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Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1939

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Frolics Planned Friday at Methodist Church 1939

The Fall Frolics of 1939 a comedy vaudeville show by Theta Upsilon Rho Wilmette Methodist church members will perform Friday evening. About 50 young men and women will present skits songs and dances with local talent including Harry Breen Elwood Mons the Lafferty twins and Vincent Weis. Tickets are available from group members or at the door.

Theta Upsilon Rho Wilmette Methodist Church Harry Breen Harmonica Wizard Elwood Mons Legerdemaine Lafferty Twins Mary and Marge Elsa Rosalie Carlen Doris Weise Vincent Weis Jack Eyster The Frolics Phil Hoelz Florence Richards Verna Parkhurst Dorothy Eisler Marian Goode Mildred Farmer Shirley Pearson

Sea Scout Outing Aboard the Phantom During Pleasant Cruise

The Sea Scouts spent a calm outdoor meeting sailing aboard the schooner Phantom with favorable wind and bright moonlight. Skipper Fred Maas and Mate Ed Colegrove arrived to take charge as recruits showed eagerness to learn despite confusion with new routines. The voyage followed a southeast wind, turning toward the harbor mouth at a brisk pace as the schooner stayed orderly.

Fred Maas Ed Colegrove

Cowley Fathers to Lead Mission at St Elisabeth's Glenroe

The Saint John the Evangelist order plans a mission at St Elisabeth's from October 22 to 29 led by Superior Rev Granville Mercer Williams and Rev Charles P Otis. Services include two morning Holy Communions at 7 and 9 30, daily afternoon youth services, and 8 pm preaching sessions except Saturday.

Society of Saint John the Evangelist Cowley Fathers England Charles C. Grafton Fond du Lac Cambridge Mass Granville Mercer Williams S.T.D Saint Elisabeth’s Charles P. Otis Order Church of the Advent San Francisco Calif St. Elisabeth’s Father Williams Glenroe

Uhl Family Visits Westerman in Capron NL

Mr and Mrs Earl Uhl of 1619 Elmwood Avenue and their son Bruce drove to Capron NL Sunday to visit Mrs Uhl's father E G Westerman.

Earl Uhl Elmwood Avenue Bruce Capron, Nl

Late Night Plans for Overnights on S.S.S. Ouilmette

The discussion centers on arranging a final overnight cruise using the S.S.S. Ouilmette, a power cruiser, noting it will take time to prepare properly and expressing hope the event occurs soon.

Junior Comets Map Winter Activity at Winnetka Meeting

A Winnetka community house gathering outlined plans for the Junior Comets season. The first basketball practice was held last Saturday at 9 30 a m at the Winnetka village green. Newcomers joined veterans as players listed include Scully Thatcher Spielmann Jacobsen Cahn Meyers Richmond Wigglesworth Imus Lang and others. An ice hockey rink is being built at Indian Hill station park for more participants with four teams planned: Comets men s team Midmen s for high school upperclassmen Midget Comets for grade schools and junior players. Aspirants for the junior ice hockey squad were invited to try out at the meeting with further details to follow for the men s hockey squad.

Comets Winnetka Community House Winnetka Village Green Comet Denny Scully Dick Thatcher Roy Spielmann Fred Jacobsen Jim Cahn Phil Meyers Stew Richmond Dick Wigglesworth Jack McIntyre Phil Imus Bill Englehardt Rod Lang Indian Hill Station Park

Republican Women’s Luncheon Launches Membership Drive

The Woman's Republican Club of New Trier launched a membership drive after a luncheon on October 10 at Mrs. Howard W. Phillips home in Winnetka. The drive begins October 16 with Rollin D. Wood presiding and aims to expand precinct chairmen and block captains across forty precincts.

Woman’s Republican Club of New Trier Howard W. Phillips Hill Road Winnetka Rollin D. Wood Edward B. Hall Rollin Wood T. Roswell Coyne Kenilworth F. Olney Brown Greenwood Avenue Glencoe E. O. McNair Woodland Avenue James D. Stevenson Oxford Road Frances Cutler Lake Avenue Wilmette New Trier Township Nile C. Smith Franklin Rogers

Badger and Bartley Guests Attend Indiana Wisconsin Game

Mr. and Mrs. James G. Badger of 801 Forest avenue invite guests Mr. and Mrs. E. Ross Bartley of Bloomington Indiana. They will attend the Indiana Wisconsin football game Saturday at Madison. Bartley is publicity director at Indiana University.

James G. Badger Forest Avenue E. Ross Bartley Bloomington Ind Evanston Bartley Badger Madison Indiana University

Mrs Ling Returns From Two Week Trip To New York

Mrs John T Ling of 506 Fifth Street has returned after a two week visit to New York where she stayed with her sister Mrs Walter Gussen hoven.

John T. Ling Fifth Street New York Walter Gussenhoven

Local Baseball Team Prepares For Spring Tournament

The squad plans indoor practice starting in February and a first meeting in January as they gear up for the upcoming spring baseball tournament.

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