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Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1924

Page

15

Zoning Idea Spreads Across United States

Zoning has spread rapidly with about 24 million people in 1923 living in 1926 municipalities benefiting from regulated land use. New York state leads in centers, followed by California Ohio Massachusetts Illinois and Wisconsin. Secretary Hoover lauded zoning as reasonable neighborly land use agreements to protect health safety morals and welfare. New Jersey tops with 66 zoned municipalities and Illinois lists 25. The Illinois lineup includes Aurora Lake Bluff Chicago and Evanston among others with a complete list available from the Division of Building and Housing.

United States Department of Commerce New York State New York City California Oho Massachusetts Illinois Wisconsin Hoover New York Los Angeles Calif Boston Mass New Jersey Ohio Indiana Michigan Missouri Iowa Rhode Island Florida Oklahoma Pennsylvania Vilanti Washington Andrkansas Colorado Connecticut Georgia Maryland Nebraska North Carolina North Dakota South Carolina Tennessee Utah District of Columbia Division of Commerce Washington, . C Tlinois

New Zealand Seeks Access to U S Realty Ad Library

Ronald S. Badger of the Canterbury Agents' association in Christchurch New Zealand has applied to the National Association of Real Estate Boards to join the circulating library of advertising. He hopes to learn American real estate methods through the Homebuilders and Subdividers division.

New Zealand National Association of Real Estate Boards Ronald S. Badger Canterbury Agents’ Association Christchurch America

Women Voters to Hold First Winnetka Meeting

The Winnetka League of Women Voters will hold its first regular monthly meeting October 13 at Community House. A luncheon at 12 30 pm precedes a talk by Esther Dunshee on campaign issues for the November 4 election, followed by a citizenship lesson from Mrs Walter F Dodd.

Winnetka League of Women Voters Community House Esther Dunshee Chicago Walter F. Dodd Winnetka Kenilworth League

Wilmette permits list ten builders for $40,000 residence

Emil J. Dirks filed the Wilmette building permit roster this week showing a $40,000 two story brick dwelling and brick garage at 215 Central avenue by Dirks. Other permits include a $320,000 two story brick dwelling for Henry Guilmont at 335 Central avenue and several smaller frame garages and dwellings at various addresses.

Wilmette Emil J. Dirks Village Hall Dirks Central Avenue Henry Guilmont C. W. Bickell Fifth Wilmette Avenue

New York Suburban Planning and City Growth Trends

A New York State Association survey of 26 cities outside New York City shows growing use of city and regional planning to protect natural resources. Reports indicate subdivision control in 12 cities, zoning in 16, and efforts for extramural parks, coordinated main roads, and limits on highway and billboard placement.

New York New York City

Readings and Music Today by Wilmette Catholic Club

The first meeting of the Woman's Catholic club of Wilmette's fine arts department is this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mrs Wendelin P. Seng hosts at 401 Lake avenue. The program features readings and music performed by Mrs L W Crush, Mrs F J Oelrich, Mrs Jack Hughes, and Miss Muriel Seng.

Woman's Catholic Club of Wilmette Wendelin P. Seng Lake Avenue L. W. Crush F. J. Oelrich Jack Hughes Muriel Seng

Illini Predicted to Meet Butler in Brisk Stadium Clash

Illini footballers expect a hard fought game against Butler next Saturday October 1 in the stadium. Captain Hal Griggs of Butler faces Grange of Illinois in a key duel as Pat Page’s Hoosier connections loom.

Butler Illini Indianapolis Collegians Zuppke Hal Griggs Grange Illinois Griggs Hoosiers Iinois Logansport Hoosier State Michigan

Auto Collision Damages Two Cars at City Intersection

Mrs. C. P. Dobbs and Mrs. Vincent Pace sustained damage to their vehicles in a collision this week at Eleventh Street and Forest Avenue. Occupants of the Carsey escaped injury.

C. P. Dobbs Greenwood Avenue Vincent Pace Linden Avenues Eleventh Street Forest Avenue Carsey

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