Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 11 Jan 1940, p. 10

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children of from 3 to 5 years of age tonieet at the Wilmette Community Center, according .to Daniel M., Davis, director of recreation. There has been-a growing demand j' for this. type of activitity in the neighborhood and Director Davis, has, afier some weeks of prepara- tion, furnished the center *,ith the necessary equipmtent and provided proper instruction. Pl[ayý schools aIl over the- country are acknowledged to be of inestima- ble value to children and parents. Kindergarten teachers .find the ýchild who'has had play group experience is much more advanced and recep- tive than. the one who has not. For busy imothers it is a wonderrul help to have' the samîl child intelligently taken care of 'and play directed by trained workers. Children are to be brought to the ceetei, at, 9 a.rt. and càIted foir promptly at il: 30. During the morn- ing they will be carefully examined to prevent the spread of colds and any other contagion;, they will be taught simple games, and rhythms; tbere will be a rest period and a quiet story hour; there will be free play both indoors and out with the toys, blocks and equipment provided. The Recreation Board is hereby offering the -community another re- hours o f 9 and 10 a.m. at the Center on Wimette avenue just west of Ridge avenue. PADDLE BADMINTON TOURNEY Sign up today for the pad dle bad- minton doubles tournamenL To date four teams have signed up for the tournament. The first round will be played off next Monday evéning. cessories such as glue, paper, en- amels, and paint will 'be carried to complete your project_ If your lei- sure. time mnust be filled with some craft. work, you need not venture any further than the Community Center, Io cated atWilmette avenue,. and idge road.- Every afterno on from 3 to 5:30 p.m. SOCIAL DANCI NG One. of the. most popular 'classes at the'commnityCenter is the social dancing class that meets on Friday afte*rnoons from 3:30 t o 4:30. Sever- al dance steps have been learned to date. Square danc ingý and folk danc-- ing are also taught during this hour. TOY CRAFT Toys are fascinating to youngsters. The modern toy of today is clever andi Ingenious. There are 'hundreda- of animated toys any boy or girl' would like to make for themsel-ves or their younger brother and sister. For the older boy or girl, tie racksý, knick knack shelves, hot pad hold- ers, jewel boxes, post card racks, book ends, and many other useful householti articles can be construct- ed. Enroîl your child today in one of the following woodwd'rk classes: Tuesday - 3 to 5 Wednesday'- 4 to 5 Thursday -3:30 to 5:30 The boys andi girls who attend story hour every Wednesday after- noon from 3:30 to 4:30 have asked the story hour teller to tell them a! fairy tale. An English fairy tale. "The Fairy Nurse," will be reati next ,week. ATENTION JITTERBUGS! Wednesday evening bas been re- served for you to jitter to your jit tery hearts' content. Grab your part- ner and "truck on down" to the Aekermann Photos Dave 'MeAlvey and Ray:ltapP, are members of the freshmalI- sophémore basket ball squad at New Trier High schooi. 'Water- Poloists Compete Friday The Shawnee Country. club water pol o team, which last week defeated the Independelice Park squad, 10-4, will take on the Beilfus Natatorium' team Friday night, January 12, in, the latter's pool in a regular league game in the Chicago Park District,' Water Polo association competitioà. Shawnee's next two opponents will be the strong Central YMCA and Northwestern university t e a m s. However, Coach Eckert's team wil have the advantage of playing bot games in their own pool. The games are seheduleti for Thursday, Janu- ary 18, when the "Y" squad will be The Maroons have every reason to feel that Lady Luck has treated themn shabbily. In the opening Big Ten game with Wsosn the Mid- way'five.went intothe final 30 sec-. onds of play with the score tied, 18 to 18, only to have Schwartz inter- cept a-pass and 'dribble the length. of the floor >to score. to-give the Bad- gers 'a 20 to 18 victory. Against Ilinois, Monday night, the Maroons held a 33 to 32 lead with seconds remaining to play when Joe. Frank scored a long range goal. to give the-Illini a 34.to 33 victory. Chi- cago ýovercame a 32 to 24 lead In the last seven minutes of the game wheni Capt. Dick Lounsbury. 6 foot -4 inch center, scored four of his seven field goals,. and Ralph Richardsoh made a free throw.:to, wipe out the- Illini advantage. Saturday night's gamne will prob- ab1y result ina xduel, between Louns- bury and Dick Klein, Northwestern's sensational sophomore center. who led the Wildeat ,attack against Min- nesota with 21 points on nine -f ield, goals and three free throws. In sev- en games this season Klein has scored 86 points for an average of 12 points per. game. Chicago's superior height plus its unorthodox zone defense bas corn- binedî to harass opponents this sea, son and mav nrove to be a deter- New Ice ilink 1'opular 1 Klein who is 6 feet 3 inches is the tallest player in a Nlorthwestern Shawnee Club Feature. lineup which averages slightly ,e A new winter sport has been added to the athietie program of the Shaw- nee Country club with the complem iNew: Trier Swimütmers. tion last week of a new ice, skating rink andi warming bouse facilities onDefeai tPÉovi*so Lads the club grounds at 911 Michigan avenue, Warmette. The new rink wil 43-20, and 50-16 be open day and evening, accordingj New Trier township's varsity and The above organizations plan to ation office at 914 Central avenue, bold these dances at the Howardj Wilmette, on or bèfore January 16. N»(E ............................................................. ADDRESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . TELEPHONE NO... ................... ......... ......... ........ get you started R. Anthony (NT). 2. J w3. Costello (P). Y: Won by New Trier(B n9 Dàvis)., Time 1:40'

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