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Newspaper

Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1939

Page

13

Camp Life Shows Benefits for Children and Guidance

A camp consultant argues that camp experiences yield happiness and skill development for children. Directors and counselors should guide with care and honesty, avoid harsh judgment of minor mischief, and select camps based on sincere director appeal and fair comparisons.

Carleton Baseball Opens With Regular North Shore Lineup

Carleton college baseball opens with Arnold Wolff of Glencoe back as regular catcher for a second year and co-captain of the 1939 football squad. William Robertson of Kenilworth is the regular center fielder, after earning a letter as right fielder last season. James Anderson of Wilmette, a sophomore, joins the pitching staff with strong prospects, per the Carleton athletic staff.

Arnold Wolff Glencoe William (Scotty) Robertson Kenilworth James Anderson Wilmette Carleton

Villager Fridman Nears Return from Florida Winter

RETURNS FROM SOUTH F. R. Fridman of Wilmette is expected home this week from Miami Beach where he spent the winter.

F. R. Fridman Greenleaf Avenue Wilmette Miami Beach Fla

Wilmette Women Return From Months Long Florida Trip

Mrs. Albert G. Ackermann of Wilmette and Mrs. Paul Lang of Wilmette returned from a lengthy motor journey to Florida. They traveled the west coast to Key West and the east coast visiting Bok Tower Miami Beach and St Augustine. They met Wilmette friends in Jacksonville and drove back through the Smoky Mountains.

Albert G. Ackermann Park Avenue Paul Lang Ashland Avenue Wilmette Florida Key West East Coast Bok Miami Beach Jacksonville St. Augustine Smoky Mountains

Keller Family Heads West on Month-Long Tour

Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Keller of Wilmette and their children Edward David and Sarah Jane left last week for a month touring the western states. They travel by the southern route to the coast and return through Salt Lake City.

Paul E. Keller Illinois Road Wilmette Edward David Sarah Jane Salt Lake City

Wilmette Student Initiated as Phi Kappa Tau Treasurer

Gilbert Hoffman of 1510 Washington avenue Wilmette was initiated as an active member of Phi Kappa Tau at Lawrence College Appleton Wis At the first active meeting Hoffman was elected treasurer of the fraternity.

Gilbert Hoffman Washington Avenue Wilmette Phi Kappa Tau Lawrence College Appleton Wis Hoffman

Father and son unite at Culver Military Academy weekend

G. D. Bertke of 1306 Greenwood Avenue will spend the weekend at Culver Military Academy as the guest of his son William during the school's annual Fathers' Weekend celebration.

G. D. Bertke Greenwood Avenue Culver Military Academy William

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