Wilmette Plans Glorious Fourth Celebration
Wilmette residents prepare for a community Fourth of July under the Wilmette Post 46 American Legion. The day features a morning baseball game between Wilmette and Winnetka, a Village Green patriotic program, athletic contests with prizes from local merchants, magic acts for children, and Punch and Judy show. Advisory and committee chairs include Village President Earl Orner, Chamber of Commerce president William Taylor, Rotary head Dr Stephen Lloyd, Optimist leader Dr George Upson, school superintendent J R Harper, with Paul Hoffman Emil Nord Dudley Stone Harry Flentye directing prizes baseball events entertainment and refreshments.
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Wilmette
Wilmette Post, No. 46
American Legion
Wilmette Athletic Association
Winnetka
W. W. Hawkins
Legion Post
Earl E. Orner
William Taylor
Chamber of Commerce
Stephen A. Lloyd
Rotary Club
George Upson
Optimist Club
J. R. Harper
Paul A. Hoffman
Emil Nord
Dudley Stone
Harry Flentye
Bond Issue for Addition to Howard School Approved
A special school election resulted in 28 votes for and 1 against a 50000 bond to add six rooms to Howard School. Board president Herbert B. Mulford said work will start soon and be finished by year end after bids are received by the coming Saturday and an accepted bid by July 1.
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Howard
Herbert B. Mulford
Board of Education
Postpone Opening of Daily Vacation Bible School Here
Circumstances made it necessary to postpone the opening of the Daily Vacation Bible School of the First Presbyterian Church to Monday June 28. The original date was June 21. New features include admission for all primary and junior Sunday school children, Bible instruction, music emphasis, and recreational periods in the gym and bowling alley. School runs weekdays 9 to 12 starting June 28 except Saturday.
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First Presbyterian Church
Baptists Picnic at Lake Front Park Tomorrow
The Wilmette Baptist church schedules its annual picnic at Lake Front Park from 11 AM to dusk with athletic events at 2 30 including potato races three legged races relays and barnyard golf. A baseball game between the Comers led by Fred Schmidt and the Has Beens led by Walter Haas will also be played. Families are asked to bring lunch.
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Wilmette
Illinois Bankers Honor J. M. Appel of Wilmette
The Illinois Bankers association convention adjourned after honoring Wilmette businessman J. M. Appel president of the First National Bank of Wilmette with election to vice presidency. Under rotation he will become president next year. Other officers elected include W. B. Crawford M. A. Graettinger and W. H. Drewel. Danville chosen for next year’s convention city.
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Illinois Bankers’ Association
Wilmette
J. M. Appel
First National Bank of
Danville
One Hour Summer Service At First Congregational
The First Congregational church announces the first One Hour Summer service for Sunday at 11 o'clock. Dr Stephen A Lloyd minister will preach a vacation season sermon titled As Ye Go Preach.
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First Congregational Church
Stephen A. Lloyd
Picnic at Lake Front Park by English Lutheran Church
The English Lutheran church hosts its annual picnic at Lake Front Park this afternoon and evening. A committee has organized an engaging program of games and contests for attendees.
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English Lutheran Church
Lake Front Park
Will Give Concert Ambrose Wyrick In Wilmette
Ambrose Wyrick, Chicago tenor, to perform Friday evening at Wilmette Parish Methodist church. Concert starts 8:15 p.m. with George Swigart and Estelle Swigart on piano, Albert Heilman on piano, and George Edward McClay at organ. Program includes Handel, Verdi, Brahms, Verdi arias, and Wyrick with violin and piano accompaniments.
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Ambrose Wyrick
Chicago
Wilmette Parish Methodist Church
Wilmette
Wilmette Parish
Mr. Wyrick
George Swigart
Albert Heilman
Estelle Swigart
George Edward McClay
the Angelus
Agnes V. Flannery
Frederic Handel
Giuseppe Verdi
Wyrick
Wilmette Day Committees Named for Aug 18 Plans
Dr C B Blake announced the chairmen of Wilmette Day standing committees for the Chamber of Commerce event on August 18. Appointees include John H Davies erection of booths Orian Galitz booth workers Emil Nord baseball William Taylor concessions J Walter Nelson dance Carl E Sterner finance Dan G Stiles grand prize Ruth Forberg grounds F J Budinger lighting J C Gapen parking areas L J Schildgen parade David Nelson prizes retail A S Van Deusen prizes wholesale George White publicity Lloyd Hollister races Ernest C Cazel.
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Chamber of Commerce
John H. Davies
Booth
Orian Galitz
Emil Nord
William Taylor
J. Walter Nelson
Carl E. Sterner
Dan G. Stiles
Ruth Forberg
F. J. Budinger
J. C. Gapen
L. J. Schildgen
David Nelson
Village Scout Tree Survey Seeks Participant Names
Scout Commissioner George R Harbaugh requests all Boy Scouts who agreed to take part in the village tree survey to send their names and telephone numbers at once. The survey will be conducted as soon as the lists are filed.
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George R. Harbaugh
Davis Named Director of Community Recreation
Daniel M. Davis of Ypsilanti Michigan was appointed director of community athletics by the Play ground and Recreation commission chaired by John Clark Baker. He will assume duties July 1. Davis has extensive experience in physical education and community recreation with roles in Michigan Kansas and Indiana and served as Camp Wadsworth physical director during the war. The commission plans a year round program using parks schools and municipal playgrounds including swimming football basketball skating baseball and track.
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Daniel M. Davis
Ypsilanti, Mich
New Playground and Recreation Commission
John Clark Baker
Davis
Wilmette
University of Michigan
National Community Recreation School
Michigan
Kansas
Terre Haute
Ind
Camp Wadsworth
S. C
Sigma Delta Psi
United States
Play and Recreation Committee
Play and Recreation Commission
Attractive New Jewelry Store Opens at Wilmette Avenue
Paul Davey opens a jewelry store at 1165 Wilmette Avenue last Saturday offering high grade jewelry and silverware. The shop will specialize in watch and clock repairs with Dr Burr Davey, optometrist, in charge of his side of the business. The store occupies the former Schell site and features an attractive, large showroom.
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Paul Davey
Wilmette Avenue
Davey
Burr Davey
R. H. Schell and Company
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Names Advisory Board
Howard School
Daily Vacation Bible School
Illinois
Vieuxtemps
Swigart
Guion
Wryrick
Reinhold Pianoforte
Sinding
Heilman
Wil
Twede
Homer Vesti la Giubba
Leoncavallo
Kreisler
Wilmette Day
C. B. Blake
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