World’s Fair Project Outlined For 1933 Chicago
Robert P. Shepherd of the World’s Fair Speakers Bureau addressed the Wilmette Chamber of Commerce outlining the Century of Progress. He predicted massive suburban involvement and emphasized the fair as an educational enterprise showcasing science and industry.
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First Assemblies of Year Held at New Trier
The first assemblies of the year were held at New Trier High School Monday morning. Freshmen met in the Leslie F. Gates gymnasium while the three upper classes gathered in the auditorium. Supt. Frederick E. Clerk spoke briefly at both gatherings. Students moved to advisory rooms for short sessions and assignments for the next day were given before dismissal, with regular classes resuming Tuesday.
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Zeppelin traveler revisits North Shore from Germany
Nellogethetes Harry Vissering of 257 Kenilworth Kenthearth is known as the area’s Zeppelin traveler. He recently arrived in Germany as a passenger on the homeward leg after a world encircling trip with the dirigible. Vissering is a director of the Goodyear Zepelin corp in Akron, Ohio, and has followed Dr. Eckener’s latest expedition closely.
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Harry Vissering
Kenilworth Avenue
Kenthearth
North Shore
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Goodyear-Zerpelin Corporation
Akron
Ohio
Dr. Eckener
Wilmette Masons Dinner and Entertainment Invite
Wilmette Masons and friends are invited to a dinner and entertainment at the Wilmette Masonic temple on Tuesday evening September 17 under the Wilmette chapter Royal Arch Masons. Dinner at 6 30 will be provided by the True Kindred. Cards will follow the entertainment.
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Wilmette
Wilmette Masonic Temple
Royal Arch Masons
In This Issue Automobiles Boy Scout Affairs
Local paper highlights features on automobiles and Boy Scout activities with notes on church notices, society news, and classified ads in this issue's front section.
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Boy Scout
Shore Lines
Church Notices Society News
Generous Citizens Back Wilmette Drum Corps for State Meet
Wilmette residents and business interests rallied to fund the Wilmette Legion Drum and Bugle corps for the Illinois state championship in Rock Island. Despite funding fears, local supporters secured travel by a special North Shore Line train with delegates P. O. Lippen and W. J. Richardson named, while Orvisky Dailey and Harvey M. Happ are alternates. The corps leaves Wilmette Sunday at 10:24, performs Monday, and aims to bring home the state trophy.
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Wilmette Legion
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Rock Island
Orvisky Dailey
Harvey M. Happ
Wailntette
North Shore
Miss Agnes Burkhard Reopens Temple Court Shop
Miss Agnes Burkhard of 240 Temple court has returned from Montague Michigan and reopened her shop for business.
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Agnes Burkhard
Temple Court
Montague, Mich
Wilmette Schools Add Books and New Library Furniture
Wilmette Public schools announce new furnishings in the Stolp and Howard library spaces and a $300 book order. Librarian Grace Gayton reports ongoing cataloging, monthly book exchanges with the Wilmette library, and plans for a larger November order. The Pageant of America encyclopedia leads new additions alongside fiction titles including Don Quixote and Call of the Wild.
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Wilmette
Grace Gayton
Miss Gayton
Stolp
Howard School Library
Stolp Library
Wilmette Public Library
Sloward
Gayton
Yale University Press
Wilmette Beach Closes After Record Attendance
Wilmette Beach closed Sunday night following one of its most successful seasons. About 70 000 visitors registered, with actual attendance higher. Opened June 15 with lifeguards on duty all summer under James Wrenshaw and beach matron Mrs Margaret Hilton. No drownings occurred at the beach.
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Wilmette
James Wrenshaw
Margaret Hilton
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