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Newspaper
Wilmette Life
Location
Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1924
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reads as a patchy report on winter events, a religious or cultural piece, and a public instruction sequence. Mentions parties, examinations, and weekly course follow ups with unclear names and outcomes.
Rev George P Magill spoke to the Wilmette Optimist club citing Graton Michelet figures from the National Get-Out-The-Vote club. He highlighted that less than half of eligible voters cast ballots in 1920 while 25.7 percent stayed home, with alien born and illiterate citizens disenfranchised in southern states.
The first showings of the Children's Free Movies return next Thursday after school at St. Augustine's Parish House. The opening feature is The King of Wild Horses with 3 and 4 30 pm screenings. Future titles include Dinty Nanook of the North Grandma's Boy Nineteen and Philis Mud The Jack Knife Man Daddy The Call of the Wild and His Majesty. Dr Hubert Carleton directs with a corps of assistants.
On October 15 the famed contralto Louise Homer will give a recital at New Trier auditorium. The MacDowell club event marks a rare opportunity outside Chicago with a singer renowned for superb vocal interpretation. Her engaging stage presence and evident joy create a warm, intimate concert atmosphere.
Albert Wiggam, noted social biology writer and lecturer, will address the Wilmette Sunday Evening Club on October 12 on Heredity and Human Progress. Music by Gladys Swarthout of the Chicago Civic Opera accompanies the program planned as a highlight of the year.
The Symphony Players of Chicago conducted by George Dasch opened the season at New Trier auditorium on October 6 with 45 players. Herbert Mulford urged support for upcoming November 3 children's concerts as vital to education. The program featured Hadley In Bohemia, Tchaikowsky Symphony Pathetique, Grieg Sigurd Jorsalfar suites, Bolzoni minuet, and Johann Strauss waltzes. Tickets linger for future performances.
The Wilmette branch of the League of Women Voters has launched a member drive to recruit women voters. Volunteers will distribute a deluxe Bulletin copy across Wilmette and aim to engage every eligible voter. New members receive 1925 membership validity as explained by league officials.
Next week's Wilmette Life will feature an attractive instructive section devoted to the Better Home movement. The piece promises guidance and practical tips for readers pursuing home improvement.
Rev Dr Hubert Carleton rector of St Augustine s Episcopal church was elected president of the Wilmette Church Union at its annual meeting. He succeeds Rev Francis Carr Stifler of the Wilmette Baptist church as directing head. The union runs a Daily Vacation Bible school and coordinates youth programs and teacher education across seven Protestant churches in Wilmette.
Wilmette's school district hosts 9,326 residents, up from 9,243 last year, though figures omit west of Ridge Avenue and southeast canal areas. Superintendent J R Harper notes undercounting due to vacations and incomplete lists.
A large group of citizens plans to attend the Wilmette Board of Appeal public hearing on proposed rezoning of a Main Street district from B commercial to A residential. Proceedings began last November after the area was zoned B commercial, with petitions presented in August after delays.
The Meissner easy system of piano instruction will start next week at 914 Central Avenue the home of Mrs William Sanderson. The program targets children in public schools and is offered at a moderate cost with school authorities' endorsement.
North shore precincts urge last minute registrants to appear on Tuesday October 14 for second registration and revision day. County Clerk Robert Sweitzer notes many residents have moved or are unfamiliar with in person registration and warns delays at the polls if not registered.
The Wilmette State Bank will show Big Tem Conference and other football results on an electric sign in its window. Beginning this Saturday, residents can view scores for free from the sidewalk with no charge to watch.
W. J. Williams receives a building permit from the Village of Kenilworth to construct a dwelling at 21 Essex Road valued at $27,000. The permit signals formal approval for the project and its stated cost.
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