Wilmette business men expect prosperous 1931
Wilmette merchants express optimism for 1931 despite 1930 gloom. E B Knudtson of First National Bank anticipates a turning point and gradual improvement, with a firm bond market. E C Cazel of Snider Cazel Drug says 1931 should match or exceed 1930. Leo Mickel of Dutch Oven foresees slow convalescence and gradual gains later in the year. J E Worthen, Chamber of Commerce president, weighs in as well.
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Wilmette
E. B. Knudtson
First National Bank
E. C. Cazel
Snider-Cazel Drug Store
Cazel
Leo Mickel
The
Dutch Oven
Mickel
Ten New Members Added to Wilmette Chamber
The Wilmette Chamber of Commerce accepted ten new members at its Monday evening meeting in the Masonic temple. Regular members included Albert H. Fuessle Sam Speredes A J Anderson William F Bolinger and R P Herr civic members were T D Scarff Henry Brandt H A Gould Lyman E Goss Jr and Charles McCoy. Active membership now 261 versus 167 at start of 1930.
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Chamber of Commerce
Wilmette Chamber of Commerce
Masonic Temple
Albert H. Fuessle
Sam Speredes
A. J. Anderson
William F. Bolinger
R. P. Herr
T. D. Scarff
Henry Brandt
H. A. Gould
Lyman E. Goss, Jr
Charles §. McCoy
Stoddard Comments on Board Action on Street Plan
Wilmette Plan Commission president Robert Stoddard criticizes the village board for ordering repeal of the major street plan. He urges deliberate action, notes zoning setback lines aid street widening, and warns repeal could curb boulevard projects and control over openings near the village. Public hearings on the revised zoning ordinance are upcoming.
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Wilmette
Wilmette Plan Commission
Robert Stoddard
Plan Commission
Wilmette Life
Invite Officials To Annual Architects Meet In Evanston
Officials from north shore villages are invited to an informal dinner and reception Monday night January 12 at the Orrington hotel Evanston for the fourth annual architectural exhibition opening. Robert Kingery will speak on Proposed Development of the Lake Front North of race. Dwight H. Perkins will preside.
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North Shore
Orrington
Evanston
Evanston-North Shore Association of Architects
Evahetta Commission
Evanston Art’ S
Robert Kingery
Chicago Regional Planning Association
Lake Front
Race
Dwight H. Perkins
Art Center
Evanston Public Library
Orrington Hotel
Evanston Art Commission
Wilmette Club Committee to Meet at Sunday Chapel
The general committee of the Wilmette Sunday Evening club will meet in the chapel of the First Congregational church on Sunday afternoon January 11 at 4 oclock.
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Wilmette
First Congregational Church
Auxiliary meeting at Wilmette Post No 46
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Monday evening January 12 at 229 Laurel Avenue home of Mrs Norman Deno. Mrs W J Benner will be soloist for the program.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Wilmette Post No. 46
Norman Deno
Laurel Avenue
W. J. Benner
Wilmette Board Reverses Major Street Plan Approval
The Wilmette Village board voted to repeal the 1929 ordinance approving an 80 and 100 foot major street plan after protests from property owners on Michigan avenue and other streets. A new zoning ordinance with steps to carry out the plan was drafted and will be heard publicly.
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Wilmette
Wilmette Plan Commission
Charles H. Jackson
Michigan Avenue
Village Board
C. of C
Herman T. Reiling
Chamber of Commerce
Ridge Road
Sheridan Road
Sixth Street
Main Street
Prairie Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Maple Avenue
Greenleaf Avenue
Central Avenue
Lake Avenue
Forest Avenue
Elmwood Avenue
Greenwood Avenue
Ashland Avenue
Chestnut Avenue
Wilmette Avenue
Illinois Road
Hibbard Road
Thayer Avenue
Skokie Boulevard
Laramie Avenue
Lakewood Avenue
Locust Road
Glenview Road
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