Chicago convention to host 20000 Baptists from north and west
The eighteenth annual Northern Baptist convention arrives in Chicago next week with about 20000 members expected at the Coliseum for sessions starting May 31. Dr. George W. Truett and others headline talks while $6000000 in missions and relief business is on the agenda. A Stevens hotel banquet on June 4 will seat about 5000. The Wilmette Baptist church sends a full delegation and visitor badges are available through the Wilmette church office.
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Northern Baptist Convention
Chicago
Coliseum
Stevens Hotel
George W. Truett
Dallas
Texas
Frank W. Padelford
James Whitcomb Brougher
W. C. Coleman
W. A. Montgomery
Albert W. Beaven
Stevens
Wilmette
Wilmette Baptist Church
H. A. Bush
H. D. Davisson
H. J. Derneht
George A. Huntley
W. Carey Matthews
F. C. Stifler
Poet Riley Arthur McArthur to speak at Wilmette Chamber
C of C members will hear poet Riley Arthur McArthur organizer of Travers City Rotary speak at Wilmette Chamber of Commerce June meeting. The 8 pm talk at Central Cafeteria covers Memories of James Whitcomb Riley with humorous, laughter filled delivery and Wilmette day plans to be discussed.
Banks Announce Personnel Changes Effective June 1
The First National bank of Wilmette names Dan G. Stiles as vice president and director, effective June 1, 1927. Wilmette State bank notes Stiles will leave after six years as vice president. successors include S. A. Wheelock as president Phillip Hoffmann and W C Shurtleff as vice presidents. Leary becomes vice president Budinger cashier and Robinson assistant cashier. Stiles has purchased a substantial interest in The First National bank.
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Wilmette State Bank
First National Bank of
Wilmette
First National Bank
Dan G. Stiles
S. A. Wheelock
Phillip Hoffmann
W. C. Shurtleff
W. D. Leary
J. M. Budinger
W. B. Robinson
The
State Bank
Stiles
New Keystone Club Plans Card Party June 4
The Keystone club of Wilmette Masons announces a June 4 card party and dance at the Wilmette Masonic temple. It aims to provide top entertainment for Masons in the district and their families. Officers include George B. Bassler president A J Mouat vice president Schuyler Harvey secretary and W W Winberg treasurer. Tra Iverson chairs the entertainment committee.
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Keystone Club
Wilmette Masonic Temple
Royal Arch Masons
Wilmette
George B. Bassler
A. J. Mouat
Schuyler Harvey
W. W. Winberg
Tra Iverson
Concert by Soloist A Wilmette at Howard School
A soloist from the Chicago Civic Opera company will appear with a Wilmette grammar school orchestra at the Howard School Friday evening June 3. This marks the first time a grammar school ensemble has accompanied a soloist of such prominence, and the program aims to boost musical appreciation and education among youths. A capacity audience is anticipated.
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Wilmette Grammar School
Howard School
Howard Preston
Chicago Civic Opera Company
Preston
Solicit Clothing Drive Aids Mississippi Flood Victims
The American Legion Auxiliary Wilmette post 46 launches a clothing campaign for men women and children in the Mississippi flood area. Donations are to be made payable to Mrs. A. C. Johnson at 322 Fourteenth Street or Mrs. Harry Hopp at 225 Tind en Avenue.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Wilmette Post No. 46
Mississippi
A. C. Johnson
Fourteenth Street
Harry Hopp
Tinden Avenue
North Shore Golf Clubs feature series by Wilmette Life
Ray C. Pearson authors a multi part series on the district's finest golf clubs. He visits clubs and gathers firsthand stories about Westmoreland naming a major real estate factor and a club calling itself the kindergarten of golf. The first article appears next week with pictures.
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Wilmette
North Shore
St. Andrew
Ray C. Pearson
Pearson
Westmoreland
Great North Shore
Wilmette Life
North Shore Golf Clubs
Orner Leads Battle for Main St Highway
President Earl E. Orner cast the deciding vote to break a deadlock among Village trustees and approve a Main Street widening and paving project. A 52 foot wide highway was authorized to extend the length of the village, with Hoffman, von Reinsperg and Cazel supporting prompt action and Baker, Drayer and Wiedlin opposing.
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Earl E. Orner
Village Board of Local Improvements
Baker, Drayer and Wiedlin
Hoffman
The
Boar
Baker
Plan Commission
Drayer
Wiedlin
Carel
von Reinsperg
Orner
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Baptists
Wilmette Church
Banks
New Keystone Club
Main ST
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