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Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1939

Page

2

Winnetkans Return From European Summer Motor Journey

Mr and Mrs Herbert A Nelson and son Larry of Winnetka returned home after a summer motor trip through France Belgium Germany Sweden Hungary and Switzerland They visited Stockholm for the International Housing and City Planning conference with thirty nine nations represented Abbott Nelson and two Princeton classmates spent the summer on the eastern coast with table tennis exhibits returning home Saturday Richard Nelson and his wife Deena stayed in Evanston during the absence while Nelsons eldest son remained away.

France Belgium Germany Sweden Hungary Switzerland Stockhom Nelson National Association of Real Estate Boards Richard Deena Nelson House Evanston Abbott Nelson Princeton

Girl Scouts Plan First Troop Meetings in Week of September 18

In Wilmette the Girl Scout season opens with all troops and packs holding first meetings the week of September 18. Leaders will notify members of times and places. Fifteen Wilmette girls enjoyed a two week camp at Chamber’s Island in Green Bay in August led by Troop 9 staff director Elizabeth Warner and leaders Alfred Heerens H J Dernehl and Jane Blaylock. The campers included Nadine Warner Mary Lou Hughes Mary Katherine Burgoyne Edna Skinner Phyliss Haymer Joan Smith Judy Perry Marianna Hahl Nancy Williams Phyllis Chapman Jean Yoder Joan Ilium Nancy Meyers Mary Margaret Robinson and Virginia Spitzer. The log house loaned by Mr and Mrs David Nelson is on Fish Creek Door County Wis. The boat trip deer sighting and happy company are noted.

Wilmette Chamber's Island Green Bay Troop Nine Elizabeth Warner Troop 9 Alfred Heerens H. J. Dernehl Jane Blaylock

Proclamation on Squirrel Hunting Firearm Ban in Wilmette

The village warns that shooting firearms within village limits is unlawful except for authorized use. Residents report bullets entering homes amid a spike in squirrel hunting. Police will vigorously prosecute violators to protect children like Joan Schaefer who survived a gunshot. Harry C. Kinne, President of Wilmette.

Joan Schaefer Joan Harry C. Kinne Wilmette

College President to Preach at Wilmette Church

Dr. Robert Lee Sawyier president of the Presbyterian college of Christian Education Chicago will occupy the pulpit at First Presbyterian church Wilmette Sunday at 11 am. He is among guest preachers as Rev. James T. Veneklasen is away.

Robert Lee Sawyier Presbyterian College of Christian Education Chicago First Presbyterian Church Wilmette Sawyier James T. Veneklasen

Miss Elizabeth Breidenbach Tours West with Rosalyn Carman

Miss Elizabeth Breidenbach of 802 Lake Avenue returns from a three weeks West tour with Miss Rosalyn Carman of Pittsburgh visiting Yellowstone National Park Victoria Canada the fair in San Francisco Los Angeles the Grand Canyon and Denver. In June Miss Carman visited here as guest of Miss Breidenbach.

Elizabeth Breidenbach Lake Avenue West Rosalyn Carman Pittsburgh Yellowstone National Park Victoria Canada San Francisco Los Angeles Grand Canyon Denver Colo

Ship of the Girls Transforms Camp Experience

The ship excursion by the girls made the camp a delightful and new experience for the campers, introducing a lively nautical element and fresh activities.

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