Wilmette Beach Opens Tomorrow With Strict Rules
Wilmette's bathing beach at Lake Avenue opens tomorrow for summer use with lifeguards and daily water tests under the supervision of the Wilmette Health department. Beach rules include attire limits, checks for clothing, no smoking, no dogs, and safety restrictions for children and non-swimmers.
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Wilmette
Lake Avenue
James A. Wrenshaw
Wrenshaw
Harry W. Hopp
Wilmette Park District
Hopp
Wilmette Health Department
Miarle
Park Board
Hours for Sprinkling Lawns Are Set by Law
Commissioner of Public Works C C Schultz announces a village ordinance restricts sprinkling from 4 PM to 8 PM to curb peak water demand. Villagers are urged to water lawns and flower beds at other times. Two new pumps are being installed to increase the water supply and ensure adequate pressure.
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C. C. Schultz
Mr. Schultz
Wilmette
Schultz
Tri Ship Award Won by John Borncamp at New Trier High
John Borncamp of Wilmette is the first Tri Ship award recipient at New Trier High School. The honor recognizes fellowship, sportsmanship, and citizenship as judged by student action and recommendations from adviser rooms. The award includes a silver loving cup and is to be engraved on a plaque in the Boys Club room.
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John Borncamp
Wilmette
New Trier High School
Tri- Ship Club
Donald Frisbie
Tri-Ship Club
W E McCormack Home From Pittsburg Trip
Rev William E McCormack returned to Wilmette this week after a hurried trip to Pittsburg Kansas where he was summoned by his mother's death.
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W. E. McCormack
William E. McCormack
Wilmette
Pittsburg
Kansas
Dress Code Standards for Swimwear Displayed
The policy states trunks must not sit higher than four inches above the knee top of patella and skirts must not be shorter than two inches above the bottom of trunks. This establishes minimum lengths for both garments.
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Gard
Rev Vere V Loper Receives Grinnell Doctor of Divinity
The Rev. Vere V. Loper of the First Congregational church was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity by Grinnell College at this week’s commencement. He and his wife are Grinnell alumni class of 1915.
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Vere V. Loper
Wilmette Congregational Church
First Congregational Church
Grinnell College
William E. McCormack
Loper
Edward A. Steiner
Wilmette
Young People’s Conference
Public Hearing Set for Pine Crest Paving Project
The Board of Local Improvements scheduled a public hearing for Tuesday June 25 on the Pine Crest subdivision Wilmette concrete paving project. Estimated cost is $96 800 and the hearing date was set at Tuesday night’s meeting.
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Pine Crest
Wilmette
Board of Local Improvements
Reading the paper ads guides every day
A compact notice urges readers to consult restaurant menus, road maps, and in paper ads before spending. It emphasizes reading both large and small advertisements regularly as time well spent.
Wilmette Approves 1.8 Million Storm Sewer Plan
The Wilmette Board of Local Improvements authorized a $1,804,950 storm sewer for the area west of Ridge Avenue. About 26 miles of sewer will be laid over a 20 year assessment plan amid debate over cost for small property owners. A lift pump station north of Lake Avenue and court actions may delay the project.
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Wilmette
Ridge Avenue
Wilmette Board of Local Improvements
Village’ Board
Sanitary District
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Lake Avenue
Francis Hughes Wins College Oratory Prize at Ohio Wesleyan
Francis Hughes a sophomore at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware Ohio earned the Moses True Brown prize of twenty dollars for oratory excellence. The award was announced during the annual recognition chapel where about 2500 dollars in cash prizes and scholarships were distributed to top students.
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Francis Hughes
Sheridan Road
Wilmette
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
Ohio
Moses True Brown
Ohio Wesleyan
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