Heating Display on Wheels Comes to Village Today
A showroom on wheels from American Radiator arrives in Wilmette today led by J. A. Farley. The bus, designed by Raymond Hood, features English stage coach styling with a walnut interior and a clover leaf logo. The exhibit travels a wide triangle of states and will be parked at the Village hall for visitors seeking heating solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Radiator Company
Wilmette
J. A. Farley
Connecticut
Florida
Texas
Raymond Hood
New York
Chicago Tribune
Hoover Body Company
White Motor Company
Main Street
Green Bay Road
McCormick Boulevard
Sheridan Road
Chicago
Winnetka
Indian Hill Station
Ashland
Greenwood Avenues
C. N. W. Railway
North Shore
Kenilworth
Zabriskie Family Reunites After Cuban Visit
George A. Zabriskie arrived Tuesday from Cuba to join his wife and baby, who have been staying with Mrs. E. H. Yonkers at 911 Sheridan Road for six weeks and will remain several weeks. Mrs. Charles M. Burlingame hosts as guest Mrs. Anna Mann of Marion Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Zabriskie
Cuba
Charles M. Burlingame
Greenleaf Avenue
Anna Mann
Marion, Ohio
Beach Playground Opens With Beach Day Races
The Wilmette Playground and Recreation board opens a summer program at the beach directed by Mrs. J. P. Caldwell and Dudley C. Stone. The point system returns with weekly Beach Day, swimming suits and medals, ongoing until August 26. The first Beach Day on Friday July 1 features multiple races for boys and girls ages 11 to 17 and swimming instruction emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmette Playground and Recreation Board
J. P. Caldwell
Dudley C. Stone
Memorial Day Essay Highlights Peace Message
An editorial note introduces a third place Memorial Day essay from Wilmette grade school pupils. The piece reflects on the holiday as a time for peace and remembrance, with reference to previous essays published in Wilmette Life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Bickham
Wilmette
Wilmette Optimist Club
Wilmette Life
Memorial Day and its meaning by Margaret Bickham
Margaret Bickham explains Memorial Day origins from 1868 as Decoration Day honoring Civil War soldiers and later others. She notes observances, cemeteries tidy, flowers laid, and youth groups involved, while reflecting on sacrifice and hopes that 1918 may mark the last addition to the honor roll of fallen soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Logan
Grand Army of the Republic
South
Girl Scouts
Boy Scouts
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Dastumboys
Kroll & Smith
Wilmette 500
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