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1. A black and white photo of George Stone, who came to Lake Bluff in 1952 after serving in the Intelligence brach of the Navy in WW ll and the Korean War. During his time in LB he championed a variety of Village improvements, including : annexation of land from south of route 176 between Green Bay Rd and Waukegan Rd; the golf course, and the new library, among others. Stone's mother, Esther Rickert, started a real estate business in 1912 with Harold Hill. Hill left the company four years later. Now the firm of Hill and Stone Insurance and is run by Rickert's grandson and his wife, George and Patricia Stone. George lived with his wife Marjorie and daughter Elizabeth at 512 Sunrise Avenue

   George Stone

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2. Documet Sent to Members on the Plan Commission - Documet Sent to Members on the Plan Commission about the meeting of the new Plan Commission and included a directory of newly appointed members.

   Doc 2501

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3. Elizabeth Stone - A letter from Elizabeth Stone about donating her wedding dress to the Museum. The dress was sewn by Illinois Representative Virginia Fiester-Frederick, who has been a seamstress. Stone was born in Lake Bluff and lived at 512 Sunrise Avenue with her parents George and Marjorie Stone. Two wedding announcements for Elizabeth and Richard Theiles as well as a bulletin for the marriage ceremony. Also a Grace Methodist Church bulletin saying the flowers at the alter that day (Sunday March 23, 1980) were given by George and Marjorie Stone in celebration of the Theiles marriage the day before. A note to Marjorie Stone from Janet Nelson.

   Elizabeth Stone

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4. Esther Stone - A Xerox article dated September 9, 2012 from GazeboNews about Lake Bluff's Hill and Stone Insurance celebrating their Centennial. Esther Rickert later Esther Stone, a newly widowed mother started a real estate company with Harold Hill that became Hill and Stone in their hometown of Wilmette. Hill left the business four years later and Esther continued the business, that would later become Hill and Stone Insurance, which is run by George and hist wife Patricia Stone. The article shows Esther in what appears to be a Ford Model T. Seventeen year old Esther visited Lake Bluff in 1898 with several of her friends. In a letter to the Museum her granddaughter, Elizabeth Stone writes that the young women were members of the Crystal Dramatic Club of Chicago (west side).

   Esther Stone

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5. George Stone - An article about George Stone's retirement from the Plan Commission, where he served for 8 years. Stone was also a Village Trustee. A May 30, 1968 Lake Bluff Lamplighter cover and accompanying partial article, about George Stone reflecting on his time living in the village and the changes he has seen over time : " I don't know of a single town anywhere that has done a better job in growing up ." A statement of Candidacy for election date February 24, 1955. A remembrance of Stone, listing accomplishments : came to Lake Bluff in 1952 after serving in the Intelligence brach of the Navy in WW ll and the Korean War. During his time in LB he championed a variety of Village improvements, including : annexation of land from south of route 176 between Green Bay Rd and Waukegan Rd; the golf course, and the new library, among others. George lived with his wife Marjorie and daughter Elizabeth at 512 Sunrise Avenue

   George Stone

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6. Lake Bluff Citizens to Learn about Village Government - An article from the Lake Forester : Lake Bluff Citizens to Learn about Village Government. The meeting, scheduled for January 7, 1967, is for residents to learn more about the operations of Lake Bluff government. Long time resident, Elmer Vliet, as well as Irvin Steans, Allen Kuhlman, Village president will be on hand for the meeting, as well as Village trustees Henri Tacon, George Stone, Ray Roland, Carl Dill, Gilbert Curren and J. D. Kingery and past board president Harmon Woodworth.

   Lake Bluff Citizens to Learn about Village Government

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7. Malt and Vinous Beverages Licenses - Malt and Vinous Beverages Licenses Granted to Ernest Wade, as a dealer in Malt and Vinous Beverages

   Doc 3345

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8. Malt and Vinous Beverages Licenses - Malt and Vinous Beverages Licenses Granted to The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., as a dealer in Malt and Vinous Beverages

   Doc 3344

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9. Notice to the Resident of Lake Bluff on Storm Sewer Improvements - Notice to the Resident of Lake Bluff on Storm Sewer Improvements. The notice is calling upon residents to vote yes to approve issuance of bonds for the new storm sewers as they are a benefit to everyone in the Village.

   Doc 2986

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10. Notice to the Residents of Lake Bluff - Notice to the Residents of Lake Bluff, asking voters to vote YES to approve the issuance of bonds for new storm sewers at the Village Hall Election.

    Doc 2742

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11. Notice to the Residents of Lake Bluff - Notice to the Residents of Lake Bluff in which a special election is to be held at Village Hall on the question of issuing $175,000 of Storm Sewer Bonds.

    Doc 2740

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12. Resolution on the Retirement of George R. Stone - Resolution on the Retirement of George R. Stone In which the members of the Village Board thank George R. Stone thank him for his service as Village Clerk, Village Trustee, and Chairman of the Street, Street Lighting, and Sewers Committee of the Village Board. In addition to thanking him for fixing problems in the town such as storm sewer improvements and giving an adequate water supply.

    Doc 2666

    Record Type: Archive