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Newspaper
Wilmette Life
Location
Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1924
Page
6
A Wilmette village note celebrates Earl E. Orner who suffered a collapse but recovered to resume work. Commuters and neighbors praise his long service and kindness and urge appointing a committee to arrange a vacation for him.
A Wilmette resident from the area formerly called Gross Point urges village authorities to eliminate water holes on Seegar street. The plea reflects broad demand in the recently annexed region for prompt street improvements promised during pre election campaigns. Action requires extended negotiations and legal steps, but should begin without delay.
Wilmette and Glencoe host Daily Vacation Bible schools this summer. Boy Scouts Camp Fire Girls and other church and community group activities shape organized vacations for schoolchildren with a mix of work and play and clear aims during the summer months.
The article highlights added crafts and handiwork in religious vacations, with scouting groups emphasizing outdoor activity to build health, self reliance and appreciation of nature. It urges every parent to provide an organized vacation for the child, noting children benefit and enjoy it.
The article argues policemen must enforce traffic laws despite hostility from some motorists. It notes frustration when arrests are nullified and urges civilians to support officers by behaving lawfully and showing courtesy. It defends overall police honesty and calls readers to assist in law enforcement.
Motor clubs Safety First bureaus and the Chicago Police urge careful driving and walking to prevent accidents in the city and suburbs. A columnist notes the second S remains ahead of the first and urges motorists and pedestrians to act safely.
In a discussion on safety and sorrow the letter urges installing man operated crossing gates at the Forest Elm wood crossing on the North Shore Line. It notes an automatic signal bell exists but argues a human presence is safer and crossers are less likely to be out of order than electricity dependent systems.
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