Rules for sales tax use by retailers in state
Retail merchants and Chamber of Commerce officials study the newly adopted state sales tax to be effective April 1. Joseph J. Rice announces preliminary regulations with monthly returns beginning April 1 and first report due May 15. Regulations will be available in county clerk offices and chambers of commerce.
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Chamber of Commerce
Joseph J. Rice
Springfield
Chambers of Commerce
Department of Finance
Park Board Election at Kenilworth Tuesday
Kenilworth Assembly hall to host polling for Kenilworth Park district election on Tuesday April 4. Two park board seats are open with petitions from John F. White for a full six year term and Herbert J Prussing to fill the Hamm vacancy. Joseph Joyce’s term ends this spring.
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Joseph Joyce
Wilmette League to Hear About Revised Village Code
The Wilmette League of Women Voters sponsors a public hearing at Village Hall Friday at 8 pm. Village trustee Harry C. Kinne explains the revised code, expected to be voted on by the Village board at the next meeting April 4. All Wilmette residents urged to attend.
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Wilmette League of Women Voters
Harry C. Kinne
Wilmette
Revised Wilmette Code Threatens Village Manager Authority
A historic Wilmette draft code revision is seen as weakening the Village Manager form by shifting appointment and removal power to the president and board of trustees. Critics warn the changes invite a spoils system, as department heads would depend on board favor rather than managerial efficiency.
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Vilage
Board of Trustees
Wilmette
Public Works Department
Superintendent of Public Works
Wilmette Legion seeks beach fee elimination
Wilmette Post No 46 of the American Legion passes a resolution urging the Wilmette Park board to remove or sharply reduce the $5 family fee for the Wilmette bathing beach. The resolution cites economic hardship and proposes restricting beach access to Wilmette residents and requiring proof of permanent residency for tickets.
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Wilmette Post
American Legion
Wilmette
Wilmette Park
Wilmette Park Board
Park Board
Olson to Discuss Can Human Nature Be Changed at Lent Series
Dr. Oscar Thomas Olson will deliver the sermon at Wilmette Parish Methodist church during the Lenten evening service on April 2 at 7 30 with the topic Can Human Nature Be Changed The series continues April 9 addressing Is Religion a Necessity and April 16 focusing on Where Are the Dead The sermons are part of timely question discussions in the parish program.
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Oscar Olson
Oscar Thomas Olson
Wilmette Parish Methodist Church
Olson
Children’s needs urged by local charity drive
The Economy Shop seeks items for children including a bed for a four year old and a doll carriage. Mrs Henry Cutler chairs the effort asking residents to donate usable household items for disposal.
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Henry Cutler
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