Illinois News Index

Highland Park Press, 24 Apr 1930, p. 3

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Vouume XIX NEW CITY BUILDING OPENING MAY 3 â€" 4 Mayor Issues Letters Inviting Heads of Other Cities and Local Groups Highland Park‘s new City building will be cpen for inspection Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 4, according to letters sent cut from the office of Mayor ~Benjamin F. Lewis, inviting mayors and councilmen of neighborâ€" ing cities, former city officials of Highland Park and local organizaâ€" tions to visit the structure on these dates. program, etc., but all citizens will be welcome to visit the building and view its numerous attractive and useful appointments. It is expected that the city offices will be transferred to the new buildâ€" ing late this week or early next, and that everything will be in order for the visitors on the dates of inspecâ€" tion. The mayor‘s letter makes it clear that there is to be no attempt at a formal opening with speeches, The new city hall is a handsome structure af stone situated on a spaâ€" cious grounds just east of St. Johns avenue, south of Laurel. The archiâ€" tect is Frederick Hodgdon of this city. The interior is attractively finished and provides adequate acâ€" commodation for all city offices, with a large and splendidly equipped counâ€" .. (Continued on page 37) City Cleanâ€"Up Week $ April 27 to May 3rd; 2 Collection Districts The city administration has desigâ€" nated the week of April 27 to May 3 as annual Cleanâ€"Up Week and anâ€" nounces that collections will be made on certain days in certain districts. No ashes will be hauled away by the city trucks, and all tins, cans and other rubbish must be placed in conâ€" tainers and put out on parkways. The days of collection in the several districts are: â€" Thursday, May 1 â€"From Lincoln avenue to Roger Willigms avenue. _ Monday, April 28â€"From Vine aveâ€" nue north to city limits, _ â€"Tuesday, April 29â€"From Vine aveâ€" nue to Laurel avenue. Wednesday, April 30â€"From Laurel avenue to Lincoln avenue. Friday, May 2â€"From Roger Wilâ€" lirms avenue to the County line. Mason‘s Hold Special Meeting Next Saturday A. 0. Fay Masonic lodge will hold a special meeting, Saturday, April 26. Lodge will be open at 1 p. m. n At 6:30 supper will be served by members from Ft. Sheridan, under the capable direction of Mess Serâ€" geant August Leichs, after which work will be resumed. All Masons are invited to attend. The Higbland Park Press H. P. Music Club Meets With Mrs. Mason; Fine Program Is Presented at the home of Mrs. Henry Mason, 301 Central avenue, on Wednesday, April 23rd, with Mrs. W. D. Young, the newly elected president in charge. After the routine business had been disposed of, the meeting was turned over to Mrs. Buckingham, who has assumed the duties of 1st viceâ€"presiâ€" dent and program chairman. She inâ€" troduced the artists for the afterâ€" ncon and a fine program was preâ€" sented. Sarabande Prelude and Fugue in D Murie Hammer fnanih 7 Twenty Minutes of Brahms Blanche Musser Mrs. Paul Dow?;;\u ut the piano A most delightful meeting of the Highland Park Music club was held Puck The Little Homage to Ouvre Tes Yeux Bleus Quiet ‘The Birth of Morn Thou art to Me ... Song of the Open After the program which follows in â€" detail, _ delicious _ refreshments were served by the hostess, Mrs. Maâ€" son, assisted by Mrs. Raff, Mrs. Naâ€" than, Mrs. Glidden, and Mrs. Roth: Daylight saving time will begin next Sunday, April 27, in Chicago and suburbs, practically all communiâ€" ties in this region having adopted this plan for the summer months. Everybedy is reminded to turn their clocks ahe2d one hour Saturday night. Daylight saving time begins officially at 2 o‘clock Sunday. morning. Daylight Saving Time Begins: Next Sunday The local post office will operate on daylight savings time. Card Party Friday Tomorrow evening, Friday, a card and bunco party will be given by the Odd Fellows at the Odd Fellows hall on Laurel avenue. The public is inâ€" vited to attend and enjoyed an evening of cards. Whereas, the week of April 27, to May 3, has been designated the Nationil Better Hcomes in America Week, and educational project sponsored by President Hoover and Secretary Wilbur, and _ _ Te o omm oi en o e n nc 1 Where:s, Thursday, May .1, has been designated by President Hocver as National Child Health Day, and Whereas, it is the desire of the City of Highland Park and its officials to endorse said project and to coâ€"operate with the national authcrities thereim, .. ... [ PCan on C e esn ETTE CCTER AMTETCTCY Now, Therefore, I, Benjamin F. Lewis, Mayor of the Citr of Highâ€" land Park by authority cf the Council of the City of Highland Park, hereby proclaim the week :of April 27, to May 3, as National Better Homes in America Week in the City of Highland Park and May 1, as Naticnal Child Health Day. o es in en momeiea ho ie t tss Proclamation By The Mayor Of The City Of § Highland Park Shepherd 8. Pickwick Esq. Maric ll‘l,ammer H:bauun PARK, IncrNors, THurspay, Arrin 24, 1930 the piano Massenct Sanderson Leoni Chadwick La Forge Counerin ... Bach Phillipe Debussy Debussy Announces Feature Of Better Homes Week In This City, Dates, Hours "On May 1st, at the new City Hall,| ing under conditions which the stuâ€" Mayor Benjamin F. Lewis will award| dent will later meet in the trade. > prizes to winners in the window box Fifth Building contest open to all elementary chilâ€"| _ This is the fifth building which has dren in this community. Deerfieldâ€"| been erected by the department. The Shields band will play. first dwelling was built in 1925â€"26 at "The house built by the boys of the 845 Centerfield court, another at 162 Decrfieldâ€"Shields high school at 120| Beverly court, and one at 682 Yale Clifton drive, Sunset Terrace, will be| lane: In 1927 the department erected open for the inspection of the citizens the Auto Mechanics building for the of Highland Park daily: from 10:00| high school on the school grounds at a. m. to 12, for groups of school chilâ€" Vine and St. Johns avenue, dren; Sunday, Aprilâ€"27, from 10:00 The present house was designed a m. to 9:00 p m.; Monday, April 28, and the plans were drawn by Mr, K. Tuesday, April 29, Wednesday, April H. Sheldon, a local architect. Mr. to. sany rhoragay" apsy n grii oo | Sheldon has coâ€"operated with the de: Mrs. Howard G. Kornblith, local chairman of the Better Homes in America campaign, April 27 to May 3, has issued the following announceâ€" ment regarding features of the week, dates, hours, etc: "The house and garden at 558 S. Linden avenue, which has been furâ€" nished by the women of the communâ€" ity will be open daily: Sunday, April 27, from 10 a. m. to 6 p.m.; Monday, April 28. 29, and 30, Monday, Tuesday Wednesday, and Thursday, May 1, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, May 2, from 1 p. m. to 9 p. m.; and Saturday, May 3, from 10 a m. to 9 p. m. "A series of arrows will point to these houses and to the winner of the Small House competition. p. m. to 6:00 p. m.; Friday, May 2, from 1:00 p. m. to 9:00 p. m.; and Saturday, May 3, from 10:00 a. m. to 9:00 p. m. hearty c« munity." "It is hoped that all citizens will assist the city in cleaning up their yards and streets, and that this eduâ€" cational movement will meet with the Eastern Star Holds Card Party April 30 Campbell chspter No. 712, O. E. 8. will hold a card party, Wednesday evening, April 80 at the Masonic temple. _ All members are invited and urged to bring their friends. BENJAMIN F. LEWIS, Mayor peration of our entire comâ€" , | Rotary Club Addressed y by Member of IHlinois 1, Pardon & Parole Board ‘BOYâ€"BUILT HOUSE TO | â€"OPEN FOR INSPECTION During Better Homes in Amerâ€" ica Can;rnlcn to Be Held ext Week Thomas H. Cannon of Chicago, member of the state board of parâ€" dons and paroles was the guest speaker at the regular luncheon sesâ€" sion of the Highland Park Rotary club, Monday noon, at the Moraine hotel. The speaker was presented by William Dooley. part and science. The other half of the day is spent at work erecting a build: ing under conditions which the stuâ€" dent will later meet in the trade. > The present house was designed and the plans were drawn by Mr, K. H. Sheldon, a local architect. Mr. Sheldon has coâ€"operated with the deâ€" nartment to make the house practical in every detail and very attractive. The best of materials have been used and a great deal of time and effort spent on proper construction. ‘The house is insulated throughout, oneâ€" (Continued on page 41) Mr. Cannon gave a very interesting and instructive address on the work of the state board of which he is a member in its dealings with the matâ€" ter of paroles and pardons and the many angles and situations connected therewith. His talk was heard with deep interest and appreciation by the members present. Several local Rotarians were in Freeport a couple of days this week attending the district conference of Rotary clubs. NumBER 8

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