Wilmette Online Popularity Contest Draws 34 Entrants
Wilmette launches a Chamber of Commerce popularity contest for ages twelve to eighteen to choose a Wilmette Day king and queen. Participants vote with 25 cent purchase ballots. voting ends August 4. Thirty four entrants listed include Vera Anderson and Mary Boozer among others.
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Wilmette
Chamber of Commerce
Wilmette Day
Vera Anderson
Mary Boozer
Anna J. Barre
Treat Burns
Jean Campbell
Florence Clifford
Marion Dennis
Alice Edmonds
Marjorie Eldred
Francis Ellis
Bob Fletcher
Walter Haas
Chester Hanson
Isabel Haskin
Howard Herbon
Beatrice Hillinger
Marjorie Houghton
Margaret Huerter
Elizabeth Kaspar
Jane Krier
Marcella Kummer
Thomas McDonald
Billy McMorran
Reba Michener
Meta Miller
John Cuse
Elsie G. Paterson
Frances Riley
Clara Rossberger
Hortense Schroeder
Dorothy Taylor
Else von Reinsperg
Dorothy Wiedlin
Pearl Zeutschel
Schultz Heads to New Hampshire on Two Week Vacation
C. C. Schultz Wilmette public works superintendent leaves Saturday for a two week vacation in Lakeport New Hampshire. Edmond Kerr village collector will run the office in his absence.
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C. C. Schultz
New Hampshire
Wilmette
Lakeport
N. H
Edmond Kerr
Laurel branch library to close for repairs
The Wilmette Public library Laurel branch at Laurel school will close from July 23 to July 30 for repairs. Work includes painting redecorating and a general cleaning to refresh the facility.
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Laurel
Wilmette
Laurel School
Wheelock retires as Wilmette State Bank president
S. A. Wheelock, 81, longtime Wilmette State Bank president, retires from active duties after thirteen years at the helm. Judson F. Stone elected president. Wheelock remains on the board. Stone, Wilmette resident of 22 years, holds multiple director and civic posts including managing agent for the McCormick estates and director at International Harvester.
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Judson F. Stone
Wilmette State Bank
S. A. Wheelock
Wheelock
Wayne and Low
South Water Street
Wilmette
Chicago
Wilmette Village
Philip Hoffman
W. D. Leary
J. M. Budinger
W. B. Robinson, Jr
F. D. Anderson
Kenilworth Board Tackles Ditch Pollution and Platform Upgrades
The Kenilworth village board discussed sewage pollution of the Skokie ditch from new residences west of town and noted Wilmette’s upcoming sewer connections to stop the pollution. They also reviewed completion of North Shore line loading platforms at Kenilworth station and authorized hiring Ruth Kutok of Evanston as village stenographer.
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Police and Health Committee of
Kenilworth
Skokie
Wilmette
North Shore Line
Chicago and North Western
Ruth Kutok
Evanston
F. L. Streed
Kenilworth Sears School Adds Gymnasium and Assembly Hall
Steam shovels began work at the Joseph Sears school in Kenilworth as the drive surpasses $30,000 toward the $60,000 goal for a new gymnasium and assembly hall. The village board awarded shell construction including foundation and roof while finishing work awaits further funds. John K. Byrne chairs the fundraising committee urging rapid contributions to complete the project for local children.
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Joseph Sears
Kenilworth
John K. Byrne
Drive Committee
Board Receives Bids on Water Main Connection
Wilmette Village board heard bids at its regular meeting for a 16 inch water main connection between a proposed 65 foot water tank on the Village Green and mains west of Ridge avenue. Bids ranged from 2165 to 3308 dollars and were referred to a committee for further consideration.
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Wilmette
Ridge Avenue
Kingsleys Plan East Visit and Motor Trip
Mr. and Mrs. George Kingsley and family of Kenilworth will travel east to visit Mrs. Kingsley’s mother Mrs. Grassett for about five weeks. They will then embark on a motor trip through the east.
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George Kingsley
Kenilworth
Mrs. Kingsley
Fiesta Dedication At Vista Del Lago Opens Three Day Event
A three day celebration marks the dedication of Club Vista del Lago's new Fiesta ballroom and Galeria. About 215 guests from Evanston to Lake Forest attended a Spanish themed evening with dining, dancing, and performances by Spanish troubadors and opera artists. Notables included Commodore Blackton and Elbert M. Antrim among many hosts at the North Shore affair.
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Spain
Club Vista del Lago
North Shore
Evanston
Lake Forest
Galeria
Esplanade
Leo Nadel
Chicago
Pedroza
Mexican Opera Company
Rubye McDaniel Bell
Kentucky
Cope Harvey
Commodore Blackton
Hollywood
California
Mellon C. Martin
Elbert M. Antrim
Ray Hollis
J. E. Worthen
I. M. Archambault
J. L. Barrett
Robert M. Burns
George
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Sears
Board
East
Loyo Hollister
Vista del Lago Gay
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