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Newspaper
Wilmette Life
Location
Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1935
Page
1
Wilmette village board voted to run street lights through every night starting about July 17 with no cutoffs. The plan adds about 1200 dollars yearly in cost, made possible by better tax collections and a lower public service charge. Protests against shorter service prompted the decision, officials say.
The Wilmette Baptist church and First Congregational church host a Sunday union service with Rev. John G. Hindley delivering the third sermon in "The Religion of Famous Americans." The message titled Dr. Frost: the Grand Beliefs of an Astronomer explores character and faith drawing wide local interest.
At an early hour Friday morning Forest Golden driver for 21 Cab company was north on Main street when his cab was rear ended by a car driven by William B McClellan 42 of Detroit Both cars wrecked McClellan injured with rib fractures and cuts was taken to Evanston hospital and arrested for reckless driving Bond posted hearing set for Saturday July 20
Walter H. Zibble and Mrs Zibble attend the annual Great Lakes division meeting of the International Association of Fire Chiefs in Lansing Michigan this week.
The Chicago and North Western Railway provides a large free parking lot on the north side of Central avenue east of the tracks for North Western patrons between Wilmette and the loop. About 1000 cars can be accommodated. Driveway parking along the west side of the tracks will be prohibited to reduce congestion and boost safety. Cars may remain only briefly to pick up or discharge passengers.
Patrons praise Village Trustee George F. Iliff for pushing a waterworks clock. An electric 12 inch dial clock now sits in a second floor window facing the beach, easily visible to swimmers. Parents say it helps curb overtime swimming by children.
The Braun Bros. Oil company applied for a permit to build and operate a gasoline filling station at the rear of the Nelson building at Main street and Wilmette avenue. The site is zoned commercial, while filling stations are restricted to industrial zones, so the request was sent to the zoning commission for review.
Washington dispatch reports Congressman Ralph E. Church of the Tenth district challenged a Lucas attack on the American Liberty League during a marathon House session. After Lucas refused to yield, Speaker Burns ordered Church to sit. Church interrupted to note no quorum, prompting a hurried adjournment and a reminder that minority members can strike back.
Village President Harry C. Kinne issues a proclamation dated July 13 ordering all dog owners to muzzle dogs so they cannot bite while at large. The rule runs until November 1 and violators face full prosecution. Details printed in Wit Mere Life.
The Wilmette Townsend club schedules a Friday July 19 meeting at 8 PM in the Village hall council chamber. A noted speaker will explain the Townsend revolving pension plan and the Townsend old age pension plan, inviting businessmen and women to attend.
Captain M A Jacobson of the United States coast guard station Wilmette harbor has been in Chicago Marine Hospital for several days. He expects to be back on duty later this week. His aides say he was not seriously ill but went for observation.
The third Boy Scout contingent leaves July 21 for Ma Ka Ja Wan Scout camp in the North Shore Area council. July 22 to August 3 offers hiking swimming crafts boating fishing and sports under lifeguard supervision. Campfires evenings and a staff ensure activity with three meals daily and lodging provided. Information available from Scout headquarters 21 N Sheridan Rd Highland Park phone Highland Park 629.
The six week Wilmette Public Schools summer session ends next week after opening June 17. Classes ran at Howard school for western village pupils and at Central school for those east of the tracks with teachers Polly Petrie Mildred Van Horne Pearl Jones at Howard and Faye Perr ing Herma Wyman Katherine Julian and Helen Hardick at Central.
The Kenilworth Village board will meet tonight for a regular July session postponed from the first Monday. The meeting agenda remains subject to change by board action and local notices.
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