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Woodworth, Harmon

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Advertisement for Village Election - Advertisement for Village Election Discusses Progressive Party Candidates for Village President, Trustees, Village Clerk, and Police Magistrate.
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Advertisements for Various Events - Advertisements for Various Events (1) Big Sleigh Ride at Bracher's Resort, put on by the Social Committee (2) Wild West Party at Bracher's Resort, put on by the Social Committee (3) Gala Memorial Day Weekend (4) Memorial Day and 4th of July Tournaments Benefiting the American Red Cross (4) Fall Formal Dinner Dance at the Hotel Moraine-on-the-Lake in Highland Park (5) Barn Dance at Uncle Tom's, put on by the Social Committee
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Annual Meeting Reports - Annual Meeting Reports Reports Consist of: - Tennis Committee Report --- Report details the Dub Tournament, Exhibition Tournament benefiting the Red Cross, Results of the Exhibition, Expenses, Information from the Chicago Tennis Association Round Table Dinner, and Suggestions. - Civic Committee Report --- Report details helping the library move book cases, attempt to find volunteers, Boy Scouts volunteered and did most of the moving. - Audit Report --- Report details the records and books match that of what is mentioned in the Treasurer's Annual Report - Membership Committee Report --- Report details that it has been a good year in spite of the war, 19 new families have joined, and 7 families have rejoined. - Treasurer's Report --- Report details Receipts and Disbursements - Social Committee Report --- Report details the Chairman's thanks to their Committee for all their hard work, Winter Activities, Sleigh Ride Party, and the Financial Statement - President's Report --- Report details giving thanks and credit to the various Chairmen, the Annual Beach Party, and thanking a former member who is in the military.
Doc 2145

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Beach Carnival Expenditures - Letter from Harmon H. Woodworth to the Board of Directors attaching an itemized account of the expenditures and receipts in conjunction with the Beach Carnival. Woodworth also makes a few suggestions for the benefit of the Carnival. Itemized Report is made up Receipts and Disbursements Included is 11 Receipts mentioned in the Itemized Report
Doc 2149

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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
Doc 2106

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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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Four former village presidents - Photo of four former Lake Bluff village presidents: (from left to right) Irwin Steans (1937 - 1939), Elmer Vliet (1935 - 1937), Harmon Woodworth (1949 - 1953), Allen Kuhlman (1953 - 1957)
Four former village presidents

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Harmon Woodworth - Photo of Harmon Woodworth
Harmon Woodworth

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Hospital Becomes "Way of Life" for the Woodworths - News article on Harmon and Betty Woodworth, volunteering with hospital and Harmon's woodworking Email from David Woodworth to Pam Russell summarizing his family's life in Lake Bluff
Hospital Becomes "Way of Life" for the Woodworths

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Lake Bluff Board Briefs Public on Duties - Several articles from the Waukegan News Sun. First article with a photo reads : Lake Bluff Board Briefs Public on Duties, which included a meeting sponsored by the Progressive Party of Lake Bluff to acquaint residents of operating problems and procedures of the village government. Pictured left to right: Irwin Steans, Elmer Vliet, and Harmon Woodworth, all past presidents of the Village Board, and Allen Kuhlman, current president. A lecture series hosted at Grace Methodist Church. Among the presenters will be Dr. Merlyn Northfelt, Dr. William Case, and Dr. William Kirkland. Welfare groups holed yearly session Tuesday, the annual meeting of the Lake Bluff Center of Infant Welfare hosted by Mrs. Gerrit Dangremond at 345 East Prospect Avenue. Also attending were Mrs. William Cray, Mrs. John Devlin, Mrs. Bruce Kenyon, and Mrs. John Schneider. Floyd Weshinskey and family move from 354 Neuman Court to 115 East Center Avenue, which they had purchased from Harry Karch and wife. Captain and Mrs. Robert Hoffman will move in to the house on Neuman Court. Leo Grost reports that in December the board issued for $65,000 in estimated construction
Lake Bluff Board Briefs Public on Duties

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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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Letters Regarding General Douglas MacArthur's Motorcade - April 25th, 1951 Letter from the Village Board to the citizens of Lake Bluff encouraging the townspeople to gather uptown with American flags to greet General Douglas MacArthur as his motorcade passes through. May 14th, 1951 Letter addressed to the Village President, Harmon Woodworth, congratulating the board and the village in coordinating General Douglas MacArthur's motorcade to pause in Lake Bluff for the General to lay a wreath on the war memorial. Both letters are typed.
Letters Regarding General Douglas MacArthur's Motorcade

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Malt and Vinous Beverages Licenses - Malt and Vinous Beverages Licenses Granted to Charles Wolz for his Restaurant.
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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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Malt and Vinous Beverages Licenses - Malt and Vinous Beverages Licenses Various Licenses Granted to: - Teresa J. Jansz - Evan C. Cameron - Peter A. Hanson - Robert N. Bieger - Helge O. Klemola - John Niemi
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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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Msc Documents from the Town and Tennis Club - Msc Documents from the Town and Tennis Club (1) Handwritten Note to Mr Brown with a list of Expenses totaling $3.00 (2) Letter from Harmon H. Woodworth reminding members there will be a Board of Directors Meeting at his home. (3) Letter from W. C. Hall to Harry Harnden expressing his pleasure at all spirit the volunteers had when helping the library. (4) Letter to Harry Harden from Lillian Burkill, Georgia (Rockwell) Schaffer, Walter Nisbet, J.H. Robinson, and Stewart Reed Brown on nominations of people as candidates for Board Positions. (5) Letter from Holcombe Ward to Walter Nisbet thanking him for the Donation.
Doc 2152

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Msc. Letters from the Town and Tennis Club Members - Msc. Letters from the Town and Tennis Club Members (1) Letter from Mary Dangremond stating that she has been informed by Bill Densmore that the recipient of the letter has not paid their dues. (2) Handwritten letter to Dixon Williams from Charles Buresh Jr. about insurance contracts for trophies for the Town and Tennis Club being placed with Connecticut Erie Ins. Co. and thanking Williams for his business. (3) Letter to Harmon Woodworth about the approval of new Members to his Publicity Committee, his need for a rough outline of his committees activities for the next year, and routines that need to be set up within his committee. (4) Letter from Stewart Reed Brown to Walter Nisbet about his concern for the Club's financial status. (5) Letter to Ed Burkill confirming use of Village Hall by the Board of Directors of the Town and Tennis Club. (6) Letter from Helen E. Smith to Dixon Williams thanking him for all the work he did on the tournament, as it was their most successful one. (7) Letter to Walter Nisbet from Harold Hawes discussing the forms of certificate for incorporation. (8) Letter to Walter Nisbet from Paul Soper thanking him for inviting the sailors to a tennis match.
Doc 2107

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Proclamation about the American Cancer Society - Proclamation about the American Cancer Society signed by Harmon H. Woodworth. In which April will be designated Cancer Control Month and that all residents observe the month by lending their support to the American Cancer Society's 1935 crusade.
Doc 2657

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Program of First Meeting of Board of Trustees of the Fiscal Year 1953-1954 - Program of First Meeting of Board of Trustees of the Fiscal Year 1953-1954 with attached Resolution recognizing the accomplishments of Harmon Woodworth.
Doc 2936

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Reports About the Water Carnival - Reports About the Water Carnival (1) Water Carnival Report showing Expenditures and Receipts (2) Beach Committee Report detailing the success of the Water Carnival and Baby Parade
Doc 2157

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Roster of Board of Trustees - Roster of citizens who have served on the Board of Trustees since 1929. Including: - Presidents - Board Members - Clerks
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Roster of Lake Bluff Zoning Board - Roster of Lake Bluff Zoning Board, includes names, address, phone extension, and term limit
Zoning Board Roster

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Roster of Standing Committees of 1947-1948 - Roster of Standing Committees of 1947-1948 - Woodworth and Kiracofe as Finance & Judiciary - Oswald and Woodworth as Public Works - Kiracofe and Leffler as Health and Sanitation - Shellabarger and Kuhlman as Fire - Leffler and Oswald as Water, Buildings, and Grounds - Kuhlman and Shellabarger as Police - Robert McClory as Village Attorney - A. T. Shaw as Village Clerk - Ethel Bowen as Village Treasurer Special Committees Include: - Kuhlman, Oswald, and Ruhl as Railroad - Woodworth and Kiracofe as Publicity
Doc 2968

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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.
Doc 2111

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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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Social Committee Report - Social Committee Report Report Details the Spring Dinner Party success, which was held at Village Hall. Also lists expenses and receipts for the party.
Doc 2158

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Thanksgiving Proclamations Made by the Village Presidents - Thanksgiving Proclamations Made by the Village Presidents Proclamation Were Made by: - Charles A. Densmore in 1932 - David T. Smithson in 1933 or 1934 (page undated) - Elmer Vliet in 1935 and 1936 - Irwin W. Stean in 1937 and 1938 - Raymond L. Lewis in 1939 and 1940 - James E. Payton in 1941 - Edward W. Burkill in 1945 (and 1 undated, year possibly 1943, 1944, or 1946) - Victor R. Sleeter in 1947 and 1948 - Harmon H. Woodworth in 1949 and 1950
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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.
Doc 2105

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Village Presidents - Black and White photos of Village Presidents Photos are not exhaustive
Trusdell and Cornish

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Zoning Board of Appeals - Photo of the Lake Bluff Zoning Board of Appeals: from left to right, Elmer Vliet, Harmon Woodworth, Max Wildman, Arnold Rostron, two unknowns
Zoning Board of Appeals

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