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Peske, Edgar

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1942 Dub Tournament Financial Report - 1942 Dub Tournament Financial Report (1) Financial Report detailing payments received for the Dub Tournament from various members and list of members who bought tennis balls. (2) Letter from Ed Peske to Stuart Reed Brown, the Treaurere attaching his final report of income and disbursements from the 1942 Dub Tournament (3) 1942 Dub Tournament Financial Report
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3 Star Entertainment at the Lake Bluff Town and Tennis Club - Advertisement for the 3 Star Entertainment at the Lake Bluff Town and Tennis Club - Semi-Annual Meeting at Village Hall.
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Board of Directors Meetings Reports - Board of Directors Meetings Reports (1) Report discusses Committee appointments, obtaining the certificate of incorporation and is now a non-profit corporation, offered assistance to the American Legion for the planning of the Ice Carnival, a skate exchange, feelings were expressed that it may be advantageous to join the Chicago Lawn and Tennis Association. (2) Report discusses Juke box at the skating rink has been fixed, the organization of a skating and tobogganing party, plans for a Dub Tournament, Ladder Tournament, advantages and disadvantages of being members of the United States Lawn and Tennis Association. (3) Report discusses plans for obtaining a professional from Northwestern University or through the Chicago Lawn and Tennis Association, a film of a tournament was presented and over 180 people attended its screening. (4) Report discusses a treasurer reported balance of $140.60, Dub Tournament Ends, Exhibition matches postponed indefinitely due to lack of players, Annual Tournament Announcement, Social Committee Event was at a net loss. (5) Seems to be missing page 1 - Discusses plans for Water Carnival, not participating in the "Share Your Car" plan but offering support. (6) Report discusses a treasurer balance of $166.12, Water Carnival was a success despite a net loss, the Beach Committee should act as part of the Social Committee when they are out of season. (7) Report discusses a treasurer balance of $130.71, various motions were moved and they were all passed.
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Certificate of Incorporation - Certificate of Incorporation Form needed to fill out in order to obtain Certificate of Incorporation. Certificate of Incorporation presented by the State of Illinois
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Committee Acceptance Letters - Letters to various Members who have accepted to serve as Chairman on various Committees along with suggested members to be on their committee. Letters were sent to: - Bill Denmore - Grounds Committee - Alice Payton - Membership Committee - Margaret Perryman - Publicity Committee - Edgar Peske - Tournament Committee - Mildred Hawes - Social Committee - Rich Corbett - Instruction Committee - Vic Sleeter - Civic Committee - Evelyn Woodsmall - Beach Committee
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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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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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Letter from Edgar Peske to Georgia Rockwell - Letter from Edgar Peske to Georgia Rockwell detailing the selection of new members to the Social Committee and to notify them of their selection. Additionally, Peske asks Rockwell to arrange a rough program of the year's activities and even gives tentative programs, as they previously discussed. Peske goes on to discuss the general procedure of her committee, including by-laws, how to handle publicity, dealing with money, formal and inroaml parties, and membership.
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Letter From Edgar Peske to Western Lawn Tennis Association - Letter From Edgar Peske to Western Lawn Tennis Association asking how to obtain information on the constitution and by-laws of the Tennis Association as Lake Bluff is setting up their own club.
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Letter From Francis R. Stanton to Edgar Peske - Letter From Francis R. Stanton to Edgar Peske in which Stanton tells Peske how pleased he was to receive the letter about the formation of the new Lake Bluff Tennis Club. The letter from Stanton included the 1937 Manual of the Chicago Tennis Association's constitution and by-laws. Stanton also sent a list of the regulations for sanctioned tournaments in the district.
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Letters About Use of High School Tennis Courts - Letters About Use of High School Tennis Courts (1) Letter from Edgar Peske to George Rogers, President of the Board of Education asking for use of the Lake Forest High School tennis courts as the permanent surfaces would be beneficial to the Club's players as the Club's courts are made of clay and are sometimes unusable for several weeks after rain, this interrupts weekend play during the summer. (2) Letter from Lillian C. Tucker, Secretary of the Board of Education to Edgar Peske detailing that she received his letter about the use of Lake Forest High School tennis courts and that his letter will be read at the next board meeting. (3) Letter from Lillian C. Tucker, Secretary of the Board of Education to Edgar Peske detailing that his letter was read at the board meeting and that the Board would require more information before giving an answer. The Board wants a schedule as to when they would use the school's courts, however, the Board has denied this request to other group and is finding it difficult to grant their request. Yet, they are malleable in their decision if the Club absolutely cannot use their own courts and the Board can be compensated enough. (4) Letter from Edgar Peske to Lillian C. Tucker explaining they only want to use the High School tennis courts during times of adverse weather conditions which make their courts unplayable. Additionally, they cannot provide an advance schedule to the Board per the Board's request. Peske also asks for clarification on the policy regarding the Highland Park tennis courts and their use for a fee. (5) Letter from Lillian C. Tucker, Secretary of the Board of Education to Edgar Peske detailing that his letter inquiring about the Board's policy relative to the Highland Park tennis courts was also read at a Board meeting. According to the Board, the Highland Park tennis courts have a fee in order to keep them open to the public. The Board would love to accommodate them if the Club's tennis courts are ever not playable. (6) Letter from Edgar Peske to Lillian C. Tucker thanking her for the public use of the High School courts, however their use of the courts will be infrequent and only need them during the times of tournament play.
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Letters Between Ed Peske, Dixon Williams, and Laura Gray - Letters Between Ed Peske, Dixon Williams, and Laura Gray (1) Letter from Ed Peske to Dixon Williams attaching, the Statement of Balance Due Club Treasury, Complete Statement of Receipts and Expenditures, a Letter for his Signature to be forwarded to Laura Gray, a Release to the Newspapers, and Trophy Agreements. (2) Letter from Dixon Williams to Laura Gray, Director of Defense Recreation Cottage stating he is forwarding the Club's check to be placed at the disposal of the Junior Hostess Group. *Have 3 of the 5 attachments*
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Letters From Mary Rockwell Dangremond - Letters From Mary Rockwell Dangremond (1) Letter to Edgar Peske attempting to find a day they can meet to discuss candidate eligibilty for the Membership Committee. (2) Letter to Evalyn Woodsmall asking her to serve on the Membership Committee. (3) Response Letter from Edgar Peske informing Mary of the new members assigned to the Membership Committee, asking her to inform the new members of theeir selection. Additionally, asks for a rough outline of the year's activities be crated at the first meeting.
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Meeting of Board of Directors Notes - Meeting of Board of Directors Notes
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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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Nominating Committee Nominations List - List of Nominations compiled by the Nominations Committee.
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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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Semi-Annual Meeting April - Semi-Annual Meeting April Documents Included: - Notice of Meeting Card - General Meeting Report - President's Report --- Discusses club activities, personnel, and finances. - Membership Committee Report --- Discusses new members and the war. - Publicity Committee Report --- Discusses new committee members and new policies. - Winter Sports Committee --- Discusses American Legion Annual Ice Carnival, sleigh-riding, and ice-skating. - Civic Committee Report --- Discusses the collection of paper and iron in the village, School Board Members Election, and Primary Election for Federal, State, and County. - Tennis Tournament Committee Report --- Discusses athletic events that can be held indoors during the indoor season, Tennis Exhibition Match at Lake Forest High School, Dub Tournament, Village Tournament, and list of players. - Beach Committee Report --- Discusses Clean-Up and Health Initiatives and Recreation and Sports. - Instruction Committee Report ---- Discusses securing professional or semi-professional coaches for instruction.
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Semi-Annual Meeting Reports, October - Semi-Annual Meeting Reports, October Reports Includes: - Notice of Meeting Card - President's Report --- Report discusses Board of Directors, Club Finances, Club Activities, Club Status in Village, and Personnel - Tennis Tournament Committee Report --- Report discusses the Indoor Tennis Exhibition, The Dub Tournament, the Annual Village Tournament, Winners, Girls Singles and Doubles, and the Chicago Tennis Association. - Instruction Committee --- Report discusses, Expressed Interest from the Youth, and Attempt to find Professional or Semi-Professional Coaches - Treasurer's Report --- Report Consisting of Receipts and Disbursements - Social Committee --- Report discusses the Annual Sleigh Ride, Benefit Party for Service Men, the "Gay" Nineties Picnic was rained out, the Summer Journal Dinner Dance was postponed, Assisted with Water Carnival, the Planning of a Fall Harvest Party, the Integration of the Beach Committee until their Season is back on, and a List of Suggestions.
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Statement of Expenses - Statement of Expenses from the Tennis Tournament Committee Include receipts on the reverse
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The History of the Lake Bluff Town and Tennis Club - The History of the Lake Bluff Town and Tennis Club by Joan Kerwin Thalhofer. This history was requested by the 1966 Lake Bluff Town and Tennis President, John E. Schlegel, for the record.
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The Lake Forester - The Lake Forester - In a section called WAY BACK WHEN FORTY YEARS AGO : 1899 At a meeting of the Lake Bluff village board Tuesday evening, bids were opened for the construction of 1,000 feet of Sheridan Drive through the Close [Cloes] property. The contract was awarded to William Hoffman for $425. Work will begin at once and another section of the great highway which is to connect Chicago and Milwaukee will be completed within a couple of months. William Henderson was awarded the contract for the construction of Sheridan Road through the Ferry property. Mr. Ballard of Libertyville has the contract for building the bridge over the ravine. Elizabeth Bibb / Bubb is taking part in the Ferry Hall Pageant. Henry Weber of Lake Bluff, WGN Mutual musical director and newly appointed director of the Chicago City Opera, is the first American to hold this post with the opera. Mrs. Walter Barnes, 420 Sunrise Avenue, hosted a meeting for Lake Bluff Infant Welfare. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bieger will move from their home on Moffett Road to 206 East Sheridan Place, the house recently vacated by the Chloral Bennet family. Edith Miller Redmond, daughter of Mrs. Mae Miller of Lake Bluff and William Waters, brother of Mrs. Warren Miller, were married in Iowa. They will be at home at 320 East North Avenue.
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Tournament Committee - Tournament Committee (1) Invitation Card to attend meeting of the Lake Bluff Tennis Club, sponsored by the Tournament Committee for the purpose of electing officers and completing a yearly program. (2) Ladder based on previous year's tournaments was to be arranged, matches are to be arranged and handled through the Committee, the proposal for a permanent trophy for the Men's and Women's 1st Class was taken favorably, Exhibition matches were discussed, cost and benefits of joining the Western Lawn Tennis Association, Invitation Tournament was discussed, ownership of portable bleachers, Badminton Club Ladder, to avoid criticism the addition of a high school or college student to the board will be added. (3) Ladder Tournament to continue throughout the season, an exhibition match, permanent three-leg trophies for singles tournament winners, the set up of temporary bleachers at the courts for the exhibition match, list of experienced players who agreed to judging the semi-final and finale tournaments, the Annual Tournament schedule. (4) Very little interest shown in Ladder Tournament, exhibition was well received by community, great interest was shown in Dub Tournament, slow donation progress for tophies, statistics for Annual Tournament, trophy prices are about 15% more than previous years. (5) Very little interest shown in Ladder Tournament, Exhibition matches took place and were well received but had low attendance due to cold weather, great interest was shown by members for the Dub Tournament, $25 donation for trophy was used to by the L.H Waidner Trophy for Men's A Singles, the Annual Tournament statistics. (6) Formulation of plans for the coming tennis season, final report of the 1940-1941 committee was read, list of items still awaiting disposition. (7) All items pending from 1941 tournament have been cleared, indoor tennis play possibly at the local high school gym, American Legion film of athletic events.
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Town and Tennis Club Advertisements - Town and Tennis Club Advertisements (1) Advert for Featured Sports Movies (2) Advert for Tennis Instruction, Beach Committee Events, Free Movies, and Member Discounts (3) Advert for Indoor Tennis Matches
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Trophy Agreements - Trophy Agreements between Winner of Tennis Tournaments and Lake Bluff Town and Tennis Club, whereas Lake Bluff Town and Tennis Club is known as the "Donor" and the person listed on the document(s) is known as the "Winner" Each Trophy Agreement details a list of conditions that Winner must follow as set by the Donor.
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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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Various Letters to Edgar (Edward) Peske - Various Letters to Edgar Peske (1) Letter from Lake Bluff Resuscitator Fund Committee to Mr and Mrs Peske detailing the importance of getting a resuscitator, especially with the opening of the beach. The Committee goes on to say they are going to fund for the purchase of this machine as it is vital that the community has one. The Committee wants the same model as qualified physicians, which cost around $450. (2) Letter from Stewart Reed Brown to Edward Peske enclosing a petition. (3) Letter from Thomas Bradford to Edgar Peske detailing the Town and Tennis Club's "Clean-up" campaign for the beach during the season. (4) Letter to Edward Peske from Harold Hawes suggesting a revision of the by-laws of the Club. Hawes also voices his opinion on incorporation and feels the Club does not need it as the Club owns no property and the status of the Club does not warrant it. (5) Letter to Edgar Peske from Harold Hawes stating he has changed his opinion on incorporation since his previous letter as he has since talked with Stewart Reed Brown.
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