Bonus bonds distributed to veterans in Wilmette and Kenilworth
Post offices will start distributing adjusted service bonds on June 15 or 16. Veterans must be personally known to post officials or be identified by a prominent citizen. Bonds of 50 dollars with 3 percent interest arrive by January mail and can be cashed via the central accounting office. notices will be left for those not at home.
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Wilmette
Kenilworth
Herbert L. O’connell
Mr. O’connell
Carl A. Peterson
American Legion
John P. Steffens
Peter J. Huerter
Mr. O'Connell
Central
Postal Department
Chicago
United States Treasury
Treasury
Ullrich
Leslie H. Ullrich
Wilmette Baptist Church to Mark Dr. Allison’s Eighth Anniversary
The Wilmette Baptist church celebrates the eighth anniversary of Dr. George D. Allison’s pastorate with a Sunday service at 11 a.m. June 7. A church leader praises Dr. Allison’s Bible knowledge, empathy, and service, inviting all members and friends to attend the anniversary sermon.
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Allison
Baptist Church
Wilmette Baptist Church
George D. Allison
Dr. Allison
Jesus
Board of Deacons
Wilmette and Evanston Optimists Plan Joint Meet
Wilmette and Evanston Optimist clubs schedule a joint luncheon meeting on Monday June 8 at the Georgian hotel. Earlier the two clubs viewed a safety film at their regular luncheon presented by a leading automotive concern.
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Wilmette Optimist Club
Evanston Optimist Club
Georgian Hotel
Call Special Town Meeting on Relief
A special town meeting is set for Tuesday evening June 23 at eight in the township office at Winnetka village hall. The purpose is to levy a three-mill tax for township relief as required by new state law. The administration method depends on pending state bills, but the levy is required at that time.
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Winnetka
Week From Friday Set for Grade School Graduations
The annual commencement at New Trier High School is set for next Thursday evening. Wilmette and Kenilworth will hold ceremonies the following night. Wilmette moves to Leslie F Gates gym at New Trier. Kenilworth eighth-graders graduate at Joseph Sears. Complete programs appear in next week’s Wilmette Life.
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New Trier High School
Wilmette and
Kenilworth
Wilmette
Arthur H. Howard
Leslie F. Gates
New Trier
Joseph Sears
Wilmette Life
Village Board Fixes Fiscal Year Dates
The Village board passed an ordinance fixing the fiscal year as beginning April 21, 1936 and ending April 20, 1937. The action was taken to comply with legal requirements.
Report on Contagions May Week from Wilmette Health
The Wilmette Health department reports communicable disease cases for the week ending May 30. Chickenpox totals five and mumps totals two.
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Wilmette Health Department
Village Board Adopts Yearly Appropriation for 1936 37
The Village board approved the annual appropriation ordinance for the fiscal year ending April 20, 1937 totaling 343,878.11 with increases in fire and street lighting costs. Fire department funding rises to 22,087 for two more full-time men and higher firemen salaries. police funding rises slightly with no new personnel. Street lighting costs jump 2,355 and ashes disposal costs add 4,111, funded by resident fees. overall changes reflect extended operation hours and adjusted services. The ordinance and full details appear on a separate page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm- Mette Live
Wilmette Chamber seeks Village Green use for festival
The Wilmette Chamber of Commerce asked the Village board for permission to use the Village Green for a Wilmette Day festival in late July. A C Pearson Jr former chamber president urged the plan. Local merchants would run concessions where possible. The board took the matter under advisement to avoid conflicts with the Recreation board summer program.
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Wilmette Chamber of Commerce
Village Board
A. C. Pearson, Jr
Chamber
Recreation Board
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Evanston
Taper Art
Pune
Weebo
A&p Food Stores
Bremner Bros
Florida Fruit Co
Jewel Food Stores
Schloesser
Wilson Cgo
Winter
Geo
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