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Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1935

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Wilmette Park District election set for next Tuesday

The Wilmette Park district votes Tuesday April 2 at the Economy Shop 1135 Greenleaf avenue from 6 am to 5 pm. Three candidates are on the ballot for park commissioner positions with Miles B. Geringer Garrett F. Johnston and Percy B. Idler listed. voters urged to participate even without a contest.

Wilmette Park Park Board Greenleaf Avenue New Trier Wilmette Harmony Park District Frank J. Seng Garrett F. Johnston Percy B. D. Idler Ashland Avenue Miles B. Geringer Michigan Avenue Maple Avenue Idler Geringer Johnston

Inter City Rotary Meeting Planned for April 9

Rotarians from Wilmette Winnetka Glencoe Highland Park and Deerfield join Chicago Rotary members for an Inter city dinner at New Trier High School on Tuesday evening April 9. W L Brown and R L F Biesemeier coordinate program with high school faculty Rotarians providing features.

North Shore Wilmette Winnetka Glencoe Highland Park Deerfield New Trier High School Chicago Rotary Club W. L. Brown R. L. F. Biesemeier

Wilmette Harmony Convention Reports Platform For April Election

The Wilmette Harmony convention met in Village hall to receive the Platform committee report and transact village election business. Candidates on the New Harmony Party ticket attended or sent observers and spoke in favor of the convention principles. A harmony committee was formed led by Harry B Johnston to coordinate voter education.

Wilmette Harmony Convention C. E. Drayer New Harmony Party Warren T. Fifer Highland Avenue Harry C. Kinne Esther Dunshee Bower George F. Iliff James B. Hoffman Clinton B. Cochran Michael P. Sporrer Nathaniel F. Webb Nicholas P. Miller Miles B. Geringer Percy B. D. Idler Garrett B. Johnston Park Board John F. Hoffmann, Jr J. Hugh Foster Library Board Harry W. Miller Harry B. Johnston Greenwood Avenue Citizens’ Committee For Harmony

Health Center Board Postpones April Meeting

The Wilmette Health Center board postpones its April meeting to April 12 at 2 30. The sewing day of the Wilmette Women's Club for the Martha Washington Home for Crippled Children is chosen as the regular meeting day. The Health Center board will assist, and any Wilmette woman may help. The children are in need and the afternoon is seen as well spent.

Health Center Board Wilmette Health Center Board Wilmette Woman's Club Martha Washington Wilmette

Public Hearing Set on April 5 Zoning Ordinance

Citizens are reminded of a public hearing on the proposed zoning ordinance amendment. The meeting will be in the Village hall Friday evening April 5 at 8 o'clock. The public is invited to attend and present objections suggestions or additions.

Village election set for April 16 elects full board

Wilmette voters are reminded that on Tuesday, April 16 a full Village board will be elected under a new state law. The term for all elected officials expires together and elections occur every two years. Voters will choose a President and six trustees plus the Village clerk and treasurer.

Wilmette

Mrs. J. D. Kinnear Named School Board Nominee

Wilmette voters head to the polls on April 13 at Village hall as Mrs. J. D. Kinnear of 2241 Chestnut Avenue joins incumbent candidates Henry E. Cutler for president and Mrs. Lois Finney for reelection to the board. Kinnear is noted for parent teacher work, the North Ridge Woman's club and civic activities.

Wilmette Board of Education Village Hall George E. Leal Walnut Avenue J. D. Kinnear Chestnut Avenue Henry E. Cutler Lois Finney Kinenar North Ridge Woman’s Club

Beautify Home Grounds With Gardeners and Landscape Architects

Classified Columns of Wilmette Life offer experienced gardeners and landscape architects to plan and arrange your grounds for maximum appeal.

Wilmette Life

Community group urges changes to new post office design

The local Chamber of Commerce has reviewed early post office plans and proposed eighteen changes. They urge basement excavation and floor, terra cotta or stone brickwork, terrazzo floors, granite steps, a superintendent’s office, plastered work rooms, a women’s shower, postmaster’s toilet, a drinking fountain, and marble or terrazzo lobby detailing to improve appearance. The secretary sent the letter to Senators Lewis and Dieterich and Interior Secretary Ickes with these corrections.

Chamber of Commerce Chamber C. E. Clifton, Jr United States James Hamilton Lewis William C. Dieterich

Nursery School Now in Session in Wilmette

The Wilmette Nursery School is now in session for children aged 2 to 4 from unemployed mothers or relief families. Hours are 9 to 3, Monday through Friday, with a complimentary hot luncheon. Graduate teachers run the program in the old Gross Point school building. contact Wilmette Health Center for details.

Wilmette Gross Point Wilmette Health Center Wilmette 2402

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