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  • Cunningham on Furlough [Seymour Cunningham]
    Cunningham on Furlough [Seymour Cunningham] Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 13 Jun 1918, p. 2     Seymour Cunningham is visiting his parents at 1036 Forest avenue.
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 13 Jun 1918, p. 2   Seymour Cunningham is visiting his parents at 1036 Forest avenue.
  • Ask 50,000 men for the Merchant Marine
    Ask 50,000 men for the Merchant Marine Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 13 Jun 1918, p. 6     Owner of Renneckars Drug Company displays a double-page advertisement from a national weekly asking for 50,000 men to sign up for service in the new Merchant Marine. The store proprietor, C. E. Renne
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 13 Jun 1918, p. 6   Owner of Renneckars Drug Company displays a double-page advertisement from a national …
  • Students collect treats for the troops
    Students collect treats for the troops Newspaper
    Sarah Arkin, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 6 Dec 2007, p. 7     Loyola cademy students collected leftover Halloween candy and other items in November to send to soldiers stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk joined students from Loyola and Highla
    Sarah Arkin, Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 6 Dec 2007, p. 7   Loyola cademy students collected leftover Halloween candy and other items in November …
  • Wounded Yank Tells Anguish of 13 Day Hell
    Wounded Yank Tells Anguish of 13 Day Hell Newspaper
    Chicago Tribune ( Tribune Company), 27 Jan 1944, p. 5     Corporal Robert Winter, age 24, was wounded in the Pacific area, and spent 13 days there before rescue. He is the son of Mrs. Chris Winter, 418 Ridge Road, Wilmette. His brother, Corp. William Winter
    Chicago Tribune ( Tribune Company), 27 Jan 1944, p. 5   Corporal Robert Winter, age 24, was wounded in the Pacific area, and …
  • Wilmette Police lose some officers to military build-up
    Wilmette Police lose some officers to military build-up NewspaperText
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Feb 2003, p. 13     Wilmette Police lose some officers to military build-up. Reserve officer activated for the second time.
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Feb 2003, p. 13   Wilmette Police lose some officers to military build-up. Reserve officer activated for …
  • Lt. Alfred Abeles of Air Force is Reported Missing
    Lt. Alfred Abeles of Air Force is Reported Missing NewspaperImageText
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 15 Feb 1945, p. 3     2nd Lt. Alfred Beecher Abeles of the Army Air forces has been missing in action over Germany since January 23, his wife, the former Shirley Elling, was notified by offical telegram Sunday night. Son
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 15 Feb 1945, p. 3   2nd Lt. Alfred Beecher Abeles of the Army Air forces has been …
  • S-Sgt. Hoffmeyer Killed in Action Sept. 8 in India
    S-Sgt. Hoffmeyer Killed in Action Sept. 8 in India NewspaperImageText
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 28 Sep 1944, p. 7     S/Sgt. Henry G. Hoffmeyer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Hoffmeyer, 1418 Wilmette avenue, Wilmette, was killed in action September 8 in India, according to a notification from the War Department rece
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 28 Sep 1944, p. 7   S/Sgt. Henry G. Hoffmeyer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Hoffmeyer, …
  • Walter Campana Loses Life in Plane Crash Near Malden
    Walter Campana Loses Life in Plane Crash Near Malden NewspaperImageText
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 28 Sep 1944     Pvt. Walter Campana, age 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dominic M. Campana, 251 Linden avenue, Wilmette, lost his life September 21 in a plane crash near Malden, Mo.Funeral services were held Saturday morni
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 28 Sep 1944   Pvt. Walter Campana, age 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dominic M. …
  • Pvt. Albert Sargent Killed in Action in European Area
    Pvt. Albert Sargent Killed in Action in European Area NewspaperText
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 28 Sep 1944, p. 7     Pvt. Albert A. Sargent was killed in action September 9 in the European area. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Sargent, 435 Ridge avenue, Wilmette, were notified on Thursday of last week. He was the
    Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 28 Sep 1944, p. 7   Pvt. Albert A. Sargent was killed in action September 9 in the …
  • Former Basketball Star Wounded in France
    Former Basketball Star Wounded in France Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Apr 1918, p. 7, column 2     Henry G. (sic) Gates, nephew, Ralph Gates, wounded in France Henry B. Gates
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Apr 1918, p. 7, column 2   Henry G. (sic) Gates, nephew, Ralph Gates, wounded in France Henry B. …
  • Resident 318 Fourth St. recovered from shell shock
    Resident 318 Fourth St. recovered from shell shock Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 15 Aug 1918, p. 6, column 4     ...
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 15 Aug 1918, p. 6, column 4   ...
  • Paul C. Deiley, Drill master, former Sergeant in 1st Cavalry, killed in war
    Paul C. Deiley, Drill master, former Sergeant in 1st Cavalry, killed in war Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 14 Nov 1918, p. 1, column 3     ...
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 14 Nov 1918, p. 1, column 3   ...
  • Letter from son, Sgt. Marshall Davies
    Letter from son, Sgt. Marshall Davies Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 23 May 1918, p. 3, column 2     ...
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 23 May 1918, p. 3, column 2   ...
  • Committee plans entertainment for military men at Ouilmette Country Club
    Committee plans entertainment for military men at Ouilmette Country Club Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 4 Jul 1918, p. 5, column 2     ...
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 4 Jul 1918, p. 5, column 2   ...
  • Victor W. Hill, owner of North Shore Garage in Railroad Ave., called to serve Uncle Sam
    Victor W. Hill, owner of North Shore Garage in Railroad Ave., called to serve Uncle Sam Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 2 May 1918, p. 1, column 4     ...
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 2 May 1918, p. 1, column 4   ...
  • Bugler exhibited a field telephone which he assembled
    Bugler exhibited a field telephone which he assembled Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 21 Nov 1918, p. 4, column 4     ...
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 21 Nov 1918, p. 4, column 4   ...
  • Elvin M. Bailey recruited to serve in Illinois Infantry
    Elvin M. Bailey recruited to serve in Illinois Infantry Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 6 Sep 1917, p. 1, column 1     ...
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 6 Sep 1917, p. 1, column 1   ...
  • Hilding Carlson recruited to serve in Illinois Infantry
    Hilding Carlson recruited to serve in Illinois Infantry Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 6 Sep 1917, p. 1, column 1     ...
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 6 Sep 1917, p. 1, column 1   ...
  • Men drafted for military service
    Men drafted for military service Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 25 Apr 1918, p. 1, column 2     ...
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 25 Apr 1918, p. 1, column 2   ...
  • Committee for Navy supper at Ravinia
    Committee for Navy supper at Ravinia Newspaper
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 4 Jul 1918, p. 1, column 5     ...
    Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 4 Jul 1918, p. 1, column 5   ...
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