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Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1933

Page

7

Winnetka Day Festival Sets Time for Annual Event

The Winnetka Chamber of Commerce announces the annual Winnetka Day festival drawing thousands of residents and neighbors for games field events and carnival attractions. A similar Wilmette jubilee in the I Terminal area proved successful and may become a yearly tradition while past Wilmette Glencoe days wavered due to economic factors though business upswing boosts prospects.

Winnetka Wilmette Glencoe Chambers of Commerce

Army Arrives to Start Skokie Conservation Project

Columns note the Army has arrived at Willow Road and Skokie Boulevard to begin Roosevelt era work programs. The plan to turn swamp into a large recreational area for Forest Preserve stretches faces skepticism but is underway with tents set and tools expected, largely manual labor.

Skokie Conservation Army Willow Road Skokie Boulevard North Shore

Village cheers spark summer ventures in Wilmette Glencoe

The text notes plans for summer celebrations in Wilmette and Glencoe inspired by Winnetka. It suggests the ventures would be popular with residents and villagers.

Wilmette Glencoe Winnetka

Illinois League of Women Voters on Civil Service Merit

The Illinois League of Women Voters notes no new civil service reforms have emerged in the current session. It warns against attacks on the merit system and argues efficiency requires training and merit based appointments, as public services and taxes hinge on competent personnel management.

Illinois League of Women Voters Legis Illinois

New Trier High Registration Open Through Summer

Students entering New Trier High School this September may register at any time during summer vacation. Additional time is offered for new township residents and those coming from private schools. Parents are urged to have students register promptly to ease fall start-up.

New Trier High School New Trier

Village dog license fees due in 1933 are urged payable now

Police in all New Trier villages conduct a final check to collect 1933 dog license fees. Citizens failing to comply face court action and penalties. A warning to owners to settle promptly to avoid consequences.

New Trier

Shore Lines Overheated Rally of the I. O. D. Dogs

A village park meeting of the Independent Order of Dogs draws delegates amid heat. Leaders propose drastic action against dog catchers including bites and a summer muzzle rule, ending with unanimous passage and the group dispersing.

Gin Pedro Duke of Bukafsky Mop

Phantom Reporter Rumors Sweep Shore Newsrooms

Rumors swirl around the Phantom Reporter said to resemble E. T. Selby as he allegedly takes a vacation from news duties. Speculation names a twin or a new 1933 busman's holiday, while one editor jokes about a female Sphinx.

E. T. Selby North Shore Newshawk Mr. Selby North Shore

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