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Highland Park Press, 1 Oct 1942, p. 8

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N. U. to Train War Workers To mekt everincreasing crs, . B univesity on ing â€" courses in and© manâ€" agement training to students ‘and will admit a larger number of women than previously, it was announced toâ€" day by President Frankiyn B. Snyder. ‘The courses . do not bear university (lw. Clara Louise Gardini Engagement Announced A total of almost 40 courses will be offered including such subjects as cost “t'â€"lill’ fior engineers, structural design, airplane stress analysis, production tooling and design, preciâ€" sion gaging and. inspection, aircraft engines, steam and diesel power, comâ€" bustion engines, fundamentals of radio, plastics production, plastics engineerâ€" ing, metallurgy of alloy metals, naval «rchitecture, and ship drafting. All classes will be held on the Evâ€" anston campus of Northwestern uniâ€" versity in the new $5,000,000 Techâ€" wological â€" institute . building. _ Most courses will meet two evenings each week for twoâ€"hour periods. In many cases the class schedule will be arâ€" ranged to suit the needs of those takâ€" ing the course. Instruction will be given by members of the faculty of the Technological institute. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was attired in a white lace and net gown. Miss Helen Moroney was maid of honor. Victor Wagner attended the bridegroom and ushers were John Corrigan and Robert Lehman. A wedding breakfast and reception were held at the Hotel Moraineâ€"onâ€" theâ€"Lake. than 400 others in the Chicago are« now serving in civilian and army hosâ€" ho supervise _ recreation â€" for convalescent patients, and conduct liâ€" brairies and reading rooms. Gray laâ€" diumlbounbfit‘totheld&m The courses are _given under the wuuspices of the Engineering, Science, and Management War Training Diviâ€" sion of the U. S. Post Office of Eduâ€" cation and entail no expense to stuâ€" «wents except for textbooks and drawâ€" ing instruments, if these are required. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gardini of 240 Highwood avenue, Highwood, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Clara Louise, to Everett Sizemore of Pineville, Ky. The wedding is planned for Oct. 17. ies graduated are: Mrs. Armory O. Moore, 2244 S. Sheridan rd.; Mrs. Jay Thompson, 334 N. Sheridan rd. Mrs. Richarg Thorsch, 137 Beach st.; Mrs. John M. Scott, 55 South Deere Park drive and Mrs. Ray M. Calkine, 322 Central ave, The new program represents the fifth series of collegeâ€"level defense industry courses to be offered at Northwestern â€" university. _ Approxiâ€" mately 100% of the 2100 students who have completed such courses in the past are now employed in industry, and the demand for people with this trainâ€" ing is still growing, according to Proâ€" tessor Jennings. RUMMAGE SALE A rummage sale sponsored by the Bethany Evangelical church will be held in the vacant store on Laure! and St, Jons avenues on October 6 and 7. Doors open at 9:00 a. m. Agnes Naughton, Forrest Rose Wed Miss Agnes Naughton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter T. Naughton of 357 Bloom street, was married Tuesâ€" day morning, Sept. 22, to Forrest D. Rose Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest 1. Rose of Highland Park. The bride‘s cousin, the Rev. William Naughton of Ireland, officiated. Cetober 12 and continue for 16 weeks, will be more than twice as large as lask year‘s. At least 200 women will be accepted according to Burgess Jenâ€" 1ings, professor of mechanical enginâ€" cering in the Technological institute, who will direct the program. Graduation from high school with two years work in mathematics is a minimum .. prerequisite for all the courses, and the more advanced courses require in addition some preâ€" liminary college training. Each stuâ€" dent must be in a postion to utilize his tranng in a defense industry when the reed arises. Local Residents Among Gray Ladies In Graduating Class Blood Donor center and its mobile units to handle registrations of doâ€" nors Registration for courses will take place in Room 276 of the Technologâ€" ical institute from 7:30 to 9 00 p.m. on the evenings of October 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, and by appointment at other periods. A class of more than 200 Gray Laâ€" dies were graduated at ceremonies held at the Chicago Historical soâ€" ciety on Saturday, Sept. 19, it has been announced by James B. Forgan, chairâ€" man of the Chicago chapter of the American Red Cross. The new Gray Ladies will join more w. 3 .i‘ Meteorology is an accepted and imâ€" portant part of the training of the flying at least: touch on the subject. In addition, there are separate books that ~deal wholly with the subject. Such is the following list, all of which are available at the HIGHLAND PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY. Why the weather?â€"C. F. Brooks Weather and climate of Chicagoâ€"H. of "unusual" weather and the many A rather recent book of fiction which brings out the interâ€"relation of weather with everyday life in this complex modern world is George Stewart‘s book called "Storm". also available at the public library. Voters in West Deerficld Township have only three more days to register before the November 3rd electionâ€"toâ€" day (Friday) and next Monday foreâ€" ncon, from 9 A. M. to 12 o‘clock noou, at the township hall on Deerfield road, Deerfield, where a branch office of the County clerk‘s office has been open for registrations for the past two months, and Tuesday, October 6th, the final precinct registration day, when all of the precinet polling places in the township will be open to register votâ€" ers from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. This is the last opportunity to qualify before election day. Foreign born citizens should bring their naturalization paâ€" pers with them. â€" donversations â€" occasionkd â€" byâ€" it has brought to the fore the whole subject of weather and its scientific sutdy, meâ€" J. Cox Weatherâ€"E. E. Free. Wind and weatherâ€"A. G. McAdie Realm of the airâ€"C. F. Talman. Book of the skyâ€"M. Luckiesh. Exploring about the North Pole of the windsâ€"W. H. Hobbs, The Weather Burcau of the United States, which was established in 1870, issues daily reports as the result of ar. intricate system of weather findâ€" ings furnished by observers all over the country. Chicago has one of the most important of the Weather Burâ€" eau offices and forecasts for the enâ€" tire Northâ€"Central portion of . the country. The records on which the forecast is based include observation uf the sky and the classification of clouds, barometer readings for atmosâ€" pheric pressure, direction and velocity of wind, measuement of precipitation und notation of thunderstorms, smoke, halos and fog. Most of these records are secured by automatic instruments, but even these are checked by the personal reading of other standard inâ€" struments by trained observers. A weather and crop service is mainâ€" tained and frequent reports are made to interested . groups,. _ Riverâ€"guage readings are made on all the principal streams and the forecasting of floods has saved many lives and much proâ€" perty damage. Storm warnings | at some: 400â€" points â€" along the Atlantic, Pacific, Gulf and Great Lakes coasts ‘usually give at least 12 hours of warning of the approach of a disturbâ€" ance of great danger. Frost and freezâ€" ing temperature warnings are of imâ€" mense value to fruit, sugar, tobacco cranberry and truck gardeners. Railâ€" road and tansportation companies are interested in these same reports in routing their shipments. Rainfall and snowfall statistics are useful in planning irrigation projects, waterworks, bridges, and sewers. Rivâ€" er data is needed for the construction of dams, levee» work, wharf building and general river improvement. Weaâ€" ther data is used in science and mediâ€" wine to study the relation of climate to health and disease. The Public Library has a copy of the "State absentee voting and regâ€" istration laws." Highwood is cooperating in the selection of an Army day queen for its city. One queen will be elected from each city and her one qualificaâ€" tion is that she must have a sweetâ€" heart in the army. North Shore Philatelic society holds its annual "Battle of Wits" with Ausâ€" tin _ Philatelic society on Monday night, October 12 at 8 o‘clock. This quiz program is strictly on the level, the questions are carefully selected and no mercy is shown. We hue to the line and let the chips fall where they may. For an hour of fun and philatelic information come out to this sparkling event. We guarantee you will enjoy every minute and for more thar; one question be glad you are a spectator. Let‘s make it a date. A committee has been selected in Highwood to be in charge of publicity and soliciting tickets for the Camp Grant â€" Fort Knox football game to be played on North Shore Army day to be observed Oct. 31. Serving on the committee are Charles Laegeler, Adam Bernardi and Robert Saieli. Philatelic Wietz to Meet October 1 Select Army Day Last Registration In West Deerfield Highwood Committee H. â€"P. Public® Library Highland Park‘s own special brand Training Courses BeinECOffered For Girl Scout Leaders "As a result of the intensified trainâ€" ing which our volunteers will receive, Girl Scouting in Highland Park antiâ€" cipates one of the most effective ‘weaâ€" sons in its history.â€" Emphasis in all the courses will be placed on leading girls in war work and in helping them keep their perspective under war conâ€" ditions," she concludes. "Effective service to our couritry reâ€" quires training," according to Mrs. J, M. Watkins, Jr., chairmanâ€" of the Highland Park Girl Scout organizaâ€" tion committee, "All adults who lead Girl Scout troops or serve on the council and committees are taught the techniques of their jobs and have conâ€" stant opportunity to enlarge and deâ€" velop that training. Because of the importance of work with young peoâ€" ple during war time, new emphasis is being laid on training this year." Mrs. Watkins announced that plans are completed for a number of local leaders to attend training courses at the Community center on Monday mornings from 9:15 to 11:30 o‘clock beginning Oct. 5. Chairmen of the organization comâ€" mittee are: Mrs. Tom Leeming and Mrs. Eleanor Patton, Eim Plact¢ school; Mrs. Frank B. Wales, Lincoln school; Mrs. David Lasier, West Ridge school; Mrs. Robert Olmsted, Braeside school, and Mrs. Chas, Perâ€" First Meetin;Of Vassar Club Tuesday All those interested in securing furâ€" ther information about Girl Scout training courses should get in touch with Mrs. J. M. Watkins, Jr. Jewel Tea Sales Show Gain Over ‘41 Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 2:30 o‘clock at the home of Mrs. Bertram Cahn in Lake Forest. Mrs. Jasper King will explain the place and importance of the League of Women Voters in war time. A new viceâ€"president will be clected. Presiâ€" dent of the club is Mrs. Dorothy Bushnell Cobb ; chairman of hospital ity, Mrs. Arthur Case ; secretary, Mrs. Theodore Diller, and treasurer, Mri. Hiram Daggett. * Jewel Tea Co., Inc., reports that m-l-hlt‘t:..fo-rn&l.fl September were na-'-dvl&m paralle! weeks in 1941, an increase of 2641 %. » The first meeting of the North Shore Vassar club will be held on 1942 19 as compared No tnpubnrens ho s Bhe Foa m 1941, an increase of 38.21%. Registration for Adult Education On Oct. 5â€"7 John White, drill press operator at the Cadiliac plant of General Motors, won a substantial av ard in war bonds for the gestion pictured above, which frees a fellow worker for other e-&l jobs making parts for the Allison a‘rer. t engine. In the picture at the ux‘ White and another w«~ or â€" sown o&ntlu two sensitive drill presses by hand. Constant pressure on lever was required to feed the tool into the work. Below, Wlluhsh‘v:'stnlfl both drills. ';x“' altached to the levers maintain a y presâ€" sure, leaving ite free to change the work on each machine in turn. White‘s suggestion was among many thousands submitted by General Motors war workers under the Corporation‘s Suggestion Plan to Increase War Production. for Registration for all classes being offered for the first term in the adult education program, which begins on Monday, Oct. 12, will be received at the main office of the Highland Park high school on Vine avenue beâ€" tween 7:30 and 9 on Monday and Wednesday evenings, Oct. 5 and 7. It has also been decided to offer classes in business English and Americanization this year. The busiâ€" ness English class will be in charge of Miss Beckmire, a member of the high school faculty, who has inâ€" structed this class for the past six years. Mrs. Riley will again be the teacher for the course in Americaniâ€" zation and citizenship. The class in business English will be held on Monâ€"« day evenings and the Americanization group will meet on both Monday and Wednesday evenings. First aid classes will be offered on both Wednesday and Thursday eveâ€" nings and the Red Cross will supply the instruction. The class in physical fitness will meet on Thursday evenings and will be in charge of members of the high school physical education department. Young men who are interested in army or navy aviation are urged to take advantage of the opportunity of brushing up in their mathematics in Persons are advised to take advanâ€" tage of the early registration period in order to be assured of a place in these classes. The classes in welding, woodwork, badminton, upholstery and typing always are filled during these evenings. the refresher math course which will be in charge of Mr. Stunkel. This class will meet on Monday evenings and also Wednesday evenings if the class so desires. many years experience with tional Broadcasting company The ad in this week‘s issue of. the Highland Park News lists all the courses being offered this term. Another new course will be offered in radio code. This class will be in charge of Mr. Butler who has had Apprentice carpenters are urged to enroll in Mr. Durbahn‘s class in roof framing and construction. This class has been offered for the past two years and has been ane of the most valuable for men desiring to become journeyâ€"men carpenters. Robert Moseley is Engaged to Chicago Girl Mr. and Mrs. William Harpole of Chicago have announced the engageâ€" ment of Mrs. Harpole‘s daughter, Miss Josephine Elien White, to Robert Hayden Mostley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl T. Moscley of Highland Miss White, whose father was the late Arthur S. White, attended Montiâ€" cello college and the Art institute of University of TBincis Mr with the Naâ€" Class of 26 Nurse‘s Aides Graduate hy In Evanston Hospital A class of twentyâ€"six nurse‘s aides were graduated and capped at cereâ€" monies held at the Evanston hospital Friday, Sept. 25, it was announced by Mrs. Arthur H. Spiegel, chairman of the Red Cross volunteer nurse‘s aide Emergency Service Nurse‘s aides are also available for emergency service in OCD casualty stations, base hospitals, first aid posts, and with OCD medicalâ€"rescue units in the event of enemy action or disaster, Mrs. Spiege} stated. A drive to recruit more than 3,000 additional nurse‘s aides is now under way in the Chicago area, so that the shortage of graduate nurses in hospiâ€" tals may be relieved, and so that enough nurse‘s aides will be availâ€" able for OCD emergency duty. Full information can be secured from the community OCD office, or from Red Cross headquarters, 529 S. Wabash avenue, Chicago, Mrs. Spiegel said. t Last Defense Class to Bc Given By Hoskin The last lesson of the civilian deâ€" fense training course will be given at the Elm Place school auditorium at 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2. Edward C. Hoskin, chief of the fire department, and his assistants will give the inâ€" struction on fire defense, and Vallee O. Appel, civilian defense training director, will cover the handling of incendiary bombs. This instruction comes at an opporâ€" tune time, according to Chief Hoskin, as National Fire Prevention week beâ€" gins the following Monday, Oct. 5. Ravinia Women to Sponsor Barn Dance An informal barn dance will be sponsored by the Philanthropic comâ€" mittee of the Ravinia Woman‘s club Saturday evening, Oct. 24, at 8:30 o‘clock in the school auditorium. Proâ€" ceeds of the party will go to the many local and nearby philanthropic instiâ€" tutions. TPS, All those who graduated took their 40 urs of classroom work and 45 hours practical Mh&rfl the Evanston hospital, Mrs. Spiege! id. . After graduation, they were signed to hospitals near their own mmunities, where they will be exâ€" cted to give 12 hours of volunteer rvice a week for the duration of Your Ambassador ... When it is done with correctness and style you are well represented. f has specialized on well styled, crisply correct business printing in Highland to your customers and your . ... that‘s your P RINT ING! OLSO N 20 YEARS government are invited to the school every Monday, starting Oct. 5, from 1:15 to 3 ofclock, at the Highâ€" land Rark public library auditorium. At this first meceting will be given a refresher course for voters, with emâ€" phasis on federal and local governâ€" ments, and led by Mrs. Van G. Kirk, chairman of the department of government and its operation of the Highland Park League of Women Voters, which is conducting the series. Good Government To Be Stressed . At League School "Democratic Government is What We Make It" is the general subject announced for the year. "Totalitarian government has its roots in apathctic citizens who neiâ€" ther know nor care about,its frameâ€" wo£k and operaiions. Meanwhile democratic government can survive only in a country of informed and vigilant citizens, who intelligently and with knowledge express themselves at the polls, and who look out for the general interest always," represents a consensus of a recent discussion of League principles. Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26. Nov. 2â€"Refresher course for voters, with emphasis on feâ€" deral and local governments, Mrs. Van G. Kirk, chairman of government and its operation. Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14â€"Protection ‘of our y ou t h. "Is Mhu-u‘ Necessary 1 Mrs. Douglas Boyd, coâ€"chairman of social To this end, the League school will present subjects selected for their timeliness and importance, with the study to be led by the local departâ€" ment chairman. ‘The schedule of meetâ€" ings is as follows: Jan. 4. 11, 18. u-ltl educational oppo: tunities. "Budgeting Education ‘in a World at War." Mrs. J. M. Watkins, chairman of education. & :;b.lg._l. 15. -f,'.:, :; u-.“niAug 4 "‘Eeonom ‘eace. Mrs. Richard Loewenthal, chairman . of Nov. 9. 16â€"Guarding the general "'h..'k should we expect from .m Health Program " Mrs. Ferdinand Kramer, health chairman. ‘The fire department answered three calls during the past week. On Thursâ€" government and foreign policy Three Calls Answered By Fire Department When a lighted cigarette came in contact with .clothes in a closet at the home of Albert L. Greenberg, 730 S. Green Bay road, Sunday, over $250 worth of damages were reported to the clothes. Gas from an ice box sprung a leak at the home of Harry Aiston, 918 Ridgewood drive, Monday morning. ‘There were no damages. day an electrical short caused a slight fire at the home of Police Sergeant Clarence Engdahl,â€" 595 Eim Place. Damages amounted to $10. OLSOM PRINTING CO §$16 LAUREL, AVL.

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