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Newspaper

Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1927

Page

8

Passenger Stunned When Grip Falls From Car Rack

Mrs. L. Bell of 711 Laurel avenue is recovering from a severe blow after a suitcase fell from a car rack on a North Shore line train. The injury was not serious but was a severe shock. Mr. and Mrs. George J. Fischer of Wilmette announce the birth of daughter Dorothy Anna on May 11.

L. Bell Laurel Avenue North Shore Line George J. Fischer Wilmette Avenue Wilmette Dorothy Anna

Kenilworth Names Officials In New Government slate

Village President Ralph R Hawxhurst and a full slate of officers including Village Board members A M Lovedale and Harold O Barnes and Village Treasurer Harry E Weese were announced along with appointments for Village Attorney KE E Jackson Health Commissioner Dr Howard A Orvis Building Commissioner Alexander M Lovedale and other roles. The Zoning Board of Appeals will be chaired by P B Eckhart with members R S Smith D Howe and L M Willis.

George L. Rothermel Patrick J. Murray A. S. McKenna Zoning Board of Appeals P. B. Eckhart R. S. Smith C. D. Howe H, E. Weese L. M. Willis

Mrs Newburgh Hosts Bridge Luncheon At Greenwood Home

Mrs Charles J. Newburgh entertained her bridge club at luncheon and bridge at her 832 Greenwood avenue home on Tuesday May 17 starting at 1 o'clock.

Charles J. Newburgh Greenwood Avenue

Sears School Pupils Stage Hiawatha's Childhood Operetta

Sears School Kenilworth presents the operetta Hiawatha's Childhood by Bessie M Whiteley on May 20 under Miss Louise M Robinson. Two shows at 9 45 am for students and 7 30 pm for parents with proceeds funding new curtains. Soloists include Betty Backus Donald Kimball Jayne Scott William Nelson.

Hiawatha Bessie M. Whiteley Joseph Sears Kenilworth Louise M. Robinson Nokomis Betty Backus Donald Kimball Jagoo Richard Buck Jayne Scott William Nelson

Northwestern junior class group elects lantern chairmen

Miss Mary Harlan of Kenilworth becomes social chairman of Gold Lantern the girls organization. Miss Helen Fraser of Kenilworth is elected social chairman of Green Lantern the sophomore group. Miss Nellie Gibbs of Wilmette is named social chairman of Red Lantern the senior organization.

Mary Harlan Edgar S. Harlan Sheridan Road Kenilworth Gold Lantern Northwestern University Helen Fraser George Fraser Abbotsford Road Green Lantern Nellie Gibbs Forest Avenue Wilmette Red Lantern

Dinner hosts Margaret McCoy and Rebecca Spoke in Ravinia

Miss Margaret McCoy of Ravinia Illinois entertained Miss Rebecca Spoke of the Presbyterian church of Wilmette at dinner on Tuesday May 17.

Margaret McCoy Ravinia Ill Rebecca Presbyterian Church of Wilmette

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