Voters Rally To Sign Wilmette Sunday Movie Petition
Voters rally to sign a petition for a special referendum on Sunday movie operations in Wilmette Illinois. A volunteer committee reports rapid signer growth and aims to file with the village board soon for a September vote. The petition seeks to place on the ballot whether theaters may operate on Sundays after noon with 1200 plus signatures anticipated.
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Col Story to Speak on World’s Fair Plans at Chamber Meeting
Col Sidney Story of Chicago will deliver a twenty minute talk on the 1933 World’s Fair plans at the Chamber of Commerce meeting Monday evening. The event includes a telephone industry film by Henry B. Gates with an explanatory talk.
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Henry B. Gates
Storm Breaks Wires and Sparks Fire Fear
The Sunday night rainstorm broke electric wires at 735 Ninth Street triggering a fire scare after the lines grounded and an arc light appeared. The village called the fire department to handle the incident.
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July Fourth Events Schedule at Village Green and Dyche Stadium
The day features a Damantis band and Wilmette Post parade at Village Green at 12 45, posting of colors at 1 15, races at 1 30, Wilmette vs Winnetka baseball and a Punch and Judy show at 4, followed by a grand fireworks display at Dyche stadium Evanston at 8.00 p.m.
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Wilmette Life
First National Bank Raises Capital Stock in Wilmette
E. B. Knudtsen, president, announced the First National Bank of Wilmette has increased capital stock from 50 000 to 150 000 with surplus unchanged at 50 000. The change, approved by the comptroller of currency in Washington this week, funds a new building program and expands services to clients.
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Kenilworth Gives Support to Veterans in Wisconsin Visit
The Kenilworth ex service committee visited Great Lakes last Monday to cheer veterans. They donated three victrolas and appeal for men s clothing to be distributed to war veterans.
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Kenilworth
Ex-Service Committee
Great Lakes
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Fourth of July Fun Planned in Wilmette at Village Green
Noon bombs signal events with Damantis band and Wilmette Legion Post Drum and Bugle Corps leading to the Green for races and prizes donated by local merchants. At 4 pm a Wilmette vs WInnetka baseball game closes with music and entertainment under H T Flentye Jr, Punch and Judy show continuing on Page 8.
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Damantis Band
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Winnetka
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