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Bowen, Archie

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A silent movie created by Archie Bowen in 1934. - First of two silent movies created by George Bowen, AKA Archie Bowen. Bowen created American Legion films of Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Waukegan, and New York between 1934 and 1937 and took photos of the Beach in the mid 1940s, both of have been digitized.

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A silent movie created by Archie Bowen in 1934. - Second of two silent movies created by George Bowen, AKA Archie Bowen. Bowen created American Legion films of Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Waukegan, and New York between 1934 and 1937 and took photos of the Beach in the mid 1940s, both of have been digitized. The

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Committee Reports - Committee Reports (1) Tennis Tournement Committee Report - Details the arrangements for indoor tennis exhibition match, list of linesmen, list of organization to send letters to about the event (2) Publicity Committee Report - Details the publishing of a weekly newsletter and the completion of a scrapbook containing all existing publicity material.
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Fire Department Roster - Fire Department Roster Includes: - Chief - Asst Chief - Secretary - Treasurer - International - Dodge - Engineer - Salvage - Signalman - Unassigned
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George Bowen - A 1933 article about President Herbert Hoover appointing postmasters in Lake County. George Bowen's term as postmaster expired the previous December. A 1934 article about Commander George Bowen of American Legion post 515 (later 510) attending the Illinois State convention held in Peoria. A 1942 World War Two registration card for Bowen, who was 47 years old, worked at Abbott Laboratories and lived at 218 East Sheridan Place. Bowen had created American Legion films of Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Waukegan, and New York in 1934 and took photos of the Beach in the mid 1940s, all are digital. Bowen was often referred to as Archie Bowen, using his middle name instead of George. Contents of what is on the 16 mm film reel he shot in 1934.
George Bowen

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Initial Meeting of Board of Directors for the Town and Tennis Clubs - Initial Meeting of Board of Directors for the Town and Tennis Clubs 2 Copies of the 1939 edition - 1 from Jack Appleton and 1 from Edgar Peske
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Lake Forest News - Lake Forest News - A petition by George McKinlock for the removal of a pair of stone gates at the entrance of his driveway was denied by the Park board. Lake Bluff post office is seeking a new postmaster. the current position is held by George Bowen. Lake Bluff Events - who is visiting or hosting parties : Elvajean Hall, daughter of Reverend and Mrs. Nelson Hall of Prospect Avenue Reverend Harris Beck, pastor of Grace Methodist Church Eleanor Joyce of Prospect Avenue had a luncheon in honor of Mrs. Franklin Patterson, Jr. Robert Loomis of 412 East Center Avenue Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Vliet of Prospect Avenue Luella Attridge of Sheridan Place Mrs. Frederick Seacord of Prospect Avenue DeWitt Witherstine of Center Avenue Mrs. Charles Cawthorne of Center Avenue Homer Kastrup of Center Avenue Henry Linneen of Center Avenue George Illich of Scranton Avenue Church Notes Also included two and a half page listing of Lake Bluff citizens who owe the Special Assessment fee
Lake Forest News

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Letter to G. A. Bowen (Archie) - Letter to G. A. Bowen (Archie) Letter Discusses: - Election of Harry Harnden and Truman Potter to the Grounds Committee - Creation of a rough program for the year - Provision of a Hockey Rink - Amplifying System for the Ice Rink - Tabogganing - Merger with the Badminton Club - Tennis Court Tagging Scheme - Cost of Lighting System of Tennis Courts - Exhibition Matches - Reimbursing Temmy Evert - Where can Members purchase athletic supplies at reduced cost?
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Letter to Jack Appleton from Stewart Reed Brown - Letter to Jack Appleton from Stewart Reed Brown discussing allowing tennis to be available to the younger members and that the committee could be of assistance in teaching them to play. Additionally, it was discussed bringing on a professional tennis coach and Mr. Chamberlain and Mr. Lea were tasked with investigating on this matter.
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Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Town and Tennis Club Notes - Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Town and Tennis Club Notes. The Meeting notes are as follows: (1) Reviewed Tournament Committee's schedule, cost of stationery, profit on the Bridge Party, Grounds Committee Request, American Legion Ice Carnival Committee event, motion passed to investigate if people were interested in table tennis (ping pong). (2) Tournament Committee asks for donations, 30 new members for the Club, refusal of permit to play ice hockey on ice skating pond, village elections held on April 15th. (3) Balance is $88.65, donation for a tennis trophy has been received, 75 people attended table tennis tournament, Open house for new members will be held. (4) Proposal for club to sponsor a drama club. (5) Members whose due were in arrears, instruction for tennis should be given to junior members only, a "Dub" Tournament shall be held in May, letter from Lake Forest High School was read stating that members of the Town and Tennis club were using their tennis courts. (6) 9 new junior members and 2 new voting members, 120 junior members fill out questionnaire about tennis instruction, over 50 members played in "Dub" Tournament, Formal Dinner Dance is going to be held, response letter from the chairman of Lake Forest High School over the use of the tennis courts. (7) Treasurer's balance is $97.75, club is participating in the 4th of July Parade, 50 junior members are receiving tennis instruction, purchase of fourth trophy, proposal for club to sponsor a beach party, subject of community center was brought up but postponed for future action. (8) Tournament Dates, Classifications and Entry Fees for Club Members. (9) 40 junior members receiving free tennis instruction, expenses. (10) Bowling Alleys reserved, proposal for club to sponsor bowling, topic was tabled. (11) Balance is $101.80, beach clean up, organization of bowling league, Methodist Church will sponsor bowling league, motion was made and passed to put up a bang board, letters being sent out to prospective members about joining the club. (12) Treasurer balance of $65.14, end of tennis tournament, presenting trophies to winners, By-law draft and revision. (13) Outstanding bills reported by the treasury, by-law amendments, vote on committee chairmen. (14) Treasurer balance of $53.58, motions moved and passed for people to be added to the Membership Committee, Social Committee, Tournament Committee, Publicity Committee, Instruction Committee, and Grounds Committee. (15) Balance of $51.12 but still some bills outstanding, vote on committee chairmen. (16) Balance $54.78, planning of exhibition matches, ice skating instructors are trying to be found, plans for sleigh rides in January.
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Semi-Annual General Meeting of the Town and Tennis Club - Semi-Annual General Meeting of the Town and Tennis Club Meeting Contains: - Grounds Committee Report --- Village Ice Carnival, New Clay added to Tennis Courts, contracts with sporting goods were made to give discounts to members. - Social Committee Report --- Balanced receipts and disbursements evenly, Barn Dance, Bridge Party, Sleigh Ride. - Winter Sports Committee Report --- Ice-skating and tobagganing will be confined to American Legion Ice Carnival, Ice Hockey Instruction, Juke Box for the rink, obtaining a hockey rink, skating lessons, trips to events, sledding competition, suggestions for future. - Receipts and Disbursements - Publicity Committee Report --- Prepared issues of Town and Tennis News, stationery, certificates, and publicity for every other committee
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Semi-Annual General Meeting Reports - Semi-Annual General Meeting Reports Meeting Contains: - President's Report --- Resuscitator fund, American Legion 4th of July Parade, committee appointment. - Special Committee Beach Report --- Clean-up Beach project - Winter Sports Committee Report --- Skating instruction, Skiing, Hockey, Ice Carnival, Personnel. - Social Committee Report --- Dinner Dance Event at Highland Park, financials, questions for future events. - Instruction Committee Report --- Tennis classes, instruction on basic principles showed great progress, tournament results, medals awarded, suggestions for future. - Treasurer's Report --- Receipts and Disbursements - Publicity Committee --- Cooperated with other committees to create flyers for their functions - Membership Committee Report --- Addition of new members, review of prospective members, possibility of honorary membership, restricted membership.
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The Villager - Local Lake Bluff newspaper which contains headlines such as: Mrs. Lundy will discuss voting issues Wednesday Guild of Union Church selects new officers Bicycle registration set for coming week Portrait of village board sitting in October session Survey shows many cars parked without lights Fire Department rallies to beat spectator team Library lists recent free circulation books Needlework Guild meets for annual gathering Arthur Perrow signs to sing Chicago Opera Registration of voters third and fifth Tuesdays Ladies' Aid radio show presented last Saturday Local legion to open model aircraft school Playing with fire
Lake Bluff Villager

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Various Letters From Edgar (Edward) Peske - Various Letters From Edgar (Edward) Peske (1) Letter from Edgar Peske to Archie Bowen saying to make arrangements with retail athletic suppliers so members can purchase equipment at a discount, determine whether the Lake Forest High School tennis courts can be used by the Club's members, arrange with Park Board for bleachers at the tennis courts when exhibitions or tournaments are played, and investigate the cost and methods of financing a lighting system at the tennis courts. (2) Letter from Edgar Peske to Bill Densmore detailing a meeting at Village Hall by the Social and Membership Committee and to have a report of past and planned future activities, financial reports, and recommendations for discussion in order to expedite the meeting. (3) Letter from Edgar Peske to Paul Heerens confirming the use of Village Hall. (4) Letter from Edgar Peske to Archie Bowen attaching final correspondence with Highland Park School, a suggestion to secure financial concession from a nearby golf course, and possibility of sponsoring bowling one night a week. (5) Letter from Edgar Peske to Edward W. Burkill confirming arrangements for the use of Village Hall. (6) Letter from Edgar Peske to Harold Hawes about Peske serving on a special committee in which they review the Club's bylaws to determine if they fit the Club's needs and to formulate any changes, included is also a list of questions that Peske raised. (7) Letter from Edgar Peske to all Officers and Committee Chairmen reminding them about a meeting at Village Hall that only voting members are allowed to attend, and then everyone is present and report the activities of their committees.
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