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Newspaper
Wilmette Life
Location
Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1925
Page
1
Donald J. MacMillan the Arctic explorer will speak at the Wilmette Sunday Club on November 22. The program includes motion pictures from his expedition and music by violinist Anna Nyberg.
George A Quinlan and Elmer D Becker become directors for Wilmette on the Community Recreation Association that runs the bolt course along the Sanitary District channel between Evanston and Vie Village. The new appointees join S J Surdorf and Harry M Bachman for Wilmette's four directors while Evanston holds six and the Sanitary District two.
George Dasch, famed director of the Symphony Players of Chicana, wins North Shore audiences with his forceful personality and masterful supervision. The concert featured Prax, Copeerts, and Pups as part of a standout program at New Trier, drawing strong support from local music lovers.
Baker a member of the Village board urges awarding the electric lighting contract to local merchant Beyrer after noting the car ads urging patrons for home businesses. The board amends the motion and awards the contract to Beyrer despite three identical bids.
William Tl Ellis, president of the Wilmette board of charities, issued the annual Thanksgiving dinner appeal. Donations should be made by contacting Mrs Lillian D Northam, social service worker, who will receive calls at Wilmette 2550 to help those in need obtain a holiday meal.
Advance information announces a December 12 kids party at the Onyuhinette Country Club. The event features a Santa Claus, Christine tree, music, and costumes for children, with a decoration plan and young attendees in nursery era outfits.
Parents of New Trier high school students will observe the regular schedule of their children at a Thu evening PTA meeting on December 3. A prior fall session was a great success. Pupils will not attend this meeting.
Early deadline notice states all ads and news copy must reach Winmerre Live at 1222 Central Avenue by Tuesday noon November 24 for publication in the current issue. The Winmerre Lire offices will be closed all day Thanksgiving.
Wilmette officials on Tuesday endorsed pursuing a petition for annexation of the westward territory from Reinwald Avenue to the Chicago River north branch and Lake Avenue. Trustees cited residential zoning, sewer and water readiness, and avoiding industrial encroachment if annexed to Wilmette, with a special election likely if a petition is filed.
The Congregational church hosts a full day bazaar on Friday December 4 with a turkey dinner at 6 30 pm served by the North End circle. Shoppers can browse a wide range of fancy articles and mingle with fellow church members throughout the event.
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