http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/searchThe Wilmette Public Library history site contains photographs, books, letters, newspapers and oral histories about the history of the village of Wilmette and New Trier Township in Cook County, Illinois, U.S.A.Regional/ North America/ United States/ Illinois/ Localities/ Wilmette/ Society and CultureThu, 17 May 2012 21:02 GMTThu, 17 May 2012 21:02 GMTen-caemail.reference@wilmettelibrary.info (Wilmette Public Library)2880http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.htmlhttp://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/wilmette/graphics/rsstile_WilPL_s_96.gifhttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/search8831Waiters at the Lake Shore Country Club went on strike for higher wages on Memorial Day.Waiters at the Lake Shore Country Club went on strike for higher wages on Memorial Day.http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409930/data?r=rssThu, 17 May 2012 21:02 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409930/dataLake Shore Country Club Waiters Strikehttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409929/data?r=rssThu, 17 May 2012 21:01 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409929/dataWell Known Glencoe Man Dies SuddenlyElizabeth Schaefer, Wilmette resident, and daughter of Mrs. Anna Schaefer, was severly burned in an accident several days ago. Her doctors said she needed and skin graft, and her two brothers, Frank and Don, donated skin to aid their sister.Elizabeth Schaefer, Wilmette resident, and daughter of Mrs. Anna Schaefer, was severly burned in an accident several days ago. Her doctors said she needed and skin graft, and her two brothers, Frank and Don, donated skin to aid their sister.http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409928/data?r=rssThu, 17 May 2012 21:00 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409928/dataWilmette Brothers To Aid Their SisterWork is being completed on Vernon Ave. from Green Bay to Park Ave. Also, work will be done on Lincoln Ave. from Greenwood Ave. to Railroad Ave. North Railroad Ave. will be paved. South Glencoe streets will be improved in the future; three years ago, Morton T. Culver was behind improvement of those...Work is being completed on Vernon Ave. from Green Bay to Park Ave. Also, work will be done on Lincoln Ave. from Greenwood Ave. to Railroad Ave. North Railroad Ave. will be paved. South Glencoe streets will be improved in the future; three years ago, Morton T. Culver was behind improvement of those...http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409926/data?r=rssThu, 17 May 2012 19:01 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409926/dataFinish Work On Glencoe Streets SoonF. Pierson, 828 Hinman avenue, reported his bicycle stolen.F. Pierson, 828 Hinman avenue, reported his bicycle stolen.http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2408775/data?r=rssWed, 16 May 2012 20:04 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2408775/dataOne MorePhotographs taken April 18 at Wilmette Theater as part of its Great Age Daytime Program series. "Saks Fifth Avenue Reunion Follies with fashion icon Nena Ivon." Photograph of Karen Ryan of Evanston, Nena Ivon, model agent Susanne Johnson of Wilmette.Full article available at Wilmette Public...Photographs taken April 18 at Wilmette Theater as part of its Great Age Daytime Program series. "Saks Fifth Avenue Reunion Follies with fashion icon Nena Ivon." Photograph of Karen Ryan of Evanston, Nena Ivon, model agent Susanne Johnson of Wilmette.Full article available at Wilmette Public...http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409672/data?r=rssWed, 16 May 2012 20:04 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409672/dataProgram presents latest in spring fashion42.07668 -87.70589Photograph Van Gilmer directing members of the choirs on April 29 during the 100th anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone.Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.Photograph Van Gilmer directing members of the choirs on April 29 during the 100th anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone.Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409671/data?r=rssWed, 16 May 2012 20:03 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409671/dataTemple centenary draws thousandsAdvertisement with photographs for sale of house, 431 Washington Ave., Wilmette.Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.Advertisement with photographs for sale of house, 431 Washington Ave., Wilmette.Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409670/data?r=rssWed, 16 May 2012 20:03 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409670/dataHot properties: 431 Washington42.077427 -87.69289Recent property transfers in Wilmette and Kenilworth include the following: 133 Lawndale St., Wilmette, sold for $880,000 on March 29,2012. 1720 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, sold for $357,000 on March 29, 2012. 705 11th [eleventh] St., Apt 201, Wilmette, sold for $165,000 on March 29, 2012. 201...Recent property transfers in Wilmette and Kenilworth include the following: 133 Lawndale St., Wilmette, sold for $880,000 on March 29,2012. 1720 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, sold for $357,000 on March 29, 2012. 705 11th [eleventh] St., Apt 201, Wilmette, sold for $165,000 on March 29, 2012. 201...http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409669/data?r=rssWed, 16 May 2012 20:03 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409669/dataHouse salesThe Wilmette Park District's annual ice show "Around the World in 80 Minutes" will begin Friday at the Centennial Ice Rink, 2300 Old Glenview Road, Wilmette.Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.The Wilmette Park District's annual ice show "Around the World in 80 Minutes" will begin Friday at the Centennial Ice Rink, 2300 Old Glenview Road, Wilmette.Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409668/data?r=rssWed, 16 May 2012 20:02 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409668/dataCentennial ice show goes round the world42.069828 -87.7338Christensen Animal Hospital and Kennels of Wilmette, will hold a low-cost canine cancer screening event May 12 at their facility, 730 Hibbard Road, Wilmette.Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.Christensen Animal Hospital and Kennels of Wilmette, will hold a low-cost canine cancer screening event May 12 at their facility, 730 Hibbard Road, Wilmette.Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409667/data?r=rssWed, 16 May 2012 20:02 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409667/dataAnimal hospital gives low cost screenings42.07671 -87.75118The Wilmette Historical Society will feature three lakefront houses and the Baha'i Temple in its 25th annual spring house walk on May 20.Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.The Wilmette Historical Society will feature three lakefront houses and the Baha'i Temple in its 25th annual spring house walk on May 20.Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409666/data?r=rssWed, 16 May 2012 20:02 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409666/dataSpring house walk to feature lakefront homesNew Trier Kinetic Wellness teacher Jason Dane has been named the 2012 Illinois Health Educator of the Year by the Illinois Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.New Trier Kinetic Wellness teacher Jason Dane has been named the 2012 Illinois Health Educator of the Year by the Illinois Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409665/data?r=rssWed, 16 May 2012 20:01 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409665/dataNew Trier's Dane named Illinois Health Educator of the YearPatrons at Panera Bread in Wilmette were asked "Should raising chickens in Wilmette be legal and why?" Photograph of respondents Michael Rundell, Rose Al-Abosy, Grant Amick, Danielle Laprairie all of Wilmette and Ryan Schipfer of Northfield.Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.Patrons at Panera Bread in Wilmette were asked "Should raising chickens in Wilmette be legal and why?" Photograph of respondents Michael Rundell, Rose Al-Abosy, Grant Amick, Danielle Laprairie all of Wilmette and Ryan Schipfer of Northfield.Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409662/data?r=rssWed, 16 May 2012 20:01 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409662/dataQuestion of the week: Chickens?42.075752 -87.70719Photograph of Brian Spear discussing pharmaceutical research at Wilmette Public Library. The event is part of the One Book Everybody Reads program by the libraryFull article available at Wilmette Public Library.Photograph of Brian Spear discussing pharmaceutical research at Wilmette Public Library. The event is part of the One Book Everybody Reads program by the libraryFull article available at Wilmette Public Library.http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409658/data?r=rssWed, 16 May 2012 20:00 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409658/dataOne Book, Everybody Reads discussionFull article available at Wilmette Public Library.Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409657/data?r=rssWed, 16 May 2012 19:05 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409657/dataPostal food drive, letter Julianne Buckley, Wilmette Post OfficeBen Peller, author of "To Live and Love in L.A." will speak at the Book Stall, 566 Chestnut Court, Winnetka, on May 16. Photograph of Peller and the cover of his book.Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.Ben Peller, author of "To Live and Love in L.A." will speak at the Book Stall, 566 Chestnut Court, Winnetka, on May 16. Photograph of Peller and the cover of his book.Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409655/data?r=rssWed, 16 May 2012 19:05 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409655/dataNorth Shore native introduces newest bookPhotograph Winnetka musicians and sisters Carrie Jones, 16, and Emily Jones, 16, who will perform with the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra on Mother's Day, May 13, at Orchestra Hall.Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.Photograph Winnetka musicians and sisters Carrie Jones, 16, and Emily Jones, 16, who will perform with the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra on Mother's Day, May 13, at Orchestra Hall.Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409653/data?r=rssWed, 16 May 2012 19:05 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409653/dataSisters perform with CYSOThe benefit held March 12 at Zapatista, Northfield, was a kickoff for the June 23rd gala to benefit the DodoNA Project at NorthShore. Photograph Madonna Tideman of Northfield with Annmarie Trapp of Northbrook; Susan Nystuen of Wilmette, Melissa David of Winnetka and Debbie Hulick of Highland...The benefit held March 12 at Zapatista, Northfield, was a kickoff for the June 23rd gala to benefit the DodoNA Project at NorthShore. Photograph Madonna Tideman of Northfield with Annmarie Trapp of Northbrook; Susan Nystuen of Wilmette, Melissa David of Winnetka and Debbie Hulick of Highland...http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409641/data?r=rssWed, 16 May 2012 19:04 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409641/dataKickoff to gala by the Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem held March 12The Spring luncheon was held at the Michigan Shores Club in Wilmette, and raised $30,000 for Josephinum Academy college scholarship fund. Photograph Celeste Denton and Jennifer Dougherty of WilmetteFull article available at Wilmette Public Library.The Spring luncheon was held at the Michigan Shores Club in Wilmette, and raised $30,000 for Josephinum Academy college scholarship fund. Photograph Celeste Denton and Jennifer Dougherty of WilmetteFull article available at Wilmette Public Library.http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409630/data?r=rssWed, 16 May 2012 19:04 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409630/dataBenefit luncheon for Josephinum Academy was held April 18, 201242.080135 -87.69134Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409629/data?r=rssWed, 16 May 2012 19:03 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409629/dataPhotograph author, Linda Petrie Bunch, at Joseph Sears School in KenilworthBeth Aldrich of Wilmette is the author of the cookbook, "Real Moms Love to Eat: How to conduct a love affair with food, loose weight and feel fabulous. Recipe for "No-bake Brownies" and "Hot Moms Quesadillas"Photograph of Aldrich.Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.Beth Aldrich of Wilmette is the author of the cookbook, "Real Moms Love to Eat: How to conduct a love affair with food, loose weight and feel fabulous. Recipe for "No-bake Brownies" and "Hot Moms Quesadillas"Photograph of Aldrich.Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409621/data?r=rssWed, 16 May 2012 19:03 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409621/dataQuick, easy dishes kids can make for momsFull article available at Wilmette Public Library.Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409611/data?r=rssWed, 16 May 2012 19:02 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409611/dataHistorical lecturer Leslie Goddard portrays Clara Barton earlier this year at the Wilmette Historical Society42.07585 -87.723045Team members mentioned include Honore Lachenauer, Samantha Padavic, Julia Ulrich, Lindsey Siegel, Alexana Astor, Kelsey Willian, Hannah Caywood, Isabelle Baneaux, Liz Joyce. coach Matt Wendt. New Trier will face Loyola at the Glenbrook South sectional. Photograph Julia Ulrich.Full article...Team members mentioned include Honore Lachenauer, Samantha Padavic, Julia Ulrich, Lindsey Siegel, Alexana Astor, Kelsey Willian, Hannah Caywood, Isabelle Baneaux, Liz Joyce. coach Matt Wendt. New Trier will face Loyola at the Glenbrook South sectional. Photograph Julia Ulrich.Full article...http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409603/data?r=rssWed, 16 May 2012 19:01 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409603/dataJuniors want a repeat of freshman seasonLoyola lost 9-8 to the Friars in the MCAC championship match Saturday. Comments by Charlie Dowdle. Loyola is top seed at this week's Glenbrook South Sectional. Also mentioned was Tim Netzel. Photograph Brendan Hulseman.Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.Loyola lost 9-8 to the Friars in the MCAC championship match Saturday. Comments by Charlie Dowdle. Loyola is top seed at this week's Glenbrook South Sectional. Also mentioned was Tim Netzel. Photograph Brendan Hulseman.Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409598/data?r=rssWed, 16 May 2012 19:01 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409598/dataDowdle takes important lesson from MCAC tourneyLoyola is about the .500 mark for the season after falling to Mother McAuley 13-7 in the third-place game of the Metro Catholic Aquatics Conference championships Saturday at Fenwick in Oak Park. Comments by coach Rich Schici. Photograph Katie Lynch.Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.Loyola is about the .500 mark for the season after falling to Mother McAuley 13-7 in the third-place game of the Metro Catholic Aquatics Conference championships Saturday at Fenwick in Oak Park. Comments by coach Rich Schici. Photograph Katie Lynch.Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409589/data?r=rssWed, 16 May 2012 19:01 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409589/dataPlayoffs could lay groundwork for futureInterview with New Trier junior Jill Lurie about her career on the badminton varsity team. Her performance qualified her for a slot in the Illinois state competition. Comments by coach Deborah Ofcky. Others mentioned include Audrey Mang, Nikki Vanderpal, Usuma Khainark, Jessica Kurowski, Laura...Interview with New Trier junior Jill Lurie about her career on the badminton varsity team. Her performance qualified her for a slot in the Illinois state competition. Comments by coach Deborah Ofcky. Others mentioned include Audrey Mang, Nikki Vanderpal, Usuma Khainark, Jessica Kurowski, Laura...http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409569/data?r=rssWed, 16 May 2012 19:01 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409569/dataLurie, first-year Trevs deliver on promiseRob Dooley has received an invitation to walk on the field for the University of Southern California. Comments by coach John Holecek. Photograph Rob Dooley.Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.Rob Dooley has received an invitation to walk on the field for the University of Southern California. Comments by coach John Holecek. Photograph Rob Dooley.Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409585/data?r=rssWed, 16 May 2012 19:00 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409585/dataDooley answers invitation to walk on at USCAustin Angel has decided to attend the University of Illinois-Chicago, where he will be a preferred walk-on for basketball coach Howard Moore. Photograph New Trier senior Austin Angel.Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.Austin Angel has decided to attend the University of Illinois-Chicago, where he will be a preferred walk-on for basketball coach Howard Moore. Photograph New Trier senior Austin Angel.Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409579/data?r=rssWed, 16 May 2012 19:00 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409579/dataAngel accepts challenge from UICPhotograph Former New Trier head coach Mel SheetsFormer New Trier Head coach Mel Sheets was named this year's winner of the annual Tom "Buzzy" O'Connor award for lifetime achievement by the IBCA and was honored, in Bloomington, on April 28. Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.Photograph Former New Trier head coach Mel SheetsFormer New Trier Head coach Mel Sheets was named this year's winner of the annual Tom "Buzzy" O'Connor award for lifetime achievement by the IBCA and was honored, in Bloomington, on April 28. Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409572/data?r=rssWed, 16 May 2012 19:00 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409572/dataState coaches honor Sheets once againJared and Aron Hiltzik, who were the NO. 1 and No. 2 singles players for top-ranked New Trier, have decided to leave the team and concentrate on their private tennis lessons and tournaments. Photograph Jared HiltzikFull article available at Wilmette Public Library.Jared and Aron Hiltzik, who were the NO. 1 and No. 2 singles players for top-ranked New Trier, have decided to leave the team and concentrate on their private tennis lessons and tournaments. Photograph Jared HiltzikFull article available at Wilmette Public Library.http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409553/data?r=rssWed, 16 May 2012 18:05 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409553/dataHiltziks choose private over stateInterview with pitcher Nick Hedge's about his favorite techniques. New Trier lost to Providence at North Park on Friday. Comments by pitching coach Scott Klipowicz. Photograph New Trier's Nick Hedges.Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.Interview with pitcher Nick Hedge's about his favorite techniques. New Trier lost to Providence at North Park on Friday. Comments by pitching coach Scott Klipowicz. Photograph New Trier's Nick Hedges.Full article available at Wilmette Public Library.http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409560/data?r=rssWed, 16 May 2012 18:05 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409560/dataHedges likes to keep the batters guessingNew Trier lost 7-5 to rival Loyola Academy last week. The loss snapped an 8 game winning streak. Comments by team member Rory McGinnis. Others mentioned include Patrick O'Neal, coach Tom Herrala, Brooks Ashmore, Max Kraus and Jack Connelly. Photograph New Trier's Rory McGinnis.Full article...New Trier lost 7-5 to rival Loyola Academy last week. The loss snapped an 8 game winning streak. Comments by team member Rory McGinnis. Others mentioned include Patrick O'Neal, coach Tom Herrala, Brooks Ashmore, Max Kraus and Jack Connelly. Photograph New Trier's Rory McGinnis.Full article...http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409563/data?r=rssWed, 16 May 2012 18:05 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409563/dataMcGinnis believes young Trevians can recoverSt. Francis Xavier Catholic parish was 8 years old when Wilmette Life was foundedSt. Francis Xavier Catholic parish was 8 years old when Wilmette Life was foundedhttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409263/data?r=rssWed, 16 May 2012 18:04 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409263/dataSt. Francis Xavier Parish 33 Years OldClub founded about one year after Wilmette LifeClub founded about one year after Wilmette Lifehttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409270/data?r=rssTue, 15 May 2012 18:00 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409270/dataFormer President Tells History of Woman's Catholic OrganizationMrs. Byron C. Stolp in May 0f 1912 gave a luncheon to eighteen women friends including members of the Travel Club.Mrs. Byron C. Stolp in May 0f 1912 gave a luncheon to eighteen women friends including members of the Travel Club.http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409275/data?r=rssTue, 15 May 2012 18:00 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409275/dataEntertains ClubThe Church of the Holy Comforter was 12 years old when Wilmette Life was established.The Church of the Holy Comforter was 12 years old when Wilmette Life was established.http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409271/data?r=rssTue, 15 May 2012 16:02 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409271/dataHoly Comforter Church Had its Modest Start Thirty-seven Years AgoBeautiful Gothic edifice is monument to 64 years of service to North Shore Community. This church was 38 years old when Wilmette Life was established.Beautiful Gothic edifice is monument to 64 years of service to North Shore Community. This church was 38 years old when Wilmette Life was established.http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409267/data?r=rssTue, 15 May 2012 16:01 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409267/dataMethodist Parish Pioneerhttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409257/data?r=rssTue, 15 May 2012 15:03 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409257/dataHome owners' body youthful energetic Village institution'Abdu'l-Baha makes visitation to Wilmette to dedicate site for present magnificent Baha'i Temple. Photograph 'Abdu'l-Baha seated at the ceremony.'Abdu'l-Baha makes visitation to Wilmette to dedicate site for present magnificent Baha'i Temple. Photograph 'Abdu'l-Baha seated at the ceremony.http://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409220/data?r=rssTue, 15 May 2012 14:02 GMThttp://history.wilmettelibrary.info/2409220/dataDedicates temple site in 1912