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Newspaper

Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1928

Page

7

Public Forum Calls for Action on Skokie Valley Drainage

Arthur S. Lytton urges Cook County and the Sanitary District to fix recurring floods and mosquito problems in Winnetka and the Skokie Valley. He notes stalled drainage, polluted air, and stagnant water after rains, contrasting with Lake County’s quicker response at Highland Park. He calls for coordinated regional solutions and public spirit.

Lake County Highland Park Community Golf Course Cook County Winnetka Willow Street Arthur S. Lytton

Stafford hosts Harold Chamberlain guest from Ripon Wis

Mr and Mrs E M Stafford entertain Harold Chamberlain of Ripon Wisconsin at 936 Sheridan Road. Miss Margaret Stafford motored east along a trail by the Ohio River and returned this week. Dr L Willis Strong Jr returns to his parents at 1115 Chestnut Avenue after visiting Huntsville Alabama. His brother James Strong left last week to spend the rest of the summer in Los Angeles California.

E. M. Stafford Harold Chamberlain Ripon Wis Sheridan Road Margaret Stafford Ohio River L. Willis Strong, Jr Chestnut Avenue Huntsville Ala James Strong Los Angeles Cal

DeMoe to Compete in International Regatta

Earl T. DeMoe of Sheridan Shore Yacht Club will represent Lake Michigan star boats at the International regatta in California after strong finishes in recent elimination races. He won the July Fourth event and placed third in the first race and fifth in Saturday's final elimination, securing a repeat of 1927 and the Ship ping Board inter club trophy for the second year.

Earl T. DeMoe Star Lake Michigan Max Hayford H. H. Elliott

Robb Returns Home After Major Rochester Operation

Charles W. Robb of 816 Greenleaf Avenue has returned from a serious operation in Rochester, Minnesota and is recovering at home. Miss Jane Spinney, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Spinney, leaves for a two month stay at Camp Bryn Afon Wisconsin. Mrs Robert Day of 701 Laurel Avenue sails Sunday night for Europe.

Charles W. Robb Greenleaf Avenue Rochester, Minn Jane Spinney Harold E. Spinney Camp Bryn Afon Wisconsin Robert Day Laurel Avenue Europe

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