Army of Citizens Volunteers to Conduct Community Chest Drive
Completion of the annual Wilmette Community Chest campaign is an accomplished fact. An army of volunteers awaits the Monday opening hour October 23 and a week of canvassing to fund Infant Welfare Arden Shore and the Red Cross. The campaign highlights the needs of malnutrition and sickest children and credits a civic, humane group for organizing the effort.
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Army of Citizens
Wilmette Community Chest
Community Chest Board
Wilmette
Arden Shore
Red Cross
Community Chest
Wilmette Community Chest Seeks $15,000 for Local Charities
The Wilmette Community Chest board appeals for 15,000 to fund Infant Welfare Arden Shore and American Red Cross programs. Funds are split 10 23 to Infant Welfare 10 23 to Arden Shore and 3 23 to the Red Cross.
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Wilmette Community Chest Board
Arden Shore
American Red Cross
Illinois Emergency Relief Commission
Wilmette Welfare Board
Wilmette
L. F. Gates
Law Prohibits Burning of Leaves on Asphalt
Superintendent of Police Henry Brautigam issued a warning that burning leaves or other refuse on asphalt pavements is strictly prohibited. Offenders are liable to arrest and penalty as fire harms asphalt and pavements need protection.
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Henry Brautigam
Village Board Approves Lake Avenue Paving Plan
The Village board on Tuesday night approved the county highway department plan to pave Lake Avenue from Ridge Road west to Locust Road. Trustees had objected to the grade but final approval was given to expedite the project.
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County Highway Department
Lake Avenue
Ridge Road
Locust Road
Economy Shop Seeks Gently Used Coats and Shoes
The Economy Shop run by the Woman's Club of Wilmette asks for boys short coats and men and women's shoes. With chilly mornings, a small boy’s warm coat is sought to help another child.
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A. L. Grinnell
The
Woman's Club of
Wilmette
Wilmette Board Defers Bone Dry Liquor ordinance
Village board postpones decision on a bone dry liquor ordinance at Tuesday night meeting deferring until November 7. Citizens debated allowing 3.2 beer over counter or at tables with food, while opponents urged strict dry policy. Petitions and letters supporting and opposing the measure were read, with prominent local figures weighing in.
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James B. Orth
Laurel Avenue
Joseph Wipperfurth
Main Street
Joseph H. Heinzen
Ahe Avenue
Heinzen
Dobbs
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Board
Lester Mee
Chestnut Avenue
League
Charles G. Sayers
Forest Preserve District
Cook County
Wilmette Civic League
Alonday
Skokie Marsh
Civic League
Byron Stolp
Wilnette
John G. Hindley
First Congregational Church
Hindley
Robert E. Ricksen
Michigan Avenue
Ricksen
Harry B. Burnside
Young Pepp
Arthur C. Youngberg
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