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Newspaper
Wilmette Life
Location
Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1936
Page
1
Wilmette Citizens Safety council met at Village hall on Wednesday evening May 13 with President George W. Barton. The group agreed shrubbery obscuring intersections endangers motorists and plans a public education drive and village survey to target hazard spots.
In the April 14 primary recount, Henry A. Gardner of Winnetka gains about 49 votes on Henry Fowler of Wilmette. One precinct swing favors Gardner by 49 votes, but outcome awaits County Judge Edmund K. Jarecki ruling on contested ballots. Attorneys Struckmann and McKinney prepare for court hearings within a week.
Wilmette postmaster Herbert L. O’Connell announces bonus bonds of 50 dollars at 3 percent interest will be delivered starting Monday June 15. The office will stay open until 9 PM on several evenings for veteran processing, with identity required by officials or Legion commanders. Bonds must be cashed via the Central Accounting office and post office not cashing bonds or checks.
The Miralago Fire suit against the Village of Kenilworth for 100000 withered after a directed verdict of not guilty in Superior Court Judge Martin M. Gridley’s court. A second 150000 suit by building owners remains pending as water restrictions limited Kenilworth supply during the March 8 1932 blaze. Fire response included Evanston and other departments after water was briefly shut off and later restored.
Members of the New Trier High school band will present their annual concert this Friday evening under the direction of Joseph Schumacher. Schumacher will perform on the xylophone and two seniors Robert MacMorran and Richard Appleyard will play a clarinet duet. The full program appeared last week in this newsmagazine.
Commander Carl A. Peterson of Wilmette Post American Legion appeals for support on Poppy Day May 25. The red poppy symbolizes sacrifice of those who died in war and veterans who live with wounds, with funds aiding local veterans and their families.
The Wilmette Health department lists cases for the week ending May 16 with 17 mumps 2 chickenpox and 1 scarlet fever.
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