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was converted into a veritable lake. The damming of the ditch at this point, it was stated, practically made the Highland Park area a resâ€" ervoir for all the water draining not only from the north but also from the northwest in which ares a ditch draining into the Skokie disâ€" trict has recently been dug. Commissioner Gourley called atâ€" tention to the fact that the dams to the south of County Line were proâ€" vided with gates which could be opâ€" ened in the case of danger of flood in the area to the north. If the well known governmental red tape were dispensed with and this action taken in time the, opening of these flood gates would naturally be the answer to the.problem. However, two years ago when the floods were upon us, the gates were not opened until the "horse" was well out of the barn. Again,.. the .zeaders . of . this.. column American Legion on WmmmJn- 4veshments woere slated to.cccupy a VYOLUME XXIX â€"â€"â€" Single Copy 5¢ Of considerable interest both to the,.comneil and the audience in atâ€" tendance was the question of the high water level in the Skokie drainâ€" age ditch. Commissioner Swanson who brought the matter before the meeting stated that an investigation by himself and City Engineer Cole revealed that the water level had risen some three feet in a period of cightwen buars. lis porntedâ€"gut thet this high water level was primarily due to the damming up of the ditch south of County Line road by the Civilian Conservation Corps as part of their reclamation and drainage project. Commissioner Swanson exâ€" pressed considerable concern over the possible danger of a severe flood in this area if weather conditions even faintly approximated those of two years ago when practically the entire west side of Highland Park pressure brought at that time by the property owners to the south to keep the gates closed and the flood waters off their land, Mayor Ronan brought the discusâ€" sion to a close by instructing City Engineer Cole to further investigate the matter with the idea of securâ€" ing sufficient data to substantitae m plea for relief to be subsequently made to. either the Forest Preserve Board or the Department of the, Inâ€" terior. The mayor also voiced the opinion that it would be a marvelous accomplishment if the government smhmlogn:h Md ' pro, to inâ€" clude the west Highland Park area. The city‘s drainage problem could then be dumped conveniently in plat. . This plat of part of Section 34 as submitted by Mr, Johnson was s aedkgintindss cang. oc ol ns definite that the city didnot assgume any »obligation.to give final approval of the plat at a later date unless all conditions reâ€" lating to it meets the requirements of the city at the time final approval Hawthorne Lase water main. As the property owners involved in this discussion had not completed their case, action was deferred until the group‘s next meeting scheduled for April 1sto hd:-&ynl“hflu all city en to attend a sefety meeting uponsored by the council and stheduledâ€"to be â€"held at the company‘s franchise up to date was progressing nicely and that some definite â€"action on this subject could wereâ€"coming in at a highly satisfacâ€" tory»zate. The license buresau reeâ€" ords show that the city is some ten weeks abead on applications this year asâ€"eotnpared to 1939. lution hm.fl“u Sergeant hn&-h:'hh behalfâ€" of the city for his fine servâ€" ices to the community. The couneil adjeurned and reconâ€" vened a# the Board of Local Imâ€" prominent place on the program. Commissioner Bowes in his report to the cotncil stated that work in be expected within a short time. Commissioner Bowes also asked the council to tentatively approve the Robers~L. .Johnson subdivision plat. . This plat of part of Section il’r Ronan annouriced that since the passing of the motor veâ€" hicle «license deadline applications Gouriey moved that a suitable resoâ€" Uncle Sam‘s lap for solution. nt.John P. Suilivan .announcing The Highls The Y.W.C.A. will be the scene of a beautiful vesper service next Sunâ€" day at 4 p.m, when the Community Choral Club of Highland Park will Vesper Service at Y.W.C.A. Next Sunday gram will include a reading by Dorâ€" othy Westbey, and the story of Pasâ€" sion Week will be given in story and song. The readers; Mrs. F. D. Ausâ€" tin, Marguerite Moldaner, Elizabeth charge of. social Dr. B. M. Hamilten activities ; George % Bowden, ; and Tom Creigh, treasurer. Nd‘uflqvndnhd as a director for three years, Tommy Brennan was clected a director for two years and Bob Childs was shosen as a director for one year. membership in constitutional form. Those in attendance at Sunday‘s meeting were lavish with their praise for the progress made to date by the Highiand Park Young Mr. K. C. Bennett, and Mr. Wm. Howard, will sing "Open the Gates of the Temple," and solos will be The Parentâ€"Teacher association of Greenbay Road school will hold their annual Open House on Friday eveâ€" ning, March 8 at 7:30 o‘clock. room mothers and members of the Extentive Committee of the P.T.A. will help. the.teachers as hostesses during the evening. At the conâ€" clusion of the visit in the classrooms In sddition to the election of offiâ€" cers, Sunday . afternoon‘s meeting was largely taken up with the readâ€" ing. of the organization‘s constituâ€" tion and byâ€"laws as they appeared will be held on a Sunday afternoon wi thin the next three or four weeks. musical numbers will be those sung by the entire chorus, the quartette by Frank J. Ronan, sung by Fran These services are open to all and tea will be served at the close of the program. hopes for the organitation‘s fuâ€" F. J. Spalding will sing "An Eveâ€" ning Prayer.‘ _ P.â€"T.A. Holds Open House Friday at Greenbay School Open House presents a splendid opportumnity for parents to become better acquainted with the school and teachers and to gain a better understanding of what the child is accomplishing in his school time. The teachers of Greenbay school cordially invite parents and friends to visit their respective rooms and as always :in welcome‘ any quesâ€" tions or discussions. , A special feature of this open y e mmraoce by Mr. art superâ€" !ui::rinfln_mbnyrudnndfllm Dr. Baker M. Hamilton, chairman of the Highland Park Young Men‘s club‘s temporary organization board was elected the club‘s first president at a meeting of the group held last Sunday afternoon in the Community porary organization board consistâ€" ing of Dr. Baker M. Hamilton, Santo, Thomas Creigh, Richard Hawley, Edward Moroney Jr., and Harry Skidmiore was given a rousâ€" ing vote of thanks for the excellent work done in so admirably expressâ€" there will be a community sing in the auditorium. Dr. Hamilton Is Young Men‘s Club U Jr.. Set. Jack Sullivan With H. P. Police 22 Years, Resigns ‘The resignation of Police John Sullivan, who has been the Highland Park force for the twentyâ€"two years, came not only a surprise to Chief Moroney other officers of the staff, but was a Officer Sullivan will leave his pogl March 31st. lofi:l‘ih'&: planning to mmw?uâ€"nmmcu sergeant is not nlflnm‘. _____ If we do our best in this Lenten Season, it will bring to our souls .mmdmuh hmofln r ‘M*Hflh bmdm" ty 0 rgbe pave is resigning . shortly â€"aiter â€" his WWth birthday which was last December Born in Peterboro, Canada, Deg. 8, 1879, Jack (as he is familiarly known), became a naturalized ciftâ€" izen of the United States at the age of 21. He was granted his papers by Judge DeWitt L. Jones in the County Court at Waukegan, Before becoming a policeman, Jack travelled through the United States and Mexico for twelve years. He worked in New Orleans, Bosâ€" ton, Philadelphia, New York and Chicago. Previous to accepting the police job in this city, he was enâ€" gaged in the general teaming busiâ€" ness here. events by Mrs. Quiney m;u s though it may be to fi that Mrs. Wright needs no in! duction in Highland Park or elseâ€" where among people who take their world affairs seriously, yet in inâ€" troduing Mrs. Wright, not to make this assertion would be unfair to her and a reflgetion on the rest of us. Wife . Quiney Wright, distinâ€" member of the faculty of the University of Chicago, she has a reputation in her own right as an authority on international matters, &. reputation which has been conâ€" stantly enriched and kept up to date by first hand experience in Europe, the East and in the Americas. Naâ€" tional chairman of the Department of Government and Foreign Relaâ€" tions.of the League of Women Votâ€" ers, she was asked by the State Deâ€" partment to Attend the Eighth Panâ€" American Conference.at Lima, Peru, in an advisory w, She has also Mz m go the Inâ€" stitute. of . P Relations and has mxnhdlchfi:t attendâ€" ance at. meetings of ague of Nations and in. his. fieldof study of the mandate. system. M:‘Mr ln.'wmrhit has the sort w precedes her with m‘ quality of anâ€" ticipation and leaves behind enviâ€" able enthusiasm., In between, she lives up to it splendidly. Unlike many speakers, she encourages questions from the audience, and has especially asked for them next Wedâ€" nesday. The meeting will, as usual, be held at the Ravinia Village House at 2:30 in the afternoon, We Give." Sgt. Sullivan and his wife were married July 13, 1921, in St. Joseph, Mich., and have resided continuousâ€" ly since that time at 685 Skokie avenue, where they own their own (Continued on page 7) Ravinia Women To Hear Discussion On Current Affairs The cracker barrel Mfionnfi insproved and modernized by â€" Amerim ;:‘nm'h‘\.; :. took it over, ve in Ravinia on March 13 when members of the on March 13 when members o% .n.-s.hm-.'.m:rn. listen to a discussion corr hes the rativemant ams af #8 bus HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINDIS, _ THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1940 ‘[bgn is an old proverb which says "Life Consists of Those Trings What Benefits Accrue From the Practice Of Self Denial? Hrnten Webitation u-§ r the t only mey canic Tiece Anied Avameciiest Onares Navy, has been secured as guest speaker for the next regular dinner meeting of the Highland Park Chamâ€" ber of Commerce Tuesday evening. ‘The meeting will be held: as usual Cupid Sleeps I ‘County On Fell:.zs Lieut. Barnes To Address C. of C. 0 "Uâ€"Boats In War" at the Green Tea Pot at 6:30 in the evening. _ â€" â€" The speaker, who has served in the Navy for 23 years, and for the past 17 has been in the submarine service, has chosen as his subject "Uâ€"boats in the World War." single Lake county girl came leadâ€" ing her swain to the marriage liâ€" cense bureau on Leap Year Day. But the month of February this year showed an increase of 6 2â€"3 per cent in the number of licenses issued over last year. There were 48 marriage certificates issued last refreshments will be added attracâ€" tions. Come out for &n evening of pleasure to the Y.W.C.A. at 8 o‘clock Tuesday, March 12. Clerk Jay B. Morse, where nary a tor at the Submarine Training School at New London, Conn., and in addition to having commanded a submarine, was also in command of a destroyer. At the present time he is in charge of the outgoing unit at Great Lakes. Cupid ‘was asleep last Thursday, it was said in the office of County very desirous of obtaining toys vl‘a’ich may be a;pn.d, for use in the school, toys cofistructive naâ€" ture, dolls and dzl]-&m“, blocks, especially the hollow ones, and simâ€" ple games., Will you not look and see if some outgrown or unusued arâ€" ticles pofâ€" this kind are not availâ€" able find donate them to the school? Mothers Club Will Hold Bingo Party The Mothers‘ Club of the Y.W.C.A. will hold a bingo party at 8 o‘clock With practically éevery country affected with war apathy, and since most of the fighting so far has been confined to sea maneuvers, it is count of the romance and thrills attached to submarine and destroyâ€" er service should form the program for this meeting. month as against 45 in February, 1930. Miss Ruth Seott, who conducts the Nursery School at the Y.W.C.A., is Toys Wanted for "Y" Nursery School most apropos that a first hand acâ€" Lieut. Barnes has been an instrucâ€" Uaiversity o0 Urbana., 111. man. Something absolutely new in About a year ago, a highly hilarâ€" ious comedy called "Brother Rat" romped merrily across the screen, dealing with the adventures and misadventures of a trio of V.M.I, cadets and their muleâ€"breaking prom "dates." "Brother Rat and a Baby" picks up the same youngsters a year later and gives you another chapter in their checkered careers. At the Alcyon Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Will Discuss Organization Of Community Council, April 2 "Brother Rat" And A Baby" Outstanding Alcyon Attraction "Man of Conquest" takes into careful consideration Sam Houston‘s life from the time he dwelt with the Cherokee tribes to his glorious campaign that resulted in an indeâ€" pendent Texas. On this same proâ€" gram for Ssturday evening at the Aleyon we have "Kid Nightingale" featuring John Payne and Jane Wyâ€" election of Robert Greensinde as chairman. _ Other officers elected were John Lenzini, vice chairman; Tommy Brennan, secretary, nj Hector Michella, publicity chairm@n. Plans were discussed for the clecâ€" tion of other officers, the appointing of committees and the future develâ€" opment of the club. A meeting of the open to the public will be in the local papers in the mear The first official act of this boedy was the nomination and unanimous "The Night of Nights" is the picâ€" ture of pictures for allâ€"around enâ€" tertainmont. Masterfully adding a chuckle and a smile to heartfelt adâ€" venture in the wings of the Broadâ€" way stage, the film opens with one of the year‘s best scenes and imâ€" proves on even that as it progresses. Next week Wednesday, Thursday and Friday being doubleâ€"feature nights, we will also find music, laughter and a gay romantic story as the pleasing elements to be found in "Oh, Johnny, How You Can Love," starring Tom Brown, Peggy Moran and Allen Jenkins. Last Monday evening a large g'ron& of men met at the Pagoda for the purpose of organizing a Reâ€" publican club. _ Emmett Moroney presided over the meeting as temâ€" porary chairman. This group will promote social and political activiâ€" portunity ‘next week, for th&flnt time in some years, of welconting a United States Senator, when. the Hon. James M. Slattery speaks here Monday evening, March 11, at the Elks hall, With him will be a number of the following Democratic state candidates: Harry Hershey for Govâ€" ernor, Louie Lewis for Lt. Governor, Harold G, Ward for Attorneyâ€"Genâ€" eral, Homer Mat Adams for State Treasurer, Edward J. Hughes for Secretary of State, John C. Martin for Auditor, T. V. Smith and Walter Orlikoski for : Congressmanâ€"at â€" "Bob" Greenslade Elected President Republican Club The Elks hall is conveniently loâ€" cated on Laurel avenue near Greenâ€" bay road, with ample parking facilâ€" ities. In view of the national promâ€" inence of the speakers and the imâ€" portance of the issue involved, a cratic Club of Highland Park. A number of prominent residents of Highland Park have been invited to be on the reception committee, including U. 8. District Attorney William J. Campbell, Dr. Kerl Meyâ€" er, William M. Dooley, Melvin L. Straus, Dr. R. R. Bosworth, Philip ence Shetzeley, Paul Phelps, Mrs. Marc Law, Mrs. H. A. Wampler, Miss Abigail Balke, Sidney Stein, Samuel F. Knox, J. Lionel Haas, Postmasters Daniel Cobb, James Thomson, Leslie McCaffrey and Mary East, Samuel S. Smith, Henry H. Doty, Sam Fell, Santi Pasquesi, David Suttle, Joseph Berube, and large audience is expected. To Speak At Elks Hall MondayP. M. Their subject will concern the sucâ€" cess of the Roosevelt and Horner administrations and reasons for continuation of their programs. The mass meeting will be under the auspices of the Young Demoâ€" adics about U 4 ©OMOGIGS about ibne price such as exists in many cities comâ€" parable to Highland Park, will be discussed at a meeting called for Tuesday evening, April 2, at the new Community Center by the Highâ€" land Park League of Women Votâ€" WLRCJCIEVC OEBERNRRIIDIIECCTN UE CCC ucational, religious and nehlâ€"‘na been asked to send a representative to this meeting, at which it is hoped that plans will be worked out for a permanent community council. This council, which would be xs a clearing house through which ideas could be pooled for making Highland Park a still better place in which to live. Through such a central organization all community groups could coâ€"ordinate their activâ€" ities, achieve more effectively their common objectives, and avoid dupliâ€" cation of efforts. The proposed council would belong to Highland Park as a whole, the League of Women Voters is merely calling the first meeting in the naâ€" ture of a community gathering. There would be no financial obliâ€" gations. Hughes has issued incorporation paâ€" mh'flmbdz:u.fl'b avenue, to deal in butter and eg@gs, Serving on the special League committee which has studied comâ€" munity councils elsewhere and made plans for this organization meeting Mr. George A. Paddock of Evansâ€" her it Unincd Siages Comgretmhies 0 ted m for the Tenth District, Will spéak at an open meeting, at the home of Mrs. Vail, 217 Laure] avenue, Monâ€" day, March 11, at 10:30 in the miornâ€" ing. the primary ‘ballot April 9, is lu:: Johnson, Mrs. Carroll Binder, Mrs. Philip Ringer, Mrs. Walter Rubens, Mrs, Van Kirk, and Mrs. James Stannard Baker. from all organizations are to be sent. Organizations to which invitations to attend the meeting have been sent include: Highland Park City Council, Adult Education Group, American Legion Post 145, Ameriâ€" can Legion Auxiliary, B.P.0.E. lodge munity Chest, Community Chorus, 'gemzmltv Service Inc., Daughters Butter And Egg An attempt was made to contact every organization in Highland Park. If any organization which of the American Revolution, Eastâ€" ern Starâ€"Campbell Chapter, Highâ€" land Park Chamber of Commerce, Highland Park Hog;hl Board, Highland Park Boy uts, Highâ€" land Park Girl Scouts, lfl!kwhl:: Park Infant Welfare, Park League of Women Voters, Highland Park Library Board, Highâ€" land Park Music Club, Highland C OM RWTM DURUD, INBGIIAIA ERER Red Cross, Highland Park Safety Committee, Highland Park Womâ€" an‘s Clib, Highland Park Y.W.C,A., HiFhind Park Zoning Commispion, Shore Yackt Club, Ravinia Gm Club, Ravinia Woman‘s Club, R wood Park Association, Rotary, Royâ€" al Arcanum, Royal l::fnhn. Sherâ€" idan Rebekah Lodge, m Rifle and Pistol Club, Social Comâ€" Presbyterian Church, United Evâ€" angelical Church, Trinity Episcopal Church, . Immaculate _ Conception Church, Bethany EvÂ¥an#elical Church, would like to participate has been overlooked, it is urged to communiâ€" cate with Mrs. J. Sigurd Johnson, Park Loyal Order of Moose,, Lions Club,; Kiwanis Club, Masonsâ€"A. O. Fay lodge, Men‘s Garden Club, North mittee, Sunset Terrace tion, West Ridge Community ClAm School Board District 107, School Board District 108, School Bdard District 118, High School Faculty, Faculty School District 107, Facâ€" ulty School District 108, Sisters of Loretta School, Highland Patk High School P.T.A., Elm Plate P.T.A., Green Bay P.T.A., Lincoln P.T.A., Ravinia P.T.A., Braeside P.T.A. Players. Church of Christ, Scientist. George® A. Paddock To Address Open Meeting Here Monday Everyone interested in seeing and nouâ€"voenteat.. woult . serve nsâ€"civic, edâ€" , â€" First