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Newspaper

Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1924

Page

20

New Trier Grid Team Prepares for Waukegan Test

New Trier football squad under Coach Duke Childs drills for Saturday clash with Waukegan after a 36 to 0 win over Riverside. Linemen and backs show depth with Weld, Neil, Pancoast, Lower, Martin scoring against Riverside.

Childs Deerfield Prowse Evanston New Trier Waukegan Riverside Weld Neil Panvoust Lower Martin Opjoie Wien Ies Arte Phil Brown Leo R. Atwood E. Wachs Hulburt Vansehaack Burrill R.t Paul Brown Jes A. Martin Neir R.h Pancoast F.b Roberts Osgood Louer Jenks Highland Park

Wilmette Men Buy Northbrook Tract for Business District

A syndicate led by E. R. Nourse and G. T. Hellmuth bought a large Northbrook land block at the Wauley road and Shermer avenue junction. The site is slated as a principal business district for the growing West North Shore with sewer, bus and electric service. The group previously acquired 20 acres on Lake avenue west of Ridge avenue in Wilmette and resold it for subdivision profit.

E. R. Nourse G. T. Hellmuth Northbrook Wauley Road Shermer Lake Avenue Ridge Avenue Wilmette

Plan to Radiocast Real Stories by Little Tots

Miss Frances Cutler will read stories on Tribune radio WGN during Skeezix Hour from 5 30 to 6 on Saturday October 25 under National Kinderarten and Elementary college. Last week Miss Christine Hennig announced children may submit original stories for a chance to be read on air.

Frances Cutler Hazel Ivettue Highland Park Tribune Radio W.G.N Durin Skeezix National Kinderarten and Elementary College Christine Hennig Hubbard Woods Drake Hotel Thales

Postpone Final Report on Ridge Zoning Scheme

The Board of Appeals deferred the Ridge Avenue zoning recommendations for the village area recently annexed. A large group of property owners gathered at the council chambers to hear the decision, but President Zipf announced the outcome would be delayed to a later date.

Board of Appeals Tke Avenue Howard

Wilmette Optimist Club Pushes for Unanimous Support

A local club urges a 100 percent vote to back its activities and community service efforts in Wilmette. Members emphasize unity, fundraising, and youth programs led by the Optimist Club.

Most of Us Get Stage Struck Says Producer

Wilmette resident and theatrical producer Frint George told Wilmette Rotary Club members that about ninety percent of Americans have considered a theatrical career. He described the flood of amateur requests received by booking agents and noted many do not realize the challenges of turning ambitions into professional work.

America Frint George Wilmette Wilmette Rotary Club Mr. George

Bank President J M Appel Speaks at Wilmette Optimist Luncheon

J M Appel president of the First National Bank of Wilmette was the speaker at the Wilmette Optimist club luncheon at Lake Shore Terrace Tuesday. He discussed banking in general with emphasis on the bank’s relation to the community.

J. M. Appel First National Bank of Wilmette Optimist Club Lake Shore Terrace Aieei

Voter Registration Surges in Wilmette Precincts for Election

Cook county reports busy two registration days with 7 190 voters in 11 Wilmette precincts and 4 651 in Winnetka. Glencoe and Kenilworth totals 2 716 and 850 as civic leaders vow to push turnout for the November 4 presidential election. Precinct tallies include 13 to 23 with counts from 416 to 1 034. WE ARE FOR A 100% VOTE.

Chicago Cook County New Trier Sweitzer Wilmette Lree Hollister, Inc Wilmette Winnetka Sec Glencoe Kenilworth

James Brownlee Passes Bar Exam in Vermont

James Brownlee son of Mrs. James Brownlee of 1624 Spencer Avenue has passed the bar exam and has been admitted to practice as an attorney in Montpelier Vermont.

James Brownlee Spencer Avenue Montpelier

Halloween Party Planned by Wilmette at Shore Terrace

The Wilmette Stet all hosts a Hallowe en party at the Shore Terrace Thursday evening October 28 with George Olewine in charge of arrangements.

PLAN Hallowe'en P. the Wilmette Stet Hallowe'en Shore Terrace George Olewine

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