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WILMETTE LIFE Wilmettes 75th Anniversary 1872-1947that on the parsonage. In addition Federation and in the Northern Bap-to all regular charities and objec-tist Convention.tives, an extra subscription ofOne of the current projects is the$12,500 for World Reconstructioninstallation of a series of stainedwas made this year.glass windows, picturing the LifeDuring the present pastorate, Missof Christ. Of these, five have al-Lydia Koch has been director ofready been placed as memorials tomusic and Miss Grace Parmele, theprominent members of the congre-principal soloist. Other long termsgation.of service have been those ofJames Allison (no relation to theminister) who was caretaker forVillage Presidentsyears, and his successor John H.Presidents of the Village of Wil-Kaufman.mette have been:Rotation in OfficeJohn Gedney Westerfield ..1872-1873A feature of this churchs life hasBenjamin M. Munn 1873 1874been the rotation of offices, so thatAndrew Taylor Sherman . .1874-1875an unusually large number of mem-Amos Shantz1875-187Sbers have become familiar with theproblemsHubbard Latham 1878-1830 and opportunities of theorganization. The church school hasJohn W. Finney1880-1883WILMETTE BAPTIST church shown above was dedicated in April,had a succession of devoted layFrank L. Joy 1883-1886*1924. It was designed by Howard Bowen, a charter member of theleaders and workers. The presentRev. William Netstraeter . .1886-1837church.superintendent is Clyde M. Phillips.MissMilton Cushing Springer .. 1887-1888 Garnet Hitchcock is directorof religious education.William Panushka 1888-1889Baptistpurchased and the membershipThe moderator of the congregationFrank L. Joy ...., 1889 1890 Churchdoubled.Is W. Joseph Arnold. George S.Stiflers PastorateHendricksoMilton Cushing Springer .. 1890tn is chairman of theStartedOn April 22, 1917, the Rev. Fran-boardRev. William Netstraeter . .1890-1891 of trustees and Charles V. by 62cis C. Stifler began his pastorate.Clark, chairman of deacons. GeorgeFrank L. Joy1891-1892The first world war interrupted theB. Williamson is chairman of theEdgar T. Paul 1892-1893Peoplegrowth and plans of the congrega-board of religious education. Mrs.Samuel S. Dingee1893-1895 in 13tion but by May, 1920, sufficientJoseph G. Hamming is the newlyfunds had been raised to begin theOrganizeelectedHorace Greeley Drury ...1895-1897 president of the Womansd on April 6, 1913. withconstruction of a suitable edifice.society. The finances are in chargeGeorge E. Fernald 1897-1898a membership list of 62, the Wil-David Nelson lifted the firstmettof Edwin P. Phelps, chairman ofLouis J. Pierson1898-1SS9e Baptist church was foundedshovelful of earth for the excava-the finance committee, and Kvaldby P. R. Finlay, John D. Greig,tion.OscaOJoseph Lyman McKittrick 1899-1900. Anderson, treasurer.r Schmidt, Charles L. Major,ByGeorge Ward Springer ....1900-1902 fall of 1921, the basement wasActive in DenominationWEdhwitien P. Phelps and Alpheusbeing used and the completed build-Henry B. Gates 1902-1906. Other charter members wereMring was dedicated in April, 1924;Pastor Allison has been active inJohn DuBois Couffer ....1906-1915. and Mrs. J. C. Blaylock, Mr.$140,000 had been spent, includingBaptist and interdenominationalOscar Weber Schmidt 191S-1917and Mrs. J. R. Gathercoal, Mr. andMrsthe Austin organ installed underservice, holding many importantEdward Zipf1917-1925. David Nelson, Dr. and Mrs.the direction of William Barnes ofpositions of responsibility fromJohnEarl E. Orner 1923-1931 Segsworth, and Mr. and Mrs.Evanston. It cost $12,600.time to time. He has been a leaderHoward Bowen.OnCarbon P. Dubbs1931-1935 June 1, 1928, the present min-in young peoples institutes and min-The first pastor was the Rev. B.ister, the Rev. George D. AllisonistersHarry Clark Kinne 1935 1945 conferences from coast toFrank Taber. During his pastoratewas installed. In 1944, the churchcoast. Many of the lay membersWilliam Henry Alexander 1945-of three years, the present site waswas cleared of all debt, includinghave served in the Chicago Church -resigned; t-died in office.We are happy to take this opportunityto thank the many little friends andtheir parents, whom we have becomeacquainted with in our first year in businessAgain and again they have returned andit makes us proud to be playing a partin their growth as they are in ours.ANNETTE E SMITHINFANTS and CHILDRENS WEAR SHOP1101 Central AvenueWilmette 6466