Watchman Nabs Thief in Kenilworth Chase
A burglar who robbed two Kenilworth homes of clothing, rugs, and jewelry was chased by Captain Arthur J. Eppers of the North Shore Protective Association. The thief, Huh Ross of Sheridan Road, fled in a Cadillac, was fired upon, and captured after a crash. Loot and stolen physician’s car were recovered. Ross held for burglary charges.
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Kenilworth
Chicago
Arthur J. Eppers
North Shore Protective Association
Watch Service
Berwlar
Mme AO
Burt A. Crowe
Raleigh Road
Burelas
Ernest Morgan
Morvan
Crowe
Jimmyame
Watitfoaw
Wihiette Volice
Huh Ross
Sheridan Road
Chicano
California
Newark
A. J
Durilary
Cinet Henry Brantigam
Wilmette Force
Bureau of Identification
Eppers
Ross
Morgan Residence
Othe Story
Leicester Road
Oxford Road
Opers
Baptist Leader Speaks at Wilmette Church Meeting
Dr. Frank A. Smith secretary of the American Baptist Home Mission society will address the mid week Wilmette Baptist church gathering on Wednesday evening October 7.
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Frank A. Smith
American Baptist Home Mission Society
Wilmette Baptist Church
Groups Respond to Invitation to Use Church Gymnasium
Several village groups, including four or five seeking an indoor baseball league, have signaled interest in using the Wilmette Presbyterian church gymnasium on Tuesday evenings through the winter. B M Colvin reports responses and notes one cost option of 3 dollars per person for gym use and equipment.
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Wilmet Presbyterian Church
Wilmette Lark
B. M. Colvin
Highland Avenue
Colvin
Wilmette
Presbyterian Church
Rally Day Observed by Wilmette Churches Sunday
Rally Day will be observed in several Wilmette churches on Sunday October 3 with special observances in Sunday school departments and at the morning services. Churches announced include Wilmette Baptist, First Congregational, First Presbyterian and Wilmette Parish Methodist. Delayed announcements of the programs appear in the church news sections of this issue.
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Wilmette
Wilmette Baptist Church
First Converegaries Church
First Presbyterian Church
Wilmette Parish
First Congregational
Avenues
Kenilworth
Horace D. Ashton
Royal Geographical Society
Porto Rico
Los Angeles
Shenandoah
Asa C. Baldwin
Alaska
Arctic Ocean
St. Elias
Madam Pearl Metzelbhin
China
Cecil Roberts
England
Europe
Schaefer Appointed Acting Postmaster at Gross Point
John T. Schaefer has been named acting postmaster of Gross Point. He leads the J. H. Schaefer real estate firm and has long resided in the community. He succeeds William Parks who resigned for business reasons.
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John TH. Schaefer
Gross Point
Wash Ieton
Schaefer
J. H
Tea at Wilmette League Voters Event Opens Home
Mrs Hope Thompson hosts a large Wilmette League of Women Voters tea at 1219 Ashland Avenue at 2 30 this afternoon. Mrs Kenneth S Pich, state league vice president, will speak to guests with board members assisting.
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Voters League
Hope Thompson
Ashland Avenue
Wilmette League of Women Voters
Kenneth S. Pich
State League
Wilmette League
Sunday Club Opens Season With Edgar Guest Entrancing Readings
Sunday evening club in Wilmette starts October 4 with Edgar A Guest as speaker. Critics hail him as the James Whitcomb Riley of today and the poet of the people. His exact topic remains announced, but residents expect his familiar recitations and homely philosophy on everyday life.
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Edgar A. Guest
James Whitcomb Riley
Wilmette
Mr. Guest
Orchestral Season Opens With Daseh Symphony at New Trier
Music patrons await the first New Tier Township orchestral concert by the Daseh Symphony Players in New Trier High School auditorium on Tuesday October 13. Tickets nearly sold out and the season promises broad appeal with tuneful, accessible works from over 60 composers. Except for opening night concerts run on Mondays.
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New Tier Township Orchestral Association
Daseh Symphony Players
New Trier High School
Forget-Me-Not Campaign Raises $330 in Wilmette
Wilmette reports Forget-Me-Not sales totalled 330.87 dollars for the year, announced this week by Mrs Edward J McArdle, chairman. Funds fund rehabilitation work for disabled war veterans. the drive was smaller than last year with fewer workers and only the Wilmette Catholic Woman's Club participating.
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Wilmette
Edward J. McArdle
Edgar Guest Opens Sunday Club Season in Wilmette
Nationally known poet Edgar A. Guest will address the Wilmette Sunday Evening club on October 4 to start the eleventh season. Soloist Gladys Swarthout of the Chicago Civic Opera will perform. the event aims for a large audience at First Congregational church.
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Edgar A. Guest
Wilmette Sunday Evening Club
Gladys Swarthout
Chicago Civic Opera Company
W. Frank McClure
Guest
Edward A Pratt Found Dead In Garage At Home
Edward A Pratt of 1224 Elmwood Avenue was found dead in the garage behind 1223 Elmwood Avenue Wednesday evening by Ernest Parker. Police say Pratt left for Chicago about 10 AM and likely died preparing to start his car. an inquest was held at Scott's undertaking parlor on Central Avenue.
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Edward A. Pratt
Elmwood Avenue
Ernest Parker
Pratt
Chicago
Parker
Scott's Undertaking Parlor
Central Avenue
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Kenilworth Chase
Lone Wolf
Cer
Arnold Kewel
Briar Place
Criminal Court
D. M
Mickey
Edgar Guest
E. A. Pratt
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