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Ravinia Resident To Show Pictures At Twilight Meet YOLUME XXVH It is generous of those residents who can travel to foreign lands to share their experiences with the stayâ€"atâ€"homes. Such a delight is in store for any interested person in the community, members of the Raâ€" vinia Woman‘s club and their guests, Sunday, March 18, promptly at 4 o‘clock, in the attractive Village House on Dean avenue. At one of the always enjoyable "Twilight Gatherings" sponsored by the arts committee of the club, Morris Grtenberg,, "a â€"sesident Ol havinia, ing pictures of two of the dream lands of the south, Mexico and Guatemala. Mr. Greenberg, among whose many interests is picture takâ€" ing, has exhiboted pictures at the Chicago Camera club, and those who have seen the ones to be displayed on the thirteenth, have found them exquisite and entertaining. It is tempting for the photographer to "snap" a picture on almost every corner in these exotic lands, and the image of a colorfully dressed native, a beautiful scene, an interesting church or crooked street, thrills the beholder. After the program, the committee members will serve unusually atâ€" tractive goodies and a cup of coffee, so that the audience will have a chanee to talk to Mr. Greenberg personally, comparing experiences or inquiring further, or to chat with old friends or meet some of the newâ€" comers in the community. A delightâ€" ful afternoon is promised those who comee, and it is expected that an exâ€" ceptionally large audience will asâ€" semble in the Village House that day. . Alcyon Presents ] Jeanette McDonald In "The Firefly" A juvenile character actress who troupes like a veteran; . a â€"comediâ€" enne who wrings tears and laughâ€" ter from her audience with equal ease; a songstress and dancer with an amazingly clever mimic who imâ€" personates screen, radio and stage notables. All this: perfectly deâ€" scribes Jane Withers, She will be on the Alcyon screen on Friday and Saturday in "45 Fathers," which is fast, furious, frolicsome entertainment. . Here pis a picture that the whole family will certainly enjoy. The foremost musical picture of‘ the year, and probably in screen | history, is the film adaptation of Rudolf Frim!‘s operetta, "The Hro-‘ fly," which the Aleyon theatre will present on Sunday, Monday, Tuesâ€" day and Wednesday. Here is sereen artistry at its height. Here is the combination of music and drama which the public has been waiting for. Jeanette McDonald scores a personal triumph in the title role as the colorful dancing girl of Maâ€" drid. Allan Jones has his finest acting and singing role. Warren Williams adds new laurels to his reputation as a distinguished actor and every member of the cast is truly fine. "The Firefly" is the screen‘s most illuminating example of its own artistic ideals. This <is one screen attraction that each and everyone should see. with Teachers at P.â€"T.A. Meet March 2 Parents to Confer Upon arrival each mother will be given a program of classes and the time of each. The afternoon will be diivided into twenty minute periods and at the end of each period a bell will ring at which time the mothers are urged to go immediately to the next class. In each class the teacher will give a perspective of the year‘s work and the parents may ask quesâ€" tions. At the end of the conferences tea will be served in the anditoriam. As a Parentâ€"Teacher meeting this is surely one of the most important of the year and it is hoped that each mother will push aside any engagement for this afterncon so she may attend. Lincoln School P. T. A. will hold its regular meeting next Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o‘clock. The proâ€" gram will be in the nature of proâ€" gressive conferences with the teachâ€" ers and pattened after a similar one of last year which was so thoroughâ€" ly enjoyed by all. f The _ Northwestern Settiement â€"n:-muwm.m 2, at Mrs. Carl L. Odell‘s home, 212 Maple avenue. The Highlanh Park Pross Movies Will Be Subject of Pâ€"T.A. Meeting March 3 In line with the general dheu-‘ sion of student recreation, which was so ably presented at the Februâ€" ary meeting of the .High school P.â€"T.A. by Dr. Davis‘of Lake Forâ€" est, Marjorie Kurtton, Peter Wolff and the assembled members of the P.~T.A., the March meeting will consider the oft discussed subject of "Movies." ‘This meeting will take place Thursday, March 3, with the usual conferences with the teachers and a pleasant chat over the tea table preceding the program. The Conâ€" ferences start at 3 o‘clock, and the members are urged to conclude These n "Time 10 Deâ€"prescur at The There will be a unique and interâ€" esting handling of this subject, "Movies for High School Students." A short.talk on this important matâ€" ter will be given by Mrs. Ruth Porâ€" ter Martin of the school faculty, followed by a general discussion by some of the members of the group of â€"girls she sponsors, known as "Cinema Critics." (Mrs. Martin, a graduate of the University of Chiâ€" cago, has been on the high school faculty for the past nine years, and welcomes into this group all girls in the school who are interested in discussing movies. She has a deâ€" lightful personality, and a breadth of point of view which makes these discussions <lively and interesting. Every other week, the girls go to movies recommiéfided by the "Movie Digest," and then it is thoroughly discussed from the point of view of recreation, and the establishment of principles of judgment. Before the program, the members are invited to look at the exhibit of the work of the students in the art classes under the direction of Miss Lucille Wood. This consists of atâ€" tractive pottery in the trophy case near the office, and interesting murâ€" als in Study hall, E 216. Richard J. Lyons, candidate for United States Senator, will speak together with various other candiâ€" dates for county and state offices. m'mhlq.lmcwt pearance in this section mumwlb itinerary as will take him over the entire state during the "‘This meeting i hy the meeting is sponsored |\ LAibertyville Young â€" Republican MMM:-M extends an invitation to all citivens Benefit Concert at Elm Place School Friday Evening On Friday evening, Feb. 25th at 8:80 p.m. in the Elm Place school auditorium the Saidenberg Symâ€" phonietta will give a concert for the benefit of the Elm Place P.â€"T.A. The performance by this excellent string orchestra of 14 pieces will draw large audiences from Highland Park and the surrounding communâ€" ities. Among the patrons and paâ€" tronesses for the performance are; Messers. and Mesdames: Ralph ‘Bard, S. H. Bingham, Roland S. ‘Brand, George W. Childs, Earl W. Gsell, Kenneth Ives, Eben Erickson, Jesse E. Ham, Richard Kebbon, Hathaway Kemper, Frances Knight, Julins Laegler, Robert Leclerg, G:g:o Mason, Truman Metzel, Kenâ€" n Moore, Howell Murray, M. J. O‘Brien, Herman R. Pomper, R. H. Price, Ingram Rasmussen, 8. L. Reinhardt, A. M. Rosenthal, Konrad Schreier, Ray Smith, Arthur Swanâ€" son, Alfred Trude, Edwin Tullis, John Udell, H. 8. Vanderbie, H. Weisbach, R. Y. Williams. Libertyville Young Republicans To Hear Richard J. Lyons Doctors and Mesdames: John A. Bigler, G. Q. Grady, Gatewood, Morâ€" ley McNeal, Ernest Zeisler. General and Mrs. Robert E. Wood. After the concert Mrs. A. M. Rosâ€" enthal, _rukhnt of the Elm Place Parentâ€"Teachers association will enâ€" tertain for Mr. Saidenberg and Miss Eleanor Block who will be featured as guest artist on the program. Tickets may be obtained from Pease‘s Pharmacy, Gsell‘s Drug Store in Highland Park and in Raâ€" vinia or from Mrs. Kenneth Moore, 334 .N. Sheridan road, H.P. 247. 3 interested in good government to blican Rally Saturday night, r..:'u.uuhmvnhru-h High School, 8 p.m. The Libertyville band will farâ€" nish music throughout the evening. Free dancing and refreshments will follow the meeting. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK Officers Chosen To Head N. S. Area At Banquet Tuesday . o ncrmn 1 .“"1’ ‘ 43 e FHE 1 YJ OA > M e ‘ 2t i ’g i Scouters ever held in the North Shore Area Council was staged in the Ravinia school this last Tues= day evening. The following men wmdocfihnmonthm sibilities as officers of the North Shore Area Council for the comin= 12 months: . President, Robert F. Doepel of Winnetka. Third vice president, J. B, Jack» son of Highland Park. * Highwood. .1 National Council Representatives â€"Henry Fowler of Wilmette and T. A. Conmors of Lake Forest. ~â€" Comnmiissioner, Henry Fowler of Wilmette. T Fourth vice president, Theo A. Bunger of Winnetka, f Alternate National Council Repâ€" resentativesâ€"Robert F. Doepel of Winnetka, Walter C. Gaede of Wauâ€" kegan. Finance chairman, Albert P. Snite of Highland Park. Chairman of Court of Homor and Advancement Committee, Wm. E. Webster of Libertyville. Chairman of Training and Leadâ€" ership Committee, Milton H. Wright of Lake Bluff. Chairman of Camping and Acâ€" tivities Committee, John W. Davis of Highland Park. Chairman of Health and Safety Committee; George Seheuchanpfl" of Highland Park. 4. Robert Greenslade Seeks Nomination As County Treasurer Chairman of ‘Organization Comâ€" mittee, Kenneth L. Fox of Glencoe. Sub Committee on Ofganization: Scouting, Ford Wilson of Lake Bluff; Clubbing, Glen Reinier % Waukegan;â€" Senior Scouting, Will C. Huggins of Wilmette. ° Commodore and Chairman of Se# Scout Committee, Will C. Hu * Robert Greenslade, 142 S. Second street, a resident of Highland Park all of his life, filed his petition Monday in Waukegan for nominaâ€" tion as County Treasurer, at the April 12. forthcoming primary eledtion on Greenslade is serving his second term as Commissioner of the City of Highland Park. Friends who are backing him in his campaign feel that he is well qualified to fill the position which he is seeking. The present incumbent is Allan J. Nelâ€" son, whose term expires in Novemâ€" ber. Nelson cannot succeed himâ€" "Â¥Y" Group Presents Mrs. J. S. Baker In Picture Travel Talk March 3rd Greenslade is the only Highland Parker running for a county office. A new venture is to be launched by the busy "Y" on Laurel avenue, which should bring much joy and friendliness to those who attend the &mmmsto beJmented from temi to time. Under the chairmanship of iss Dorothy Simpson, all of the business groups of the "Y" are extendâ€" | ing a welcome to all of the m business girls and" women| d x t in the vicinity, and to any ¢ others who may be interâ€" â€" ested, to come to the "Y" Thursday evenlnf. March 8, when an except omlly atâ€" ) tractive program will be s given. This will be followâ€" < ed by a fluunt social hour | * with light refreshments,| and the older residents will| take this opportunity to | greet newcomers and make them at home in this ho|-| pitable community. Yiew the thrilling story oof the 1790 mites of t s sn tang uy ces taken by Mr. Baker ..':oty?n.{uw‘ afen ts Sha hn o on ot hef Sennare mrun. but the intimnte tale of . ..‘2:2 fimw'“:‘“*’ An First vice president, T. A. Conâ€" Treasurer, Oml.m‘ HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1938 aner earmmpurticbe asdeciicontesceRirmc °OO M AERERET PiRearaeeni se E. 1 I" a mlory Frecorded in hundréds of pictures, bilb; sn "of Rey eherpans Betert oh. foial fhote: tes under name Mm; This is no formal g‘_g‘-.-'-u-t-.’ An entertainment Giving the program is a woman of charm, wit, keen sportsmanship and delight in retailing the many and varied experiences of her hno;:nd and I;en:elf é:n their un ie travels in urope, Mrs. James Stannard Baker, a graduate of the Univerâ€" sity of Wllconlh:‘ former society editor of the Cedar Rapids Gn;tte. on the committee of management dimdmhâ€"m- Triangle, will teâ€" the 1,750 miles of bsflwr and canal ce, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, Belglum. s a story recorded in hundreds of pictures. Study Possibility _ Of Stop Lights At Green Bay Crossing Last week the Highland Park Citizens Safety Committee received from the National Safety Council its charter, and the information and services of the National Safety Council will be available to our community. The Highland Park Citizens Saâ€" fety Committee is making an active study of the possibility of stop and go lights for the intersection at Greenbay and Central avenue. Some months ago, under the supervision tersection. ‘The survey showed that on a normal day between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., 698 automobiles and 80 trucks passed this intersection each hour. Thisâ€"is a totalâ€"ofâ€"773â€"auâ€" tomobiles per hour, or an automoâ€" bile passes this intersection apâ€" proximately each 4% seconds. Our Safety Commiftee recognizes the seriousness of this traffic situâ€" ation. In order that the Highland Park Citizens Safety Committee may intelligently appraise the cost Of stop and go lights for this interâ€" section, figures will be obtained from several reliable companies and ‘hese figures then will be submitted Prominent Club Woman Passes On to the citizens of Highland Park for their consideration on this vital tzaffic problem. . Funeral services for Mrs. W,. M. Welch, were held Monday at the family residence 200 Belle avenue. The Rev. Lester Mondale, of the Unitarian Church of â€"Evanston read the service. Mrs. Welch had been in failing health for some time. She died early Saturday morning, Feb. 19th in her 78th year. , Born Jeanette Dupuis, in Savanâ€" ngh, II1, she attended Mt. ~Carroll fiy (now Francis Shimer colâ€" ; She was married in 1883 to * M. Welck. ;'oflm, years they were resident of Rogers Park, and took an active part in the civic and educational activities of that community in its early years. Mrs. Welch was one of the !onnd-‘ ers and early presidents of the Rogâ€" ers Park Woman‘s club and was acâ€" tive in the Chicago Woman‘s club which recently made her an emerâ€" itus member. She also served as president of the Tenth District of the Federation of Women‘s clubs. She was a supporting member of the Art institute, Friends of Our Native Landscape and various other charitable and religious organizaâ€" â€"For the last fifteen years Mr. and Mrs. Welch had been residents of Highland Park. â€" In addition to her husband, Mrs. Welch is survived by two daughters Mrs. Charles M. Holmes of Berkley, Calif., and Mrs. George Gaidzik of Highland Park and two sons, Richâ€" ard E. Welch of Glencoe and Meâ€" dard W. Welch of Evanston. Dr. Leonard Parr Will Discourse on Books, Next Tuesday March will be a busy month for the members of the Highland Park Woman‘s club, for many and varied are the opportunities for enjoyment and interest offered. On Tuesday, March 1, at 11 o‘clock in the morning, an imporâ€" tant business meeting will be held, which should be attended by everyâ€" one who is interested in the activiâ€" ties of the club. a Following this meeting, a deliciâ€" ous cafeteria luncheon at a most reasonable cost will be served from 12:00 to 1:00. No reservations can be accepted for lunch after Sunâ€" day, February.27, and.members:â€"may. The next hour will be spent in n‘ very lively manner, for an inforâ€" mal Clab Conference will take place at which members are urged to express themselves freely on Club matters, and present constructive critics mof exisiting conditions. This is an opportunity for members to take a vital part in the running of the Club, and sincere and thoughtâ€" ful suggestions will be welcomed by the president, Mrs. Herbert R. Smith. The afternoon program is ~one that should be entertaining and deâ€" lightful. Dr. Leonard A. Parr, an Englishman born in the â€" Shakesâ€" peare country, a man of charm of manner and of keen judgment, will discourse on books, authors, and personalities in the book world. He will have for a setting a facsimile of a real "Book Shop," and he calls this unique way of presenting reâ€" views "An Afternoon in the Piccaâ€" dilly Bookshop." fact that, at the Special Board meeting held on February 14th, the President, â€" Mr. C.â€"W.,â€" Boyle, reeâ€" ommended that an immediate surâ€" mh“bmm or not District 109 could fulfill the requirements for a Board of Educaâ€" The gay and colorful oil painting, of Tom Wilder of Ravinia Wifl grace the walls of the club throughâ€" out the month, Known all over the countryâ€"as an artist who is deeply sensitive to the beauty of Nature, Tom Wilder‘s paintings of this viâ€" cinity or the ‘West or the North Woods charm the eye and delight the soul of the beholder. Musicz! Iqunc}con at Trinity Church on Shrove Tuesday The committee in charge of the Shrove Tuesday musical luncheon at Trinity church parish house on March 1 calls attention to the fact that the program is to precede the luncheon, and will begin promptly at 11 a.m. This will leave the aftâ€" ernoon free for other engagements which crowd the calendars of Highâ€" land Park women these busy days. The program is to be given by Mrs. Helen Abbott Byfield. It will conâ€" sist of French songs, in which she will be accompanied by Mrs. Jessic Wood Sincere, and an informal talk on French dishes, menus, and cusâ€" toms of Shrove Tuesday, Posters giving complete details will be found in yarious store windows, and resâ€" ervations may be made by telephonâ€" ing 985, or through members of the Service League, which is sponâ€" soring the event. This offers a novel and charming way of celeâ€" brating Mardi Gras right at home! * Raymond Meyer, in his successful campaign last year for member of the _ Deerfield Grammar School Board District 109, promised that, to the best of his ability, he would try to bring about a fyaroable de cision for a Board of Education of seven members. Firemen Plan For St. Patrick‘s Dance Year Old Promise May Be Fulfilled â€" in Deerfield ~ That his ~efforts are receiving consideration is evidenced by the tion e Migtiaes FarkvPire, dorert ighland ment will be held Thursday eveâ€" ning, March 17, in the High School gymnasium. Lela Schmidt‘s Dutch Giris‘ band from Milwaukee has again been seâ€" cured to furnish music for the dance. This is the same orchestra which played for last year‘s dance, and recently played for the Highâ€" wood firemen‘s dance Press To Give Unbiased Review Of Office Seekers Prior to the Primary election on Tuesday, April 12th, the Highland Park Press will run a series of nonâ€" partisan articles on Democratic and Republican candidates who are seekâ€" ing State and County offices. ‘The object of these reviews is to give the voting public a brief reâ€" sume of the lives and the qualificaâ€" tions of the men who are seeking public office, as your representatives. _In present chaotie conditions, all citisensâ€"should be interestedâ€"inâ€"their gent thought to the selection of their public servants. It is with this thought in view that the Press will bring to their readers an unbiased, brief statement of each candidates life. ‘Today we are reviewing Allen J. Nelson and William J. Strattan, Republican candidates who are seekâ€" ing nomination at the April primarâ€" ies. Allen J. Nelson â€"_ Allen J. Nelson, a resident of Waukegan and at present County treasurer, is a candidate for Probate Clerk, J. R. Bullock, present proâ€" bate clerk, because of ill health has withdrawn his candidacy. As the term of the County treasurer exâ€" pires and the incumbent cannot sucâ€" ceed himself, Mr. Nelson is seeking the place left vacant by Bullock. Allen J. Nelson, was born in Wauâ€" kegan 89 nine years @go, is married and has one child, a boy five years of age. Previous to his engagement in politics he had an official position as wssistant cashier in a bank. He was born in Engleside, fifty fyears ago. He was educated in the ‘public schools of Lake county and as a young man worked on a farm. Early in life he took an active inâ€" terest in politics in the community in which he lived. " Since Nelson took office gs County treasurer in 1984 he has adopted the "payâ€"asâ€"youâ€"go" plan. This plan is largely responsible for the qpresent good status of the county finances which condition is regarded as being better than at any time within the past thinty years. Williamâ€" J.‘ Strattan, of Ingleside, former secretary of state is Repubâ€" lican candidate for Secretary of State at the primary election April 12th. Nelson is an exâ€"service man and a former‘\finance officer of the Wauâ€" kegan Legion poStâ€".â€"â€" â€"â€" . In 1908 he married Miss Zula Van Wormer,a public school teacher of Fox Lake. They have two sons. For fourteen years, Strattan served as a member of the board of supervisors of Lake county. . He was chairman of the Lake county Republican Central commitee for 8 years being elected to that position four successive terms. Mr. Strattan is a member of the Waukegan lodge No. 702 B.P.0. Elks. He is also a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and the Mysâ€" tic Workers Order. Fourteen Students Of High School On "Air" Saturday served in .that capacity until 1925 when the Department of Conservaâ€" tion was created by Act of the Genâ€" eral Assembly. Mr. Strattan was appointed its first director. He orâ€" ganized this department and made a successful record administering its affairs. He served in this capacity until March 1, 1928 when he reâ€" signed to become a candidate for the Republican nomination for Secreâ€" tary of State winning this place on th! fic!et by a large majority. In 1917 he was appointed a deputy state game warden by Gov. Frank O. Lowden and served for four years. In 1921 he was named Chief Game Warden by Gov. Smail and Taking their turn in "The High School Parade," a series of broadâ€" casts over WLS, fourteen Highland Park students will present a skit based on the life at the school in a radio presentation Saturday at 10 Miss Elyse Rinkenberger, who is directing the program, has selected the following pupils to take HPHS on the air: Elroy Langill, Ed Broâ€" l:,lml&tbnm.h art Smith, Hoffman, Gunter Schwandt, Rosemary Russo, Marge nma..:-f:“un-:i Sharlee Mayer, Dolly Meinhard The WLS studio organist will preinde the skit by playing several HPHS songs. NUMBER 52