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WINNETK ~ A Clean Newspaper for a Clean Community WEEKLY TALK VOL. XII, NO. 44 WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 1924 TWENTY PAGES PRICE FIVE CENTS PLEDGE $15,500 The new House, which en under construc- tion since last March, was formally opened for the use of the village at a dinner held in the new Center room on Wednesday evening, January 9. A representative gathering of 150 men listened to addresses by William C. Boyden, who presided; Henry F. Ten- ney, representing the Village council; William B. McIlvaine, who spoke on the topic, "What Community House Means to Winnetka;" Thomas J. Lynch, commander of the American Legion, who expressed the appreciation of the Winnetka post in being provided, in this new building, with permanent headquarters for the Post; William B. Moulton, who told of the work of the English classes for foreign men and women ; Dr. J. W. F. Davies, director of Community House, and George D. Wolf, treasurer of the Board of Gov- ernors. They pledged $15,500 to help clear up the remaining obligation of the addition. Much enthusiasm was aroused by the announcement of various gifts to the new building and its equipment. These included one of approximately $8,000 by Ayres Boal in memory of his mother, finish, and equip the Boy Scout room: one of $1,660 by Mrs. Phillip F. Post, ~ in memory of her husband; one of $1,000 by Mrs. Frankl olph for the finishing and' pos A nt -ofg the Camp Fire Girls" rog : The White Elephant sale in Novem- ber netted over $3,700, which is" being spent: for the equipment of the new building. a P ge. ee" Theg€ommunigy rama club presented a play, "Gre ings," ®in ember, which provi 5, with which a cur- tain has been spurchased for the stage. * Mr. Wold financial statement re- vealed that the total cost of the bujld- ing is $96,000, of which $74,100 had bg met by stibscriptions already made ing $22,500 still to begais inqui rom the floor, My ca bw that the rd of te to underwrite a oa nt. *Mr. Rush C. possibility _ef avoid n by additional pledg nounced that he won do own Subscriptio alt that 12 year ag building bi '7a «bs 1 - a» PA nt t a influen village. 3 When Mr. Boyden ne ing, a total of $15,500 hal Deen ple 7 80 different individuals, leaving 8 still to be raised. o- rs are confident that £um can be secured from those who were not present at the meeting, at the time of yal mainienance solicita- tion, a fw Weeks hence. 7 ore detailed report of 'the Open- rogram is todas this 1ssuegof W the Cle § m netka Talk > , pa incifding extracts various community T0 COM. HOUSE Eighty Men "Dig Down" at Rally Dinner to Make Up Deficit for Addition Community Mrs. Henrietta Ayres Boal, to build, 8 OUR HATS OFF TO OUR TELEPHONE OPERATORS Those of us who used the telephone early Sunday morning, forgot, no doubt, 'to wonder, that, while most people were fussing about the sub-zero weather, the phone operators were comparatively calm and quite matter-of-fact in their responses to frantic calls from exasper- ated householders. Records at all north shore telephone exchanges show that, despite the ex- treme cold, complete forces of oper- ators were on the job day and night. This once we permit ourselves to editorialize in the news columns by expressing our highest esteem for the young women who braved the biting cold so that telephone service might be given in the usual way. "There are heroes of peace no less than heroes of war." HOLD BIG RALLY AT INDIAN HILL Association to Celebrate Its Membership Drive To celebrate the successful culmi- nation of its membership campaign and to welcome its new members, the Indian Hill Improvement association will lay particular stress on the social side of its January meeting, which is to be held Monday evening, January 14, at the Greeley school. Membership in the association now stands at over 300, the largest in its history. Arrangements for the evening have been largely in the hands of the En- tertainment committee consisting of lessrs. Wilcox, Root, Gibson and rwig. With these versatile planners in charge, the meeting promises to be one of the most enjoyable of the year and a large crowd is expected. "While severa®matters of importance are scheduled for discussion at the business session, this phase of the meeting will be minimized. During the past week, the Train Service committee of the association addressed a questionnaire to every CIRCLES PLAN BiG RECEPTION Neighbor: ood Groups Will Give gram of Un- usual ferit Jan. 22 Is DRAMA WI FEATURE | -- { Various Committees Work- ing on Arrangements = Announcement is m@de this week by Mrs. Ralph S. Childs, {general chairman of the Winnetka Neigthborhood circles, that the annual meeting this year will be in the nature of 'a reception and rally for all members afd their friends. The committee in char@e is arranging a very attractive program which in- cludes as its chief featur, the presenta- tion by the Community Drama club of Zona Gales' most appropriate play, "Neighbors." This attraction alone, it 1s expected, will make the afternoon one long to be remembered. However, in full co-operation of the airman of cach of the seventeen cirkles repre- sented will complete a proggam for the occasion which it is predicted will be an event that will be one 'of the out- standing features of the segison. Set for January n The date has been set for Tuesday, January 22, at 2:30 o'cloct, and resi. dents are advised to make fiote of it on their social calendars, J For the newcomer in the village it might be well to explain that the circles consist of neighborhood groups of wom- en who meet each month "= social pur- poses with frequent prograpus musi literature, etc., at which tim = avin g and sk . Sli ip i a. > ttf These meetings are a growing! in- th munity life of Win- ibute in no small way it ich has made Win- ct discussion in other Il over the country. stitution i netka, an toward the household south of Willow street, in-|: luiring regarding its use of the Chis} cago and Northwestern rail Ay. and the Chicago, North id - Mil] Injuries A 7a I the after- -> . e "car of his fa Seda Q Clly * oP v Labs. 02 Erk, the 'follow- ied a few &had given on to drive an's car was .{ cording Village offices. waukee Electrig, acili mittee gSponse from all quesgiopfiai he e d totaled ions, the residences; One alterations of a Aprivate green- .ingluded, $25,000 O 1 ; llen C. Martin, at et and Rosewood avenue; 3 ome for H. E. Robertson at 560 ridan road; $8,000 greenhouse and tool shed for Landon Pierce on Golffl.ane, Indian Hill; $4,000 addition esidence of R. C. Bennett at 856 #$10,000 home for Harry at 414 Provident ay; residence for F."G. EL at 45 We ase in' Motor " igsnses Pining 1923 A total of 1,50" motor vehicle lic- ences were itsSued by the: Village of Winnetka during the . » 1923, ac- to figures tabulated in the >. Va ervfor shed. 3 A ,0U Of the togal. number of licenses, 1252 were for motor vehicles under 35 horse power, 82 for motor vehicles over 35 horse power, 25 licenses for [ff ; taxicabs and busses, 77 for one tga snd trucks or less, 25 for motor cwcle motor wheels. - ll Ticenses issued for the year 1921» totaled 1,122, apg -those for 329 numbered 922. =~ ° rink 'at 'Winnetka Play- 'excellent shape last week- isgweek until the thaw set in and ruined fot; the childrens grown- up RE LL SHER Huge lights have heen installed at he rimk fo permit of skating during the Jide ho 2 yf ingsis to be held ifthe new Center ee SRE - J. E3F 4 1 Ze ity House. - The Spink. , was Yestablished "Uhder Nn i b- Buspices. of the Winnetka Playfield his adapted for pu - 4; } immetka, > the In- Ci "the Student ent held © at Indian- Miss Scharf Northwestern ring the holidays. 2.244 delegate' from unpversity. , She will give a report of the conven- tion -proceedings at the university next FREE PICTURE FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN The Little Theatre of Community House announces that on Tuesday, January 15, in addition to the two reg- ular evening shows at 7 and 9, there will be a special matinee at 4:15 o'clock at which time all Winnetka grade school pupils are invited to at- tend free of charge. Tuesdays pro- gram features Walter Hiers in a pep- py drama, "Mr. Billings Spends His Dime" and the first three reels of "The Oregon Trail." This was to have been shown last Tuesday but was not available because of an er- ror in shipping from the film ex- change. On Friday, January 18, a special treat is in store for patrons of The Little theatre. Mr. Harve Clemens, solo violinist with the Evanston Sym- phony orchestra, has consented to ap- pear in several numbers. Constance Talmadge will be seen in the photoplay offering of the famous stage hit, "Dulcy." "Dulcy was a 'dumb-bell,' one is informed. "She butted into everything, everywhere-- even into her husband's business, where she gummed the game and nearly ruined him." Children are requested to attend the matinee at 4:15 o'clock unless they are accompanied by and seated with adults at the evening performances. DUNCAN-CLARK AT MEN'S CLUB Speaks at Community House Dinner January 17 "S.J. Dumaan-Clark, chief editorial writer of the Chicago Evermine x and noted war analyst, whogyi ent of Wilmette, will be the aker at the next meeting and dinner of the Win- netka Men's club to be held in the new auditorium of Community House Thursday evening, January 17. The subject will be, "Retrospect and Out- look." Mr. Duncan-Clarke is recognized a one of the leading editorial writers of the country. He was prominently be- fore the public eye during the World war because of his very exceptional work as a war correspondent and' critic. He is a public spirited man and very much in demand as a speakerjifind lead- ers of the Men's club consider it "es- pecially fortunate to secure him for next Thursday night. . It is interesting to note that the meet- ings as ample seating a e audience. . ~~ Every mangin Winnetka is invited. to] is 'meeting and' to become aiimember Men? b_which,"in its: monthly week. & ® Hoy rT 'chance to be indepenc that *. some girk'has been © = 3 y pA » tte : - . # 8 : Js w. J (7 : rei J] ' 1518 C party resulted. ; 50 Successful that the decided fo 'establish a custom celebrating . home*coming wee twice'd 'year. ' Therefore in June, dur- ng the last: week of the school term, the "al are planning to give a aduating class, and hem again tHe Fri- sthas in a home- om the indication¥§ .asspciation should Fhe "petition is 6 consideration hygie* Streets, Drainage and Forestry committee of the uncil in connection with other titionse pertaining 40 changes .fifnames of other, streets, including North avenue, property owners would have ited "Tower road."" a & advantage whatever one NEW STORE FOR ELM AND LINDEN George F. Gonsalves Sub- mits Plans for Attractive Commerical Block CONFORMS WITH PLAN Will Occupy One-Half Block On Elm Street Revamping the West Elm street busi- ness "row" appears to be the next step in improving the commercial area im- mediately surrounding the proposed Vil- lage mall to be located between Elm and Oak streets and facing on Chestnut street. Preliminary plans for a new $80,000 business block for the corner of Linden and Elm streets, submitted by George F. Gonsalves and Edward Middleton, prominent Winnetka builders, are now being considered by the Winnetka Zon- ing board. This proposed structure will comprise the territory now occupied by the Adams pharmacy, J. H. Dethloff haber- dashery, National Tea company, Siebert Dietz tailors, Stultz Realty company and the Vollmann Market on Elm street, and extending south to the Rapp Broth- ers Meat market on Linden street. It will contain attractive offices on the up- per floors, it is said. The new building will be constructed to conform to the new street ling..an. Linden street, which will be 42 feet west of "the present frontage, or unifarm with the Rapp Brothers building. It is expected, village officials state, that the owners of the property will be in a posi- tion to have the old buildings on the Propari temaved 4within a short time in order that the werk will not interfere with te paving of "ha widened Iin~ den street during the coming Season. Follow Lake Forest Idea Preliminary plans indicate that the w Gonsalves building will be similar 1 design to the attractive commercial structures fronting on the mall at Lake Forest, and will be in complete har- mony with the Winnetka Plan idea. It 5 is certain to be one of the most impos- ing structures on the north shore and the crowning achievement of the Gon® salves building enterprises in the com- munity. , With the presentation of the Gon- salves plans, authorities are looking for- ward to reviewing plans for the im- provement of other business structures mn the block extending from the Adams pharmacy to the wnew Adams . Barber shop at the Chestnut street-corner. rear extremities of these bui comprise the frontage on the Village mall, a factiwhich that there will be ay program for the vagy been in "the 'services twelve yi and, .accof Cormick, as" earned * and "the *hénor j&f' succeedin of ;such" abilityigand national as Judge McHugh." P Mr. Elliott, who is 43 years ol born in Jacksonville, IIl.. He. gs from Princeton in 1900 vard Lawwschool in J gaged _in, general pg from@904 1g 1912; i tor. 3 0 to acqu & of .acquir habit, J "Thrift means more i ing money," said a local: week. "It means usin working and saving for, a