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Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1924

Page

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Fragments Hint at Frosty Dealership Scene

Readable bits show an ad related to baths and frost in a dealership setting. The text is fragmented but suggests a sales pitch or notice about an appropriate bath or frost effect paired with dealer activity.

Wilmette Judges Probe Village Worth $1,000 Prize Goal

Wilmette hosts a community leaders meeting to select the Chicago Evening American 1,000 prize for the ideal Chicago area to raise children. Dr. William A. McKeever urges focus on play work sociability and religion and notes that adults shape youth more than inherent traits. The panel questions attendees on factors shaping a good community for children as the page continues on page 4.

William A. McKeever Chicago St. Augustine Church Club Wilaca Sunday Evening Club McKeever Hoys Hhu Keever McKeever de

Wilmette Takes Over Gross Point Ending Local Oasis

The article notes Wilmette officially absorbed Gross Point at midnight Saturday June 7 turning the area into a dry zone. Taverns prior to the change closed with crepe on Sunday and residents eyed the bars as Prohibition raids were reported futile by Police Chief Denman.

Denman Gross Point Wilmette Baliwick Sheriff's of Halcyon Vanston Drug Stores Chicago Volstead Evanston Ares Wilmetsea Glenview

Wilmette Youth Bradford Hutson Earns Eagle Scout

Bradford Hutson 15 son of Mr and Mrs William H Hutson of 1112 Elmwood Ave Wilmette is awarded Eagle Scout at a banquet by First Congregational church Troop No 2 Roosevelt troop marking end of another Scout year Linus Smith of Troop 4 had become Eagle earlier Hutson, a Wilmette Seascout, completed his sophomore year at New Trier High School and serves as assistant scoutmaster of Troop 2.

Bradford Hutson William H. Hutson Elmwood Avenue First Congregational Church Bradford Wilmette Linus Smith

Trustee Drayer Attends Engineers Convention in San Francisco

Wilmette trustee Clarence E. Drayer, 1034 Elmwood Avenue, attends the annual American Association of Engineers convention in San Francisco this week. Dr. F. H. Newell, former Reclamation director from Washington and now with the Giant Power Survey of Pennsylvania, visited Drayer last year and accompanied him to the convention.

Drayer Clarence E. Drayer Elmwood Avenue Wilmette Village American Association of Engineers Eer San Francisco F. H. Newell Washington Reclamation Service Giant Power Survey of Pennsylvania Yeet Mr. Drayer

Ivogun Casals on Recital Bill at New Trier

MacDowell Club sponsors artist recital series with fixed dates Louise Homer contralto October 15 1924 Ossip Gabrielowitsch pianist November 4 1924 Reinald Werrenrath baritone February 19 1925 Ivogun lyric soprano and Casals cellist March 31 1925 price about 150 dollars per recital, less than half of Chicago Loop rates, assuring permanence and subscriber priority.

MacDowell Club Louise Homer Ossip Gabrilowitsch Reinald Werrenrath Casals Chicago Loop

MacDowell Musical Club Announces Extra Winnetka Recital

Subscribers to the Artist-Recital series in Winnetka will enjoy three perks. The group secured a federal waiver of admission tax saving subscribers about $000. An additional fourth concert will be held gratis on March 31 1925 due to high demand and uncertain number of recitals. The finale promises a joint performance.

MacDowell Musical Club Winnetka

Denman Explains Beach Parking Rules

Denman announces bathing season opening June 15 and new parking rules. A one way drive on Michigan avenue will be established with north side parking marked. Parking bans apply on Sheridan road at several street ends. permit parking for boxed tickets and Winchester car owners.

Denman Michigan Avenue Sherridan Road Washington, Lake and Forest Avenue

Beach Opening Postponed to June 21 in Wilmette

Wilmette's municipal bathing beach will not open on Saturday June 14. Opening day will be June 21 if the water is warm enough. Unusually cool weather is given as the reason for the postponement by the park board.

Wilmette Park Board

Fragments Describe Vehicle or Home Goods Listing

A fragment list mentions Bosch ignition Stewart-Warner speedometer vacuum tank system oversized tires screens heaters toilet running water beds bedding silver dishes and a telephone contact. It reads like a classified listing or sale notice with multiple items for sale.

Onsis Bosch Ignition Stewart-Warner Coord

Wilmette Day Chamber Plan Unfolds At June Meeting

Wilmette Chamber of Commerce prepares for the annual Wilmette Day with events planned for August. Leo M. Dean, former New Trier Commercial association president, elected first honorary member. Village stores expected to back a summer subscription plan as organizers push preparations.

Wil Chamber of Com Chamber of Commerce Leo M. Dean New Trier Commercial Association Ors Dean's

Wilmette Plans Community Sunday Picnic at Glen Forest Preserve

A 25 member interchurch committee in Wilmette organized a Sunday school picnic for June 14 at Glen Forest Preserve. Buses will depart from central points at 9 00 to 10 30 for the event featuring interchurch ball games track events stunt contests and a final interchurch baseball championship. Ice cream tickets and baskets for lunch available. First Aid station to be run by Boy Scouts. attendees urged to bring two meal portions.

Wilmette Glen Forest Preserve Forest Preserve Nogee Byron C. Stolpeo Central Avenue Lic Wilmette Avenue Interchurch ILI Boy Scouts

Ke Village Patrolman Roy Benfer Resigns

Patrolman Roy N. Benfer has resigned from the police force of the Village of Ke within the latest village government notice. The departure marks a personnel change affecting local policing duties and municipal administration.

Roy N. Benfer

New Trier Farewell Assembly Awards Honors TNT Members

At New Trier high school a two period farewell assembly honored seniors with prizes emblems and awards followed by a vaudeville program. The TNT honorary society inducted senior and junior members for high scholarship and community service.

New Trierigh School O. R. Bar- Ot Ofenowe I Bird Life New Trier Wyld Yma Apatite Barnett Frederick E. Clerk New Teers TNT Maan Harte Dorotha Arcia Agnes Y. Cornell Ruth Risendrathy

Commencement at New Trier High Tickets Issued

Limited seating at the New Trier High auditorium requires ticket admission for Fridays June 20 commencement. Only ticket holders may enter due to the large graduating class and family turnout. Edmund Vance Cook is the speaker. 205 graduates will receive diplomas.

New Trier High School Edmund Vance Cook

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