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Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1924

Page

22

Northwestern Circus To Feature Fort Sheridan Cavalry Exhibition

A Fort Sheridan cavalry troop will perform both outdoor and indoor acts at Northwestern University’s Annual Circus on May 2 and 3. Pathe News cameraman Charles Chapman will shoot scenes for his weekly. a parade from Patten gymnasium opens at 1 pm with floats clowns and performers. the schedule includes sabre drills interscholastic relays novelty riding water circus and a main evening show followed by a dance.

N. U Fort Sheridan Northwestern University Gail Belden Charles Chapman Pathe News Ft. Sheridan Northwestern Patten Gymnasium

Mrs. Herbert Hoover Speaks to Chicago Girl Scouts

Local Girl Scouts hear Mrs. Herbert Hoover in Chicago as she addresses the movement. Wilmette troops are excused from school to attend and meet their distinguished leader. The Reading circle gathered Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Leland Pierson at 804 Forest Avenue.

Herbert Hoover Girl Scouts of America Chicago Secretary of Commerce Wilmette Reading Circle Leland Pierson Forest Avenue

Hedges and Gardens Gracing Wilmette Church Corner

Landscaping around the St. John's Lutheran church grounds will create a hedge bordered property with vines on the walls and a perennial garden on Park avenue. When completed this spring the Park and Wilmette corner will rival the library grounds and nearby private homes as a village beauty spot.

Wilmette Avenue St. John’s Lutheran Park Avenue Park and Wilmette Avenues Wilmette

Target Practice Under Wilmette Police Supervision

Wilmette Police began target practice Monday under Superintendent Denman. Officers drill in proper handling and firing of shotguns and revolvers to sharpen marksmanship standards.

Wilmette Denman

Wilmette Junior Police Meets Tonight

The Wilmette Junior Police holds its regular general meeting tonight with all members expected to attend. Mr and Mrs Albert Hecht have sold their home at 833 Greenleaf Avenue and will live temporarily at the North Shore hotel before sailing with their children to Europe for several months.

Wilmette Junior Police Albert Hecht Greenleaf Avenue North Shore Hotel Europe

Lake Shore Terrace Opens Summer Season With New Dining Hall

Formatting of the 1924 summer season at Miller's Lake Shore Terrace Sheridan road and Chestnut street was celebrated Saturday evening when a large group of patrons and friends gathered for dinner and dancing. The event marked the opening of the new dining hall described as one of the most attractive dining salons on the north shore.

Miller Lake Shore Terrace Sheridan Road Chestnut Street North Shore

Paint Up Time at Church

St. Augustine's Episcopal parish completed interior work in the Club House this week with fresh paint and decor on the church edifice and Parish House.

St. Augustine's Episcopal Parish

Home From Long Hike by Kenilworth Scouts

All Kenilworth Boy Scouts returned safely after a five day trek on the Fox river. The next overnight hike is set for May 27 with twenty Scouts and scouting games. A live ghost story is planned as a feature. The Court of Honor convenes Friday night, prompting a rush to finish tests.

Kenilworth Fox River Court of Honor

Aristocrat of a sturdy line sedan from taps of quality craft

The Type-A Sedan embodies top craftsmanship and sturdy lineage from a maker known for precise production. It highlights durable construction, refined detailing, and a long history of quality engineering.

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