Choral Groups to Present Concert Friday May 12
Wilmette Public Schools seventh and eighth grade Glee clubs perform Friday evening in Howard school gym. Edith Mann Vivian piano pupils contribute numbers. The program features English folk songs, duets, madrigals, and selections from Foster and Mendelssohn, with rehearsals weekly and added instrumental pieces due to growing orchestra and band groups.
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Wilmette
Howard School
Edith Mann Vivian
Agnes Clark
Catherine Wagner
Vivian
Richard Best
Harry Browne
John Peel
Jeanie
Mendelssohn
Camera Man Shot During Class Film Viewing
A class project observed motion pictures with a camera man operating the projector. The page lists musical selections and performers including Danse Moderne, Anitra's Dance, and Waitin' in the Shadows performed by students and accompanists such as Shirley Spangler and Barbara Peterson.
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Sexton
Brahms
Wellesley Marianina
Boys’ Glee Club
Tschaikowski
Beethoven
Shirley Spangler
Barbara Peterson
Wilmette Recreation Banquet Highlights Youth Programs
The Wilmette Playground and Recreation board held its annual banquet at the Methodist church, April 26, with 170 guests. Village President Harry C. Kinne welcomed attendees while Earl Orner served as toastmaster. Bal Robinson awarded medals to league champions as Jimmy Gleeson and Cubs players offered talks and a Northwestern star introduced more speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmette Playground and Recreation Board
Methodist Church House
John Clark Baker
Harry C. Kinne
Earl Orner
Earl E. Orner
W. B
Bal) Robinson
James Magill
W. A. Lippincott
Marion Campbell
Lois Banborough
Betty Jane Scott
Nancy Spies
Betty Jane Carlson
Patsy Thorsen
Cub
Jimmy Gleeson
Chicago Cubs
Steve Mesner
Bob Garbark
Cubs
Jimmy
Bal Robinson
Recreation Board
Begin Program to Test Bikes And Riders in Safety Drive
The article describes a village safety initiative inviting riders to get bicycle licenses after a safety examination. Riders must pass checks on lights reflectors horns brakes tires chains spokes and pedals and follow rules like riding single file keeping to the right and signaling turns. A safety patrol tests bikes on a marked course and issues a card signed by Mr Ball to certify the bicycle is in good condition and entitle the rider to a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safety Patrol
Ball
Safety Club
Local School Basketball and Badminton Medal Winners
In the Girls' Basketball league N T S the Badminton Men's Singles medals went to James Wigglesworth first and William Thaylin second. Men's Doubles winners Chester Becker and Dave Durand, second place Ted Bolle and Porter. Mixed Doubles gold to Chester Becker and Vyse with second place Ted Bolle and Mrs Bolle. An orchestra led by Bernard Flood provided music during the dinner.
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Nelson Laundry
Ridge Runners
Flashes
Tigers
Hornets
James Wigglesworth
Wm. Thaylin
Chester Becker
Dave Durand
Ted Bolle
Porter
Vyse
Bernard Flood
Open Softball Season in Wilmette Parks Leagues
Wilmette Playground and Recreation board announces 14th summer softball season. Practice rounds start this week at Village Green and Stolp playgrounds, per Daniel M. Davis. League season opens Monday May 22 with multiple divisions and evening games at 7.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Wilmette Playground and Recreation Board
Stolp
Daniel M. Davis
Central-Laurel P.T.A. Meeting and Luncheon Notice
Central-Laurel P.T.A. schedules a meeting on Tuesday May 23 at 8 p.m. in Stolp gymnasium to hear Sterling North Chicago Daily News literary editor discuss progressive education APTA luncheon reservations are requested for Tuesday May 9 at 1 p.m. at Shawnee Country Club. Contact Mrs A V Gruhn and Mrs Franklin Sechmick for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central-Laurel Parent-Teacher Association
Stolp
Sterling North
Chiago Daily News
P.T.A
Shawnee Country Club
A. V. Gruhn
Wilmette
Franklin Sechmick
Village Green Hosts Local League With Entry Fee Details
The Village Green will host a community league with a small entry fee to cover running costs. Individuals or organizations can enter by contacting the Wilmette recreation office or Hap Gather, Berger Larson at Stolp and Howard schools. Entry fees are due by May 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Village Green
Recreation Office
Wilmette
Hap Gather
Coal
Berger Larson
Stolp
Howard Schools
Daughters of Job face Center girls in Deerfield ping pong clash
A Daughters of Job group from Deerfield challenges the Community Center girls in a Round Robin table tennis event at the Center this Thursday evening. The write up notes rising talent among Center players and promises engaging sets in a competitive match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Job of
Deerfield
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Foster
Carol Kahn
Schubert Donald Lyons
Beverly Prussing
James Bamborough
James
Bamborough
Anitra
Margaret Farrell
Mary Helen Marmaduke
Dennee Phyllis Pratt
Irene Terzakes
Elizabeth Tanner
Dett Florice Jones
Sexton Bercaw
Central School
Joan Shimone
Central-Laurel
Center News
Wilmette Community Center
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