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Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1931

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Legion Plans Gala Session in Wilmette

Wilmette post No 46 hosts the Seventh district Legion meeting on June 17 with parade via Central and Lake avenues, reviewed by State Commander Poorman and District Commander Hawkins. Hosts include Wilmette Huerter Trowel Indian Boundary Sheridan and Marshal Foch posts. Open to all ex servicemen. expected to be the district’s largest gathering.

Wilmette American Legion Wilmette Post No. 46 The Legion W. W. Hawkins Wilmette Post Montrose Avenue Chicago Cook County Waukegan Road Drum and Bugle Corps Northtown Lesterhem Niles Township Evanston Legion of Hopp Central Avenue Village Hall Ninth Street Lake Avenue Park Avenue Wilmette Avenue I. O. O. F. Hall Arthur G. Poorman Howard P. Savage Huerter Trowel Indian Boundary Sheridan Marshal Foch Evanston Post Glee Club Evanston Post Cats

Scourge Hits Oaks in Wilmette

Anthracnose, a fungus, is attacking fine oaks in Wilmette. Village Manager C M Osborn says experts survey extent, with white burr oaks and swamp white oaks most susceptible. Southwest Wilmette hardest hit. Officials limited by private property rules but urge property owners to trim and spray sick trees. heavily affected trees may need destruction. Recurrence in following years is common.

Wilmette C. M. Osborn Osborn

Huerter Legion Post Plans July Fourth Frolic

Peter J. Huerter Post No 669 American Legion organizes a gala Fourth of July celebration with a street procession at 10 o clock and events around Hoffman Hall on Ridge Road. Further details will be announced soon.

Huerter Legionnaires Peter J. Huerter American Legion Hoffman Hall Ridge Road

Wilmette Church Plans Friday Picnic in Harms Woods

The Sunday school of Wilmette English Lutheran Church will hold its annual picnic on Friday June 19. Cars depart from the church at 10 o'clock for the Harms woods picnic grounds.

Wilmette English Lutheran Church Harms Woods

Diplomas Ready for 183 Wilmette Grads Tomorrow Night

One hundred eighty three pupils will receive diplomas at the Wilmette Public Schools eighth grade commencement in the Howard school gymnasium at 8 p.m. Henry E. Cutler will present the diplomas. Supt J R Harper will present the class. Rev John G Hindley will give the invocation. The program includes the Grand March, choral selections, and the presentation of the class for the Class of 1931.

Wilmette Public Howard School Henry E. Cutler Wilmette Board of Education J. R. Harper John G. Hindley First Congregational Church of Wilmette Wilmette Life Ascher Travogatom J. G. Hindley Mozart Hume Batra Old Kane Cole Handel J. R Harper Supt. of

Children’s Day at First Congregational Church

Children’s Day will be observed at regular services in the First Congregational church on Sunday morning June 14. A special program has been arranged and Dr. John G. Hindley the pastor will give the address.

First Congregational John G. Hindley

Local dry cleaning trusted by readers

The North Shore is renowned for its modern reliable dry cleaning establishments. By patronizing those whose advertisements appear regularly in this paper you are assured of the utmost in service and quality workmanship.

North Shore

Wilmette School Bond Election Set for June 15

The Wilmette board of education schedules a special election Monday June 15 to approve bonds totaling 44000 to add a six room wing to Howard school and 12000 to clear a mortgage on the former Sanderson property at 914 Central avenue. Polls at village hall open noon to 7 pm. enrollment growth drives the project.

Wilmette Board of Education Howard Sanderson Central Avenue Howard School J. R. Harper Board of Education Playground and Recreation Board Wilmette Village

Village urges prompt payment of assessments in Wilmette

Village collector E H Kerr announced special assessment books at the Village hall will close on Saturday June 20. He cautioned Wilmette property owners that paying assessments locally saves them a county penalty if paid at the Chicago county building.

E. H. Kerr Mr. Kerr Wilmette Chicago

Northwest Men's Club Outing Set for June 13 at Forest Preserve

The Northwest Men's Club schedules an outing in the Forest Preserve at Dam No 2 on Saturday June 13 at 3 oclock. Members families and friends are invited. Reservations via George Scherzer Wilmette 2961 must be made by Friday morning June 12.

Northwest Men’s Club Forest Preserve Dam No. 2 George Scherzer Wilmette

Principal Speaker Named for Wilmette Sunday School Day

Arthur Stark superintendent of Wilmette English Lutheran church Sunday school will speak at Children's day services on Sunday morning June 14 at 10 45. An offering will be taken for the Nachusa Lutheran orphanage.

Arthur Stark Wilmette English Lutheran Church Nachusa Lutheran Orphanage

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