Fourth of July Celebration Parade Opens Day of Events
A full day planned by American Legion posts in Wilmette begins with a 10 AM parade forming at Lake Avenue and Ridge Road. A noon flagpole dedication at Lake Avenue and Ridge Road will present a flag to St. Joseph School. The afternoon features 32 races and field events, village baseball final, football kicking, golf driving, then supper at Hoffmann hall. Evening includes a tug of war and dancing with free rides for under six.
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P. J. Huerter
No. 669
American Legion
Lake Avenue
Ridge Road
Wilmette Avenue
Mhuerter Post
The
Legion
Women’s Auxiliary
St. Joseph School
Wilmette
Wilmette Post
No. 46
Huerter Post
Playground and Recreation Board
Hoffman Florists
Hawks
Hoffmann Hall
Wilmette Theater
Beach Parking Violations Trigger Police Arrests
Wilmette police report rising arrests for violations near the beach since summer opening. Chief Henry Brautigam says at least 150 tickets have been issued for no parking zones, curb driving, and vacant-lot parking, with warrants to follow for those who ignore summons.
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Wilmette Beach
Wilmette
Henry Brautigam
Brautigam
No Mail Deliveries in Wilmette on the Fourth
Postmaster Joseph I. Shantz announced no mail deliveries in Wilmette on the Fourth with exceptions for specials. The post office will be closed all day and only one collection in the afternoon. The usual Sunday schedule will be followed.
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Wilmette
Joseph I. Shantz
Shooting Firecrackers Prohibited in Wilmette
Wilmette village ordinance bans shooting firecrackers and other Fourth of July disturbances. Chief Henry Brautigam warns that violators will be prosecuted if apprehended.
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Wilmette
Henry Brautigam
Wilmette Water Tank Overflow Amid Pumping Efforts
Wilmette residents watched the village water tank overflow at 1 pm after emergency pumps at Isabella street Prairie avenue and Sheridan road were used to top up the tank. The tank was one third full at 8 am and officials halted pumps when overflow occurred, aiming to ease repeated shortages in the western area. The village board outlined plans to improve supply.
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Wilmette
Prairie Avenue
Isabella Street
Village Green
Ridge Avenue
C. M. Osborn
Sheridan Road Bridge
Sheridan Road
Yackel Sails on Two Week Police Vacation Trip
W C Yackel Kenilworth superintendent of police began a two weeks motor trip through the east on Saturday noon.
Add to the Joys of Your Vacation
You can keep in touch with home by sending your summer address to the circulation department and receive WILMETTE LIFE while away.
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Wilmette Life
Wilmette Legion Plans Fourth of July Field Events
Wilmette Post No. 46 and Peter J. Huerter Post No. 669 sponsor a village Fourth of July celebration at the Village Green with 1:30 p.m. patriotic exercises. Harold Mohr will speak. A races and field events program for residents follows, with prizes donated by local merchants and children’s entertainment after.
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Wilmette Post No. 46
American Legion
Village Green
Wilmette Post No
Wilmette
D. J. J. Walther
Daniel M. Davis
H. L. Flentye
Hap Gathercoal
D. C. Leach
Carl Renneckar
Dudley Stone
C. E. Colegrove
C. P. Dahncke
A. R. Johnson
Stanton van Inwagen
S. M. Peterson
Gus Kroschel
Joe Lynam
Mike Kloepfer
Wilmette Library to Close All Day July Fourth
Wilmette Public Library will be closed all day Saturday July 4. Books due that day will be due Monday. The weekly schedule remains otherwise unchanged, announced librarian Miss Anne Whitmack.
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Wilmette
Wilmette Public Library
Anne L. Whitmack
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George D. Allison
Wilmette Baptist Church
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American College
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John G. Hindley
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