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Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1927

Page

3

New Wilmette Scout Troop Advances in Field Work

Troop 9 of Wilmette under Scoutmaster Frank J. Kreusch and assistant Peter Braun started late spring chartered about June 1. They meet outdoors, hike at Cabin in the Woods in Chewabskokie Forest Preserve near Glencoe, and four scouts completed second class tests. Members attend Camp Checaugan. one more at the camp. Community notices list summer visitors and motor trips of local residents.

Wilmette Frank J. Kreusch Peter Braun Cabin In Chewabskokie Glencoe

Barker Actor’s Son Stars In The Barker At Blackstone

The Barker actor’s son Owen Davis Jr stars as the young son in The Barker at the Blackstone, now nearing its 101st performance. Attending guests include Mrs. Richard Bennett and Howard Potter, with Potter noted as former Mary Garden manager and North Shore Festival week organizer. A Silver Tea was hosted by the Presbyterian church society at Mrs. M. R. Barker’s home, while Mrs. Joseph Pierson entertained her brother William Fritz and aunt Mrs. N. R. Brewer from St Paul earlier this week.

Owen Davis, Jr Evanston Woman's Club Blackstone Theater the Barker Mr. Davis Owen Davis Richard Bennett Howard Potter Mr. Potter Mary Garden North Shore Woman's Society of the Presbyterian Church Joseph Pierson Laurel Avenue William Fritz N. R. Brewer St. Paul, Minn

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