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Newspaper
Wilmette Life
Location
Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1924
Page
1
Icebound triumphs headline North Shore show cast
The North Shore Theatre Guild presents Icebound by Owen Davis directed by Alexander Dean at Skokie school with Winnetka actors. May 3 and 5 feature Mrs. Henry Tenny in the lead and a strong local cast as the guild expands to North Evanston and Highland Park for seven consecutive performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Dean
North Shore Theatre Guild
Owen Davis
Chicago
Henry Tenny
Louis Sherman
William van Horn
Milton Higgins
Kenneth Hunter
Skokie
Anna Christie
Lulu Bett
New York
Thas
Chena
Louis
Village warns residents after thefts at bazaars and rummage sales
Local authorities caution villagers following a string of thefts at church bazaars and rummage sales. Police urge residents to report suspicious activity and keep valuables secure during gatherings.
Ye Olde Towne Folks Meet in Wilmette
The Wilmette group Ye Olde Towne Folks will hold a dinner and meeting at the Woman's club on Tuesday evening May 13. A memorial to Dr. Byron C. Stolp for Wilmette Public Schools will be presented, with a commemorative portrait funded by subscription. Membership is open to Wilmette natives from 25 years ago and their families. new members should notify secretary James Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmette
Woman's Club
Byron C. Stolp
Stolp
James Watson
Linden Avenue
Dedicate New Baptist Organ In Riverside
The Wilmette Baptist church plans a Sunday May 4 recital to mark the opening of its new auditorium and organ. William H. Barnes, a young noted organist and amateur builder, will perform and share insights into organ construction. Barnes is secretary treasurer of A R Barnes and Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netist
Austin
The
Baptist Church
Barnes
William H. Barnes
Wilmette Baptist Church
Riverside
Rogers Park
A. R. Barnes and Company
Police Urge Strict Traffic Rule Enforcement
Superintendent Albert L. Denman appeals to motorists to park close to the curb on the right, keep away from fire plugs and cross walks, and leave lights burning after sundown. He warns the force will enforce these rules and speeders face daily fines as violators are cited. Drivers are urged to slow at white lines painted across streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert L. Denman
Woodward Dies at Home in Kenneroth
Obituary notice for Woodward of 537 Abbottsford road Kenneroth who died Wednesday April 30. Burial was in Richmond Indiana on Saturday. Survived by his widow Catherine. Burial details indicate local ceremony and family notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward
Abbottsford Road
Kenneroth
Richmond
Ind
Woodwee
Cathgrees
Parents Night at New Trier High School
North shore families prepare for an all evening Parents Night on May 9 at New Trier High School. Pupils stay home while parents attend classes, hear an overview of courses, objectives, and requirements, and are addressed by Superintendent Frederick Edson Clerk and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Shore
New Trier High School
Frederick Edson Clerk
Wesley L. Brown
Ent
Atte School
Clerk
Wilmette Art Department to Present Living Picture Study
The Wilmette public schools art department under Mrs. Mary Hinga will give its first program in the new school building at Seventeenth street and Spencer avenue on May 16. The performance will feature living picture studies and other attractions to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmette Public Schools
Seventeenth Street
Spencer Avenue
Mary Hinga
For Sale 34 Hens and 65 Roosters in Glencoe
Poultry for sale by HL W Foote at 247 Beach Road Glencoe. Fifty four hens and sixty five roosters priced as a batch or in seven hens plus one rooster groups. Hens young and good layers. Reason selling is leaving town. Phone Glencoe 201.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Foote
Beach Road
Glencoe
Glencoe 201
Memorial Day plans urged for Wilmette men
Wilmette men are invited to a Sunday meeting at the Village hall on May 4 at 3 p.m. to plan an all day Memorial Day observance. Preliminary plans include a street procession, ceremonies at the Memorial elms in Lake Front Park, speeches by leaders, music, and a children's field day with cooperation from the Wilmette American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmette
Memorial Elms
Lake Front Park
Zipf
Wilmette Post
The
American Legion
Denman Talks To Wilmette Rotarians On Police Trust
Wilmette Police Chief Denman told Rotarians that closer citizen police ties build confidence. He noted hourly patrols, few crimes, daily commendations, and a growing Junior Police program with uniforms planned. Linus Smith spoke on Scout work at New Trier High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmette
Denman
Rotary Club
Linus Smith
St. Augustine's Church
New Trier High School
Wilmette Rotarians
Evanston Rotary
North Shore Hotel
Wilmette Dairy Sold to Bowman Dairy
Leo M. Dean announces the sale of the Wilmette Dairy to Bowman Dairy. He leaves the village due to a family illness and climate needs. Dean has been active in the Chamber of Commerce New Trier Commercial Association War work and Salvation Army campaign efforts. Mrs Dean has been ill for months and will move to a milder climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo M. Dean
Wilmette
Bowman Dairy Company
Dean
Wilmette Chamber of Commerce
New Trier Commercial Association
Wilmette Seeks Best Suburb in Better City Contest
Wilmette joins 16 Chicago suburbs in a Better City competition to identify the best community for children's upbringing. A preliminary test was held this week with a final scrutiny planned for June by expert critics, evaluating home life, schools, morals, health, and youth activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmette
William A. McKeever
Chicago
University of Chicago
McKeever
Ee Oes
Barwick
Ign
Mette
Wilmette Evening Club
Sunday Evening Club
Barrington
Iwyn
Ne Island
Plaines
Downers Grove
East Chicago
Forest Park
Glencoe
Glen Ellyn
Hammond
Harvey
Hinsdale
la Grange
Waukegan
Wilmette Man Injured Crossing Busy Evanston Street
C. L. Graham of 524 Mapleay suffered severe shock and multiple scalp cuts when struck by a special delivery mail truck driven by Joseph Gibbard 1613 Florence Avenue as he crossed Benson avenue in front of the Davis Street elevated station Evanston. Dr William R Parkes treated him at Evanston hospital where he remained several days with serious injuries. He is expected to recover in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmette
C. L. Graham
Mapleay
Benson Avenue
Davis Street
Evanston
William R. Parkes
Mr. Graham
Evanston Hospital
Joseph Gibbard
Florence Avénue
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Pee H
Ace
Tka
R. Harold
Eric
Let’s Place
Theatre Guild
Skokie School
New England
Portland
O Board
Harris, Sylvan and Woods
Wood
Bertha
Moving Picture
Mr. Davis
Mr. Woods
Marguerite Clark
Lola
Laurette Taylor
Daniel Frohman
William A. Brady
Highlar Yark
Lake Forest
North Evans
NEW Baptist Organ
W. H. Barnes
New Trier
Better City
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