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Wilmettes 75th Anniversary 1872-1947WILMETTE LIFELaunchedthe village will be properly repre-members of the league set out to in 2932sented in board discussions and de-Women Voterseducate themselves for citizenship,Hometerminations.to work for legislation which would Owners HereMeetingAlert to Problemsbenefit the citizens of the country, monthly, the directorsActivehavestate, or locally, and to awaken discussed and taken action on Civic Groupmanyin Village Affairscitizens, especially women, to a matters of interest to theOrganizerecognition of their personal respon-dhome owner and have given counsel in 1931, the WilmetteHom| sibility for the government.eand advice to various members con- Owners association is now en-WIrna ythe spring of 1924, Mrs. J. G., at that time chairman ofcerning zoning, taxes, and electionRecognizing the importance of antering the 16th year of its activitiesthe Civic and Legislative commit-issues.educational program the localin the community. Originally formedtee of the Wilmette Womans club,league has maintained many studyto confine apartment building to re-Watchcalled together a group of women Civic Activityclasses, giving attention to eco-stricted areas, the association hasinterested in civic and governmen-continuouslyThrough proper representativesnomic questions, the civil service functioned during thesetal affairs to discuss the formationyearthe association maintains regularsituation, and international co-oper-s in protecting the rights andcontactof a branch of the National Leagues with the village board ofation. A study class in foreign rela-iWntielmreestttse of the home owner inof Women Voters in Wilmette. Thetrustees and the village manager.| tions has been maintained for seven.suggestion was well received, andyears, and is available to non-mem-Standinthe Wilmette League of Women Vot-gIn recent years the association, for a "Square Deal forbers of the league. In the state itEverers was started on its career.ythinking that it might contribute in Home Owner," the associa-somehas studied, among other subjects, manner to the cultural andtion has as its primary objectiveAt that time the national organ-educationathe constitution and the need forl phases of village life,tr do everything possible to protectization was little more than fourhasits revision, changes to strengthen inaugurated a series of lectures,the home owners rights. The pro-years old. A non-partisan organiza-adoption laws, and certain featuresgramthe first of which was held in No- calls for watching existingtion, it was founded upon the ideavemberof the election machinery. 1946. A program of similarlaws affecting the home owner, in-naturthat the newly acquired suffrage ofe is planned for this fall."Know Your Town"spiring and supporting new laws,women carried with it a great re-Locally, they have made a com-and representing members to insureThe Wilmette association has aplete study of the village govern-protection of their property.membershisponsibility, which could only bep of 300.adequately met by women of politi-I ment under the heading "Know YourAHcal education and experience. ToTown," and also have given some Sections Representedaid women in acquiring such educa-Thconsideration to the school system.e association, which is both non-WATER SUPPLYThe league has studied the village-profit and non-political, is managedWilmetttion and experience the league wase purchased water fromformed, and the Wilmette leaguemanager form of government andby a board of directors consistingEvanston from 1892 until the munic-became part of that movement.-! unqualifiedly supports that system.oi 18 men and women selected geo-ipal water works were completedIts first president was Mrs. LloydSchools of government have beengraphically so that all sections ofin 1934.Ayres. As immediate objectivesI held jointly with other leagues inthis vicinity.As definite projects the leaguehas held candidates meetings, uponReturn to Schooa strictly non-partisan basis, workedlat elections, checked registrationrecords, serviced information boothsRIGHTprior to elections, maintained watch-ers at the polls, and demonstratedthe voting machine at the time areferendum upon the use. of suchmachines was pending.Civic ActivityThe league succeeded in securingbetter polling places in some pre-cincts. It also has appointed per-sons to attend the Harmony conven-tion and school caucus, who at-tended as individual citizens andCOSTUME JEWELRYnot as representatives of the league,Addbecause of the non-partisan char- charm and beauty toacter of the organization. Membersthat dress youll be wearinghave attended many village boardto school dances and datesmeetings to acquaint themselvesthiswith its work. After studying the school year.recreation system in Wilmette, theI league made recommendations for| the bettering of the work of thatboard. During the war the groupco-operated with the Rationingboard.It has also recognized its respon-WALLETSsibility in the larger political units,by making field trips to county andWallets handsomely jtyledstate institutions, and in some casesAnd of the finest gradeworking for better conditions.leather by Button.Jury ServiceThe league has supported legisla-tion to make women eligible for juryservice, the permanent registrationlaw (initiated by the state organ-WATCHESization) , the law providing aid togreat asset In schooldependent children and the recentand later life is beingadoption law. It is continually work-on time ... be oning for a new constitution for thetime with a watch fromstate. The members of the localour selection of theleague have given much time tofinest- watches made the study of the questions involved.CHARMSElginOn the national .level the local Hamilton Wleague has joined in supporting theeBulova have a grand as-Sheppard Towner act, the Lamesortment of CharmsDuck amendment, the Ramspeckfor those ever popu-civil service law, Lend Lease, Re-lar Charm Bracelets.ciprocal Trade agreements, Con-jXf PENANDgressional acceptance of the United^^ PENCIL SETSNations charter, and other Congress-=.- Keep upwith yourional action. Many letters and tele-studies byhaving agrams have gone to members of thePen andPencil thatnational and state legislative bodieswill neverlet youin support of or in opposition todown. AParser, orEvsrsharp IN give youWactiilomne tptending from members of thee league. For the most partyears of wrlting mtis-such action was not the expressionfaction.of prejudice but the result of care-ful study by the organization.JEWELERThe league, which meets monthlyfrom October to May, considers1131some subject vital to democracy at Central AvenuePhone Wilmette 3284each meeting.