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1. An audio tape interview with Henry Spruth - In 1983 Catherine Shively interviewed several longtime Lake Bluff residents using an audio tape recorder. This interview is with Henry Spruth

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2. An audio tape interview with Katherine Kuhlman - In 1983 Catherine Shively interviewed several longtime Lake Bluff residents using an audio tape recorder. This interview is with Katherine Kuhlman who came to Lake Bluff in 1941 and first lived at 544 Ravine Avenue.

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3. 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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4. Lake Bluff in World War I - Several articles and photos pertaining to Lake Bluff's participation in World War I. Lake Bluff was voted one of the most patriotic towns of its size in the country. The people of Lake Bluff raised money and donated an ambulance to the war effort. They also raised money for starving Belgian children during the war.

   Lake Bluff in World War I

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5. Lake Bluff is Leading State in Red Cross Work

   December 6, 1917

   Record Type: Library

   
6. Lake Forest News - Lake Forest News - Social events and little else Lake Bluff news.

   Lake Forest News

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7. Margaret Perryman's Resignation Letter - Margaret Perryman's Resignation Letter - Resignation Letter from Margaret Perryman to Walter Nisbet stating she is stepping down as Publicity Chairman and Director of the Town and Tennis Club, as she wants to dedicate more of her time to the Red Cross.

   Doc 2124

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8. Proclamation about the American Red Cross - Proclamation about the American Red Cross. In which Village President Irwin W. Steans declares the period from Armistice Day to Thanksgiving Day as the time when all citizens are urged to join the Red Cross

   Doc 2654

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9. 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.

   The Lake Forester

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10. The Villager - Local Lake Bluff newspaper which contains headlines such as: Local Red Cross announces annual roll call drive What would you say to a free Thanksgiving turkey? Fanny Butcher to address Woman's Club at meeting Experts say Deerfield merger will raise Lake Bluff property values Library Board holds November meeting Tuesday Settlement Board to show movietone feature November 24 Park Board meets Monday: McKinlock suit maturing Girl Scouts plan beach hike Saturday afternoon Free armistice dance to honor James Doyle 128 East Scranton Avenue

    Lake Bluff Villager

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11. Tournament Committee Reports - Tournament Committee Reports (1) Report details the rankings of players who have been active in the past year, schedule of events for 1943, Dubs Tournament, Ladder Tournament, Junior Tournament, Annual Tournament, (2) Report details the results of the Dubs Double Tournament and expenses incurred (3) Report details a summary of the whole 1943 season. Topics included, the Dubs Tournament, Ladder Tournament, July 4th Tournament, Annual Village Tournament and the winners, Men's Open Doubles Tournament, donations to Red Cross, ranks of players, the Financial Statement of the Committee, including receipts.

    Doc 2132

    Record Type: Archive