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Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1935

Page

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Presbyterians Resume Work On New Structure

The First Presbyterian Church at Ninth Street and Greenleaf Avenue announces partial rebuilding progress after a fire destroyed the previous edifice. Pastor Veneklasen says substantial advance will make the church more sightly and serviceable, with permanent heating, plumbing, wiring, and new interior features begun though not complete.

Presbyterian Ninth Street Greenleaf Avenue Anies J. Venehklasen The Woman's Society

Law Compelling Checkup on Insurance

A village board resolution authorizes joining with other villages via the Illinois Municipal League to push state legislation. The aim is to compel outside insurers to report data on local premiums so towns can collect two percent of policy premiums. currently, a collecting firm handles this, but figures are unreliable and town revenues are short.

Illinois Municipal League

Kenilworth President Heads to Texas and Mexico

Harry P. Harrison village president of Kenilworth leaves on a business trip to Texas and Mexico for three to four weeks. He travels Thursday and will visit various cities and meet with officials and business partners.

Harry P. Harrison Kenilworth Texas Mexico

Community Chest League Honor Roll motivates local aid drive

Wilmette residents urged to join the Community Chest push and stop passing duties. Calls to ask oneself and Community Chest officials what more can be done, with a phone contact for information and action to boost the campaign today.

Community Chest League Community Chest Wilmette Civic Spirit Maple Avenue Tate Ets Pune Spencer Avenue Michigan Avenue Forest Avenue Romona Road Elmwood Avenue Seneca Road Blackhawk Dasses Owe Spal Miami Road Seeley Cherokee Road Iroquois Road Lockerbie Road Linden Avenue Harvard Street Sixteenth Street Seventh Street Sixth Street Rehe Pab Fifth Street Onch

Return from Florida

Walter K. Egan president of North Shore Chevrolet Sales Inc and Mrs gan have returned from a five week motor trip through Florida. They visited friends at Sarasota on the west coast and then proceeded to Miami for participation in the winter pastimes.

Walter K. Egan North Shore Chevrolet Sales, Inc Gan Florida Sarasota Miami

Burglars Ransack Central Avenue Home

Mrs. M. J. Wheelock reports burglars entered the home of S. A. Wheelock at 822 Central Avenue by forcing a rear door. Interior ransacked but loot unknown as family is away.

M. J. Wheelock Central Avenue S. A. Wheelock

Seek Means to Keep Schools of State Open

North shore educators seek speedy legislation to aid Illinois schools. Civic groups and associations will send resolutions to Governor Horner and lawmakers urging remedies for the school law and funds to reopen schools closed for lack of state money. Three groups push a $15 million relief plan with emphasis on state distributive fund payments and prompt action.

State of Illinois North Shore Women’s Clubs League of Women Voters American Legion Posts Horner Tri-County School Boards Association Cook County Lake and DuPage North Shore School Board Illinois School Board Association Illinois State Teachers’ Association State of Illinois

Federal Savings and Loan Annual Session Date Set

The First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Wilmette will hold its annual meeting and election of directors at 8 o clock Wednesday evening January 23 in the Village Hall. President Harry B Johnston will present and make public full reports of the association’s activities since its formation.

First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Wilmette Harry B. Johnston

Nygaard Recovering After Second Operation at Augustana

Supt E L Nygaard of Joseph Sears School Kenilworth is recovering after a second operation at Augustana Hospital Chicago on January 2. He is making satisfactory progress and is not expected to return to his desk for another month.

E. L. Nygaard Joseph Sears Kenilworth Augustana Hospital Chicago

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Mr. Veneklasen Sid Community Chest Headquarters Federal Savings, Loan
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