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Newspaper
Wilmette Life
Location
Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1924
Page
1
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Wilmette Post of the American Legion will host a consolidated assembly with all local Boy Scout troops at the Byron C Stolp school auditorium on Monday evening June 9 at 8 oclock. Linus Smith will be awarded the Eagle Scout medal by the Legion and Scout officials. The event, with a scout executive address and ventriloquist Bradley, aims to inspire civic duty among youths and will draw attendees from Evanston and nearby communities.
The village trustees debated Fourth street and Linden avenue widening. An ordinance to extend road beds by five feet was introduced, but Judge Baker urged postponement to the next meeting, opposed by Trustee Tilt who pressed for immediate approval to advertise for bids. Trustee Drayer sided with delay, delaying action.
A large Wilmette Optimist club delegation will travel to Milwaukee from June 12 to 14 for Optimist International sessions at the Pfister hotel. E A Dannemark, president, serves as official delegate for the Wilmette club.
The Wilmette Optimist club welcomes Howard George Klein born May 31 at 7:15 am weighing 7% pounds. His father Ray, a Gift Shop operator, is noted for missing Memorial Day, but the club grants the infant a life member status amid festive remarks.
Wilmette council of the Knights of Columbus announces a Sunday eve ning dinner and theater party on June 15 to express patriotism amid pacifist currents. W G Obermeier Al Schaefer and Frank Kreusch head arrangements as members and guests are invited to Madames where about 150 men will view the film America.
Ravinia offers free Thursday afternoon concerts for children with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducted by Eric De Lamarter. North shore residents are urged to subscribe to aid seating arrangements, as past similar events sold out months early.
John C. Blaylock reported to village trustees that Linden Crest at Fifth street and Linden avenue uses top quality materials. Trustee Baker challenged fireproof status and basement depth definitions under village and Chicago ordinances, debating whether Linden Crest is three or four stories with basement.
A heated village meeting debated whether a finance committee exists. President Zipf upheld the chair, fixing the committee’s legality as Baker contended no board approval was required. The 4 to 3 vote sustained the chair, approving the committee and the bills.
The Wilmette Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday evening in the Community room at the Village hall. The hour is 8 o'clock.
Children’s Day will be observed in most Wilmette churches Sunday June 8 with programs by church schools. Read the Church Page in this issue for the day’s schedules and details of the observance.
Evanston tobacconist Bob Koens known as Bob the Baccy Man drifted to Wilmette from 1624 Orrington Avenue. He sought a live bee sting claiming rheumatism cure and stated he would buy or trap a bee with a strong sting. He is also an expert on bugs and insects and bred rare specimens on display at Northwestern University.
A Wilmette Civics and Legislation drive announces a Wednesday afternoon meeting to establish a local unit of the League of Women Voters. Edith Rockwood from the state headquarters will attend with another speaker to aid in chartering the group open to all Wilmette women voters.
Scouts of Kenilworth plan an evening at the Joseph Sears School featuring a baseball game story telling and social activities with fathers. The Friday schedule includes a field meet for all Joseph Sears students divided by weight classes under athletic director Robert Townley. Events conclude with a gathering on June 20.
Wilmette village officials and civic groups prepare for a Monday quiz under the Better City Campaign to win a $1,000 prize from the Chicago Evening American. Dr. William A. McKeever leads the effort with four eminent judges and a reception for leaders and residents prior to the opening meeting at St. Jane's Club House.
Mr and Mrs Wallace B Clore Jr of Winnetka announce the birth of a daughter on May 27 to be named Grace Lucile.
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