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Newspaper
Wilmette Life
Location
Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1936
Page
1
Village President Harry P. Harrison asks Kenilworth residents to keep dogs on their premises or in pens to avoid drastic measures. The appeal stresses rights of neighbors to enjoy homes and gardens and proposes cooperation over enforcement.
The Wilmette Health department lists weekly communicable disease cases for the week ending July 4. Mumps total 3 and chickenpox total 2.
Robert E. Rickson announces a fund drive for a series of Illinois Symphony Orchestra concerts on the waterworks esplanade in Wilmette with dates August 5 12 19 26 and September 2. The drive aims to cover transport seating amplifying system and other expenses as committees push toward completion.
Barbara Oleson and Mrs. Ezra Taylor with Taylor’s son and daughter depart Sunday for a three week tour of Mexico. They will first stay in Mexico City and then motor through the country.
Wilmette Baptist and First Congregational unite for summer worship at the Baptist church from July through August 2. Rev. John G. Hindley leads a sermon series on Spiritual Streamlines The Old Faith in the New Modes with a next Sunday message titled Rationalizing Fools of Reason. Public invited and summer visitors welcome. In August Dr George D Allison of the Baptist church returns to conduct services in the Congregational church.
The North Shore Art League sketch class will return to Wilmette Harbor for a second gathering on Saturday afternoon July 11. A concours will be held at 5 o'clock after artists finish land and sea scapes.
Wilmette waterworks Superintendent W M Olson says there are absolutely no limits on sprinkling water volume or hours. Officials urge residents to go as far as they like with watering.
The Village of Oak hearings on paving the alley between Walnut and Elmwood from Sixteenth to Seventeenth Streets. Estimated cost 3307.94. Costello and residents favor the project with one objection. Fire prevention ordinance adopted with Chamber of Commerce input. Board to seek County Court approval and Isabella Street cooperation from Evanston.
Late Friday two young women visited Bruce Eagan's car lot and asked to test drive a used car. They did not return with the vehicle, which was found parked in front of the office early Sunday morning. The report notes one woman gave the name King Robert son, 1279 Sheridan Road, Highland Park.
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