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Newspaper
Wilmette Life
Location
Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1933
Page
6
Howard 8-A held a January 16 debate on the question of buying on the installment plan versus paying cash. The boys argued the negative and won by a small margin, with judge Mr. Todd noting room for illustration but praising both sides.
On Sunday January 15 Cary Illinois hosted a ski jumping event that delivered surprising thrills. A prairie fire near parked cars required firefighters to break windows and release emergency brakes to move vehicles out of danger. Spectators helped calm nerves as engines arrived and the blaze was controlled.
Howard D-2 defeated D-3 in an overtime battle with a late basket by Bob Christie. Christie, subbing for Howard, scored three baskets in the game and one in the prior contest, while Douglass Huck led Howard B-7 as captain.
On Monday January 16 Stolp school girls missed regular gym class because instructor Mrs Ball was ill. Miss Skidmore brought balls and the period ended with basketball. Lorene Buzan notes hope for Mrs Ball's quick return.
Seventh grade students at Stolp school study France focusing on agriculture and industry. They have prepared outlines and are now discussing the topic under Mrs. Vernon's instruction. Fred Bird Jr Stolp 2 A.
The Byron Stolp school in Wilmette votes to collect non perishable food for needy residents instead of sending sandwiches to Chicago. A large red charity barrel will sit in a hall with weekly drop off on a Wednesday. When full, the barrel goes to Wilmette charities for distribution. Lois Ann Rosen Stolp 1 B.
Martin Kresge served as announcer for a Friday assembly at Howard school for the sixth seventh and eighth grades. Participants included Bill Graham James Anderson Gordon Boling Fred Baker Dorothy Eisler Virginia Marsh Bill Harridge Louise Schreiber Don Scarff Edna Baughman Jean Macdonald Grace Contifanto Bessie Bouchikas and the Maple City Four.
Jack Jennings recalls receiving an alligator named Brownie that spent the Florida winter with friends. The pet is about 18 inches long and once snapped at the brother who relocated it from the floor to its box. the dog dislikes Brownie.
Oliver Perry in 6 C donated 300 coat hangers to 6 B to aid fundraising. In citizenship a plant was given to 6 C to repay Oliver and help improve their room. Pupils in 6 C wrote a thank you letter and were very pleased.
Carol Edenberg of Howard 8-B notes eighth graders are completing oral science reports started before school let out. The class resumes with students finishing remaining topics and presentations as the term ends.
Howard school eighth grade girls were set to play Kenilworth girls in a basketball game amid expectations of a large crowd. Helen Cotseres of Howard is noted.
Jim Wilson of St Joseph school recalls towboat rescue along the river where a ten year old boy slipped through a frozen hole. The rescuer pulled the boy to safety and removed his skates as a nearby man and boy watched from the bank.
The article reports a dramatized version of The Abbot of Canterbury about an abbot who must answer three questions for the king or be beheaded. A poor shepherd helps supply the answers, saving the abbot's life. Includes notes on what a ballad is and references to Miss Flaskered's room.
Marian Cox reports Stolp's class rings and pins chosen after careful discussion. Pins are gold with black enamel and B. C. S. 1933, plus a gold guard featuring 1933. Rings offered in gold or silver with a monogram matching the pin. Owners pleased with the selection and proud of them.
Mrs. Clark the music teacher assigns 8-C to study the instruments of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The class will practice a musical ear test next week and grades will be noted on report cards. Grace Winkle Howard 8-C.
The Quin tet may feature Harold Barre and Phil Rogers as forwards, Eric Samuelson and Harvey Steffens as guards, with Lowell Snorf at center. Coach Davis has not yet named a first five.
Laurence Boling of Howard 4th grade reports that Miss Olthoff's class may restart their school newspaper The Midget. He states progress is good and the project will proceed if approved.
Miss Taylor spoke to the assembly about the Enchanted Island on the northerly isle at the Century of Progress. Boats shuttle from the mainland to the center featuring a fairy castle atop the Enchanted Mountain, a large slide, theater, restaurant, and toy shops selling dolls marbles wagons and more.
Wilmette halves combined to defeat Cleveland School at Niles Center on Wednesday January 18. Starting lineup included Snorf Brychta Steffens Borre Gleason. In the second half Brychta Snorf Mahle Borre Gleason helped rally to a 23 to 11 victory.
A 2-A seventh grade class hosted a farewell party for Betsy Wilson at Kathryn June Rowey's home on Sunday. Betsy leaves for the year due to her younger brother's health, and classmates, including Jean Frances Miller, express sorrow and hope she returns.
The Stolp 1-B glee club members, led by Jane Solomon, practice new songs with eagerness and focus. They anticipate performing publicly and aim to sing their best at forthcoming appearances.
Howard school 8 A plans a musical assembly on Friday with a theme song titled School Days. Charles Haigh notes the class will sing the piece together.
David Walsworth of Howard 4th grade invites readers to attend the Wilmette Public Library contest to learn the score and win a book. The note emphasizes individual participation and personal reward for taking part.
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