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Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Sep 1947, 1, 114     75th Anniversary supplement to the Wilmette Life

Henderson, Charles C., Wilmette Life, 18 Sep 1947, Section 75th anniversary supplement, Cover    

appeared in Wilmette Life, 18 Sep 1947, 75th anniversary supplement, p. 3     One of Wilmette's earliest settlers was Lombard Dusham, who came to the area about 1837 and purchased 100 acres from Antoine Ouilmette just north of the Ouilmette family reservation, at 10 cents an a

Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Sep 1947, p. 48     Photograph Msgr. Edward J. Vattman

Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Sep 1947, p. 48     Photograph The Rev. William Netstraeter

Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Sep 1947, Section 75th anniversary supplement, p. 1     [photo caption] Louis K. Gillson, first president of the Wilmette Park District, and one of the early members of the high school board of education, had, during the 39 years he lived in Wilmette, a r

Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Sep 1947, Section 75th anniversary supplement, 2, 90     Photograph of John Schaefer on p.90

Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Sep 1947, Section 75th anniversary supplement, p. 2     Lea J. Orr is Wilmette's postmaster, the ninth incumbent in that position. Previously Mr. Orr was village clerk (1925-1926 and 1928-1932), commander of the Wilmette post of the American Legion (1923-

Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Sep 1947, Section 75th anniversary supplement, p. 3     One of Wilmette's earliest settlers was Lombard Dusham, who came to the area about 1837 and purchased 100 acres from Antoine Ouilmette. It is believed Dusham's name was originally Du Charme. His log

appeared in Wilmette Life, 18 Sep 1947, Anniversary supplement, p. 65. Date of Event: 12 Sep 1917     F. L. Joy was Civic Leader for 40 years. Three times president of the Village of Wilmette, Frank L. Joy was one of the civic leaders of the community for over 40 years. Born in New York City in 1945,

Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 16 Jan 1947, p. 1     A memorial window honoring Lt. David R. Allison will be dedicated at the Wilmette Baptist church on January 19. The members of the congregation have contributed the funds to make this possible. While

    Vertical file containing information on Wilmette Businesses with names that start with E. Includes newspaper clippings and the Evaluation of Proposed Edens Plaza Redevelopment in 1989.

    Vertical File containing various documents pertaining to Wilmette's 75th Anniversary celebration. In addition to newspaper clippings from the Wilmette Life, the file also contains a program from the

    Vertical file containing articles about Wilmette Businesses with names that start with U, V, or W. Includes newspaper clippings, copies of articles, and reports from the Department of Community Devel

    Vertical file containing articles about the Wilmette Community Concert Association. Includes articles about the club.

appeared in Wilmette Life, 18 Sep 1947, p. 2. Date of Event: 18 Sep 1947     John Schaefer, forbear of one of Wilmette's largest families, was born in Gross Point October 23, 1844, and is said to have been the first white child born in the Wilmette area. The son of Peter and

    Vertical File including articles about Girl Scouts. Includes Girl Scouts history, articles about local Girl Scout events, and Girl Scout booklets.