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Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1929

Page

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Poster Exhibition by Wilmette Schools Art League

Wilmette residents can view a notable European and American poster collection at Byron Stolp school on Friday February 15. The display, organized by the Public Schools Art League, includes posters from Europe gathered by Mrs. Stella Maher and works from the Chicago North Shore Milwaukee Railway and Public Service Company of Northern Illinois. The event offers a chance to compare design trends and inspire art appreciation among pupils and community members.

Wilmette Byron Stolp Public Schools Art League Art League League Wimette Life Europe Stella Maher Public School Art League Chicago, North Shore and Milwaukee Railway Public Service Company of Northern Illinois

Plan Benefit Party At Wilmette Masonic Temple

Wilmette Bethel of the Order of Job's Daughters Illinois sponsors a Saturday evening benefit at the Wilmette Masonic temple. Dancing cards and games will raise funds for the Guardian council and the organization. Details include membership basics, purposes, and meeting schedule for the group formed by Mrs. Elizabeth E. Lundin with officers Minnie L. Kuelzow and others.

Guardian Council of Job’s Daughters Masonic Temple Order of Things Wilmette Masonic Temple Wilmette Bethel U. D Order of Job’s Daughters of Illinois Guardian Council of Order Order of Job's Daughters of Illinois Elizabeth E. Lundin Guardian Council Minnie L. Kuelzow Elmer J. Lundin Gladys Kuelzow Shellman Guardian Luella Newton Myrtle Hopkins Job

Camp Committee Reviews Standards With National Executive

Wilmette camp committee of North Shore Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, met last Saturday with L. L. MacDonald, national camp executive. They discuss strict location sanitation leadership and program standards and plan to send Keith Roberts to locate buildings on the property in the north.

Wilmette North Shore Area Council Boy Scouts of America L. L. MacDonald Keith Roberts

Postoffices To Close Early For Lincoln's Birthday

Postmaster Joseph E. Shantz announced Wilmette, Kenilworth and Gross Point post offices will close at 1 p m next Tuesday for Lincoln's birthday with one delivery and the usual mail collections. On Washington's birthday February 22 the Wilmette office will close all day with no deliveries and one collection.

Joseph E. Shantz Wilmette Lincoln Kenilworth Gross Point Washington

Banquet Speaker S J Duncan Clark to Keynote Father Son Dinner

Banquet speaker S J DuncanClark of Wilmette will address the annual Father Son banquet. The First Congregational church parlors host as the Men's club Boy Scouts Sea Scouts and Boys club cooperate in presenting this community gathering of men and boys.

S. J. Duncan-Clark Wilmette First Congregational Church Boy Scouts Sea Scouts Boys’ Club

Worthen Named to Fill Chamber Director Vacancy

J. E. Worthen was appointed to fill the unexpired term of J. M. Carrico on the Chamber of Commerce board. Worthen’s term ends in January next year after Carrico resigned to move to Urbana.

J. E. Worthen J. M. Carrico Chamber of Commerce Chamber Mr. Worthen Carrico Urbana

Wilmette Chamber backs Illinois grade separation bill

The Wilmette Chamber of Commerce endorsed a plan to raise funds by taxation to separate railroad grades in the North Shore. The resolution urges state lawmakers to pass a bill authorizing funding for viaducts and subways serving Wilmette and six neighboring towns. A $20,000,000 project, led by Henry F. Tenney, involves hiring engineers and seeking an Illinois Commerce Commission order to adjust tracks.

Illinois North Shore Wilmette Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Henry F. Tenney Winnetka Wilmette Chicago and North Western Chicago, North Shore Milwaukee Paul A. Hoffman Tenney Kenilworth Glencoe Highland Park Evanston Illinois Commerce Commission Walter Shaw The Commerce Commission Shaw

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