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The large number 0# troops travel ing were transported without inconâ€" enience to regular passengers, accordâ€" 2t maaaie o ind thanh are m:lh&“lhldfl”: and whatever the ahead, hmmmmld mnhhfl-l:nb.-fll prosecation of war." ‘l'h.“itioullo-dwuhu‘-:.z increasing the average load in car by 16 per cent; increasing the average _numberâ€"of tons cachâ€" train hauled 27 per cent and the average number of miles each freight car traveled each 38 per cent, according to H. A. Scandrett. trustee for the railâ€" road. During the first six months of this year the Milwaukee Road moved 7 billion, 382 million ton miles of reveâ€" nue freight, an increase of 2 billion, 800 million ton miles over the period two years ago. Yet it : only 15 per cent more cars for the Essential Part of Fighting Power How well the railroads are meeting the transportation requirements of Amâ€" crica‘s war program is indicated in a report from the Milwaukee Road that during the first six months of 1942 the ton mileage it handled increased 62 per cent compared <with the same period in 1940, when war materials Railroads Are The railroads are an essential part of the fighting power of the nation. War cannot be carried on without fighting forces and munitions; but munitions ‘cannot be provided, nor fighting forces sustained, without adâ€" equate transportation*â€" and in Amerâ€" ica that means chiefly railroad transâ€" portation Monday, Aug. 31â€"Come and cut the cake at 9:15 p.m. All boys who have birthdays in August; Dance inâ€" struction by Mrs. Lucy Smith, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m:; Craft shop instruction by John Engels; Bridge instruction by Richard Rube® 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Photo instruction by William E. Cunâ€" ningham, 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Square dancing, 8:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.; Bail room dancing, 9:15 p.m. to 11 p.m., Hostess group 7, Nancy Santi, chairâ€" man. were not moving in great quantity Sunday, Aug. 30â€"Breakfast served at 9 a.m. Supper served at 6:30 p.m.; Group sing led by Messrs. Larson, Cunningham and Heath, 7 p.m. Dancâ€" ing, 8:30 p.m. Royal Knights orchesâ€" tra; Craft shop instruction by Charles Bartell. Craft s Bartell Friday, Aug. 28â€"Open house for wives of service men with instruâ€" mental music by Mrs. Helen Mayer Mannings, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Variety floor show, Danceâ€"Cliff Aspergren‘s orchestra, 8 p.m. Kenilworth GSO. Craft shop instruction by Ed Branâ€" driff. Saturday, Aug. 22â€"Variety show sponsored by Mrs. Brown, 8 p.m. Dancing 9 p.m. to 11 :15 p.m. Groups 5, 6 and 7, Jeanne Jenkins, Lila Letâ€" son and Nancy Santi, chairman ; overâ€" night sleeping $ith breakfast 35c; Another beach party is planned for Thursday‘night at the Lawrence Stein‘s beach, unless frost and light snow flurries interfere, and on Sunâ€" dl:'* i M club because st at oltb::huvyillnzfl-;m tions for floor space will not be taken on that evening. Tufl’u-‘:bufl-fl: j D * r M v< *~, Aorg yeoula pe s ningham, 7:30 pm. to 9 pm.; Craft, shop instruction by John Engels; Bridge instruction by Richard Rubel, 7:30 pm. to 9 p.m.; Square dancing, 8:45 pm. to 9:15 p.m., Sgt. Gibson, caller; Ballroom dancing, 9:15 p.m. to 11 p.m. Hostess group 3, Clara Melchiorre, chairman. Thursday, Aug. 27â€"Beach party at Lawrence fkfi'l beach on Woodâ€" bridge lane, 6:30 p.m. (Service men andGSO‘s please sign up at recepâ€" tionist‘s desk) "Do as you please night" Dancing, 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Hostess group 4, Mary Hart, chairâ€" man. Craft shop instruction by Al DeHerder. c by Mrs, Lucy Smith, 7 to 5 p.m. ; Photo insttaction ty Witham E. Cunâ€" On Sunday a large crowd attended the Italian party, expertly arranged by . Highland Park‘s versatile Ben Bruce. Fully 400 guests consumed untold yards of spaghetti (67 pounds actording to a reliable source) but garlic was omitted for the sake of unity in the ranks. Entertainment was furnished by local talent, and inâ€" cluded tap dancing, piano and accorâ€" dian numbers and a girl soloist. Sigâ€" nor Andy Jacobs supplied heady Itaâ€" lian music. Attendance at the club is still swing. | #** WO pe WOrnnenpennny f ing up; at last Friday‘s formal danct,| Former marines and their families to dance to Hal Jackson‘s music and| interested to know that many unusual watch an aweâ€"inspiring exhibition of ::;"'.’.'.mml".‘."': fitterbugging by Joc and Pearl Z€U4~| y.rine Corps league convention in schal. Chicago, September 2 to 5. shop instruction by Charles Highland Park USO News Mr. and Mrs. Albert Axt, of Highâ€" wood, Monday announced the marâ€" riage of their daughter, Rosebud, and Murner C. Swanson, of Lake Forest. The couple, who were wedded last Thursday, are spending their honeyâ€" moon in Texas. . They will be home in Lake Forest after Sept. 10. These select horses cost from $100 b‘l..l-.: -nk,-:. are expert riders carry on traditions which have followed the cavairy from the carlest days of mm.md'--? Bonds will insure good mounts the Cavairy. You and your neighâ€" !lmlwfi'u....l.: |reqularly every pay day esn (buy these horses for ..- U, & | Cuvairy. Invest at least |¢~-.-hhlr | U. 6. Trrarers Department ROSEBUD AXT WEDDED are shown in action in an sequence of "Eagle Squadron." The authenticity of "Eagle Squadâ€" ron" was assured by many thousands of feet of film taken by a camera crew sent to England ‘by Producer Wanger, or} permission granted by the British Ministry of Information. In addition, "Eagle Squadron" brings to the screen for the first time scenes showing the widespread activities of British women in warâ€"time, which inâ€" clude flying transport planes, operatâ€" mg . radio directional apparatus and firing antiâ€"aircraft guns. The fabulous British Commandos, the daring night raiders who have terrified the enemy, Other _ notable . players..include _ Jon Hall, Eddie Albert, Nigel Bruce, Eveâ€" lyn Ankers, Leif Erikson, John Loder, Edgar Barrier, Isobel Elsom, Gladys Cooper, Paul Cavanagh, Richard Daâ€" vies, Jill Esmond, Gene Reynolds and Alan Hale, Jr. The authentic, behindâ€"theâ€"scenes story of "Eagle Squadron" tells of «ctual experiences of many. American aviators . who preceded their own country‘s entrance into the war by joining the RAF‘s Eagle Squadron in October, 1940.. Flying their famous Spitfires, the â€" Eagle Squadron since then has written many memorable chapters of the modern war in the clouds. army bogged down in the snow and mud of the Russian Winter, Al though our Army is largely mechaâ€" nized the cavairy horse is stil a highly essential factor in this mountâ€" ed division and in the Field Artilâ€" lery. The Army also maintains reâ€" mount farms where many borses are bred and raised. ‘Eagle Squadron‘ Tells Vital Story Heading a long and imposing cast are Robert Stack and Diana Barryâ€" more, youngest member of America‘s celebrated "royal family" of stage and screen, who is making her motion picâ€" ture debut in "Eagle Equadron". Walter Wanger‘s new Universal proâ€" duction. "Eagle Squadron," the first screen story of American fighter piâ€" lots in the Royal Air Force, will be the attraction~ at .the Genesee theatre starting Sunday. Further details concerning the preâ€" miere showing and other convention plans will be discussed at the next regular meeting of Chicago Detachâ€" ment No. 1 of . the Marine Corps league at the Sherman hotel, Chicago, at 8:30 p. m., Thursday, August 27. Anthony J. l!mhi. lzb W. ’&z :::‘Blvd..c&uo.htbcm The Highland Park Press has bee asked to inform its marine veteran readers that a worldâ€"premiere of the new motion picture, "Wake Island," sn epic of the heroic marine defendâ€" ers, will be shown on Thursday night, Sept. 3, especially for marine veterans and their families. 5 Features Planned Other features planned include a mammoth Chicago night banquet which will be attended by ranking marine corps officers and: other notaâ€" bles. Stage and screen stars will entertain. There will also be a Marine Corps league day at Washington park on Friday, September 4. ~A special race dedicated to the league and auxâ€" illary will be featured and the winning jockey will receive a war savings bond as an added prize. Marine League To _ Preview ‘"W ake Island‘ At Corps Convention WAR BONDS What Hou Buy With Hitler found out that his high powâ€" exciting The camp was barred from making ational ~Broadcasting Petrillo, president of. the Fcfl-d-dlu-cubfl owever, supported national protest which the ban evoked and enâ€" couraged by the investigations. now underway, camp students are hopeful the ban will be revoked. The camp is « nonâ€"profit educafional~ institution which each year attracts a group of some of the l'-nt“idodz college musicians in the country for study under musicians of national reâ€" pute.: The coast to coast broadcasts hwhndnd-ihi-au and as an inspiration to thouâ€" sands of young muscians. Return From Study Waukegas Rd, At InterlochenCamp , ”n.; irs &. Fity Local Musicians â€" â€" â€"| USOâ€"Salvation Army turned home. this week after, cight weeks study under some of the nations foremost musicians and radio dramaâ€" tists at the National Music camp at Inferlact Michi var_\o-m.‘:h“'- radioâ€"dramg, others in orchestra, choir, band, and dance. L Elaine Werthcimer, Halle Harringion, Skippy Pfanstichl, James Krohn, Ber nice Ann Flanagan, Rose Marie Barâ€" rett and Constance Kocbelin have reâ€" Mar can Gatewood Your electric cords are precious â€" cords to wear out : 1 FRICTION. When disconnecting, don‘t yank on the cord â€"â€" take hold of the plag. Never let a cord beâ€" come twissed or knotsed. When not in use, hang it over two widely sepasaeed hooks, so there will be no sharp bend. Never ram cords under carpets, or nail them to the wall or foor. Be sure they are sway from There are three things that commonly cause your moving parts of appliances. 2 HEAT. Keep cords away from mdiators or seeam pipes: Bven direct sunlight will shorten the life of the rubber in a cord. e 3. MOfSTURE Don‘t let clecrric cords get wet: Bven rabberâ€"covered exssamons will in time absorb water. EKlecwic cords are made mestly of rubber and copperâ€"two materials that are much in demand these days ! Check the clectric cords in your home, using this guide. Make them last just as long as they were designed to last! PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANKY OF NRORTHERHN ILLINO!S HOW TO MAKE CORDS LAST LONGER %i‘: wall )3 \Efl‘/ roast .was held at the Summer club, Mr. Gunther and son of Evanston enâ€" tertaining with qusic. Coffee Club, as usual, at the main unit from 10 to 11. Jewelry craft at the main club. Thursday, August 27 : Music of Gerâ€" schwin, courtesy of Lyon and Healy. Coffee club at 10 ofclock. Friday, August 28: Feature movie at the Summer club, weather being favorable. Otherwise the picture will be shown at the main unit. From 10 to 1! _ pieâ€"likeâ€"motherâ€"usedâ€"toâ€"make ~ will be served with coffee. ~ Saturday, August 29: Mrs. Rosenâ€" thalâ€"keenoâ€"prizes. Refreshments at 710 pim. # Sunday, August 30 : Open house day. Informal entertainment. Vespers at Tuesday, August 25: The evening was largely given over to music lovers. Impromptu, jam sessions have become quite the thing at the unit, enough proâ€" fessional musicians being found among the nrvh-.bmfle&(gwu with a bang. J.H.O. girls entertained. Monday, August 24; Owing to conâ€" tusion of dates, the J.W.B. party did not takeâ€"place as advertised, but will be given on Monday evening of next week. Miss Jassmine Sesso entertained during the evening with her accordâ€" ian. Coffee and cake were served at 10 p.m. : _Miss Menrietts Haworth, program Mzfl.l‘nnlvuh:‘hthc crai m-fl i wcf.'ft..-'r“ lh-:lvu‘; staff. patrick acting as substituie manager. Miss, Lucilie O‘Hair, who during the summer months acted as senior hostess at the unit, is now in St. Louis for a week‘s rest before resuming her dutiecs as teacher in the Oak Park high school, She will to the club on Sunday. and wzi evienings throughout the school year.. Although Major Fitrpatrick is at résens in the south, looking after the omfort and relaxation of our soldier riends on maneevers, the work at the nit is going on as before. Mrs. Fitzâ€" Maj. Irs R. Pitspatrick ground level is decreased by 5 deciâ€" bels the area over which the signal can be heard is doubled, Hence, by dropping background levels, fewer sigâ€" nals are necessary, which means smalâ€" ler cost and more important, a saving in critical materials. Wednesday, Sept. 2: Party at Sumâ€" mer club. Coffee club at 10 p.m. as veual. a 7 at the H. P. Methodist church. Monday, August 31: J. W. B. will give an entertainment and spread. :G. H.O. girls entertaining Camera club. Tuesday, Sept. 1: Edward Gertz, Careful measurements by numerous observers have shown that in the présence of a number of backgrounu noises, a 5 decibel incredse of sigâ€" nal power doubles ‘the area over which the signal can be heard satisâ€" factorily. Conversely, if the backâ€" In a builetin to the members of the council on "Air Raids and Noise," the sechnical committee of ~¢ :gtrm.' f er, originate with the OCD, every p % whether manufacturcr, truck driver, -erchan.-&novwm1 carry out his part in the program. suppressing background ~ndise to a minimum in order that ‘his commuâ€" nity will hear the warning devices. The report goes on to say that the cifect of background noise on the audibility of warning signals was draâ€" matically : demonstrated during Chiâ€" cago‘s. blackout on Aug. 12« The difâ€" ficulty of hearing the original warnâ€" ing in a great many sections of the city as compared to the loudiiess of the "all clear" signal in practically all period u&ifi-’" noises is worth workâ€" Ask Cooperation in quickly at the points where the cord enters the appliâ€" ance and the plug. Check the cords on your lamp WHERE TO LOOK FOR DAMAGED CORDS WHAT TO D0 ABOUT DAMAGED coros the city at other frequently Blackouts in practically all the end of the Never try so push worn cords out of sightâ€"they should be fired immediately; Unâ€" lmms you are. sare of your wpahking skill, call an clecâ€" wician: He can often seâ€"use smost of the old cord, and you know the job is done righe) Thursdoy, August 27, 1242 Refreshments, decorations and a proâ€" iessional floor show are being for that night by Mrs. Roy E. of Highland Park. * (,nsavili«ruu*‘*“ rooms He inspected the dark ropm and recording machine in particular. ticular. y Mrs.. Loretta Mayhew.of Exanston, volunteer worker, has arranged for. 2 contingent of Fort Sheridan boys to aflufl&hmmucfl&& phen‘s church in Chicago, in 1867 and survivor of the great Chicago fire in 1871. Pews have been reserved dne of jewels, especially interesting as iâ€"colors, has been installed_together witk Hoodiights for the grounds do To: cilitate parking on crowded dance Catholic Daughters, will entertain «r,. soprano, Shari Morning, comediâ€" enne, Henry Dorf, announcer, Mr. Love, honudlhnils'fln.ab (-onli-‘u_Cuinitru”h_ $2 to $20 wil} be given service men. for Sept. 30 by the Rev. Stephen A. Bubacz, a chaplain in the last war, im the historic church, which has a grotâ€" of Chicago, under Billie Patts, will sponsor a dance on Aug. 29 and the Wilmette council of the Knights of Columbus, together with the Wilmette WHIP, on Wednesday, Sept. 30, the night of the fall formal dante in the “#U.S.O. club, 428 Railway ave; program was so there last month that it h_m Mh%!’.lfln«.dinflufi?& audience will ‘be entertained, before the question period, by Marjorie Mayâ€" A repéat performance of the Money Bags Quir show. will take place, under the . direction Dr. Anatole Lindsay, NC.C.S. proâ€" yram consultant from Washingtoh. D. Highwood USO Club 428 Railway Ave. Highwood HL Jpera Star Mark of Radio Stab day, Sept. 30, the of