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Newspaper
Wilmette Life
Location
Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1924
Page
16
A fragment reports fires in Wilmette and Kenilworth ending with reduced losses for the year. The text mentions an emergency corps and notification figures, but details are unclear.
Rosenberg's department store on Davis street Evanston will add 20000 feet of floor space in a new Kresge building west of the current store. The top two floors will house expanded departments including a new men's store and enlarged fabric and shoe areas, plus a large bargain basement.
Contributions to the New Trier High School band fund continue arriving totaling over two thousand dollars against a two thousand goal. Recent gifts include 52 from two band members covering two uniforms and a five dollar gift from A Friend. The funds support maintenance and band uniforms already ordered. Faith Hoffman returns home to Highland Park after four months in California.
The Living Pictures program at Ridge school in Wilmette drew full houses for both matinee and evening shows last Friday. The event, directed by Mrs Hinga, showcased students from multiple rooms with acts like The Family Group and Bed in Summer earning top honors.
Henry Fitzgerald, J. P., emeritus of Lake Forest, is accused by the Chicago Motor Club of abusing motorists near Glenview. He allegedly operated a speed trap along Telegraph Road, acted as arresting officer and magistrate in speeding cases, and allegedly conspired with township officials. Quo warranto actions were filed. Fitzgerald and the commissioners resigned after the proceedings began.
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The Medinah Country Club project, a million dollar recreation complex for Shriners in DuPage county near Chicago, aims to host 400 acres of golf, landscaping, and sports facilities. Noble Charles H. Canode of Oak Park heads the club with Noble Richard G. Schmidt designing the clubhouse.
Wilmette Optimist club members discussed Memorial Day observances and their prominent place in the procession. About 75 percent of Wilmette Optimists will attend the Optimist International convention to be held in Milwaukee early in June.
Kr. Y. Cooke of Kenilworth has joined the Heinsen and Clark realty organization. He will specialize in Kenilworth Winnetka and Glencoe properties with headquarters at 556 Center Street Winnetka.
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