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Extensive preparations for Popâ€" py Day are being made by the Leâ€" gion auxiliary units under the diâ€" rection of Mrs. Roland Stanley and Mrs. Phil Cole, Poppy chairmen. The volunter workers are being orâ€" ganized and assigned to locations in the downtown area. The poppies have been ordered from a veterans hospital where they are being made by disabled veterans of both wars, working unâ€" der the direction of the Illinois Deâ€" partment of the American Legion auxiliary. They are crepe paper replicas of the European wild popâ€" py which bloomed on the battleâ€" fields of France and Belgium in both wars and which has become a world â€" wide synibol of rememâ€" brance of America‘s battle dead. Poppies will be more generally worn this year than ever before, the chairmen predicted. "With peace restored and the men coming home, everyone will want to pay tribute to those who can never come back to us by wearing a poppy in their honor on Poppy Day," the chairmen said. The salient facts of the case apâ€" pear.to be as follows: Mrs. Shipâ€" periey occupies a house in the rear of the home of Mrs. Clara Melani, and the only entrance from the street to the Shipperly home is a walk between Mrs. Milani‘s home and 321 Waukegan avenue. Highwood Woman Is Mrs. John Shipperiey, 317 Wauâ€" kegan, Highwood, is in a predicaâ€" ment, to put it mildly, and anticiâ€" pates a worse one when her husâ€" band, Cpl. George, comes home from Camp Hood, Texas. © Recently, in order to discourage inebriated stragglers in the late evening or early morning from usâ€" ing her back yard as a short cut, Mrs. Milani bas had a fence erectâ€" ed between 317 and 321. Due to some error in laying the walk in the first place, this one approach to the Shipperiey home is now narâ€" rowed to 14 inches â€"â€" wide enough to permit slender Mrs. Shipperiey to enter emptyâ€"handed, but when laden with groceries . . . no soap. Now one must eat, and furtherâ€" more, Mrs. Shipperiey doesn‘t see how her husband, Cpl. George, a wel.l.?b-ilt man, is going to get in at all. Poppy Day will be observed in Highwood and Highland Park on Monday, May 27, the presidents of the units of the American Legion auxiliaries have announceéd. ~Memorial poppies to be worn in honor of the dead of both world wars will be distributed on the streets throughout the day by volâ€" unteer workers from the auxiliarâ€" ies and cooperating organizations. Contributions received in exchanige for the flowers will be used in reâ€" lief and rehabilitation work for disabled veterans, their families, and the families of the dead. Poppy Day Observed May 27;, Help, Vets of 2 Wars ‘This is but one of the perplexâ€" ing problems pertaining to the sitâ€" uation, and worst of all, officials are at a loss for a way to remedy the condition. For Highland Park Man Rites were conducted on Monâ€" day morning at St. James church in Highwood for Herman Denzel, T5, of 115 N. Second, who passed away on Thursday of last week at his winter home in Harlengen, Tex. He had suffered ill health for over two months. a resident in Highland Park for 45 years, and was wellâ€"known in busiâ€" ness and political circles. He was president of the Highland Park Fuel Co., which he established in 1911, and served several terms as alderman in the city council. A charter member of the Chamber of Commerce, he served as its presâ€" ident in the years 1923â€"24. He was a member of the Elks lodge and at oné time ran a barber shop brother, William, a local barber. Hariengen, Tex Surviving are two sons, Robert and William, both associated with him in the fuel business, and a Mrs. Denzel preceded her husband Vol. 36; No. 9 Born in Germany, he had been Welâ€"K Mrs. Herman Zischke, new presâ€" ident, will conduct the business meeting when plans for the annual bridge party on June 5 will be disâ€" cussed. â€" Mrs. Charles Jones, chairâ€" man, will be assisted by Mrs. Benâ€" jamin Lewis, Mrs. Roswell Swazey and Mrs. William Wright in develâ€" oping arrangements for the party to be held at the home of Mrs. Francis Knight. . ' An invitation has been extended to the group by Mrs, William Bangs, retiring president, to stop at her Chicago apartment at 40 E. Oak street, for tea after the afterâ€" noon work meeting is over. At 5, the Highland â€"Park group will join all other Northwestern Settlement branches at the Settlement House on Augusta boulevard for a tour of the building. Miss Harriet Vitâ€" tum, resident head, plans to have all of the activities operating in orâ€" der that those who help to keep the Settlement going may see the scope of its work. A typical Polâ€" ish dinner will be ‘served in a neighborhood restaurant at the conclusion of the tour. _ Mr. F. H. Hoeler, who has just returned from three years in Europe and is new executive director of the Comâ€" munity Fund of Chicago will be the after dinner speaker. Sgt. Frost joined the service in June, 1943, and transferred from the infantry to the air corps, trainâ€" ing at Sheppard field, Texas, and leaving for overseas in March of 1945. A tail gunner on a Bâ€"17 Tour and Dinner Next Wednesday Following salad and coffee at 1 o‘clock at the home of Mrs. George O. Strecker, with Mrs. Rush Hlusâ€" sey as coâ€"hostess, members will ply their needles on quilts which the local branch is hoping to finish in time for use by the Settlement children at the "House in the Woods" summer camp this sumâ€" mer. Mrs. F. H. Carpenter has had charge of quilt piecing and needleâ€" work throughout the year. To Be Held for Memorial services will be held at St. â€"Paul‘s Evangelical church in Deerfield on Decoration day in honor of the late Sgt. Russel D. Frost, 21, who was first reported missing in action a year ago this month. . He is now definitely preâ€" sumed to be lost. 5 Flying Fortress, with the 8th Air force, he was stationed in Engâ€" land. On his ninth mission over Germany his plane was seen to crash in mid air. fair bhtw who states that the proceeds of the party will go to the post athletic deparment. Music will be provided by Louis Garion‘s orchestra, and Mrs. Matt ‘I-hn,-uflhrywfldnghh charge of refreshments. A few hours of work â€" an hour of relaxation â€" a tour of Northâ€" western Settlement House, and a typical Polish dinner served in a famous restaurant â€" are all part of a day scheduled for the local branch of Northwestern Settleâ€" ment next Wednesday, May 1. A graduate of Highland Park high school, he was employed at Deerfield News agency before enâ€" his mother and one brother, Harâ€" old, a former lieutenant in the navy, now living in,Dayton. The father met death in an accident Highwood Legion to Welcome Homecoming Vets with GI Dance tering service. © He is survived by On May 11, the Highwood Amâ€" erican Legion post No. 501 will hold its first annual homecoming dance at the temple in Highâ€" land Park. © of the afâ€" fair is Pat who states Child Meets With driven car, as the result of a door swinging open. After being treatâ€" ed for minor injuries to the foreâ€" about 14 years ago. A fourâ€"yearâ€"old child, Douglas Roberts, 911 County Line, was rushed to the Highland Park hosâ€" pital last Thursday morning by his mother, Mrs. Lillian Roberts, afâ€" ter he had fallen from the slowlyâ€" head, he was dismissed. The Higbland Park Press John J. Spelliman of Lake Forâ€" est was reâ€"elected chairman of the Lake County Republican cenâ€" tral committee Monday night," and Ben E. Stickles of Libertyville, former 2nd vice chairman, â€" was chosen chairman of the executive committee. This is something of a departure from the usual proâ€" cedure, ‘the ‘central committee chairman usually acting automaticâ€" ally in both capacities. ( Famous Gum Chewing Parrot Is Resident Of Highland Park Petsy is a brilliant bird, in colâ€" oring as well as mentality. . The orangeâ€"yellow of his head blends beautifully into the green of his body, which displays touches of red, blue, gray and black. The gray is not a sign of age, however, for Petsy is only 43 years old. The average age of a parrot is 60 to 70 years, although some live to be Is waste paper kept away from the furnace â€" stacked in ‘bag or box â€" and clear of possible baseâ€" ment seepage, while awaiting disâ€" posal? Chairman of Lake County G. O. P. Among other officers reâ€"elected. were: Joseph N. Sikes of Graysâ€" lake as executive secretary; Paul W. Kaiser of Waukegan as correâ€" sponding secretary ; Harry Earhart of Highland Park as treasurer; Louis K. Ekstrand of Waukegan as sergeantâ€"atâ€"arms. Robert P. Will of Zion was reâ€" appointed 1st vice chairman and His name is Petsy, and he is the property and beloved companion of Miss Golda"Schlung, 721 S. St. Johns. â€" Petsy likes all gum, but is partial to fruit flavors. Civic Safety Committee tee and the Highland Park Traffic commission. Have these accident hazards been checked recently in your home? Does your wringer safety reâ€" lease operate easily? Is there a definite place for chilâ€" dren to keep bicycles, wagons, skates, and play equipment? Are walls and beams free from protruding nails? 3 Are electric fuses of the proper dxg? (Usually 15 amperes.) Do you use metal containers onâ€" ly, for disposing of ashes? _ Do you keep containers of scaldâ€" ing water out of reach of chilâ€" dren? + Wm. M. Marks was chosen 2nd vice chairman to replace Stickles. Lew A. Hendee of Waukegan was élected 3rd vice chairman; John G. Wirts of Fremont, 4th, and Clarence A. Pederson of West Deerfield, 5th: Petsy has a nice, refined vocabâ€" ulary of about 75 words, although of late he has become somewhat laconic, preferring to answer questions with a short "Uhâ€"hub." But he is an important part of the Lions to Hear Outstanding ‘Talk The following is submitted by the Civic Groups Safety commitâ€" "Believeâ€"itâ€"orâ€"not" Ripley disâ€" covered him in 1944 and featured him as "the only gumâ€"chewing parrot in the world." â€" family circle, and is a perfect host, greeting guests with a hand shake Petsy has been a member of the Schlung family for forty years. The coldrful and interesting bird is available for photographâ€" Is rubbish and inflammable litâ€" ter litter kept in metal cans pendâ€" ing disposal? leave ing for advertising purposes. Tonight (Thursday) at the Sunâ€" set club, the Lions and their Laâ€" dies will hear an ilustrated talk by Frank Sain, warden of Cook county jail, which is reported to be of outstanding nature. ‘ Are your tubs placed where chilâ€" dren cannot fall into them? Morris script, with Johnny, and Baby Snooks, seem to thrill him no Mr. Roy Jones of Winnetka, governor of district 1â€"F, will also be present. .'f\m"-'f-nus.u rummage at the Green Bay school on Thursday and Friday, April 25 and 26, from 9 to 4 in A radio fan is Petsy. Children‘s Highland Park, Hlinois, Thursday, April 25, 1946 bill, and if the tax bill has not been received from the collector or former owner, Mr. Sheahen will be glad to issue a duplicate bill, if you will advise him as to the legal deâ€" scription of the property. With Mrs. David Sanders as general chairman, there is a dress shop in charge of Mrs. Harold Rutherford, a girls‘ clothes departâ€" ment under Mrs. Willard Medway, boys‘ clothes under Mrs. A. H. Maâ€" son and a household department in charge of Miss Hilda Bergstrom. Men‘s clothing is. in .charge of Gregory M. Sheahen, Deerfield ‘Township tax collector, announces that the tax bills on real estate and personal property for the year of 1945 will be mailed this weekâ€"end. Mr. Sheahen has set up his ofâ€" fice for the collection of taxes from April 29 to June 1 in the ofâ€" fice of W. W. Steele, township supervisor, at 394 Central avenue, above Gsell‘s drug store â€" the same place where taxes were colâ€" lected last year. All bills should be in the hands of the taxpayer before the end of next week. All taxes are due and payable on or before June 1. After June 1, taxes will have to be paid at the Court House in Waukegan, with penalty added. All tax bills will show an inâ€" crease over last year. Following is the total rate for each school district: Digt. LOF .â€"....... :.z Los.c. m a§99G Digh. â€"MNS : .....:..... cisâ€" c evitecwent n . ol Di§t. 109 ...:...1..<:â€"â€"wnrritssctencises : $ 0IR Dist. 111 (in H. P.) ......___.. 7.48 Dist. 111 (in Hwd.) ............ 6.26 In the coritest for the post of central committee chairman, Monâ€" day night, Lake county democrats elected Anton Macrowski Jr. of North Chicago to succeed J. E. Bairstow of Waukegan, who had announced‘ his retirement. _ The new chairman is a war veteran and a veteran democratic worker, hayâ€" ing served both as secretary and treasurer of the county central committee, ~. â€" Richard D. Stuck of Zion, 1st vice chairman; Leo LaPoint of Cuâ€" ba, 2nd vice chairman; (Walter Kaâ€" ziol of North Chltuv)wsecnhry. and D. E. Rubinson of Waukegan, treasurer. Mrs. Lester Britton, hats, with Mrs. Charles Perrigo, shoes with Mrs. John Erskine, women‘s accesâ€" sories with Mrs. Wm. Rohr, womâ€" en‘s lingerie with Mrs. Harry Hanâ€" son, and books with Mrs. Whitt Schultz. Red Cross Nutritionist Lake County Democrats Elect New Chairman Among other officers of the committee, chosen ananimously, and for the most part, to succeed Rummage Sale at ‘Trinity Episcopal The rnnanugc sale at Trinity Episcopal will be held today and through tomorrow (Friday) until noon. Many excellent bargains are offered. â€" Miss Frederica Beinert, director of the Chicago chapter Red Cross Nutrition service, ‘states that peoâ€" ple of this country can eat well and still save wheat and oil for staryâ€" and a dish of oatmeal can replace one s}ice of bread in nutrition. 1945 Tax Bills To Be in Mail This Week If anyone has purchased any property during the last year, and has agreed to pay the 1945 tax ing 7 , Qu;zohby/m the folâ€" Eat plenty of poultry, fish, eggs and fresh vegetables, when latter are in season. Revive vicâ€" Use stale bread for toast, pudâ€" dings, and crumbing. Keep garâ€" bage thin and purse fat. America has the richest garbage in the To Address Kiwanians The guest speaker at the Kiwaâ€" nis club, which will meet Monday evening for the weekly dinner meeting at Sunset Valley, will be Mr. William North, manager of the Northern IlHlinois branch of the New York Life Insurance Co. He will speak on "Building For Fruits can replace pastry for of potatoes $7.15 7148 8.59 7.48 6.26 J. M. Appel, Pioneer Hlinois Banker, Is Taken By Death J. M. Appel, pioneer Illinois banker, passed away Tuesday eveâ€" ning at his home, 444 Oakwood. He had been in ill health for some time. and chairman of the board of the First National Bank of Highland Park, retiring last January, when his son, Vallee O., succeeded him as president of the bank. Born in Highland, Ill., May 23, 1864, he moved from Evanston to Highland Park 18 years ago. For thirty years he served ms president Identified with banking for many years before moving to this vicinity, he served for 14 years in the state auditor‘s office at Springfield as head of the Buildâ€" ing and Loan and Banking departâ€" ments in the office of the state auditor. _ At one time he headed the Lake County Bankers‘ associaâ€" tion, and was the oldest past presiâ€" dent of the Illinois Bankers‘ assoâ€" ciation, which he headed in 1927. May 11 Is Date Of / Junior Stamp Exhibit A cityâ€"wide philatelic exhibit and contest for boys and girls will be held at the Community center, May 11, by the Center‘s Junior Stamp club, headed by Mr. Charles Sanborn. % . A VFW "getâ€"together" will be held next Monday evening, April 29, at the Lincoln school playâ€" ground. Action will start at 6:30 and continue until dark, so all late diners will have plenty of time to get some exercise. In October, 1937, he and the late Mrs. Appel celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Last June his 50th year in the Masonic lodge was celebrated by his brothâ€" er Masons of Pocahontas, III. Services will be conducted by Dr. Sherwin at 2:30 tomorrow (Friday) in the First Presbyterian church, with private rites later at Rosehill mausoleum, where interâ€" ment will be made. Men‘s Garden Club to Enjoy "Garden Walk" Welfare Group Holds "Baby Week" Exhibit Besides his sor he is survived by a daughter, Mildred. xt There will be two classes of enâ€" trants: . one for grammar school pupils and one for high school stuâ€" dents. | All juniors are eligible to enter, and ribbons of merit will be award: ed. There is no entry fee. Softball "Getâ€"Together" Monday for VFW Vets All members are urged to turn out and get the season under way. In event of adverse weather, the meeting : will be the following night. Members of the. Men‘s Garden ¢lub will meet Sunday morning, April 28, at Green Bay and Counâ€" ty Line roads for a "Garden Walk," to be conducted by a felâ€" low member and an authority on Nature Study â€" Mr. Bert Leech. An enjoyable expedition through Trumbull wood: will follow. The regular meeting of the Men‘s Garden club will be held on May 7 at the Community center. Bruce Krasberg, viceâ€"president of the club and chairman of the proâ€" gram committee, has invited each member to bring 15 slides showing views of his own garde will be no guest speaker. ITS A NASH! More Legionnaires will be initiatâ€" ed into the Legion tonight, Thursâ€" day. . The Legion now has 452 paid up members. . Let‘s see â€" with each one selling 10 tickets for the Grand Award to be given away at the coming Legion . carnival, July 2, 3 and 4,â€" well . . . figure \it. yourself. Here in Highland Park, a special exhibit of baby garments made by members of the three groups in Highland Park â€" Ravinia Infant Welfare center will be displayed in the windows of the Public Servâ€" ice company during Baby Week. The Thrift Shop, profits from which are shared by Infant Welâ€" fare along with other charitable organizations, will display a large collection of baby things for sale during the week. A year after Infant Welfare had originated Baby Week, the idea was picked up by New York, Pittsburgh, Toledo and Grand Rapâ€" ids. By 1916, the General Fedâ€" eration of Women‘s Clubs and the Children‘s Bureau in Washington, with the endorsement of Woodrow Wilson, then president of the Unitâ€" ed States, promoted a nationâ€"wide observance of Baby Week. Since then it has become a annual natâ€" jonal event in behalf of all babies, everywhere, under the auspices of the Infant Welfare society, .but has entirely lost its original fundâ€" raising purpose, being now a part of the society‘s yearâ€"around efâ€" fort to rally public attention to the health needs of babies. Infant Welfare Holds "Baby Week" April 28th to May 4th National Baby Week, seven days devoted to the ideal of betâ€" ter babies, now â€"â€" better men and women for America later, will be observed April 28 to May 4; Baby Week was originated in Chicago in 1914 by the Infant Welfare soâ€" ciety, and though it has since grown to national proportions, it still has special significance â€" in communities where Infant Welfare centers exist. ‘The Infant Welfare society now supports 21 stations . in Chicagoâ€" which are staffed by doctors, nurses, nutritionists, and a mental hygiene supervisor. Last year the society had 10,207 children and exâ€" pectant mothers under its care. Infant ‘Welfare center, which is rone of 34 in Chicago and its subâ€" urbs, is a member of the local Community chest, and threfore asks for no money through beneâ€" fits. BINGO PARTY TO BE GIVEN BY LEGION May 11 is the probable date for a bingo party being planned by the American Legion. VETERANS OF TWO WARS During World War I Highland Park had about 285 names on its honor roll. During World War II about 2,000 citizens were in miliâ€" tary service. POPPY DAY Poppy Day this year will be May 27 for the Chicago area. Quots for the Highland Park post is 5000 poppies. _ Proceeds to go for the benefit of veterans in hospitals. B. E. Church to Hold > Rummage Sale May 7, 8 A rummage sale will be held in the basethent of Bethany Evangelâ€" ical church May 7 and 8 from 9 to 4:30. _ Members and friends are urged to bring their rummage to the church at any time, or call H. P. 4883 for a pickâ€"up. Maytime Dance Planned By Women of the Moose m!.?‘.hhhhof the Maytime dance planned by the Women of the Moose, Highland Park chapter 806. Among the attractive door prizes it Atiriimart on begaret The dance committee is headed by Frances Porco. U. 8. VÂ¥1ICTORY BoNDS The Highland Park â€" Ravinia It‘s a Nash! AMERICAN LEGION 5¢ a copy; $1.50 a year