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Newspaper

Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1925

Page

23

Sunday Club to Hear Swedish Glee Chorus

The Chicago Swedish Glee Club of 40 men under William Nordin will perform at the Wilmette Sunday Morning Club on November 13. It is their second Wilmette appearance, with a new program of Swedish and Norwegian choral works sung a cappella from memory. The choir has toured the U S and Sweden and received praise for tone and ensemble.

Chicago William Nordin Wilmette W. Frank McClure Sweden United States Norway Sven Wennenberg Svenetel Paulsen

Wilmette Women Voters Attend State Convention

The Wilmette League of Women Voters sent a large delegation to the Illinois state convention in Chicago this week. Members listed include Mesdames Taylor Cozzens Horton Mills Bowes Ayres Freeman Adkins Reynolds Singleton Baker Boddie Cannyghell Weldon Franks Colwell Eldredge Dolan Kendrick Hellmuth and Misses Hulton Butz and VanS.

Wilmette League of Women Voters Chicago Mesdames R. DD. Taylor C. W. Cozzens I. RK. Horton J. J. Mills Fred Bowes Lloyd CC. Ayres Ernest He. Freeman JL. R. Adkins Ira Reynolds Shelby M. Singleton John C. Baker John B. Boddie John Cannyghell William J. Weldon Charles P. Fwans Colwell Charles A. Eldredge Mary Dolan W. A. Kendrick G.T. Hellmuth Hulton Butz Helen Vans

Letter Carriers Social Gathering Set for November 14

Wilmette branch of the National Association of Letter Carriers will host the Winnetka unit at a social evening in St. Augustine's club house on Saturday night November 14. Women in members' families will be special guests. Speakers include Postmaster Joseph I. Shantz Wilmette on Co operation and Elmer E. Adams Winnetka on association purposes. A Bunco party and refreshments follow.

Wilmette National Association of Letter Carriers Winnetka St. Augustine’s Joseph I. Shantz Elmer E. Adams Shantz Adams Bunco

Modern Kenilworth Home Planned for Arthur Dounet

A future residence for Arthur Dounet, president of The Bonnet Brown Co of Chicago, is planned for a three-quarter acre Robsart Place lot. Chicago architect Clarence Hatfield designed a Pure Colonial style home with ornate exterior and interior decor and a terraced diamond shaped plot for extensive landscaping on the north shore.

Kenworth Arthur Dounet Bonnet- Brown Corporation of Chicago Robsart Place Silding Sern Clarence Hatvield Beth We eGm Letny North Shore

College board elects trustees at Evanston armistice event

Percs Boleeklaneo and John S. Miller were elected trustees of the National Kindergarten and Elementary College at the annual board meeting in Evanston. Edna Dean Baker highlighted progress on a new building and a dormitory project, with architect Warren S. Holes noting expected occupancy by the start of the second semester. Armistice Day observance by the Wilmette Rotary featured Ralph B. Wessel of the American Legion outlining goals including wealth conscription, defense planning, and care for veterans.

Percs Boleeklaneo Kenilworth John S. Miller Winnetka National Kindergarten and Elementary College Schools Board of Governors Central Asburs Avenue Evanston Warren S. Holes Miss Baker Merritt Starr Peece Elmer Jones Ernest F. Tittle North Shore Orike Wilnerte Rotary Club Regudar Ralph B. Wessel Wilmette Post American Legion Wessel Wescel United States

Fathers and Sons Banquet Set at Wihnette Baptist

The annual Fathers and Sons banquet at Wihnette Baptist Church closes Fathers and Sons week. M. E. Reid chairs the organizing committee which planned the banquet and program tonight.

Wihnette Baptist Church M.*e. Reid

Brailowsky to Headline Winnetka Recital Series

The Winnetka Music Club presents pianist Brailowsky as the next artist-recitalist at New Trier High School on Wednesday November 18 with a program featuring works by Scarlatti Beethoven Chopin Debussy and more. Single tickets will be sold at Winnetka State Bank with proceeds benefiting the club. doors open at 8 pm.

Music Club Winnetka Music Club Mme Margaret Iatvenauer New Trier High School Srailowsky Russlexinder Brailowsky Leschetsky Vienna Paris Chicago Symphony America Chopin Debussy Weber Liebestraum

Library Reception Opens New Kiddies Room in Wilmette

Crowds flocked to the Wilmette Public Library for the formal opening of the basement children's room. Tea flowed as hostesses Mrs James Burrill Mrs Leslie F Gates and Mrs J R Harper greeted guests. Flowers from the Byron C Stolp School and praise for librarian Miss Anne L Whitimack highlighted the celebration.

Wilmette Public Library James Burrill Leslie F. Gates J. R. Harper Byron C. Stolp Anne L. Whitimack Winifred Bright

Couple returns from four month California motor tour

Mr and Mrs Edward Zipt of 925 Lake Avenue have come back after a four month trip through California. They traveled the length of the state by car and describe fine weather and a joyful reunion with relatives and friends including former Wilmette residents.

Edward Zipt Lake Avenue California Wilmette

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Famous Chicago Singing Organization Uae Percy B. Eckhart Kindergarten College Ralph E. Wessel Legion Clarence FE. Draver Ruth Elmwood Avenue Champaign Mrs. Draver Miss Ruth Alpha Phi Mr. Draver Phi Gamma Delta John Winzel Hill Street Wuinzel Brailovsky Scarlatti
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