Wilmette Adopts Tax Levy and Notables at Meeting
The Wilmette Village Board adopted a tax levy ordinance setting a total of 331 071 48 with 196 038 85 levy for all purposes and other revenues. Police officers Lance and Brautigame were removed on June 15 and 17 respectively. A physician’s eye report on former officer Robert Thornhill discusses a contact glass aiding useful sight and potential return to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinne
Judiciary Committee
James A. Hamilton
Elmwood Avenue
Hamilton
Charles ‘Lance
Charles Brautigame
C. P. Dobbs
Robert Thornhill
Thornhill
Dubbs
Tax Collections Now on Upgrade in New Trier Township
Taxing bodies in New Trier Township report renewed confidence as tax collections improve through mid 1932. authorities note back taxes paid and growing interest in total due up to 1932, aided by a 15 percent reduction and lower valuations, easing school boards and local governments toward normal budgeting.
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New Trier
Treasuries
Fractured Leg After Freak Garage Collision at Golf Terrace
Police report shows William Wiegand injured when his wife Mrs. Wiegand stepped on the car’s clutch, the vehicle surged forward pinning him between the car and wall at 210 Golf Ter. He was taken to Evanston Hospital with fractures to the right leg and left knee.
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Golf Terrace
William Wiegand
Investigaton
Aschenbach Returns as New Trier Grid Coach
W. J. Aschenbach will return to New Trier High School as football coach and mathematics teacher when the 1934 1935 term opens in September. During the last school year he was on leave and taught at a high school in East Orange New Jersey. Harold Caton acted as coach during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Aschenbach
New Trier High School
Aschenbach
East Orange
N. J
Harold Caton
New Trier
Robbed at Theater and Home Burglary in Wilmette
Val Smith of 1309 Chestnut avenue Wilmette was robbed at a theater in Chicago and a week later his residence was burglarized about 12:30 am Sunday June 24 while he and his wife were away. A fleeing car was seen near their garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Val Smith
Chestnut Avenue
Wilmette
Kenilworth Beach Opens. Attendance Reaches 5131 This Season
The Kenilworth beach at the foot of Kenilworth avenue near the water plant opened Saturday June 16 and has 5131 total attendees by Monday this week. A peak day of 654 visitors occurred last Thursday. Water temperatures have ranged from 60 to 66 degrees with weekends near 66. The beach operates daily 9 AM to 9 PM with two lifeguards on duty.
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Kenilworth Beach
Kenilworth Avenue
Kenilworth
Muskie Evidence of Fishing Trip Near Minocqua Lake
Dr. Walter F. Schur of Wilmette reports his fishing party in Wisconsin at Minocqua Lake. A 24 pound Muskie was received by Mrs. Schur this week. Other members include Jack Emrich of Glencoe and Dr. A. H. Wagner of Crystal Lake.
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Muskie
Walter F. Schur
Wilmette Avenue
Minocqua Lake
Wis
Wilmette
Schur
Jack Emrich
Glencoe
A. H. Wagner
Crystal Lake
Economy shop seeks used furniture and apparel donations
The Economy shop run by the Woman's Club of Wilmette invites donations of shabby furniture with drawers or shelves and discarded bathingsuits, men's underclothes, hats, and shoes. Open six days weekly from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. chaired by Mrs. A. L. Grinnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Grinnell
The
Woman’s Club of
Wilmette
Wilmette Youth Urged to Defend Constitutional Government
The Wilmette League for Defense of Constitutional Government calls youths 15 and older to join a militant effort to preserve American liberties. Fred H. Schmidt and Charles L. Drake lead plans to recruit locals, educate on government trends, and stage public meetings with nationally known speakers in the early fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmette
Wilmette League For Defense
Fred H. Schmidt
Elmwood Avenue
Mr. Schmidt
Schmidt
Charles L. Drake
Lake Avenue
America
League
C. M. Burlingame
Greenleaf Avenue
Warrants Await Redemption in Wilmette School District
Township Collector F A Andrew urges payment of 1932 school tax anticipation warrants for Wilmette district 39 totaling 17 691 dollars. Warrants up to 228 and 57 dollars remain, with 9814B and 8877B listed, to be presented to the treasurer in room 203 1200 Central avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Andrew
Wilmette
Central Avenue
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FE. H. Kerr
Nicholas P. Miller
Michigan
E. H. Kerr
Wilmette League
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