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Newspaper
Wilmette Life
Location
Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1940
Page
2
Leading osteopathic physicians from many states attend the fifth annual ball at Edgewater Beach hotel on February 3 to raise funds for the hospital free clinic for children. Proceeds benefit the Chicago Osteopathic hospital and its pediatric clinic.
Richard Lindbloom known as Dick in the L Terminal district hosted about thirty villagers at the Shawnee Service Garage breakfast hour. A large birthday cake with candles greeted guests at the Lyman Pharmacy corner as Carmen Tortorelli led the event with Ed Levy among attendees. Coffee accompanied the cake and all reported to be doing as well as could be expected.
A new pork product named Mor from Wilson and Company promises to ease meal monotony. The 12 ounce cans offer versatile uses from breakfast to dinner and snacks.
O M Rider of Winnetka is named manager by the Illinois State Rifle association for shooting events at the National Boat and Sport show February 3 to 11 at Navy Pier. The tournament includes rifle pistol and miniature trap shooting, is registered with the National Rifle association, and scores will count toward national rankings and potential world records. Sponsored by the Chicago Daily News, it runs for nine days.
Mr. Collyer, a butter and eggs broker, leads a business bearing his name and represents Fuller and Rodney on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, the world’s largest commodity exchange for butter and eggs.
June 21 marks the National Intercollegiate championships in Minneapolis for college track stars who hoped for Finland. K L Wilson of Northwestern, chair of the American Olympic track committee, says no plan exists to replace the Olympic Games after his LA meeting.
More than a thousand Jewel Food Store employees and guests attended the seventh annual frolic at the Chicago Towers club on Wednesday evening January 17. The program featured an aquacade followed by dancing cards and refreshments despite the cold weather.
Dean of coaches Tom Robinson enters his 31st season as Northwestern swimming coach, followed by Frank Hill in his 20th season. Dutch Lonborg has 13 years as basketball coach and K L Wilson serves as athletic director for 15 years, reflecting a veteran staff.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Spoers of Portland Ore returned to the west coast after a three week stay at the home of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Fred I Sipp of 731 Laurel avenue New details note no other relatives or events.
Standard Oil preps a Lake Shore Athletic Club January 30 sales conference with 15 onstage staff and 16 tons of scenery. The event brings 175 Chicago division men to hear executives unveil the Spring and Summer advertising push and 1940 sales plan while a film, Penny Turns Pro, plays a role.
Charles Forsberg manager of Al lied Sales and Service provides the Crosley range for a three day cooking school at the Woman's Club of Wilmette clubhouse. Sessions run Monday to Wednesday mornings from 10 to 11 30 with modest admission going to the club building fund. Tickets at the door.
George Behrends known as Mr George of Hollywood joins Pierre and Paul as consultant. He arrived in Chicago after two years at the Ambassador hotel in Hollywood and has styled hair for Southern California's smart set and many film stars. He also studies sketching painting and photography to improve facial contours and hair.
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