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Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1930

Page

4

Observe Building Codes to Reduce Fire Loss Advice

A campaign by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce urges strict observance of the latest building codes to improve fire safety and prevent waste. Codes reflect studies by architects and fire officials and aim to ensure safe construction and community protection. The article notes that even fire resistant buildings can suffer losses if rubbish and inflammable material are present, and mentions local residents and a few moving personal notices about Percy Cutler and family, Gordon, Bob Cutler, the Petersens, and Dr Horace G Smith and daughter Marcia planning trips and a university entry.

Illinois Chamber of Commerce Department of Commerce Washington

Announce Champs in Annual Tennis Tournaments Here

Wilmette Playground and Recreation Board crowns champions for its annual tennis tourney. Miss Thelan defeats Jane Krier 6-3 6-1 in the women’s final. John Hellmuth beats Thorne Edwards after four sets 7-5 6-8 6-0 7-5 for the boys’ title. John Moore wins the men’s championship 6-4 6-4 6-4 over Clifford Darling, repeating as champion. Doubles event abandoned due to time. Dud C. Stone reports.

Flshe Thelan John Hellmuth John Moore Wilmette Playground and Clifford Darling Moore Dud C. Stone

Hawley Family Returns From Michigan Summer Home

Mr and Mrs Melvin Hawley and family of 515 Warwick road Kenilworth have returned from their summer home at Northport Michigan and are back home.

Melvin Hawley Warwick Road Kenilworth Northport Mich

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