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22 W I L M E T T E this 75th anniversary of the incorporation of this village. The reasons why any home owner here is to be congratulated are, I'm sure, the same reasons why wc chose Wilmette for a home. I To us, the most important factors to consider were: proximity to Chicago, splendid transportation facilities, convenient shopping center, excellent school?, churches, and social clubs. Most of all, the very people .·Ives Any man with a family who works in Chicago, appreciates all these factors. L I F E September 18, 1947 Anniversary Letters Village President T c the Editor: I a m sure I express the sentiment of all our residents, former residents and, perhaps future residents in expressing to you our gratitude for the contribution to our village which you are making in the publication of an anniversary edition of Of equal importance to the home our news magazine. owner are the beauty of the treeThe value of this publication will lined streets, unsurpassed beaches, be apparent in many ways. Of par- vast stretches of L a k e Michigan, and ticular value will be the assembly houses that are real homes and of historical data. This data will not look the part. only be informative generally, and interesting as well, but will be in many instances source material for the historians who have but recently made such a courageous and good beginning upon our fascinating local history and tradition. This edition may well serve to bring into focus the destiny of our village. Certainly it will do so to the extent that the pattern is determined by our past. It should also serve to draw aside the curtain which hides the future. A n d there is real need for this looking ahead. We have but to compare our time with that of John Westerfield, our first Village President (1872). It is doubtful that he visualized the present growth and development of the community. The need did not then seem to exist. But as we look back, we can see that more planning from the beginning, 75 years ago. could have prevented some of our present day deficiencies. Congratulations on what I know will be a fine piece of work. Also thanks to the entire staff who will have devoted themselves so diligently to the extra task that makes it possible. W i l l i a m H . Alexander Village President * * * Added Advantages Added to these attractions: we are near to the best hospitals and medical service in the world. Also a most vital factor is an unlimited water supply. The village officials and employees have always endeavored efficiently to serve and have never used their positions as privileged persons. Wilmette should indeed appreciate her blessings. We are also grateful that we have here a publication like the W I L METTE L ITE that brings us the local news, church, school, home, and social activities right to one's door, no matter how far from home we are. A n d this 75th anniversary souvenir edition will always be prized by the citizens of this town. Looks M u c h The Same tending to the citizens of Wilmette and their officials the hearty congratulations of the people of E v a n s ton on your 75th anniversary. We hope that the future will always bring you peace, happiness and prosperity Sincerely, S. G . Ingraham Mayor * ·* \From Kenilworth To the Editor; The board of trustees of the Village of Kenilworth, i n behalf not only of its officials and employees, but also of all its people authorizes me to extend to the Village of Wilmette happiest 75th birthday greetings. Kenilworth and Wilmette have a common heritage and a joint history. The relationship between the two communities always has been and is now marked by neighborly respect and understanding. We congratulate you and we look forward to many years of association as we work out our common problems. V e r y truly yours, Anan R a y m o n d President * * * whatever is good for one town seems to have equal value for the others. We are all jealous of our own individuality, but we admire our neighbors and are proud of their accomplishments. Glencoe has no neighbor that more richly deserves admiration and pride than Wilmette. These are the sentiments of the people of Glencoe and on their behalf I a m happy to extend to the officials and citizens of Wilmette, a salute and a hearty congratulation upon the occasion of this anniversary year Kenneth L . F o x President, Village of Glencoe * * # Library Head To the E d i t o r : The significance of an anniversary of seventy-five years has a n added meaning for those who are serving on the board of the Wilmette public library. We are made aware not only of the accomplishments of our predeces^ sors, but see a new challenge in the years ahead. It is our hope that we m a y provide for our citizenry facilities and service which will continue to make Wilmette a village i n which we all m a y share the good things of life. It is our d r e a m that we m a y help to give those who m a y live in the Wilmette of the future a background of cultural heritage as well as happy memories to c a r r y them on their way through life. The library has an important contribution to m a k e to our youth and to our adult population, supplementing the educational and recreational resources of the village. We are happy to h a v e this opportunity to thank the Wilmette Life for their interest a n d support through the years. The bound copies of your publications are an important addition to our collection of historical reference material. We trust that some day the documents and valuable photographs which have been collected m a y become the basis of a "History of Wilmette." A n d to the people of Wilmette we pledge our continuing efforts to provide an active functioning library which m a y ever be alert to the needs of our patrons. Sincerely Helena Cushing Smith * * * I j From Glenview Park President To the E d i t o r : The Wilmette P a r k district salutes a n d congratulates the V i l lage of Wilmette on the 75th anniversary of its incorporation. During these 75 years the village has grown from a s m a l l settlement to become one of the outstanding residential communities in the entire Chicago area. Until late last year the Wilmette P a r k district was not privileged to share in the westward growth and development of the village. However, with the annexation of the area west of Ridge road, it is now in a position, with the consent and approval of the residents, to provide park and playground areas on a village wide basis. It is the desire of the park board to m a k e available the best possible recreational facilities i n keeping with development of the entire village. To the Editor: Greetings from Glenview, your western neighbor! The pleasant cooperation of the presidents and boards of trustees during the past has been very helpful to the officials Wilmette looks very much as it in Glenview -- particularly that givdid 32 years ago when I first moved en during our negotiations for purhere and a feeling of nostalgia chase of water from Wilmette sevsweeps over me as I forsee the eral years ago. changes that are bound to come. It is gratifying to know we have Could we turn back the years so a friendly next door neighbor, and we could feel physically equal to I trust our pleasant relations will facing the cold winter winds, there remain during the coming years. is no place in the world I would C a r l C . Renneckar rather live than in Wilmette. I conPresident, Village of Glenview gratulate the people here for keep* * * ing this town a village of horres, whose shady lawns, wide parkways, and restful beauty should always be To the E d i t o r : cherished for our children. On the happy occasion of the I do so value the contacts and celebration of the 75th anniverexperiences I had during the four sary of the incorporation of Wilyears I served as president of Wilmette, I send you greetings and mette and trust that all changes the best wishes f r o m the officials future may bring will add to, not and citizens of Winnetka. detract from, the blessings yen all Your village and, ours have a enjoy by living in Wilmette. common history and joint heriM y good wishes are with you altage and our relationship as the ways. two largest of the New T r i e r C. P. Dubbs villages has always been * · * m a r k e d by neighborly respect and understanding, and will continue so to be i n the future. To the Editor: The warmth of our sentiments When a small group of Methodist is not exceeded even by the t e m churchmen selected the site of a peratures in this month of A u Pottawatomie Indian burial ground, gust, 1947, which have broken all on the shores of L a k e Michigan, as records. the location for Northwestern uniM a y your second 75 years be versity, they could not have dreamed even more prosperous and useof the development to follow nor that ful than the first. the little settlements which sprang Y o u r s sincerely, up along the railroad tracks would W . S. Warfield become thriving centers of activity Village President and communities of which we are Winnetka justly proud. From Winnetka School President To the Editor: In response to your request for a comment from me as president of the board of education, on the significance of the 75th anniversary of the founding of Wilmette, I wish to say that I think the celebration of this anniversary should be of value to the people of this community, because it causes them to pause and consider the results of 75 years of growth. I a m sorry to say that I do not believe the educational facilities of Wilmette are as advanced as they should be. This is due in part to the war, which prevented enlargement or improvement of the physical facilities of the system. The staff is excellent, but the m a jority of our school buildings are now either too small or are obsolete. It therefore behoves all of us after looking b a c k w a r d with satisfaction to the day of our beginning, to turn our faces forward, and to put our shoulders to the wheel, so that i n the years to come Wilmette will have a school system that we can all be proud of. From Evanston Former President F r o m the beginning there has been We are all justly proud of the a continuous spirit of goodwill, mupast, and our board, together tual respect and friendly cooperation with the other official boards between the cities and villages of serving the village, look to the the North Shore. This has been esfuture with equal hope that the pecially true of Wilmette and E v Village can be made a n even anston. better place to live and raise our This spirit of complete harmony families. and real friendliness between muY o u r s very truly, nicipalities is a mark of true deC a r l H . Morgenstern mocracy. This same attitude among President the states of the Union has strength* * * thened our country. When nations learn to follow these examples, then and then only, shall we have true and lasting world peace. To the E d i t o r : I a m indeed happy to send m y It is indeed a pleasure as M a y o r sincere congratulations to the citi- of the City of Evanston and perzens of Wilmette as they celebrate sonally, to have the privilege of ex- From Glencoe To the Editor: So Wilmette is 75 years old! Eleven of our 48 states are younger. That 75 years has brought the radio and the airplane, the movie and television, the automobile and paved roads. Great wars have come, empires have fallen and kings have lost their jobs. But here, on the North Shore, it seems as though every year brings neighbors closer together. Our children go to the same schools. Our wives travel forth and back to shop Y o u r s truly, and visit. Our citizens work and James D . Peterson play together. They exchange ideas President of the B o a r d of Education about community welfare; and School District No. 39