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Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1933

Page

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Nominees Sought for New Trier High School Board Seats

Edward J. Phelps of Kenilworth and William H. Ellis of Wilmette will not seek reelection to the New Trier High School Board. Nominations in Kenilworth go to A R Peterson, while Wilmette petitions favor H B Mulford. Eugene S Ward opposes. Filing closes ten days before the April 8 election. Other current board members with terms remaining include Otto R. Barnett Janet S Gordon and J R Gathercoal.

Edward J. Phelps Kenilworth William H. Ellis Wilmette New Trier H. B. Mulford Elmwood Avenue Ellis Eugene S. Ward Oakwood Avenue Otto R. Barnett Glencoe Janet S. Gordon Winnetka J. R. Gathercoal Winnette

Voters League Study Group Meets Tuesday

On Tuesday evening, March 21, at 1502 Walnut Avenue, Mrs. Frank J. Dowd hosts a study class by the League of Women Voters social hygiene committee. Last year’s participants and any interested persons are invited.

Frank J. Dowd Walnut Avenue Social Hygiene Committee League of Women Voters

State Bank Resumes Normal Banking After Restriction

The Wilmette State Bank reopened for unrestricted banking on Wednesday with deposits exceeding withdrawals. Ant-hoarding certificates are required for withdrawals as directed by the Treasury Department, and operations proceed without further restrictions.

State Bank Wilmette State Bank Treasury Department

McCoy and Leng Named for Park Board Posts

Wilmette Park district voters will elect two commissioners on April 4. Charles S. McCoy seeks the full six year term and Frank J. Leng aims for the unexpired term of Floyd Bateman. Incumbents include Louis Gillson Henry Fowler and Henry J Haack with Scheidenheim Solem and Wenban in official posts.

Wilmette Park District Charles S. McCoy Ashland Avenue Frank J. Leng Lake Avenue Bateman Park Board Charles N. Roberts Louis K. Gillson Henry Fowler Henry J. Haack Frank J. Scheidenheim Park District L. E. Solem A. C. Wenban

Kenilworth Park Election Set for April 4

Kenilworth Park district schedules an election on April 4 to fill two board seats. One six year term and one two year term follow the death of Edward F Hamm. Incumbent Joyce’s term ends this spring with holdovers Starrett Taylor and Mrs. McCloud.

Kenilworth Phelps A. R. Peterson Raleigh Road Mr. Phelps Tthe Mr. Peterson Henry G. Zander, Jr Richard C. Johnston Harry PP. Harrison Gilbert W. Kelley Bentley G. McCloud Kenilworth Park Board Charles Howard Bent Kenilworth Neighbors Julius A. Peterson Kenilworth School Board John L. Wilds Herbert B. Taylor Kenilworth Club Kenilworth Park Edward F. Hamm Florida Park Board Joseph Joyce Essex Road R. W. Starrett Park District

Meeting Postponed by St Francis Parents Association

The meeting scheduled for Friday has been postponed to Thursday afternoon March 23 at 2 30 in the school hall.

St. Francis’ Parent'eacher Association

Wilmette Legion Backs Roosevelt Budget balancing Support

Wilmette Post No. 46 of the American Legion passed a resolution urging President Roosevelt to balance the federal budget without delay. The telegram supports generous treatment for service connected disabilities and death and calls for ending waste in non service cases. David C. Leach signs as commander.

Wilmette Legion Franklin D. Roosevelt Wilmette Post No. 46 American Legion Post St. Augustine Wilmette United States David C. Leach Department of Illinois

Kenilworth Infant Welfare Plans Benefit Event

The Kenilworth Infant Welfare society held a sewing meeting and luncheon in the Guild room of Kenilworth Union church hosted by Mrs. John McDowell Mrs. Gordon Leach Mrs. George Davies and Miss Mary Branigar A follow up meeting occurred at 344 Woodstock Avenue to complete plans for a benefit bridge tea and fashion show hosted by Mrs George Dyer Jr.

Kenilworth

DePauw College Choir Performs Lenten Program

The DePauw University choir directed by Dean R. G. McCutchan sang Monday night at Wilmette Parish Methodist church and performed for New Trier High school students Monday afternoon. A Sunday program was also heard at Orchestra Hall in Chicago.

DePauw University Wilmette Parish Methodist Church New Trier High School R. G. McCutchan Orchestra Hall Chicago

Wilmette Village election slate set with two party tickets

Harmony and Village party nominees join independent candidate for the April 18 vote. Incumbents C P Dobbs and Harry W Miller lead the Village slate with Harmony endorsement. Trustees include Zipprich Hilde rth Hoffman for Harmony and Lee Cochran Farrar for Village. Pettibone and Peters vie for magistrate, Ramsey runs as independent.

Harmony Party Village Party Wilmette Village C. P. Dobbs Harry W. Miller The Carl J. Zipprich Forest Avenue Edward C. Hildreth Beechwood Avenue James B. Hoffman Washington Avenue Arthur Lee Manor Drive Clinton B. Cochran Walnut Avenue Walter C. Farrar Greenwood Avenue Earl. A. Pettibone John J. Peters Charles N. Ramsey Highland Avenue

Eugene S Ward Seeks High School Board Post

Petitions circulated for Eugene S Ward of Wilmette to join District 203 New Trier Township High School board. Ward, father of four with two children in the high school, was nominated by north shore citizens and has secured more signatures than required. Supporters say he can represent New Trier parents effectively.

Eugene S. Ward Oakwood Avenue Wilmette New Trier Township Ward North Shore New Trier

Has Life a Meaning Lenten Theme at Wilmette Parish

Dr. Oscar Thomas Olson will lead the Lenten service at Wilmette Parish Methodist Sunday evening March 19 at 7 30. The sermon part of a series attracting wide attention. The church chorus choir directed by Miss Marie Briel will provide the music program.

Oscar Thomas Olson Wilmette Parish Olson Marie Briel

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H. S. Board E. J. Phelps Endorse Peterson Voters League Hear College Choir S,s Dan Aida
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