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1. Art Day Observed at Lake Bluff Woman's Club. The Lake Bluff Women's Club held an exhibition of paintings by artists in its community at it art day meeting, November 11, 1924.

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2. Top half of the front page of the Lake Bluff review for October 15, 1915. The paper announces the birthday party of Sarah Wheeler, which was held in her home on Sylvan Road next door to the Colonial Inn. Also mentioned: Woman's Club held their first meeting of the season; the Village Board held a special meeting to consider the construction of a bridge over the south ravine of Sheridan (Moffett) Road.

   The Lake Bluff Review October 15, 1915

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3. 1933 Annual Report - 1933 Annual Report details the Health and Sanitation Committee's report of the community's health is at an all time high, despite thecase of whooping cough that spread about the 1st grade. The Committee decided to work with the Women's Club to improve sanitary conditions. Additionally, the Fire Committee reports that the department has responded to 15 calls during the fiscal year, purchased equipment for the betterment of the department, and starting of first-aid certification classes.

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4. 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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5. Lake Bluff Journal - Lake Bluff Journal - MARION COOK BEHEL MAKES HER DEBUT in La Boheme near Venice, Italy. Lake Bluff school headed the list of Illinois schools in banking, being the only one to have a record of 100 percent. This means that every pupil of the school made a deposit each Tuesday during the month. The eighth grade had a debate on Why Women Should Vote. The girls won the debate against the boys. Elaine Anselm was home Monday December 6, 1926. VILLAGE HAPPENINGS - work has started omni the local ice pond. Howard Monroe had his tonsils removed. Mrs. and Mrs. William Rees entertained at bridge last week. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Behl, Jr. are getting settled in their new home in the Ravine Forest Subdivision. Mr. and Mrs, William Fairclough were weekend guests of Dr. and Mrs. Elbert Dewey. The former intend to return to the village next spring after a long absence. Arthur Miller is suffering from an infection of the knee cap Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Kloer have started to remodel their house on East Prospect Avenue CLAIM UNFAIR TACTICS IN APARTMENT BUILDING WAR - The village has been experiencing bitter fights among its residents, without the least cause for it, according to prominent business me and officials in the village. David Bjork was the first to propose an apartment building on the property at the corner of Oak Avenue and Center Avenue which was zoned for apartment buildings when the zoning ordinance was passed ... but since the propaganda against the apartment building was started, the commissioners is said to be hesitating, although there seems no way in which he can legally disapprove the request. SCRANTON TEA ROOM REDECORATED - The tea house is managed by Mrs. E. B. Clarke.

   Lake Bluff Journal (top half)

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6. Lake Bluff Remodels Book Site - Article from The Lake Forester titled "Lake Bluff Remodels Book Site" detailing workmen remodeling the new library at 40 Scranton Ave, as the Library fund is ony $1,000 short. Another article attached called "Lake Bluff Library to Close July 28" talks about the library closing as it prepares for its move to the new location.

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7. Lake County Star - CITIZENS COMMITTEE PUT TO WORK - to help with providing further study to the problems created by rising student enrollment, suggest possible solutions and facilitate communication between the school and the public. Joint sessions were held with Lake Forest and Lake Bluff grade school boards. LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL BOYS ARE IN THE SWIM - an intensive swimming program LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL GIVES SUMMER SCHEDULE Highland Park, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff Pony League held a meeting about an all star baseball event. Lake Bluff Women's Club Gives Gift to Library Fund - Mrs. Arnold Rostron, library board member reported. Max Wildman, who is also a board member and counsel of the library.

   Lake County Star

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8. Lake County Star: "A Look at Lake Bluff" - Council Buffaloed by Bridge - the Carr-Thompson Bridge over Mayflower Street between Maplewood and Illinois Avenues. Lake Bluff Park Facilities Improve - the park board reports that the acquisition for Rockland park has been completed. 32 High School Seniors Win Scholarships A photo of THE CONFIRMATION CLASS OF GRACE METHODIST CHURCH in Lake Bluff. Assault Housemother - Lake Forest College Woman's Club was founded in 1905 Lake Bluff's New Treasurer - Ralph Grant and his wife Dorothy Grant live at 357 Hirst Court. They have one son, Tom Grant Lake Bluff League of Women Voters Plans Picnic at the home of Mrs. Russell Baker at 232 Ravine Forest Drive

   A Look At Lake Bluff

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9. LB Library Celebrates Centennial Year in 2019 - Article in the Lakre Forest Leader about the Lake Bluff Public Library celebrating is 100th year in existence.

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10. Letter from the Lake Bluff Women's Club to the President and Board of Trustees - Letter from the Lake Bluff Women's Club to the President and Board of Trustees petitioning the Mayor and Village Council to appoint a City Plan Commission for the betterment of the community

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11. Marea Dangremond's Obituaries - Two obituaries for Marea Dangremond, wife of Herbert Dangremond, who was the president of the Lake Bluff Women's Club and an active member in the community participating in parent teacher organizations, church events, and other organizations.

    Marea Dangremond's Obituary

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12. Roster of Village Boards in May 1955 - Roster of Village Boards in May 1955 Includes: - Plan Commission - Board of Health - Zoning Board of Appeals - Board of Local Improvements - Park Board - Library Board - School Board - District #65 - Women's Club - School Board - District #115 - Police Department - Public Works - Fire Department - American Legion Post #510

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13. The old and the new - A photo cover from the Lake Forest Lake Bluff News-Advertiser showing two women, Mrs. Paul Williams (L) and Mrs. Hollis G. Schoepke, of the women's club dressed to mirror the old and the new, reflecting changes coming for the new library.

    The old and the new

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14. The Villager - Local Lake Bluff newspaper which contains headlines such as: Orphanage holds annual harvest home festival Come one, come all to the village ball Legion Auxiliary bakery sale Saturday President Smithson bestows blessing upon Villager McKinlock suit against village dismissed Orphanage tag day set for this Monday Villager reporter attends meeting of school board Five candidates for Postmaster tale examination Garden Club busy with fall activities Local library acquires new reference aids Local businessmen revive weekly lunch meetings County firemen in meeting here Monday evening Needlework Guild to hold yearly meeting Legion post elects officers and delegates Officer Colclasure makes daring arrest Mrs. Charles Clark gives musical tea Local women's club holds annual bridge Lake Bluff School holds dental clinic 339 East Prospect Avenue 229 East Center Avenue

    Lake Bluff Villager (Cover)

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15. Women's Club continues LB library support - An article by Phyllis Mount, one of the few that references the formation of the library in 1919. The article also mentions poet W. N. Roundy as the originator and first donor of books to the library. Not only did the library have support of the Women's Club, the article describe various other support from children in town. A contemporary photograph of the cottage or the Graham Munch building / pharmacy is shown.

    Women's Club continues LB library support

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16. Women's Club Continues LB Library Support - Lake Forest-Lake Bluff News Advertiser article titled "Women's Club Continues LB Library Support". The article details the history of support the Women's Club has shown the library, with starting a library committee to establishing and building the first library in Lake Bluff.

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17. Women's Club Continues LB Library Support - News article from the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff News-Advertiser about the support the Women's Club has shown the Lake Bluff Public Library since they first formed a library commitee in 1919.

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