deacon James C. Anderson senior steward W. Edwin Richmond junior steward Clifford L. Ives marshal Orian A. Galitz organist Earle D. Lyon tyler.
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Ernest C. Cazel
Wilmette Lodge
A. F
A. M
Timothy M. Avery
Imperial Quartet
Mr. Cazel
F. Egbert Compton
J. E. Swift Teal
Earl I. Orner
George W. Hess
Daniel Stecker
Albert M. Long
Joseph C. Wilson
James C. Anderson
W. Edwin Richmond
Clifford L. Ives
Orian
A. Galitz
Earle D. Lyon
Tyler
Wilmette Library Closure for Christmas Eve to Dec 26
The Wilmette Public library will close at 6 PM on Christmas Eve and remain closed until Wednesday December 26. The New Year holiday will be observed the following week.
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Wilmette State Bank names F. D. Anderson cashier
The Wilmette State Bank announces F. D. Anderson as cashier succeeding J. M. Budinger who moves to the Commercial National Bank and Trust in New York City after January 1. Anderson, born in Fort Dodge Iowa and a Drake University graduate, joined as assistant cashier November 1 1927 and takes up his duties December 20.
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F. D. Anderson
J. M. Budinger
Commercial National Bank and Trust Company
New York City
Mr. Anderson
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Drake University
Des Moines
Security Trust & Savings Bank of
Anderson
Wilmette
C. E. Clifton Jr
Clifton
North Shore
University of Illinois
Sigma Chi
First Trust & Savings Bank of Chicago
J. Alden Sears
Kenilworth
W. B. Robinson Jr
Sears
Trust Department
Robinson
Judson F. Stone
W. D. Leary
Phillip Hoffman
Ff. D. Anderson
C. F E. Clifton, Jr
Masons Hold Dance and Card Party in Wilmette
The Wilmette Masonic lodge hosts a dance and card party at the Masonic temple on Saturday evening December 29. Tables will be set for Five Hundred and Bridge, marking the first social event under the lodge’s new officers led by Ernest Cazel, installed Thursday.
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Wilmette
New Stores Open in Kenilworth Building
This week in Wilmette Life announces two new Kenilworth Avenue openings. Purity Grocery and Market, owned by Max Grabo formerly of Wilmette, occupies a double storefront in a newly built building. The Blann Pharmacy, in the same building, is owned and managed by Ralph Blann, formerly of Winnetka.
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Kenilworth
Purity
Max Grabo
Wilmette
Kenilworth Avenue
Blann Pharmacy
Eo Ralph Blann
Winneta
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