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Newspaper

Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1924

Page

19

Winnetka Rotary Club Organized At Community House

Winnetka Club of Rotary, a unit of Rotary International, was formally organized Monday evening at Community House. Frederick Edson Clerk was elected president. charter membership lists 19 business and professional men.

Winnetka Club Rotary Rotary International Community House Frederick Edson Clerk New Trier Township James &. Fonda H. D. Hill James A. Richards Glencoe Wilmette Rotary Chicago

Brother of J. B. Greiner Dies at Home in Chicago

Sheldon Greiner formerly of Wilmette and brother of J. B. Greiner died of apoplexy at his Chicago apartment on Thursday morning April 24. The remains were taken to Terre Haute Indiana for funeral services from his mother’s home. He had married Miss Mary Raymond earlier in the week. Survived by widow, mother Mrs. David C. Greiner, brothers J. B. Greiner of New York and Wilmette, and sister Mrs. Harry Dicky of Terre Haute.

Sheldon Greiner Wilmette J. B. Greiner Lake Avenue Chicago Terre Haute Ind Greiner Mary Raymond David C. Greiner New York Harry Dicky Terre Haute, Nd

Wilmette Fire Department Praised for Quick Major Residence Relief

A Wilmette resident compliments the fire department for prompt and efficient service at 215 Ninth St during a Wednesday fire. The Major home fire was due to a defective chimney. other fires at Saint Francis Xavier school and Lake Avenue were quickly contained with little damage.

Wilmette Ninth St Charles L. Major St. Francis Xavier School Lake Avenue

Wilmette Man Dudley J Field Dies in Pasadena

Dudley Joseph Field died Thursday April 3 in Pasadena California at his home. He was the son of Mrs Elizabeth Field formerly of 913 Cenea avenue and the late Howard Field first reader of the Christian Science church. He was an assistant Scout leader Pasadena High school graduate class of 1921 Radio club member and then worked in the bookkeeping department of Security Trust Savings Bank Pasadena. Survived by mother Elizabeth Field sister Elizabeth M Field Pasadena and brother Howard Field Jr Oakland California.

Wilmette Pasadena California Dudley Joseph Field Elizabeth Field Cenea Avenue Field Howard Field Christian Science Church Pasadena High School Radio Club Security Trust & Savings Bank Elizabeth M. Field Howard Field, Jr Oakland Cal

Optimists Back Legion Events in Wilmette Meeting

The Wilmette Optimist club at its luncheon voted to cooperate with the Wilmette Post of the American Legion and other civic groups in arranging the annual Memorial Day celebration. The club also affirmed readiness to work with Legionnaires on all community events planned by ex servicemen.

Wilmette Optimist Club Lake Shore Terrace Wilmette Post of The American Legion

Open New Ridge School Reception May 8

The Logan and Central Schools PTA with the Board of Education present a reception and dance for the informal opening of the new Ridge school at 17th street and Spencer avenue on Thursday evening May 8. J O Engleman will speak. local talent provides music. The building opens to the public for inspection. residents are urged to attend.

Logan Central Board of Education New Ridge 17Th Street Spencer Avenue J. O. Engleman National Education Society Wilmette

Junior Hiking Club Forms at Kenilworth

A new Junior Hiking club for boys under twelve forms in Kenilworth. Their first hike on Saturday May 10 goes to a point within two and a half miles of Glencoe. Charter members include Junior Dickinson Jack Hicks Jack Howe Jenks Oakley Tillee Nelson Harry Richards Tom Saxton Timmy White C Hamilton Dickie Joslin Bobby Burns Harry Wiese and Toto Gillette. They will carry food for a noonday meal and prepare it in the woods.

Kenilworth Glencoe Junior Dickinson Jack Hicks Jack Howe Jenks Oakley Tillee Nelson Harry Richards Tom Saxton Timmy White C. Hamilton Dickie Joslin Bobby Burns Harry Wiese Toto Gillette

Shurtleffs Return Home After Florida Winter Visit

Mr. W. C. Shurtleff and his daughter Miss Helen return to their home at 815 Lake Avenue after spending the winter in St. Petersburg Florida.

Miss Ruth Pease Takes Post Leading Wilmette Youth Work

Ruth Pease of Winnetka has accepted the director role for Young People's Work at Wilmette Parish Methodist Church. A Northwestern University graduate class of 1923, she comes with strong endorsements from Dean Norman Richardson and Dr. J. W. Davies. She will supervise church school work, Girl Scouts, the Intermediate League, and general youth activities.

Ruth Pease Lincoln Avenue Winnetka Cormukey House Wilmette Parish Miss Pease Northwestern University Norman Richardson Department of Religious Education J. W. F. Davies Winnetka Community House Dean Richardson Ruth C. Pease Northwest Church School Girl Scouts Intermediate League

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