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y { N ¢ CH ------------E---------- n rr Sas : Pl thy hy 43 NETKA WEEKLY T A Clean Newspaper for a Clean Community ig aie - wd >. MEE SoL J, Sofi XII; NO. 47 WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1924 TWENTY PAGES PRICE FIVE CENTS i th ST I ASK 41 BETTER TRAIN | SERVICE ASKED Indian Hill Demand Serv ents Explain Improved here MAIL Q IONNAIRE Formulate to Definite Program Association Improved train service is the objec- tive of a questionnaire sent out to 450 householders in the Indian Hill residence section of Winnetka by the Train Service committee of the Indian Hill Improvement association, com- prising C. H. Carlstrand, chairman; CC. B? Hill.'P.'L,. Randall, RB. W. Mc: Kisson and H. V. Kennington. A re- port of the findings of the committee based upon the general sentiment ex- pressed in the questionnaire, will be given at the next meeting of the as- sociation. The questionnaire was sent out for the announced purpose of obtaining statistics which will enable the com- mittee of the association to secure improved train service for all Win- etka residents living south of Willow street. Ask Numerous Questions Questions asked include: "How many members of your house- hold use the Chicago and Northwestern railway (daily or occasionally)? "To which destination has it been your habit to buy tickéts (specifying ian Hill and Kenil- ns now stopping at Winnetka and Kenilworthr would be of benefit to at Indian Hill? = - "How many members hold nse the North Shor pr ogcasiona % d sto pi 'vour hous - Ele : not comple g received: {ro u a ge. nut of the residents indicate a very decided senti- | ment in favor of additional service on 'both roads. JIn the instance of the Northwestern - road there appears to be a strong de- ~mand for a southbound train stop ow the noon hour, and a northbound tfnoon train stopping at Indian Hill:sometime between 4 and 5 o'clock. 'humber of other trains are suggested the 0 in question appear to be st generally favored. There is also uest for additional cars on certain e taliaghat now appear to be rowded. ith" refe ot sident ., specified haires to the North Shore essed a desire for stops, both during the day more cars on ate: Definite lan , reports me of its members, "has gone over all' the re- quests presented in the questionnaires, eliminated a great many .that were comparatively unimportant, and hoiled down the facts to a well defined pro- gram which, following its presenta- tion at the next meeting of the Im- provement association will be submit- ted to the railroads for favorable con- sideration." | It is most important, this member | of the committee states, that every \ member of the Indian Hill Improve- ment association appear at the next meeting to hear the report of the Train Service committee. Winnetka Gives $2,668 in Red Cross Roll Call Mrs. Willoughby Walling, chairman of the Red Cross enrollment of mem- bers, has turned into the Chicago chap- ter headquarters $372.50, in member- ships, contributions and pledges. This makes a total of $2,668.50 from Win- netka and Hubbard Woods, or twice as much as last year, according to the report from headquarters of the Chi- cago chapter. » ich of the--specifically mention- |T your household if it .also ornate | vided by law, | Church road, be y 2 : longer, required for pu SCHOOL WANTS DILLER CLOSED Would Dedicate Strip for Church Street Widening in Exchange BEFORE COUNCIL SOON Street Now Divides School Property Shall the village of Winnetka vacate Diller street through the Country Day school grounds in exchange for a strip of property widening Church road for the proposed through truck highway? This is the question that will face the village council when an ordinance providing for the proposal comes up for consideration at its regular meeting next Tuesday night. Although the prop- osition has strong support it is believed that there will likely be some difference of opinion as it is understood that some of the council members may question the wisdom of closing the street. Friends of the proposal believe that it will be of benefit to all concerned, es- pecially the school. The vacation ofthe street will unite two parts of the school property thereby increasing the play- ground facilities and beautifying the grounds. It will also remove the danger of traffic near the school. Moreover, it is pointed out, the vil- lage needs to widen Church road, which narrows at the northeast corner of the school |property, for the through truck highway. The exchange will prevent the necessity ofgeendemmation procedings. For seve nths \g ordinane FUE A up. last mes ing* oi and consideret School Specifically t proy as that Diller street, sai £8 gnown as Dil- @ avenue, fr re avenue to ed as it is "no alic' use and the served by such will be made ion that within ay school shall that part of and 7, John 3 'east of and and will b tiof Sony 11e €SS Chur C. Garla adjoingy parallel cago eet "west of 1 , vesterd railway "right- of-way. 2 school will assume respon- sibility . for any liability or claims for damage$ caused by the vacation and pay all expenses. In case the ordinance is passed it will go into effect upon its ap- proval and publication and will remain valid if the school carries out its part of the agreement within sixty days. The ordinance provides for no remun- eration to either the village or the school. If the ordinance is passed the exchange will be mutual and neither of the con- tracting parties will be bound by any provisions save those specifically pro- vided for in the ordinance. Former Railroad Gateman Awarded Carnegie Medal John Miller, formerly a gateman at the Gage street crossing of the Chicago and North Western railway, who, a few years ago risked his life in a futile at- tempt to rescue Mr. and Mrs. William S. Tanner from death in the path of a train, has just been awarded the Car- negie medal for bravery. Miller is now residing in Los Angeles and was found to be in desperate cir- cumstances as a result of injuries sus- tained at the time of the accident. Mr. and Mrs. Tanner were crossing the tracks at night when she suddenly caught her foot between one of the rails and the planking. Mr. Tanner and Miller labored desperately to extricate her foot with a fast train bearing down upon them. Mr. and Mrs. Tanner were killed while Miller, who was thrown several feet when struck by the loco- motive, had a miraculous escape ftom death. He sustained permanent injurk PARENT-TEACHER MEETING Members of the Parent-Teacher club of the Horace Mann school will meet at the school next Tuesday afternoon. After visiting classes, the parents will unite with the teachers in a social hour. BRING YOUR OPINIONS ALONG, CLASS INVITES Opinions and viewpoints on matters pertaining to politics, economics or re- ligion need keep none of Winnetka's men from attending the Men's Sunday morning class of the Congregational church, if one is to be guided by the accompanying communication mailed to the editor of Winnetka Talk relative to the class session of February 3. It reads: "Whether your men readers are for the bonus or against it; for the Mellon bill, or the Garner bill. For the Labor unions, or against them. Whether they favor the Fundamentalists, or the Evolu- tionists, makes no difference to the Men's Bible class which meets every Sunday morning at 9:30 o'clock, at the Com- munity House. They are each and all heartily invited to come and give their views on the matters discussed. Gre- ame Canning, on the invitation of the class, will continue the discussion of last Sunday on "The Christian's At- titude Towards the Land Question and Taxation." Lawrence A. Janney will talk on "The Christian Attitude To- wards Evolution." OFFER SPECIAL SERMON SERIES Hold Sunday Evening Pre- Easter Services A special series of Sunday evenino services to continue until Easter will open tomorrow evening at, the Win- netka Congreg 1 BEC The first five niday$ rds ill SD 62 psponse lows nt. nn po |é topic t lis We Hearers" and :1-3. Mr. Lawley will sing': "The Lord Is My Light" "My Task" Everybody is invited to be present Sunday evening and spend this hour at the church. Services Sunday morning at the Congregational church have been an- rounced as follows: Anthem--Festival Te Deum..... Buck Soprano solo--The Penitent ROTEL EE bh NRT Van De Water Miss Lacy Anthem--A Legend..... Tschaikowsky Sermon--*"Christian Self-Respect" Pi ANTE AINE a Mr. Richards At this service the congregation will he given another opportunity to rast ballots on the Bok Peace plan. Tither tomorrow or the week follow- ing, Mr. Richards' sermon of last Sun- day on "Planning fer Peace." will be ready for distribution in nrinted form. gst A review of the book, "War, Its Causes, Consequences and Cure," by Kirby Page, will be given by Mr. Richards at the Wednesday evening services of the Congregational church next week. Only $65! Worth $175! Washing Machine and Vacuum Cleaner. Used, but just as efficient as new. FOR SALE--"EDEN" WASHING machine, swinging wringer; and "Ohio" vacuum cleaner with attachments. Will sell both for $65. Worth $175. North Shore Electric Shop. Tel. Winn. 44. BIG BARGAINS ATLITTLE COST Read Want Ads 3 CHAMBER OF Elmer E. expires. new post office within the next Chambepw=of Cammerce. = Post +f formation addressed to the f(s of Winnetkayuwill read: 'ma has the endorsement of ill@@es council, and all our various improvement associations, but it is very neces§ary that the great body of our citizeng show that they support the movement. "Will you please help the cause by signing the enclosed card, together with all other voters in your family, and forward same to us at once. Winnetka Chamber of Commerce." The text on the return post card will read: . "We, the undersigned, being legal oters in the Villace of Winnetka. Cook County, Illinois, hereby request 'he Winnetka Chamber of Commerce to uree the Post Office Department and the Senators and Representatives in Congress from the State of Illinois, to support the measure known as House Bill No. 672, now before Con- gress, the same being for an appropri- ation of $150,000 for the purchase of a site and erection thereon of a Post Office building in Winnetka, Cook County, Illinois." ¥ Chindblom Cites Situation The present status of the campaign to secure a post office building for the village is best explained in letters re- ceived by Postmaster Adams from Congressman Chindblom. The first of these letters, dated December 12, 1923, reads: "IT enclose herewith a copv of ,H. R. 672 which I introduced on the 5th in- stant, to authorize the acquisition of a site and the erection of a Federal building at Winnetka, the total cost not exceeding $150,000. Of course, T cannot say whether it will be possi- ble to secure the passage of this bill during this session. It is always im- possible to secure the passage of a bill for a single building project. Nearly every member of Congress de- sired some buildings erected in his district and the only way one can he handled is by a so-called omnibus bill. I am quite sure the Administration and Congress will be opposed to such a general bill at this time. Of course, necessary steps will have to be taken to secnre adequate quarters for the post office at Winnetka when the pres- ent lease expires. Keen me advised as to the conditions from time to time." SENTIMENT ON NEW POST OFFICE COMMERCE APPEALS TO CITIZENS Mail Out Return Post Cards Asking Voters to Express Opinion on Proposed $150,000 Winnetka Federal Building Winnetka residents are to be called upon within a few days to express by means of an official referendum, their opinion of the proposition to secure a $150,000 Federal building for the village. 'Congressman Carl R. Chindblom, at the instance of Postmaster Adams and with the endorsement of the Winnetka Chamber of Commerce, has introduced a bill in the House of Repre- sentatives authorizing the erection of a $150,000 post office in Winnetka to be utilized exclusively for purposes of the Winnetka post office recently changed from a second to first class rating by the Post Office department at Washington, D. C. Action by the congressman representing the Seventh Congres- sional district follows a thorough discussion of the matter in question by Winnetka business as represented in the Chamber of Commerce, and it is hoped that favorable action by Congress will have been taken in time to permit the erection of a new federal building in the village before the lease on the present post office Urge Prompt Action It is necessary to act promptly in order to secure the proposed year, leaders in the community explain, and the Chamber of Commerce is preparing to place the matter before every householder in Winnetka in such a manner that a petition, which it is hoped will contain the name of every legalized voter receiving mail from the local post office, may be sent to Congressman Chindblom as indicating that Winnetka citizens are unanimously in accord with the campaign instituted by the he ie ae dd li The plan of the business men is to secure the co-operation of the Village authorities in-having enclosed with the January light es tka ce building and a return post card with space for the names ; and addresses of persons receiving mail at the local post office. ry lec |. Promises Best Efforts CA second letter received by Mr. a om the Congressman and | 1924, gives this r note of the ed the bill for J t Winnetka sO as a uesti i 'pending before the Committee on' Public Buildings andyGrotnds' ita general bu ing bill shold be introd ced at this, "session. There would be_fto use trying. to se- cure action on a bill for Winnetka alone. Frankly, IT do not think there is anything you people can do to ex- pedite action at this time. If it is decided to enlarge the building oper- ations of the Federal government, shall do everything possible and ne-r- essary to get Winnetka included in the program. The general policy has not yet been determined." While favorable action by Congress m~y not be forthcoming for some time, the Chamber of Commerce and Po-t- n~ster Adams feel that everything possible should be done at this time to arm Congressman Chindblom with complete data and other material, in- clrding the petition, in order that when the time does arrive, he may be in a position to provide conclusive evi- dence that a Federal hnilding is an urgent need in Winnetka. No Cost to Citizens It is emnhasized, alco, thot the erec- tion of a Federal building in Winnetka will not incur a burden upon the citizens since the entire cest is borne by the government. Resolutions adopted by the Win- netka Chamber of Commerce on De- cember 5, 1923, following a presenta- tion of the needs of the local post office by Postmaster Adams, were as follows : A RESOLUTION Adopted by the Winnetka Cham- ber of Commerce of the Village of Winnetka, Cook County, Illinois, at a regular meeting of said organiza- tion held on Wednesday D-~cember fifth, 1923, at 8 o'clock P. M. WHEREAS, we. the ~fficers and members of the Winnetka Chamber of Commerce, are of the unanimous opinion that the time has now ar- rived when the Village ¢f Winnetka can no longer do without a Post Of- fice Building which shall be com- mensurate with the size of the Vil- "lage, and the future growth thereof, an WHEREAS, the Village of Win- netka has a present population 'of over eighty-five hundred people, and (Continued on page 6)