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Newspaper
Wilmette Life
Location
Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1924
Page
18
Realty men on the north shore report slow activity with a May 1 slump blamed on elections and weather. Realtors foresee a late summer rush as Chicago business men vacation and interest in suburban property rises, with Linden Crest apartments nearing full rental and readiness by September 1.
Congregational church men will dramatize the Book of Job on Wednesday at 8 PM to highlight moral and dramatic lessons. Open to the public, with a listed cast including Job's wife Mrs C C Cameron and messengers Frank Adam W A Richardson G E Walk B C Bowen among others.
Great Lakes Naval training station will travel to Wilmette for a 3 o’clock game against the Wilmette Baseball club on the municipal playgrounds at 17th street and Spencer avenue. Reports say Great Lakes has a strong winning club this season and Wilmette has shown early season strength. ample seating is available and a large crowd is expected.
A Metropolitan Life Health campaign distributes a million and a half fly swatters nationwide to fight disease carried by flies. Authorities urge immediate action as health agencies support an intensified season long swat effort.
A plea seeks G A R veterans in Wilmette and Kenilworth to contact residents with names for a forthcoming gathering. Phone Wilmette 557 to share a veteran’s name or visit later if unable to attend. Mrs W C Braun at 807 Central Avenue is recovering from laryngitis.
Speaking programs formed part of the post oral plan for school cooperation in Memorial Day observances. Mrs. Johnlift hosted an afternoon club at 1115 Greenwood avenue on Thursday.
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