The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

PAGE TWO Uiztered as Second Clase Marier March 1, 191l, at the my im " Communi intended for publication must be writiee on with the name and address of the writer. They mnoon o insure apprarance in current lssue. . That the adult education classes here answer a need was brought out by A. N. Thurston, director of Adult Education, who stated that between 200 and 250 people between 18 and 25 years of age are enrolled in classes. They include high school graduates who want ‘to continue studying. those who are employed but wish to improve themselves, or prepare for a change of occupation, and those who want to develop hobâ€" ma groups, club rooms for sports and dances, recreational facilities for young married couples with low incomes, local sports teamsâ€"these «re some of the needs of the young MMWMMMQ out by the seven speakers in the forum held at the annual meeting of the Y.W.C.A..March 16 in the "Basket ball is the most popular sport in the United States, yet there is no single basket ball team in Highland Park except the high school team. There are good basketâ€" ball players in town, but they play on teams from other towns," stated Mr. George Schuechenpflug, proâ€" griam director of Community Serâ€" vices This #own needs. youth clubs boys clubs, tournaments, basketball and soft ball teams, and opportuniâ€" ties for coâ€"recreation as well as a headquarters for all such lffivitiu.” A trained vocational advisor, weekend activities, more evening Miss Minnie Buzard, principal of the high school, are: (l)um ienced vocational advisor with students and high school graduates could discuss their problems in findâ€" ing work and more especially work to which they are fitted, and (2) a definite program of recreational entertainment and a headquarters for it. Seventyâ€"five answers to a questionnaire recently sent out by the high school to young high school graduates listed 53 different "wants" for a young peoples‘ proâ€" bies, Needs of Local Young People Discussed At Forum March 16 _ "A great deal is done for young people in our schools. They are taught to dance, play games, tnd to make friends. But between gradâ€" uation from high school and the age of 25 they go into a vacumâ€" they are looking for a group and a means of expression," he continâ€" ued. "Suggestion for an ideal set up include a lounge library, a game room, a ‘dry night club," a drama group with skilled leadership, and a community committe composed of young people, who knew what was wanted, and older people who could help work out plans." Assembly room. "The needs of youth have been expressed by representatives of varâ€" fous fields and organizations, and in presenting them have we not awakened to probably the greatest need of the time in the communityâ€" that of careful professional and volunteer research, followed by paâ€" tient waiting or the best methods as brought to light by the research, hn-btubdhhhmcm eration and concession, Mrs. Raymond Flinn, executive secretary of Social Service, told of another group needing help; the young marrieds from 20 to 28 who are handicapped by low wages, and lack of recreational facilities. She advocated community help for these desires, which she believes would make for happier marriages, The boys and girls of today ll'.i pretty fine, in the opinion of Ed Moroney, chief of police. Only two local boys are in state institutions, and they are behaving well there. He emphasized the needs of young people in this town, and stated that most problems begin in the homes which do not recognize these probâ€" lems. He feels that it is up to the town to provide facilities for reâ€" creation and education. "The quickâ€" er we start to work out a real proâ€" gram for young people here, the better the town will be," he conâ€" eluded. Mrs. Eugene Pfister, speaking as a member of th Y, W. C. A. Board as well as a mother of a young perâ€" son, summed up the evidence preâ€" sented by the speakers and exâ€" pressed a hope and assurance that a good deal of constructive thinkâ€" ing and planning can not help but come of such clear and open disâ€" cission. The Rev. H. F. Siemsen of the Bethany Evangelical church spoke of the need of religion in helping young people and the importance of the example set by grownâ€"ups. He feels that the church has a defiâ€" nite program in helping to find a solution for youthâ€"problems. THE HICHLAND PARK PRESS Price, $1.50 per yeur tstanding needs THE CHICAGO SUBURBAN QUALITY GROUP week by the Udeli Printing Company, Udell A member of tits s wihneghhy Fown Ave., Suite is * Tsl Contaal §et lo« about by honest reactions and sinâ€" cere desires to fill the needs of the youth of the community, The proâ€" grams, ideas, ideals as well as funds must be pooled and coâ€"ordinated and then redistricted,. The Community Chest is significant and demonâ€" strates the idea and effciency of combined resources,. The program for the needs of young people is of necessity a coâ€"operative thing," conâ€" cluded Mrs. Pfister. With a few well chosen words, Mrs. George Hackenkamp, Dept, President, greeted the audience, and introduced the representatives from patriotic organizations. After the Processional of Colors, the flags, representing the units throughout Ill., were placed where their gorgeous colors stood out against the black velvet hangings, which formed a background, making a beautiful setting for the afterâ€" ncon session. Addressâ€"Major L. N. Bittinger, Senior Vice Commander, The Amerâ€" ican Legion, Dept. of IIl. (Major Bittinger attended the North Westâ€" ern Military Academy, which, until its destruction by fire, several years ago, was located on St. Johns Ave., in Highland Park, IIl., he was also a friend of the late Dumaresq Spenâ€" cer, for whom the Legion Post was named.) Thursday March 16, four repreâ€" sentatives from Dumaresq Spencer Auxiliary attended the Annual Paâ€" triotie Conference on National Deâ€" fense and Americanism, which was held in the Grand Ball Room of the Hotel Sherman in Chicago. This conference was sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Departâ€" ment of Illinois. Mrs. George Cassâ€" idy, Dept. National Defense Chairâ€" man, and Mrs, John Shimkus, Dept. Americanism Chairman, presiding. Greetingsâ€"Mrs. T. K. Rinaker, National Vice Pres., Central Div. American Legion Aux, Mrs. E. T. R. Murfey introduced the speakers and conducted the question period following the talks. Mrs. Theodore Fischer, president of the Y.W.C.A. was in charge of the brief annual business meeting. Comâ€" munity singing was led by Mr. X, Auxiliary Members Attend Conference In Chicago Mar. 16 Speakers for the afternoon were introduced in turn, and each had an interesting subject, and delivered it in a most convincing marner. rs and their subjects were as ,ollfit: _: with ~Mr«â€"Clifton â€" Hawes panying on the piano "Boys State"â€"Mr. Robert Cleâ€" ment, 1938 Boys State Governor. "The Army"â€""One element of National Defense"â€"Lieutenant Colâ€" onel A. B. Hamblen, Assistant Chief of Staff for Military Intelligence. "Arming for Peace"â€"Mrs. Byron Miller, National Chairman of Naâ€" tional Defense, A. L. Auxiliary. School "Our Navy"â€"Lieutenant Colonel A. B. Miller, U. 8. Marine Corps. "World Events"â€"Mr. William D. Saltiel, prominent Chicago attorney. "Value of High School R.O.T.C." â€"Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Stephan Van Clay, R.O.T.C. Fenger High Addressâ€"Professor John Haraâ€" my, Indiana Central College, Ind. "What Adequate National Deâ€" fense Means to American Youth"â€" Miss Betty Jane Bridges, Mercy High School. * School Participates in Extension Course Staff of Deerfield The teachers of the Deerfield Gramméar school this semester are participating in an Extension Course in "Problems of Klementary Education." The course is being given by Northwestern university, and is under the guidance of Dr. E. T. McSwain, associate professor of education. It is the purpose of this field work to help the elemenâ€" tary schools to understand their problems and to deal with them in accordance with the best thinking in Elementary Education, ‘This extension work from Northâ€" western is given the members of the Deerfield Grammar school staff as additional college credit. In some cases members are fnishing the work on a Bachelor‘s degree and in other cases they are taking advanced work. This course has drawn teachers from the North Shore communities of Deerfield, Highland Park, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Glencoe, and Northbrook. Through the work of the course, teachers from each of these communities are coming toâ€" gether and exchange experiences and ideas and how to deal with problems. Purk §#1 The extension course has made a special attempt to relate the -u-u«si-â€"l-'-â€"a of the communities on the Shore. It is felt that this course will be of distinct value to Deerfleld in that it will give the staff of the school a wide opportunity to work on common problems with neighboring schools. Mrs. O. W. Beckwith, 62, of the Wayside Inn, Libertyville, sustained neck injuries and Mrs. Stern, 69, of 1573 Ridge aveue, Evanston, sufâ€" fered knee injuries Both were ridâ€" caped injury. Tuesday afternoon about 8:15 p. m. two persons were injured when a car driven by Mrs. C. C. Merrifeld, 1054 Cherokee street, Wilmette, was struck by a car driven by Mrs, G. Hanna of Deerfield avenue as she was making a "U" turn off Central avenue at St. Johns avenue. ing with Mrs. Hanna, as was Mrs.. T. C. Todd, 70, of Chicago, who esâ€" Former Illinois Professor Dies Here "Candle Light," the rollicking Wodehouse comedy which was preâ€" sented by the Stagers in Deerfield on February 17, will be repeated with the same cast in the audiâ€" torium of the Waukegan Township High school on April 1. _ Lions Club To See Film of Activities At Meeting Today Dr. L. Harrison ‘Mettler, 75, died Monday in the Highland Park hosâ€" pital. Living at 1119 Sheridan rd., Hubbard Woods, he was a former professor of neurology at the Uniâ€" versity of Illinois college of mediâ€" cine. He was formerly attending neurologist at the Cook county hosâ€" pital and Norwegian Lutheran Deaâ€" conness Home and hospital, He was the author of articles on mental and nervous diseases. His widow, Mrs. Minnie Mettler, and two daughters survive, Dr. Irving Schur, is in charge of the program to be presented today at the regular meeting of the Lions ¢lub which is being held at moon at Hill‘s tea room. He will show movies of the activities of the local Lions Club and neighboringâ€" clubs, taken over a period of ten years. The pictures promise to be intensely interesting. Deerfield Stagers Repeat "Candlelight" Apr. 1 in Waukegan Last Wednesday evening, many of the members enjoyed a stag party and it was generally agreed that an excellent time was had, At last week‘s meeting District Governor John Rieta delivered an interesting message to the club when he served as guest of honor. Two Women Hurt ‘The Stagers feel very fortunate The First National Bank Free Information um;â€".hhfl:: repeat Deerficld performance because> of flu or for other ressons will now have an opportunity to see it. Becâ€" ondly, because this engagement is the first outâ€"ofâ€"town one the group iointen mas hh-.“vt- reputation cinitydm. ‘l\ophtdmm‘ valet, played by Gould, who has â€"completely: submerged his perâ€" sonality in serving his master, the very modern Prince, played by Jack Covington. He is more than at sea -huw.udcrwh viuhh.mh His main trouble is in making "any real progress" with Marie, portrayed by Mary Jane Galloway, who pays him "a visitâ€"in a nice way, of course." There is more trouâ€" ble when other interruptions occur, in the persons of an outraged forâ€" mer friend of the Prince‘s, played by Helen Giss, a furious and susâ€" picious husband, Allan Tennis, and a garrulous waiter, Philip Tennis, ‘The cast is rounded out by a Barâ€" oness, Lois Clark, who winds things up at the end, und a chauffeur, Robert Laudau. The Waukegan performance will will rise at 8 p.m. and tickets may be obtained from Mrs. William Galloâ€" way, Mrs. Vernon Giss, or at the door. IF YOU CONTEMPLATE BUYING AN AUTOMOBILE THIS SPRING, IT COSTS YOU NOTHING*TO INQUIRE OF US OUR TERMS AND CHARGES. WHY NOT STOP IN? FINANCING MOTOR CARS IS A "NEW DEAL" IN THIS BANK AND WE ARE OUT AFTER THE BUSINESS. Spray Your Trees and Evergreens of Highland Park dâ€"by the Junior Organ Only by proper spraying against the ever mcreul# ing spread of scale and fungus diseases now prevailing along the North Shore can you prevent the loss of trees, shrubs and evergreens. THE TIME TO SPRAY IS NOW and we have the most modâ€" ern 400â€"pound pressure spraying equipment. We will be pleased to submit an estimate on your requirements. We are headquarters for lawn seed, by the pound, ton or car load, and the same in fertilizers of every known brand at lowâ€" est Chicago market prices. Visit our Greenhouses, Ridge Road and Park Avenue, and see our world‘s largest Pansies in bloom now; our blue ribbon Carnations, Snapdragons, and many other interesting items. We shall have over 600 Lilies in bloom. Will there be one in your home this Easter? Telephone Highland Park 8420. Store and Office, Laurel Ave., One Block West of Depot Telephone H. P. 3420 Two Soldiers Held To Grand Jury For Wrecking Stolen Car llfiufl-.mm and Ross F. Knepshield, both of Two Fort Sheridan privates h.fl.wfl"lm.. fucing grand jury action on s charge of automobile larceny. in lieu of a $5,000 bond each after a preliminary hearing before Police Magistrate Joseph Ariano in Highâ€" wood Monday. hl’:nn-h-h-h.h-fi $ mb’lh* Mpliubâ€"lhhm wrecked car at Green Bay road and Vine avenue. Investigation disclosâ€" ed the car had been stolen from Fide!l Ghini in front of his tavern at 256 Railway avenue, Highwood. Witnesses said another soldier had fied from the scene after the accident. Petreasukas explained that the "soldier" was a cab driver who had given him a ride. Skeptical Highwood police quesâ€" tioned him continually for 24 hours. Sunday night he admitted that his companion was Knepshield. The latâ€" ter was apprehended at Fort Sherâ€" idan. Monday both signed confesâ€" sions. eago. In front of a tavern was & new sedan. The keys were in it. Petreauskas climbed in the driver‘s seat and they drove away. and Park Avenue, and see A*-‘.Mr he lost control of the car : he ricocheted off a curb to avoid strikâ€" ing a taxicab. The sedun struck a light pole, knocking Petreasuskas unconscious. Knepshield, uninjured, slid out of the door and walked south on Green Bay road. Ducking behind a nearâ€" by building he pondered a minute and then decided to walk back to the scene to learn if his companion had been hurt. A crowd around the wrecked auâ€" tomobile caused the soldier to change his mind. Vis alleys, he reached the Highland Purk station of the North Shore line, where he caught a train for Fort Sheridan. Chicago Woman Found Wandering Here; Returned Home Mrs. M. Lepecki, 50 years of age, 4513 Sunnyside aevenue, â€" Chicago, was picked up in Highland Park at 6:15 o‘clock yesterday morning by missing from her home in Chicag« since 10 o‘clock Tuesday morning She was turned over to her son Edâ€" mund, with whom she lived. Young Republican Club Meets March 24 publican club will meet Friday evenâ€" ing, March 24th in the Sherâ€"Park building. An interesting program i.lphnntl_folb'«lbym Th....ickland _Paork . Youne _Ke THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 1989 o i y t s ul