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Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1935

Page

4

Byrd to Describe Antarctic Experiences at New Trier

Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd will lecture at New Trier High School on Tuesday October 29 under Tri-Ship club auspices. He will recount his second Antarctic expedition and four and a half months in solitude at Little America, following his May return aboard the Bear of Oakland. An afternoon session for students is closed to adults. an evening talk is open to the public.

Richard E. Byrd New Trier High School Tri-Ship Boy’s Club of New Trier Byrd Antarctic Tri-Ship Club Little America Oakland National Roosevelt

Mother of High School Teacher Dies Wednesday

Mrs Louise Brockway Stanwood mother of Elisabeth Stanwood a New Trier English teacher and head of dramatics died at her Evanston home on September 11 Funeral services were held at First Congregational Evanston with burial private She was widow of Thaddeus Perkins Stanwood and survived by Ruth and Henry Stanwood.

Louise Brockway Stanwood Elisabeth Stanwood New Trier High School Foster Street Evanston First Congregational Church Stanwood Thaddeus Perkins Stanwood New Trier Ruth Henry

Civil Service Examinations Announced for Jobs

The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for Physiotherapy aide earning 1800 a year and Physiotherapy pupil aide at 1440. Optional subjects include hydrotherapy massage remedial gymnastics and general physiotherapy. Senior safety engineer earns 4600 a year. Information from M E von Glahn secretary of the U S Civil Service board of examiners at the post office.

United States Civil Service Commission Division of Labor Standards Department of Labor M. E. von Glahn U. S. Civil Service Board of Examiners

Car Strikes Light Post in Kenilworth Intersection

A motorist, R R Baddenoch of 2943 Belle Plaine Avenue Chicago, knocked down the east side traffic light at Green Bay road and Melrose avenue Kenilworth on Tuesday afternoon September 10. He swerved to avoid a rear collision when the signal showed red.

Green Bay Road Melrose Avenue Kenilworth R. R. Baddenoch Belle Plaine Avenue Chicago Baddenoch

Hills Move to 530 Lake Avenue in Wisconsin Rapids

Mr and Mrs Earl M Hill relocate from Wisconsin Rapids to 530 Lake Avenue reporting the new residence.

Earl M. Hill Wisconsin Rapids 530 Lake Avenue

Flagstad Brings Wagner Star Power to Winnetka Recital

Mme Flagstad, after touring Scandinavia and Bayreuth, extends her ascent with a sensational debut at the Metropolitan Opera. The Winnetka Music Club announces her opening recital to launch the 1935 36 season, signaling a milestone in Chicago area music circles.

Mme. Flagstad Bayreuth St. Moritz Metropolitan New York Winnetka Music Club Chicago

Edith Ray Young Opens Piano Studio in Wilmette

Edith Ray Young announces the opening of her piano studio on September 23 and begins registering private and class instruction. She marks her fifteenth year as a resident teacher in Wilmette with a studio at 1133 Central Avenue.

Edith Ray Young Miss Young Wilmette Central Avenue

Kenilworth Residents Travel and Education Moves

Mrs. Burt A. Crowe of Kenilworth returned from five weeks with her father in Flint Michigan while her mother visited relatives in the West. Mr. Crowe joined in Flint and they spent two weeks at William Pier’s Topinabee summer home. Miss Dorothy Deacon of Beverly Hills California will begin freshman year at the University of Colorado Boulder after graduating from New Trier High School.

Burt A. Crowe Raleigh Road Kenilworth William Henry Pier Flint Mich West Mr. Crowe Mr. Pier Topinabee O— Miss Dorothy Deacon Beverly Hills Cal University of Colorado In Boulder New Trier High School

St Francis P T A to Hold Meeting Tomorrow

The St Francis Xavier Parent Teacher Association begins its season with a Friday meeting in the school hall on September 20. A program of unusual interest will open the session followed by a social hour. Mothers of students are urged to attend and participate in the year's planned activities.

St. Francis-Xavier Parent-Teacher Association

Motorist Arrested After Lamp Post Crash

Paul Sprecher of Zion drove north on Sheridan road and struck a lamp post between Benta and Linden at 2 10 Sunday. He was arrested by Sergt. Jack Schaefgen and Patrolman John Voss and charged with damaging village property, released on a 50 dollar bond.

Sheridan Road Paul Sprecher Gideon Street Zion Benta Linden Avenues Sprecher Jack Schaefgen John Voss

Palenske Siblings Leave for College Careers

Miss Betty Palenske of 226 Tenth Street departs Tuesday October 1 for Greenwich Connecticut to enter Edgewood Park Junior College. Her brother Roger Palenske heads to Tucson Arizona to resume studies at the University of Arizona.

Betty Palenske Reinhold Palenske Tenth Street Greenwich, Conn Edgewood Park Junior College Roger Tucson Ariz University of Arizona

Patricia Davis Leaves for Mount Holyoke Sophomore Year

Miss Patricia Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Davis of 256 Woodstock Avenue Kenilworth travels Tuesday to begin her sophomore year at Mount Holyoke College.

Patricia Davis Paul Davis Woodstock Avenue Kenilworth Mount Holyoke

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