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FF € A * 5 a WI VOl. X1, NO. 12 NANI NEW TER FORPUBLIG Miss Emma Williams Re- tires After Twenty-seven Years as Teacher Here HAVE FINE FACULTY "Finest in Village History," Says Washburne "With the several additions to the faculties of our Winnetka Public Schools, we will have the strongest teaching staff in the history of the village," announced = Carleton W. Washburne, superintendent of schools. "The list of teachers for next year has been completed and very compet- ent instructors have been secured. The staff will consist of fifty-eight instructors, including five men. Sev- eral vacancies were occasioned by the departure of a number of popular teachers." Miss Emma Williams, teacher in Winnetka for twenty-seven years and recently instructor of the fourth grade in the Horace Mann School, is ones of the departing teachers who leaves a splendid record as a teacher and a great friend of many local people who were formerly her pupils. A new principal will be seen at the Skokie school. The position will be tilled by Willard W. Beatty, graduate of the University of California, where he obtained a master's degree. He has had nine years experience as a teach- er and a normal school superintend- ent and supervisor. He worked for four years with Superintendent Wash: burne at the San Francisco state teach- er's college and has been for the last two years head of a private school in that town. The new principal has "= Yontirbuted generously to educationsl- literature. "He is one of the rising young educators of the country," says Superintendent Washburne. Hubbard Woods and Horace Mann schools will open with the same able principles. Mrs. Julia S. Ostergaard, teacher at the Horace Mann school last year and at the Skokie school this year, has been named as princi- pal at the Greeley school. Miss Helen Beals, well known in Winnetka, a graduate of Simmons college, will teach domestic science, having had several years experience at this work. The English work at Skokie will continue under Miss Florence Brett, but she will be assisted by Miss Dorothy Coe. The latter received a master's degree at the Teacher's Col- Fo in New York and has had exper- ience at normal school supervision and critical teaching in the normal school at Winona, Minn. The socialized work, including dra- matics, will be under Mrs. Frances I.. Murray and Miss Douglas White- head, both of whom will assist in the English work at Skokie. Mrs Murray is a daughter of Mrs. B. F. Lang- worthy, of Winnetka, and was former- ly in charge of the dramatic work at Lewis Institute in Chicago. Miss Whitehead has had eight years ex- perience as teacher of dramatic art (Continued on Page 8) Tuition Fees Increased at New Trier High School Tuition for non-resident students of New Trier Township High school has been increased, following decision at a recent meeting of the Board of Edu- cation of the township secondary school. The yearly fee for these students is to be based on the per capita cost of maintaining the school in the pre- ceding year. The expenditure per student for 1920-1921 was approximately $225, it was stated. The 'cost for the year 1921-1922 will amount to about $250, it is explained. Fees on studies taken by special students have been increased from $5 to $10 per course for the semester. The fees apply only to students re- siding outside the township. CHANGES BUSINESS LOCATION G. W. Ettinghausen, for many years established in the jewelry business on Center street, north of Elm street, is preparing to move his business to his home at 1070 North avenue. Re- ports that Mr. Ettinghausen was giv- ing up his business were emphatical- ly denied by him this week. He is to continue as before, except that the location is to be changed. Ettinghau- sen specializes in work on large house clocks. SE ETKA WEEKLY TALK "The Timely Record of Community Events WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 1922 TWELVE PAGES PRICE FIVE CENTS AGS TORN FROM MEMORIAL TREES In the wake of Memorial Day, when Winnetkans, generally, reflect upon the beautiful and impressive cere- monies hallowing the memories of men who sacrificed themselves for home and country, it is indeed unfor- tunate to hear the report from local American Legion headquarters that all the flags, save two, placed on the Memorial trees on the Village Com- mon, have been wantonly removed. Not by irresponsible children, it is explained, for a grown-up person, driv- ing a grocery wagon, was observed to have unceremoniously torn several flags from the sacred trees. This man, a woman observer stated, deliberately left his wagon at the curbing, and, as deliberately helped himself to several of the honor flags. Every flag, except two, had been appropriated before noon of the day following Decoration Day. What sentiment, the Legionnaires are asking themselves could possibly prompt a mature person to commit such an offense. The ten Memorial trees planted to perpetuate the memory of ten Win- netka Gold Star heroes are flagless. MANY PAY HOMAGE T0 FALLEN HEROES Impressive Ceremony Fea- tures Memorial Day Memorial ceremonies, the more beautiful and impressive because of their very simplicity and brevity, were observed by hundreds of Win- netka citizens Tuesday afternoon on the Village Common. Following a pleasing band concert of one hour's duration, the formal pro- gram .of the afternoon was carried through under direction of Harold W. Snell, Commander of the Winnetka Post No. 10, American Legion, and chairman of the occasion. Beautiful tribute was paid Winnet- ka's fallen heroes by the Rev. E. Ash- ley Gerhard, rector of Christ Church, legionnaire and army chaplin during the World War. In a brief and mas- terly address he sounded the mes- sage of gratitude that found quick re- sponse in the hearts of Winnetka's citizenry. Songs by the assembly, invocation by the Rev. James Austin Richards, pastor of the Winnetka Congrega- tional church, representations from the American Legion by Frederic O. Mason, Roll Call by L. Sherman Ald- rich, Taps ter Raymond Orwig, plac- ing of flags on the Memorial trees, and the raising of the colors conclud- ed the ceremonies. Institute Campaign to Keep Trucks Off Drive Chief of Police W. M. ePterson has inaugurated a campaign jagainst motor truck drivers who prefer boule- vards to the less perishable roads. Five aristocratic chauffeurs contribut- ed to the village last week and several more are awaiting trial in the local justice court. "Heavy trucks con do an untold amount of damage to a surface such as that on Sheridan road", said Chief Peterson, "and we are going to stop thes violations." Two speeders came into police toils this week and paid for the fast pace. Other similar cases are awaiting dis- position. Those arrested for speeding were: Alfred Ehlers, Joliet, $10 and costs; Ben Stevens, Chicago, $15 and costs. KEEP POLICE BUSY--No 8 Late hour 'beach strollers" are causing much activity for the night police squad. Several calls from resi- dents complaining about cars parked without lights have resulted in police drives against the reluctant beach enthusiasts. Young People's Program Attracts Large Audience Winnetkans enjoyad the special entertainment given Monday evening of this week at Community House un- der auspices of the Young People's club of Winnetka and for the purpose of securing funds for the Community House Enlargement program. Fancy dancing, reading, a Memorial tableau, patriotic drills, solos and a one-act farce comprised the events of the program. OFFERS "DON'TS IN RAVINIA DRE Subscription Campaign Pub- licity Chairman Has Some Suggestions CAMPAIGN NOW ON Sell Ravinia Grand Opera Books to Residents The term. "Don't" 1s not ifre- quently employed in connection with campaigns designed to advance the interest of civic enterprises, but Mrs. A. F. Byfield, chairman of the Pub- licity committee of the Ravinia club, finds excellent uses for the negative command in advising the north shore public relative to the Ravinia Grand Opera Subscription campaign now in progress. Here are a few of the "Don'ts" which follow the introductory remark "Are you interested in the success of Ravinia? Of course, you- are! Well. then: - "Don't 'treat the member of the Ravinia club who solicits your sub- scription like a book agent or ped- dler! She is doing a splendid public service! "Don't wait for your neighborhood solicitor to telephone or make a trip tc your door for the renewal of your subscription! Call her up and tell her how many books you will take this vear. She will appreciate it! Don't Argue. "Don't argue with your solicitor about the price of the books. You never will get so much for nothing in vour whole Yife as with the purchase of tnese admission books! "Don't discuss with the solicitor as to whether you buy or not 'this year. Buy your Ravinia books like you pay vour insurance or your taxes. Your solicitor is a busy woman. Let hér save her explanations for new north shore residents! Don't Complain. "Don't complain about 'hard times' to your solicitor. Times are better and Ravinia is a necessity, not a lux- ury! "Don't expect your solicitor to take her time to 'talk up' to you the won- ders of Ravinia in order to get you to buy. Ravinia is now as established in its fame as Bayreuth, La Scala, Covent Garden or the Metropolitan! Everyone knows that!! Don't Forget. "Don't forget that to buy your ad- mission books in advance is all you are expected to do in return for all the privileges of Ravinia! You indi- cate and guarantee your support by the loan of at least fifteen dollars, without risk, for about two weeks without interest!! Think of it!!!" Town chairmen in the campaign for the various villages in New Trier Township are as follows: Wilmette--Mrs. Charles W. Moody, 1132 Ashland avenue. Phone 748. Kenilworth--Mrs. Lyon P. Ross, 1321 Chestnut avenue. Phone 1329. Winnetka--Mrs. Ernest Von Am- mon, 420 Elder lane. Phone 252. Hubbard Woods--Mrs. Luther Bar- ber, 1238 Scott avenue. Phone Win- netka 1150. Glencoe--MTrs. Green Bay road. Dwight Orcutt, 185 Phone 298. Here's somebody that wants a home or an empty lot. If you'll take what he's offering you can have a good time this summer. WANTED--SMALL HOME OR vacant lot. Have Cadillac coupe in Al condition as first payment, value $575. Address Lake Shore News, B31. : Read Every Want Ad INDIA-BOUND MISSION WORKERS GUESTS HERE Rev. and Mrs. Clarence E. Wol- sted, recently commissioned mis- sionaries of the Winnetka Congrega- tional church to India, are about to leave ofr their field. Sunday evening, June 4, will be the last opportunity to see them until, years hence, they come home on furlough. The Young People's club of the church has invited the couple to be its guests that evening at 7:0 o'clock in the Neighborhood room of Com- munity House, and also invites all the people of the church and parish to come and wish them God Speed. Mr. and Mrs. Wolsted will speak briefly, and after that each of those present may talk with them directly. VILLAGE TO HONOR VETERAN TEACHER Reception Planned For Miss Williams; Resigned June 7 Thirty years of public service of any kind deserves public recognition, especially when one devotes that many years in training the young to be ef- ficient citizens. Miss Emma Williams, teacher of the fourth grade, is leaving the Win- netka Public schools after giving the village twenty-seven years of her thirty years as a public school teach- er. "Anyone who has fallen under her magic spell," says one of her asso- ciates, "realizes that she has been not only an instructor in the '3 R's,' but her unusual personality and cheery smile have permeated every phase of her work, and she has sown the seeds of uprightness of character along with the daily routine that have been far- reaching. y "Many a boy and girl, now grown ta 'maturity, looks back upon experiences under Miss Williams with gratitude as well as pleasure. The Parent-Teacher association is providing an opportunity for Miss Williams' friends and former pupils to assist in according the veteran teacher special honors at an informal reception to be held at the Winnetka Woman's club. Wednesday afternoon, June 7, at 4 o'clock. All the parents of school children and former pupils and all others in- terested are urged to attend the recep- tion and rally about Miss Williams to express their regret at her departure and to wish her God-speed for the fu- ture. Girl Held in Cast Three Years Now Able to Walk Sarah Jane Adams; five and one-half year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Lee Adams, is the happiest youngster in this old world of ours. Proof of that rather broad assertion is furnished by Miss Sarah Jane her- self. "YWhat's it all about?" you ask. Well, here's the answer. Sarah Jane walks! "Humph," vou counter, "What's the big idea?" Then the story. Sarah Jane Adams, victim of an in- jured spine at infancy, and who lay rigid in a cast for three years, broke away the barriers the other day, with the assistance of Dr. C. M. Jacobs, or- thopedic surgeon, and stepped right out of the prison and walked, though timidly enough, at first. But Sarah Jane will continue to stand and walk and romp and play just like other healthy kiddies. Sarah Jane carnot adequately ex- press her great joy. Neither could persons of five or ten times her age, under similar circumstances. That's why we didn't get an interview with Sarah Jane. Church School Promotions Celebrated Sunday Morning | The Kindergarten and Primary de- partments of the Winnetka Congrega- tional church school are to hold their annual Promotion day Sunday morn- ing, June 4, at 9:30 o'clock in the main auditorium of the church. A feature of the ceremonies will be the presentation of Bibles to the graduating class of the Primary school, and the recital by the pupils of the progress made during the year in their class work. Parents and others interested are in- vited to these interesting exercises. Promotion Day for the Upper class terview This week. Foi of the Church scheol is scheduled for Sunday, June 11, at 9:30 o'clock. BENEFIT PLAYS ET HADLEY SCHOOL 56 North Shore Players Aid School For Blind; Plan "Biggest Yet" Season TRYOUTS THIS FALL Original Plays to Feature Crowning Performance Approximately $85 was. directed into the funds of the Hadley Corres- pondence School for the Blind this week by Sidney M. Spiegel Jr., presi- dent of the North Shore Players. The amount was secured in a benefit per- formance of three one-act plays given by the Players recently at the Win- netka Woman's club. The entire pro- ceeds, over and above actual expenses, went into the coffers of the splendid Winnetka school. While the Hadley school benefit was the final production of the season for the North Shore : Players, that or- ganization of youthful and talented thespians is not content to rest quiet ly through the summer and to begin another year in the autumn without auspicious plans for greater develop- ment of the aggressive and already popular theatrical venture. Giving their services without thought of fi- nancial remuneration, all the Players are preparing for a season of intense activity that is to open late in Sep- tember. Plan Five Performances "Plans are in course of formulation to give the north shore five first class performances in the President Spiegel annot ductions will include vehicles as "Officer 666," "It Pays to Advertise," "Clarence," and 'Nothing But the Truth." "The fifth performance is to be something entirely unique in the an- nals of north shore theatricals. It will comprise three one-act plays, en- tirely original, and which are to be selected from a wide range of material submitted by aspiring playwrights in every section of the country. Compe- tent judges will select the three best plays among the numerous manu- scripts submitted. It is interesting, in this connection, to learn that more than thirty manuscripts have already been submitted. These have come voluntarily, without any suggestion on the part of the North Shore Play- ers. - In fact, -it-was 'this voluntary submission of manuscripts that actu- ated the decision to launch upon the venture. Mrs. Landis To Direct "Retention of Mrs. Jessie Royce Landis as director for the coming year, we consider, will insure us a season of unprecedented success," Spiegel stated. "Mrs. Landis has prom- ised to assume personal charge of the direction for each performance and the exceptional merit of the recent performances by the Players under her expert supervision, gives promise of even more efficient work in the future. "The first step at the outset of the new season will be the annual call for tryouts for roles iu the Players' ranks. These tryouts are open to every resi- dent of the north shore and ability to adjust oneself to a part is the only requisite for admission into the select circle of those who will appear in the various casts. Of interest to many residents is the fact that these try- outs will include trials for places in the business administration and stage management departments of the en- terprise. Those not proficient in act- ing, thus, will be affording an oppor- tunity to find a place in the very es sential and altogether interesting work "behind the scenes." Strange How Easily Some Mysteries Are Explained All ideas of a new mystery, which arose from the finding of an automo- bile containing a hat and coat aban- doned near the Hubbards Woods hill Tuesday night were blown to the various winds when it was learned that W. G. Moorhead, of Chicago, had suddenly decided that he wanted to go home in a taxi. The car was towed to the village hall by the police when it was found as described. next season,"