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Perhaps Whitt‘s moral rightâ€" eousness ought to come to grips with some of the more important issues _ of _ today‘s world," he That hurts. Sir, if you had read my column for the past. seven years â€" and apparently you haven‘t â€" you would have seen a lot of important issues battled out. x I believe my faithful: readers will verify this. UNFROCK THEM ... ‘Then he writes: "Sitting right up front, I couldâ€" n‘t hear enough vulgarity to keep a parson away â€" in fact, two pa~ dres ‘were apparently having a happy time right there in the au; dience." This is hard to believe. But, if it‘s true, and if these paâ€" dres enjoy smut and enjoy hearâ€" ing the Lord‘s name in vain, then we say they should be unfrocked! .: And by the way, Sir, how do you define "important issues""" MUSIC UNDER THE STARS ... Nope, Sir, I can‘t agree with your choice of good theater. ‘That play is valgar! | _ form RIGHTEOUS! .. Now his attack is wellâ€"written and has a few good points, I‘m But I‘ve got to challenge him on two. matters. * music under the stars at Ravinia like to nudge their thinking now and then. And, in this case, the nudging brought forth a fiery letâ€" My desk calengar says in just 12 days we‘ll be hearing beautiful words to tear apart my review. And I‘m glad he did. It shows he read it And that always pleases a columnist. And it shows the piece made him a little provoked. Now understand I don‘t like to vwrovoke my readers. > But I do (The show‘s name won‘t be men~ tioned here. It has had far too much publicity already.) Everyone is entitled to his or her opinion. I frequently give you mine in this space. Aldman‘&-mmficndn-(-n And, 1 welcome your written and spoken words. Last week my kind editor, Mrs. Lester Olson, printed a letter from an exâ€"serviceman who apparently read a column we recently wrote about a certain musical show in Chicago. Page 2 My critic takes several hundred *â€" Tedephone H. P. 352 1545 So. St. Johns Ave. W HITT N. SCHULTZ Let‘s Take a Look DRY CLEANING Roessler‘s Exclusive DRAPES (Apecial to The Highland Park Press) On Answering a Critic By OUR OWN DISC JOCKEY ... With all this talk nowadays about dise jockeys, I thought it would be newsy to see if Highland Park had a "record spinner." And, best of all, the , personal touch so lacking in the big,, overâ€" crowded stores, gas stations and restaurants in the Windy . . . and cold! . . . City. He‘s Holland E. Engel, 905 County Line road. (And centennial Col. R. R. Mcâ€" Cormick?) 3 dise shows on the air today. Take thit from an old dise jockey fan who used to listen to Bob Hawk when he was spinning the platters You can catch his casual, friendâ€" ly halfâ€"hour show at 3:30 pm over WGN, "Serving the middle west." Your reward? f Friendly sales folk. Top quality merchandise. Prompt service. Yes, the ni of July 1 you‘ll find this l’&t'riur at Ravinia, And I‘ll once again be thanking whose generous _ pocketbooks make Ravinia‘s music available to all. One of the best ways to build Highland Park into a better town is to patronize local businessmen. Buy your food here: Buy your clothes here. . Buy your gasoline here. . Buy everything you need I don‘t know about you folks, but I surely ‘look forward to the wonderful music coming from the old fashioned pavilion where able musicians are led by world famous conductors. * HIGHLAND PARK ... The more I see of Chicago, happier I am that I live here. in Highland Park. Make a 3â€"Year Contribution to the Highland Park Hospital Building Fund Drive Listen to Mr. Engel‘s show, I‘ll wager you‘ll enjoy it. I surely do. Mr. Engel has one of the best the Present Citation to Local Y, W. C. A. Presentation of a citation signed by the national chairman of the Roundâ€"theâ€"world _ Reconstruction fund campaign and the president of the national board of the Young Women‘s Christian association to the Highland Park YWCA was a highlight of the luncheon followâ€" ing the June board meeting Tuesâ€" day, June 10. The total raised here in cash and pledges was conâ€" Siderably more than the Highland dining rm. set (round table); an> William _ Schuman‘s _ ‘Prayer 1943" which had its midwest preâ€" miere at Ravinia in 1943 and Rimâ€" sky*â€"Korsakov‘s "Russian Easter" complete the July 5 concert. Ormandy‘s program for Sunday afternoon, July 6, will begin with Weber‘s "Euryanthe Overture," a longâ€"time Ravinia favorite.. The ‘Dvorak *New ~World â€"Symphony termission, Debussy‘s "Two Nocâ€" turnes _ (Cloudsâ€"Festivals) _ and Stravinsky‘s "Firebird Suite." Music director of the Philadelâ€" phia orchestra since 1938, Ormanâ€" dy has made it one of the outstand~ ing and bestâ€"loved orchestras, in the country. In addition to direct a short time he attracted wideratâ€" tention and was engaged to conâ€" duct an orchestra made up of New York Philharmonic men. . * In rapid succession he conductâ€" ed Stadium concerts in New York; appeared as guest conductor of the Philadelphia orchestra; . and took the position of conductor of the Minneapolis Symphony. In 1936 he was made coâ€"conductor of the Philadelphia orchestra with made music director of the orchesâ€" Park quota. Mrs. Edmund Froelich, presiâ€" dent, officially gave the national citation to Mrs. Theodore Osborn, chairman. in the presence of the roundâ€"theâ€"world festival, held at the YWCA in.February, at which all the clubs and organizations afâ€" filiated with the YWCA helped to Mrs: Osborn, in Ffeceiving the ciâ€" tation, praised the efforts of all who assisted in the festival, and the generosity of all who contribâ€" recommended at that time followâ€" ing the fatality which occurred at this crossing. Its further purpose was to determine the exact need for service, which has been great ly curtailed since the recent schedâ€" Highland Park Trading Post No. 5" follows and, after the inâ€" The Philadelphia conductor will remain at Ravinia for two weeks of concerts. 1a Ormandy is a native of Hungary and began his musical career at the age of three when he first learned to play the violin. At five years, he was accepted in the Royâ€" al Academy of Budapest, despite the opposition of the noted teachâ€" er, Leo Weiner. He appeared in his first Academy concert at the age of seven and at 10 became a student of Zoltan Kodaly, When he was only 17. he was made a teacher at the Conservatory. It was just a few years later that he came to the United States after a triumphal tour of Europe, to face disappointment and finally hunger and despair. However, a chance meeting with a Hungarian friend resulted in a job as assistant conâ€" ductor and conductor fi the orâ€" chestra at the Capitol ter. In Leopold Stokowski. In 1938 he was One feature of the local drive for aid to women in leadership and A substantial sum was raised diâ€" rectly through the festival. Survey Proves Need â€" ual count within each period. The purpose of the survey was to verify the need for safety recâ€" ommended to the North Shore Ry. over a year ago and to substantiâ€" adds that to date the North Shore Ry. and that the hazâ€" stops at that station. _A further report to Mayor Patton and the city council is to be made as soon certs, he has taken his orchestra on extensive tours through most of the United States. R (Continued from page 1) of all traffic by _ classification tions for with the speed of through trains 47 South St. Johns Avenue H.P.2744 (Continued from page 1) T H E P RESS on an actu~ On the initial bike hike of the summer recreation program sponâ€" sored by the recreation board, 12 boys and their adult group leader, Stanley McKee, principal of Linâ€" coln school, set off on a jaunt last Thursday to explore the countryâ€" side around Highland Park. _____ Leads Bike Hike man, Charles Weeks, John Wineâ€" man, Bill Riddle and Bill Loewenâ€" Further details of the reunion and reservations for the banquet may be obtained from George D. Radecliffe, national secretary of the 33rd Division War Veterans For Included in the group _ were Herbert Sangerman, Tony Boynâ€" ton, Roger Sheahen, George Tyâ€" son, Scott Ewing, Larry Pagenâ€" kopf, Ky Hilding, Michael Per|â€" The bike hikes are just one of the many activities planned by the recreation board for Highland Park youngsters. The _ cyclists meet at the Community center evâ€" ery Thursday at 9:30 am and us ually, return by 3 pm. Several ovâ€" ernight trips are pJanned. . Rest periods and lunch time prohibit overtiring the children. This first roundup of World War II men who served with the Prairie division in the Pacific, will be held in conjunction with the annual conventiqn of the 33rd Diâ€" vision War Veterans association, formed after World War I, at the suggestion of Maj. Gen. Perey W. Clarkson, who ~led _the Illinois troops _ in _ smashing victories against the Japanese. Wednesday, June 25 Plan Postâ€"War Reunion One of the largest postâ€"war reâ€" unions in the middleâ€"west is planâ€" ned for June 20 and 21, when vetâ€" erans of the 33rd division meet at the Morrison hotel in Chicago. Sporting events of baseball, golf, etc,, will be held at the Sunâ€" set Valley club for members. The 6:30 dinner which.follows will be entirely social â€" no speaker. old Beik;«.Harold Bridges and Lloyd Vinyard. Monday, June 23, but instead on Wednesday, June 25, at 2 pm. Highland Park Kiwanis club on In charge of the day will be Harâ€" There will be no meeting of the Announcement... THE COMMODORE R ESTAURANT & COCKTA_IL L O U NG E Skokie Boulevard (Route 41) and County Line Road (Formerly the "TIC TOCK" DINNER AND â€"BANQUETS OUR SPECIALTY The Finest In Italian and American DINNER AND COCKTAIL HOUR AT 5:30 PM. Sundays Open at 300 P. M. 5 NOW OPEN 4i For there are said to be even more ,.-: préciative than in â€"this country. Rodeo to Benefit est group of national champion cowboy contestants ever assembled Erik Kristen, known in these parts as Erik Schacht, is a fea~ tured dancer in the hit show Oklaâ€" homa, which is said to be packâ€" Mr. Kristen is the son of Detlay Schacht, 26 Oak lane. FEATURED DANCER association, Morrison hotel (phone Dearborn 8587), _ or _ Sanford Wolff, 134 N. LaSalle St., Chicago (phone State 1195), mmtpbgmm- MEET THE PEQPLE WHO ARE MOVING INTO . HIGHLAND PARK (Closed on Monday) Mr. Merchant! The Welcomers 1518 FOREST AVENUE, WILMETTE, ILLINOIS For Complete Information, write or telephone An organization dedicated to welcomâ€" ing Newcomers to the community. Learn how you, too, can participate with the Community Building Organâ€" ization serving your city. _ 3 | PHONE WILMETTE 2598 . MRS. CARRIE BAKER BUCK, President JOIN Thursday, June â€"19, 1947 PORTRALTURES of Distinction SEVERI 571 Central Ave. Tel. H.P. 5128 Field July 14 to 20 Chicago Cham