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Local Methodist Groups Unite Under New Name At a meeting held just before the holidays the members of the Highland Park and Highwood Methodist churches completed the necessary legal proceedings for unification of the two churches. During September they had inforâ€" Vol. 36; No. 46 mally voted to merge and have been operating as a single unit since that time. The December meeting was held under the leadâ€" ership of Dr. Weldon E. Bradburn, superintendent jof the . Chicago Northerndktflct_ol&clnw Church‘s Rock River annual conâ€" ference and the Reverend William G. Overend, pastor of the local churches. A list of merger resoâ€" lutions were adopted and a comâ€" plete new slate of officers elected. ‘The main item in the list of resâ€" olutions had to do with the passing of the deeds and titles of both the Highwood â€" and Highland Park churches to a single board of trustees. â€" In another resolution the members agreed to continue to use the Highland Park building until the board of church locaâ€" tion of the Rock River conference has time to thoroughly study the local situation and recommend to the local members which building is to be the final church home. When this process is completed, the local board of trustees will then set to dispose of one buildâ€" ing. Members of this new board of trustees are: J. D. Bench, W. E. Coke, Ragnar Fredrickson, Jacob Goldstead, Ruben Olson and Rayâ€" mond Suszi, | Poncwhcmdoefionm-.&fi- burn spoke briefly of the progress of the nation wide Crusade for Christ movement. He pointed out that the Chicago Northern district has received well over 1300 new members during the crusade and said he was certain that the Methâ€" odists will ea‘sily"&chieve their naâ€" tidnal goal of one million new members. ‘The final item of business had to ‘do with the choosing of a new name for the church. At the sugâ€" gestion of the Rev. W. B. Doble, pastor emeritus of the Highland Park Methodist church, the name, "‘The Wesley Methodist Church," was adopted.. The church will thus honor the name of John Wesley who founded the Methodist denomâ€" War Vets and Guests to Hear Lawrence Gruber ination two hundred years ago in One of Chicago‘s outstanding labor l4aders will discuss labor legislation now pending in the new ber, president of the Photo Enâ€" gravers union, No.5, who for many years has been in the forefront of â€"the educational movement among unions and who is noted for his activities which helped smash racketeering in Chicago unions. Congress at the first 1947 meetâ€" ing of the North Shore chapter, American Veterans committee be held Jan. 15 at 8 p.m. in Winnetka .Community house. All North Shore veterans and their guests are invited to attend the meeting which will include disâ€" cussion of the legislation . which is expected to have farâ€"reaching effects on living conditions in Extend Finance Drive For Highwood Scouts Due to the slow returns because of the Christmas and New Year holidays the 1946â€"47 finance drive for the Highwood Boy Scouts has Highwood residents are asked to miail liberal donations to Otto F. Fisher, Waukegan and Webster, Highwood, HL good work of building future citiâ€" zens of boys without the help of each and every one of us, accordâ€" ing to Otto F. Fisher, Paol J. Muâ€" zik and J. E. Engquist, local men in charge of the current drive. MOTHERS CLUB BRIDGE PARTY TUESDAY, JAN. 14 bridge party at the YWCA on Jan. 14, at 7 :80. Door prizes and special prizes will be given. Call H. P. 675 Yor reservations. Women Voters Discuss State Constitution at ernment in Illinois?" will be the theme for discussion at the variâ€" ous group meetings of the League of Women Voters, Wednesday, Jan. 15. The League‘s workshop on .ov-‘ ernment and its operation with Mrs. David Joseph as chairman has been studying the history and makeup of the Illinois State Conâ€" stitution. The discussions will be based on the studies of this group, according to Mrs. Joseph: "The League favors a call for a constiâ€" tutional convention at the convenâ€" ing of this legislature," Mrs. Josâ€" eph said. "Our present constituâ€" tion, adopted in 1870, when the state was largely rural, is rigid in its resistance to change. < We beâ€" lieve that constitutional reform will create more responsive and responsible government in Illiâ€" nois." The meetings will be held from 1:30 until 3 p.m. in homes assigned as meeting places for the various groups and are open to anyone wishing to. attend. Those interâ€" ested are asked to call Mrs. George Carr, H. P. 1022. Chamber to Hear Speaker ‘"What‘s Ahead in 1947?" will be the subject of Mr. Bruce E. Gray, staff executive of the Ilinois Fedâ€" Sunset Valley club. Mr. Gray, a veteran of World War II, holds a master‘s degree from the University of Illinois and spent 12 years in the retail business, â€" afterward mperv'i::a vocational education for stores until joining the staff of the Illinois Federation of Retail associations where he is principalâ€" ly engaged in holding conferences and working with retailers in the smaller communities of the state. Chamber members will hear Mr. Gray discuss what appear to be the eccnomic trends in the counâ€" try and their effec on small reâ€" tail buriness in 1947; legislative proposals in the Statae Assembly and in Congress as they relate to retailing; changes in merchandise; new consumer attitudes and a forecast of retail and manufacturâ€" ers‘ adjustments for the coming Officers January 6 J. Carl Arens of Highland Park, who is the new lieutenant governor of Division 17. Officers installed were Harold N. Finch, head of the musis department of Highland Park high school, president, and Arnold Peterson of the Peterson Heating and Plumbing company, Ravinia, viceâ€"president, Officers whose terms are as yet unexpired are Walter M. Lillie, CPA, working in Chicago, secretary, and Harold J. Beik, insurance broker of Highâ€" Officers were installed at the Kiwanis club last Monday. night, The Higbland Park Press Prof. Louis A. Keller, of the ecoâ€" nomics department at Lake Forest college, who used as a theme, "The Russians Are People." _ â€" On Monday, Jan. 16, the speakâ€" ors will be representatives of the National Grain and Yeast corporaâ€" tion of Belleville, N. J., 8. C. Liets, viceâ€"president and Lionel Tobin, technical advisor of the corporaâ€" tion, who will tell about the manâ€" ufacture of yeast. "How Can We Get Better Govâ€" LIONS CLUB HEARS the speaker today at the luncheon land House. L.:,. when it wil take the form a Valentine party, to be held the 15th at Elks hall. R tions should be placed soon Sherwin, minister rian church, was of A Paper for Highland Parkers . . . Published by Highland Parkers Winners In H. P. Cityâ€"wde Ice Races Highland Park‘s Citywide ice races were held last Sunday, Jan. 5, at Sunsét park. The meet was jointly sponsored by the _ Park board, the school ice ponds and the Playground and Recreation board. ‘The weather was perfect for the meet and some three hundred perâ€" sons witnessed the affair. ‘The meet was for Highland Park boys and girls and winners were _ BoysT year old 75 yard straightâ€" away â€" Pat Barker, Teddy Murâ€" ray, Jim Shanahan. Girls 7 year . old _ 75 yard straightaway â€" Susan Shelton, Sandra Heins, Anne Tighe, Kathie Maxwell, Cynthia Parks. (in 1st to 5th place order) : Boys 8 year old 75 yd. straightâ€" away â€" Jerry Dostalek, _ John Guentz, Bill Cox, Pete Riddle, Tod _ Girls 8 year old 75 yd. straightâ€" away â€" Kitty Biggert, Catherine Parker, Pridence Keogh. kÂ¥ i Boys 9 year old 100 yd. straightâ€" away â€" Dick Barney, Bob Engâ€" dahl, John Dean, Earl May, Ken Quanz. ; Girls 9 year old 100 yd. straightâ€" away â€" Julie Patton, Babs Jacâ€" obs, June Leuer, Susan Murray, Elspeth Maxwell. _ Boys 10 year old one lap of rink â€" Bill Riddle, Billy Rosenbaum, Karl Sale, Denny O‘Brien, Clem _ Girls 10 year old one lap of rink â€" Mary Biggert, Debby Keogh, Peggy Day, Mary Ann Klein. . Girls 12 year old two Info Af rink â€" Mary Jardine, Joan Cederâ€" borg, Jean Powers, Jane Dixon, Boys 13 year old two laps of rinkâ€"Joseph Alford, Donald May, Willy Lubis, Happy Hartin, George Girls 13 year old two laps of rinkâ€"Jessie Hadley, Pat â€" Floyd, Ann Morrissy, Dot Shelton. Boys 14 & 15 year old two laps of rink â€" Bud Glader, Victor Joâ€" hanson, Hugh Riddle. â€" Girls 14 & 15 years old two laps of rink â€" Miary Selfridge. rinkâ€"Roger Sheiton. Boys grade school relap one lap â€" Lincoin school â€"Donald May, Joseph Alford, Geo. Freeman, Barâ€" ry Sturgis; Immaculate Concepâ€" tion â€" Paul Day, Hap Martin, Bob Manfredini. § Girls grade school relay one lap â€"Lincoln school â€" Mary Jardine, Ann Morrissey, Jessie Hadley, Pat three place winners and ribbons to 4th and 5th place winners. Relay winners received medals, second Teen Agers Plan Dance Jan. 10 at Center place ribbons. An open house and dance will be sponsored by the Highland Park ‘Teen Age club in Cokes Me Inn, Community. Center, on Friday, Jan. 10, starting at 8 p.m., accordâ€" ing to Bill Gerhardt, president of the Tean Agers. Roger Morrison‘s orchestra will play. Boys and girls of high school age are invited. ‘The semiâ€"formal given by the club Dec. 27 was attended by 200 of the North Shore‘s younger set. In addition to dancing, the guests participated in a quis conducted by Dick Eubanks, master of cereâ€" monies, _ Winners were Caroline John Hill and Dave Gerkardt. * Three Thousand Scouts in North Shore Area Council Scout membership of the North Shore council, Boy Scouts of Amâ€" crica, reached the three thousand mark at the close of 1946. For 133#; boy scouts, 1561, and senâ€" lor scouts, 107. _ In addition to boys, 668 adults are registerâ€" ed in various capacities, making memmbership of boys and men toâ€" taling 3668, the largest in the hisâ€" tory of the council. North Shore Area council in 1926, the council closed the year wi an increase in boy membership. Highland Park, IMlinois, Thursday, January 9, 1947 16 and over two laps of y of Police Chief Appeals For ing during the hazardous months of January and February when winter‘s twin traffic trouble makâ€" ers, Less Visibility and Poor Tracâ€" tion, spell double trouble for moâ€" Research by the National Safeâ€" ty Council shows that 65 per cent of all traffic accidents in several snow belt states last winter took the southern states, with no seâ€" vere cold, but occasional periods of snow and ice, the death rate for win@r months was nearly 25 per cent higher than in summer months. "Drivers can guard against the dangers of reduced visibility and inadequate traction by giving their cars the best of care and by opâ€" erating them in the safest manâ€" ner," the chief declared.â€" Winter care includes the use of antiâ€"skid chains for snow or ice and maintaining windshield wipâ€" ers, defrosters and lights in proper condition. Safé operation means driving at reduced speeds and keeping an alert lookout for both expected and improper actions of fellow drivers, pedestrians and children who may be engaged in wintertime sports. Chief Andrews advised adherâ€" ence to the following safe winter driving rules, recommended by the National Safety Council‘s commitâ€" tee on winter driving hazards: Winter Rules I. Adjust speed to conditions. Be especially careful at intersecâ€" tions, on curves and bridges, and in school zones. Bridge floors may be iceâ€"coated even when paved approach is comparatively clear. 2.. Make wise use of chains. Stopping distances without chains are lengthened 3 to 11 times on snow or ice. Antiâ€"skid chains reâ€" duce braking distance on snow or ice 50 per cent, get you up and down slippery hills and prevent getting stuck. 8. Keep your brakes equalized. Check brakes periodically, _ Forâ€" get the fallacy that letting air out of your tires will prevent skidding. Tire chains are the most practical help. 4. .. Maintain adequate vision. Make sure your windshield wipers andd-hmnmin'mm. Don‘t forget the rear when you brush off freshly fallen snow. You must see a hazard to avoid it, 5. See that your lights are O. K. Winter hours of darkness are long. Sometimes you need lower beam headlights even in "dayâ€" light‘" if the atmosphere is foggy or snowy. Always be assured that you can stop your car within the distance illuminated by headlights, 6. Avoid sudden starts, stops, and directional changes. Start slowly, arid in second gear on ice if without chains. Stop gradually applying brakes lightly onâ€"offâ€"on to point of impending skid. Keep well behind the car ahead. Police Chief Andrews today apâ€" 7. . Beware carbon monoxide. Open garage doors before starting engine. Avoid running motor of staticnary vehicle to keep warm. Fresh air is the best means of fighting this gas. 8. â€" Keep on road and vmhream Watch for predictions in your newspaper, listen for special warnings over your radio station. Saturday, Jan. 11â€" Wednesday, Jan. 15â€" Kaper Kadettes trip to Ice Reâ€" vue. Leave H. P. at 7:15. Thursday, Jan, 16â€" 10 am, Creatice Writers. 6:30 p.m. Friendship club dinâ€" Redeemer. _ Lutheran _ church members will hear a series of serâ€" mons on the coming six Sundays on . "Great . Teachings of the Church." The topic for the comâ€"« ing Sunday will be on "The Bible." ments," "Prayer" and _ "The Church." The Rev. H. K. Platser will deliver the sermons. . * 10 a.m. Board meeting. 7:30 p.m. Mothers club bridge 8:00 p.m. Saturday Evening 7:80 pm. Painting class YWCA CALENDAR Robert F. Walker Urged To Seek Mayor‘s Job Report of Highland Pk. Fre Dept. for 1946 Number of fires, losses, insurâ€" ance involved, apparatus, etc., for Highland Park during 1946. | _ William J. Hennig is chief of the local fire department and Joseph Boylan, assistant chief. ‘Two 750 gal. pumpers and one city service and chief‘s car with twoâ€"way radio comprise the equipâ€" ment. There are two fire stations with 14 firemen employed. ‘Telephone and generator and Bell system are installed in all firemen‘s homes. ‘There were 68 fires reported with loss or $1.00 or more. k 827 no loss fires( grass, prairie, rubbish, burned out chimneys, etc) . There were two false alarms. ‘There were seven first aid calls where there was no fire. Miscellaneous calls, rescues, reâ€" lease of ‘locked in ‘people, etc., numbered nine. There were two out of town calls for assistance. Per capita fire loss, $10.78. Loss per fire, $415.98. ‘Total value of property involved in fires, $3,585,415. Total fire loss, $172,631.50. ‘Total insurance thereon, $2,â€" 581,900. X Twelfth Night Ceremony Observed at Waukegan ‘The annual Twelfth Night cereâ€" mony was observed in Waukegan last Monday night. At the recepâ€" tion held in the Congriegational church, various outstanding citiâ€" zens of Lake county were honored, Frank Wallin and Maj. Gen, Josâ€" eph A. Teece of Waukegan, Brig. Lake Forest and Philip Maxwell of Hailed as outstanding represenâ€" tative each of his particular field of sport were Bob Feller, Otto Graham and Livingston Osborn. Each personage was seranaded by a chorus, Brig. Gen. Wilbur beâ€" ing honored by singers from the Highland Park high school and Mr. McCutcheon by a group from Lake Forest college. Gen. W. H. Wilbur of Highland Park, John T. McCutcheon of Following the demonstration at Powell park, during which thousâ€" ands of Yuletide trees went up in a blaze of glory, a reception for about 200 people was held at the home of Dr. Geo. B. Callashan of ‘Waukegan. Bul_nintouabw Registrations for 2nd Term The three adult badminton clubs sponsored by Highland Park Playâ€" ground |and Recreation board at Lincoln,â€" Ravinia _ and Mo‘ uboohmnwvindh‘upthlt‘ first term and are accepting regâ€" istrations for the second 12â€"week term to begin the week of Jan. 20. Men and women wishing to enâ€" roll should report to the instructor of their community club. Classes â€"otu‘l:so'.:.u'lndha ‘Tuesdays; Ravinia on Wednesdays, and Lincoln on Thursdays. _ Inâ€" structors are Harry Kubalek, at Braeside; Dudley Dewey at Ravinâ€" in and Vincent Viezbicke at Linâ€" coin, Classesâ€"are of two hours duâ€" ration, A small registration fee can be obtained from the class inâ€" BROWNIE TROOP ORGANIZED > The third grade of the Immacuâ€" late Conception school organized nhnbtnkl::.l'l.um scout headquarters, introduced the Brownie program to them. At the following meetting, the children . made cotton Santa Christmas trees at Downey hospiâ€" was a toboggan party. Mrs. T. Morren and Mrs. 8. Si koraki are coâ€"leaders of this group which meets each Tuesday. for Sixty representative men and women from all sections 1 the city attended a meeting last Tue: day in the Library auditorium to discuss candidates for mayor of Highland Park. Robert F. Walker, Cary avenue, a resident of. the city for twentyâ€"five years, was enâ€" thusiastically endorsed, and 54 signatures obtained for his petiâ€" tion for candidacy filed the folâ€" lowing day with the city clerk. With final date for filing, Jan. 21, less than two weeks away, Renslow P. Sherer, who acted : as chairman, pointed out that prom nndhlldhcn-ion'uncm and the available candidates were carefully considered. Tom Wyles, Jerome P. Bowes, Lew Sinclair, Leo J. Sheridan, Harâ€" old McLain and others urged the support of Robert Walker, Sherâ€" er, after praising the present adâ€" ministration, _ and _ particularly Mayor _ Garnett‘s â€" stewardship, quoted Mr. Garnett as desiring to be relieved of his office at the exâ€" piration of his term, and believing Walker a worthy candidate for the office. The name of Franklyn Chaffee was proposed by Elmer Clavey Jr. Petitions were then circulated and. Mr. Walker secured virtually unanimous endorsement., Mr. Walker was then sent for, and he formally accepted the canâ€" didacy, and thanked the group for their support, saying that he had the time and desire to serve, if elected, and that he had no comâ€" mitments to any group or individuâ€" al, and pledged that, if elected, he would base his judgment on any question presented on what was best for the city and the citizens as a whole. Mr. Walker was born in Springâ€" field, IIl., in 1883, and came to Chicago as a young man, . Marâ€" ried, he‘Wis two children, R F. Walker, Jr., and Mrs. Jackson Wilâ€" Mr. Walker retired two years ago from the wellâ€"known advertisâ€" ing firm of Foote, Cone and Beldâ€" ing, and has been active in comâ€" munity affairs. He served on the ration board until recently, was inâ€" terested in USO, is secretary of Exmoor club and a member of the Highland Park Presbyterian church. Elects Officers for 1947 At the annual dinner and meetâ€" ing of the Maâ€"kaâ€"jaâ€"wan lodge of the Order of â€"the Arrow, held last Thursday at Winnetka Comâ€" munity house, the following were elected as officers for the year 1947: _ James\Noonan of troop 11, Wilmette, chief of the lodge; viceâ€"chief, George Christensen, of troop 4, Wilmette; medicine man, Albert Buckmaster of troop 824, l!i.lhmln “Pu-k; m'n, Roy Kroesche troop â€" w;m.mklm geson of troop 30, Highland Park. Approximately 125 members atâ€" tended the annual dinner. Scouts were in attendance from Libertyâ€" ville, _ Deerfleld, _ Northbrook, Glenview, Wilmette, Glencoe, Winâ€" noetka, Highland Park and Highâ€" 5c a copy; $1.50 a year Redeemer Men‘s Bowling Team Many oldâ€"time campers ~from old camp friendships were renowâ€" The Redeemer Lutheran Men‘s bowling team under tha captaincy against the team from Trinity Lutheran church, Glencoe, on Sunâ€" day at 3 p.m. in Highland Park at the Tenâ€"pin bowling alleys (2nd floor). Mr. Bousson also anâ€" nounces that three teams of bowlâ€" ®rs have been formed to compete in the Lutheran bowling tournaâ€" ment opening at the end of the Legion to Elect American Legion No. 145 vm-mt-bln('F:th)u 8 o‘clock, at the Legion hall. There will be election of one trustee to fill the vacancy of Jerry Leaming, who has been plected to the office of junior viceâ€"commander. â€" The trustee will be elscted for the balâ€" ance of the threeâ€"year term.