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Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1926

Page

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Wilmette appoints Maj. Harbaugh scout commissioner

Maj. George R. Harbaugh is named deputy Scout commissioner in Wilmette with general supervision of the Scout movement. The Scouts' masters association is reorganized with D. C. Leach as chairman and Bradford Hutson as secretary. An all-troop assembly will meet monthly at the Stolp Gymnasium for inspections drills and badge presentations. A new inter-troop basketball tourney begins weekly with two weight divisions and trophies.

George R. Harbaugh Wilmette Major Harbaugh Harbaugh D.C. Leach Pradford Hutson Byron Stolp Eymnasium Stolp Cymnasium

Flames Ravage Residence On Fourth Street

Fire of undetermined origin damaged Gerald F. McCarthy's home at 816 Fourth Street, totaling about 12000 dollars. The blaze started in the maid's quarters on the third floor and went undiscovered until significant progress was made. much damage came from water and a large roof hole. Fire Chief Walter Zibble cited possible defective wiring as a cause. An employee on the third floor narrowly escaped smoke.

Gerald F. McCarthy Fourth Street Walter Zibble McCarthy

Business Club Meet Deliberates Education Trends

The Club for Business and Professional Women will gather at the Congregational church on Thursday evening January 14. After dinner, J Robb Harper speaks on Modern Tendencies in Education in the Wilmette Schools.

Club For Business and Professional Women Congregational Church J. Robb Harper Wilmette

Concert Soloist Katherine Hamilton to headline Symphourne program

Katherine Hamilton a New Trier class of 1924 graduate and Northwestern student will be the soloist for the West Young People’s program of the Symphourne Players of Chicago directed by Uverse Daseh at New Trier auditorium this afternoon. She will perform Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with the orchestra, accompanied by leading local musicians. Hamilton is noted as a former New Trier orchestra member and American Conservatory of Music pupil who won the Reisler Medal in junior violin. She is the daughter of John Leonard Hamilton, Chicago architect, of 412 Walnut Street Win- Netka.

Katherine Hamilton New Trier High School Northwestern University West Young People Symphourne Players of Chicago Uverse Daseh Century 12 New Trier Auditorium Miss Hamilton Mendelsson Symphony Mayers Hyaniloty New Trier Gerbert Deitler American Conservatory of Music

Expert on Mental Cases to Address Men's Club

Dr. William J. Hickson director of the Chicago Psychopathic Laboratories will speak to the Men's Club of First Congregational Church on January 11 about The Psychopathic Laboratories and Crime. He will illustrate with weapon samples and blackboard drawings. All village men invited. self service dinner at 7.

Wiliam J. Hickson Chicaello Peechopathic Laboratories First Congregational Church Hickon

Bank Annual Meeting Reports Doubling of Surplus

The Wilmette State Bank held its annual meeting Thursday evening. The bank’s surplus increased from $50,000 to $100,000 over the past year as announced at the meeting.

Wilmette State Bank

TRY PARKING SCHEME NEAR CHURCHES IN WILMETTE

The village will test no parking on one side of streets near public buildings including St Francis Xavier church and school at the Ninth street Linden avenue intersection. If accepted, a broader one side parking law may follow, replacing a costly street widening plan and sparing shade trees. Residents are invited to submit improvement suggestions. The intersection has seen injuries during church services, prompting immediate safety steps.

Village Board Ninth Street Linden Avenue St. Francis Xavier Draver Wilmette

Wilmette Girl Earns Golden Eaglet Honor

Fae Christiansen of 603 Central Avenue receives the Golden Eaglet at a Wilmette ceremony. The award meets 21 Merit Badges and Girl Scout ideals of courtesy thrift service and thoughtfulness. Only 29 Scouts nationwide hold this honor.

Fae Christiansen Central Avenue Wilmette Wilmette Parish Fae Order of the Golden Eaglet

Kenilworth Building Permits Hit 1925 High Record

Village Manager F L Streed reports Kenilworth building permits for 1925 totalled 900000 dollars, more than double the 420000 dollars of 1924. Most permits covered new residences and home improvements, setting a village record for a single year.

Kenilworth F.L. Streed

Taylor Again Heads Chamber of Commerce in Wilmette

William Taylor owner of Taylor Drygoods and Taylor's Bootery was re elected president of the Wilmette Chamber of Commerce at the annual meeting in the Village hall. Dr O H Bersch was re elected vice president and Emil William Taylor Nord treasurer.

William Taylor Taylor Drygood Company Taylor’s Bootery Wilmette Chamber of Commerce Village Hall O. H. Bersch Wilmette Avenue Emil Wiilliam Taylor Nord Schultz and Nord, Tailors Lloyd Hollister John J. Moran David Nelson John H. Schaefer Dan G. Stiles Bertram B. Udell A. S. van Deusen Wilmette Taylor Bersch Chamber of Commerce Nord

President Omer Names Electrical Commission

The Village board adopted an ordinance for inspection of all electrical installations. A five member commission will supervise the inspections with President Omer naming C. C. Schultz R. W. Faupel T. D. Conklin Oscar W. Schmidt and Ralph C. Boozer as commissioners.

Orner C. C. Schultz R. W. Faupel T. D. Conklin Journeyman Electrician Oscar W. Schmidt Ralph C. Boozer

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