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Newspaper
Wilmette Life
Location
Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1924
Page
1
Fragmentary dealer frost impact noted in report
Partial OCR text hints at frost effects on dealer operations and possible disruption to entries or processes. Limited readable names or specifics prevent full reconstruction of event or parties involved.
Village Board Hears Budget Amid Claim of Excess Spending
The board debated approving an annual village appropriation totaling 212000 with a 45000 line item for salaries. Trustee John Clark Baker sought to delay the measure for detailed review while President Edward Zipf defended the board’s governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Tuesda
John Clark Baker
Edward Zipf
Agserest
Skelton to Represent U S at Olympic Games
Robert Skelton son of Mr and Mrs H D Skelton of 511 Park avenue Wilmette left for the Olympic games at Paris with the American team on Monday June 16 from New York J Skelton a member of the I A C set a new American record in the 200 meters breaststroke at the Indianants trials June 7 He will be the American representative in the 200 meters breaststroke at Paris from July 16 to the end of the games
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Skelton
H. D. Skelton
Park Avenue
Wilmette
Paris
Monay
New York
J. Skelton
Liner Ad Brings Scores of Buyers Says M S Whitney
A Wilmette reader reports massive demand after placing a $1.50 want ad in Hollister publications. Calls poured in from North Evanston to Glencoe and beyond as homeowners sold household goods before moving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. S. Whitney
Wilmerte
Hollister
Tax
Willmerte Lars
Pe Wiewerka Tak
Tae Gitwcor
Lloyd Hollister, Inc
Wilmette, Ill
North Shore
Evanston
Glencoe
Itney
Widening of Linden and Fourth Streets Approved by Village Board
The village board approved an ordinance to widen Linden avenue from Third to Fifth streets and Fourth street from Greenleaf to Laurel avenues to 42 feet. Trustee Baker urged wider Linden while local commercial and realty interests urged prompt action. Speakers included A. J. Woodcock and W. W. Winberg, and the motion to adopt the widening ordinance passed with a lively show of support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linden Avenue
Third
Ifth Streets
Fourth Street
Greenleaf
Laurel Avenues
Board of
Village Trustees
Baker
Gaite 5 Pe Sane Seerenatad
A. J. Woodcock
W. W. Winberg
For Sale Mirrors Lamps Pictures and Furnishings
Sale listing at 271 Sheridan Road Evanston offering attractive mirrors pictures lamps and other furnishings including the Encyclopedia Britannica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arso Books
Bheridan Road
Evanston
Widening of Central Avenue Hearing Set for July 8
Wilmette Avenue program postponed as hearings on widening Central Avenue are rescheduled for July 8.LEGAL notices indicate project delays and municipal actions.
Who Is Responsible Rory Ate 5 Sent One 306
A fragment notes an incident at New Trier Township High School involving Rory and an accident. Dr Barker is referenced in relation to medical care. No clear sequence or outcome is provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rory
New Trier Township High School
Widening of Central and Wilmette Avenues Voted
An ordinance to widen Central and Wilmette avenues from Railroad to Park was adopted 3 to 2 by the village board. Trustee Hoffman opposed along with Baker and Weidlin, while all others supported Wilmette avenue. Hoffman later said he would ask trustees to reconsider to ensure safety and possibly delay the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Wilmette Avenues
Railroad
Park Avenues
Board of Village Trustees
Clarence E. Drayer
Paul A. Hoffman
John Clark Baker
John Weidlin
Central Avenue
Main Street
Winette Avenue
Hoffman
Board of Local Improvements
Five Students Break Punctuality Record at New Trier
On Tuesday June 17 Frederick A the principal offered to dismiss at noon if all arrived on time. New Trier boys and girls arrived five to ten minutes early. The 8:30 bell found corridors clear and rooms full before a 15 minute wait for the office bulletin. Five tardies were recorded this year and the guilty quintet avoided public exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick A
New Trier
Sers
Spotless Town Aims For Park Board Improvements
Park board president L. K. Gillson says a full time playground director oversees children's play near Logan school at Fifteenth Street and Lake Avenue. Games and athletic events will be led by the supervisor. The bathing beach has been open for several days but crowds stay small due to cold weather and are limited to ticket holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. K. Gillson
Park Board
Logan School
Fifteenth Street
Lake Avenue
Trustees Will Build Municipal Garage at Lake and Main
The village trustees decide to construct a municipal garage at the rear of village property on Lake Avenue and Main Street. The project costs $7,200 with an additional 5 percent architect fee for plans and specifications, and construction will be advertised and rushed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Avenue
Main Street
Wilmette Business Portrait Guessing Contest
Readers are invited to match company portraits to advertisements in Wilmette Lipé. The Wilmette State Bank features Dan G. Stiles, VP, among its portraits. Prize of 25 in trade offered for two correct answers with a contest rule note on page 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmette Lipe
Wilmette
Wilmette State Bank
Dan G. Stiles
Who's Who in Wilmette merchants contest clues
Wilmette’s Who’s Who edition invites readers to match portraits with local merchants. Enter by June 24 with correct pairings and win credit memorandums usable at participating businesses. Winners published June 27 alongside the portraits and ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee Ou
Wilmette
Central Avenue
Valentino
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Skelton
U. S
Down Town
Wilmette Ave
BOARD
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Wilmette Life
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