November · z, 1928 WILMETTE LIFE R .. L. F. Biesemeier Is Named Company D President at Dinner R. L. F. Biesemeie~, 804 Central avenue, was elected pr~sident ,of Company D association at the annual dinner arid meeting of that organization held at the Old Style Inn Monday eveE. P. Fatch, 611 ning, October 29. Washington avenue, was chosen secretary and treasurer for the ensuing year. Louis T. Starkel, retiring president, was chairman of the meeting. Trustees of the association, which is the outgrowth of Company D, Wilmette militia or "Home Guard" unit during the World war, were chosen as follows to serve a three-year term : ·George Wire, Ralph Rice, and J. J. Kutten. Dr. R. Brower was elected a trustee to fill a vacancy. The speaker of the evening was Commander R. P. Luker, U. S. N., naval tactician for Northwestern university, who is stationed at the Great Lakes training station. Commander Luker gave a particularly informative · survey of the development of the submarine service, touched upon the government's naval building program during the World War, discussed 'the 5-5-3 Ratio program, outlined the possibilities of the U. S. Merchant Marine, and spoke concerning the possibilities of future wars. Brief talks were made by several members. The members stood at attention for one minute in tribute to Arthur H. Howard, captain of Company D, who passed away several years ago, and a message expressing the good wishes of the company was addressed to Mrs. Howard. ----------------------------~ (!, Delightfully New Frocks $15 Charming styles, suitable for most any occasion, are featured at this popular price. The lovely fabrics and careful tailor~ ing make them all the more desirable. The materials include . both cloths and sil~s, offering a large variety to select from. They are truly unusual values at $15. 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The boys. too, will be interested in the big buckskin mittens, waterproof, at 8 sc pair. 7 C ails in 7 Days for Fire Fighters But Loss Is Small Seven fire calls . in seven days was the record of the Wilmette fire department from Wednesday . of last week until Wednesday of this wee 1<. None of the fires was of a serious nature, and the loss was slight. The first call was from the Kutten Bros., coal yards on October 24 where one of the company's trucks had caught fire. The cab of the truck was burned, and damages estimated at $100 resulted. Last Thursday, October 25, the department answered two prairie fire caJls, one at 231 Tenth street and the ·other at 718 Ninth street. The fires were extinguished immediate'ty and no damages resulted. Last Friday a car belonging to Mrs. John Hoar caught fire at Illinois and Iroquois roads. The Joss was estimated at twenty-five dollars. On Sunday night the Wilmette fire fighters were caJied to Kenilworth to put out a smaJI blaze which had started in an automobile. A fire in the attic of the William Levernier home on Happ road near \Vinnetka avenue on Monday night did slight damage. An old house at Hibbard road and Lake avenue which has been vacant for three years burned to the ground Tuesday night. Worthen . . Carrico Co. 1146-1148 WILMETTE AVENUE Phones: Wil. 588-589 Warm Sleeping Wear Cold nights make warm sleeping wear a necessity. A genuine ..LandO-Nod" knitted sleeper, in any size from 1 to 6, is priced at S 1. :15. -PATRONIZE OUR ADV-ERTISERSHERE ,JIHM'f, SISTER SIE WANT~ 'YOU To &_o TO R1°il1t~f p3316M03390 00TTLE OF PERFUMefot~ A Educational Inspector Lauds Mallinckrodt Work Mallinckrodt High school was highly commended last week by F. Trimble, of the University of Illinois, state school inspector for this district, who visited the school on Wednesday. Mr. Trimble was well satisfied with the work of the students and assured the faculty that the school would remain on the ltst of recognized schools. Because of the excellent work done, the students enjoyed a holiday last Friday. Miss Jean Forrest, 485 Willow road, Winnetka, entertained a few of her friends at tea Sunday evening. If Freddy had a good razor blade-be wouldn't have found himself in such a predicament. Depend on ua for your health and comfort accessories! ' Cigars, cigarettes, candies. A fine, fresh stock. RIDGE AVENUE PHARMACY C. C. Renneck41' Opposite St. Joseph School Phone Wilmette 316