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. ' d i f vir ls I Ji uv, VOL. XIV, NO. 9 : WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, MA =i m---- ~T'WENTY-SIX PAGES PRICE FIVE CENTS EVANSTON WANTS WAR ON SKEETER Business Men Seek Coopera- tion of North Shore in General Campaign EXPERT TELLS OF PLAN Urges Support of the State Abatement Bill Herbert H. Sherer, village manager of Glencoe and township highway com- missioner was an interested observer at the gathering of warriors in the anti-mosquito war which took place at the North Shore hotel, Evanston, Monday at the instigation of the Fv- anston Chamber of Commerce. FEvans- ton took definite steps toward immedi- ate eradication of the pests and is hoping for cooperation from the north shore villages. _ George A. Hughes, of Riverside, who 1s an expert in the problem of mos- quito eradication, was the principal speaker. He has headed the move- ment which has rid Riverside of mos- quitos and explained the methods em- ployed there and also at Carbondale and other places where a successful campaign have been waged. Need Continuous Inspection Oiling, continuous inspection of all parts of the community and drainage of low places were the chief remedies used by Mr. Hughes. But the impor- tant thing, he said, was to make the work thorough and continuous. One tin can, he said, could breed enough mosquitos to make an entire neighbor- hood miserable. Eaves troughs, roofs and puddles are the chief sources, be- sides the larger stagnant ponds. "Since mosquitos fly from one to one and one-half miles, according to the best authorities, it will be necessary for the entire north shore and the sec- tions west to unite in the campaign if much is to be accomplished. Winds will blow the insects from six to seven miles," he declared. He explained the workings of the mosquito abatement bill now before the legislature and urged all local cit- 1zens to ask their representatives and senators to actively support the meas- ure. Mr. Hughes had been on the com- mittee which chose the California bill as the model for the Illinois bill after considerable research. California had used the system for 10 years and where it is applied is nearly rid of the pests, he said. Describes Proposed Law The working he described as follows : 10 percent of the voters of a section can petition to have their area declared a mosquito abatement district. The county board then assesses the tax- payers within the district for the amounts needed, not to exceed one mill, and the local governments appoint their own abatement officers. He urged that, whether the north shore towns united into one district or into two or more, that the entire area be covered by abatement districts in order to make the work effective. Cost is Reduced Riverside, he said, had spent $2,300 the first year and this tapered down to $1,900 in the third year. They are expecting to use $2,000 this vear and prophesy that they will he rid of mos- auitos entirely by the fifth vear. The Des Plaines Valley Sanitary associn- tion, of which he is chairman, keeps 23 oilers busy, he said. Men are given police stars and inspect private grounds as well as public properties for sources of mosquitos. These breeding places are oiled, drained or remedied as seems best at the time. Evanston is appointino a committer composed of representatives from vari- ous civic clubs, to start an eradica- tion program immediately. Mayor Bartlett is to be informed of the ac- tion and requested to issue a proclama- tion on the subject. School Children to Hold May Sing at Lake Front Eight hundred children of the lower grades of the Winnetka schools will gather in the Lake Front park some time in the latter part of the month for a May "sing." They will sing folk songs, concluding with a mapyole dance. Pupils of the first to the sixth grades of the Greeley, Horace Mann and Hub- bard Woods schools will participate. School authorities said that it was not intended to make this a show, its pur- pose being only to afford the children an opportunity to get together and sing. NOTABLES TO ATTEND ~ CAMP FIRE CEREMONY The Winnetka Camp Fire Girls are to hold their Grand Ceremonial meet- ing in Community House, Saturday evening, May 16, at 8 o'clock. Every Camp Fire Girl will be in her cere- monial gown, and around the big Camp Fire they will gather in a circle to enter into the beautiful ceremonies of such a meeting. Of course there will be the Camp Fire songs, the candle lighting ceremonies and the conferring of ranks. Mrs. B. F. Langworthy will address the girls, and Dr. Norman E. Richardson of Northwestern university will be present with his class of young women who have been studying Camp Fire and who will receive their guard- ians' certificates. As the seating capacity of the gym- nasium is limited, admission will be by ticket only. These may be obtain- ed from Mrs. E. W. Wortley at Com- munity House. The program includes: Wohelo call and response. Formation of Circle and entrance of Torchbearers and Color Guard. Candle Lighting Ceremony. Song--"Burn Fire Burn." Camp Fire Law. "Boating Song." Ranking Ceremony. Presentation qf Guardians' Cer- tificates to Dr. Richardson's class. Song. Council Talkg--Mrs. Langworthy. Song--"Marf#my Moon." Extinguishing of Candles. Song-- "Now Our Camp Fire's Burn- ing Low." Benediction--Dr. J. W. F. Davies. FIRE DAMAGES BOAL RESIDENCE Explosion in Basement Starts $5,000 Blaze The Lorenzo M. Johnson residence at 701 Sheridan road, in which the Ayres Boal family is now living, was damaged to the extent of $5,000 or more by a fire which resulted from a small explosion in the basement 'Thursday morning, shortly before noon. The cause of the explosion has not been determined, but according to Chief G. M. Houren of the fire department, it was probably due to fumes from oil, or leaking gas. The sound of the explosion was heard by Mrs. Boal and by a maid. Upon in- vestigation the fire was discovered and an alarm sent in. The fire burned rap- idly upward through the floor of the first story, then around to the west end of the house and on up to the roof. Quick work by the fire department pre- vented a possible total loss. Much of the damage was caused by the smoke, which blackened the fine fur- nishings and decorations on the first floor and upper stories. 'The firemen were forced to chop a hole in the roof before they could extinguish the blaze, which they fought for more than an hour. Another alarm shortly afterward called them to the home of William Thompson, 872 Burr avenue, where a playhouse for children was burning in the back yard. A nearby rubbish fire was thought to have started this blaze. None of the family was at home at the time and the fire was reported by a neighbor. The damage was about $150. Community Players Seek Design for Stationery The Community Drama club is seek- ing a design for letter heads and pro- grams characteristic of its purposes and work. Hoping that this need will ap- peal to some of the artists in the vil- lage as an opportunity for cooperation with the Drama club, the organization is mak.ng this suggestion through the columns of WINNETKA TALK. Any sketch or design for this pur- pose will be gratefully received by the club, it is announced, and it is suggested that contributions of that nature be sent to the Community Drama club, 791 Fox- dale avenue, before June 12. Informa- tion for artists may be secured by tele- phoning Winnetka .1248. Racing Motorists Draw Fines in Local Court H. C. O'Brien, 16 years old, 1120 Ash- land avenue, Wilmette, and J. E. Demp- sey, 607 Laurel avenue, also of Wil- mette, were arrested on a charge of racing on a public highway by Motor- cycle Policeman John Hanselman about 1:30 o'clock Sunday morning. Demp- sey was found guilty and fined $15 and costs by Magistrate Northrop. And O'Brien's trial will come up later. MOTHER'S DAY Mother's Day will be observed to- morrow throughout America. At church services the name "mother" will be the subject of many a sermon. "Uncle Frank," a Winnetka contribu- tor to the TALK, sends along this bit of sentiment for the occasion. "Mother's Day Greetings To the mothers who are with us-- God bless them. "T'is your sweet face we love to see Grace this our "Mother's Day" This Red Carnation I'll wear for you With pride I'm proud to say. Your heart's been ever Brave and true, Though many a winter Has passed with you. Like sunshine now You're smiling through, At us This "Mother's Day." --UnNcLE Frank MAY ADD TO CHURCH'S STAFF OF MINISTERS The Winnetka Congregational church is about to add an ordained man to its staff. This was the decision of a re- cent large business meeting of the church called to act on the question, and pre- ceded by a letter sent by the Church council to all the resident members of the church. The action was based on the convic- tion that with the rapid growth of the village and of the church, and with the particular obligations resting upon the church because of the nature of its field, the work imposed on the present staff has become excessive and impossi- ble of performance with needed thor- oughness. The hope is to secure a man o h ability and maturity that he can mi tiply and strengthen the activities and service of the church all along the line. A strong committee has been appoint- ed to find the Sight man and recommend him to the churc for action. ™ Orner s, Office as Wilmette Village Head Farle E. Orner this week became presi- dent of the Village of Wilmette amid ceremony unprecedented in the history of municipal inauguration in the neigh- boring suburb. He had been village clerk for 20 years. Mr. Orner's taking of office marked the termination of Edward Ziipf's long tenure of office, covering a period of eight years. The principal speaker at the session at- tended by some 200 villagers was Judge Adam Cliffe of the Federal Court, who was Mr. Orner's schoolmaster many years ago in the hamlet of Franklin Grove, III. Installed in office with Mr. Orner were Trustees Wilford W. DeBerard, Louis Becker and Paul A. Hoffman, Charles C. Schultz, village manager for seven years, was reappointed, as was also Ed- mond Kerr, village colleator for four years. Other appointments were deferred to a later date. Prominent among the visitors at the ceremonies was Frederick W. Penfield, county commissioner and former presi- dent of the Village of Glencoe. Mr. Penfield praised the outgoing administra- tion and expressed complete confidence in Mr. Orner's ability to continue Mr. Zipf's excellent supervision of municipal affairs. Buy a Home Lot on Ridge Road Build your home on high, healthful ground. FOR SALE--RIDGE RD, bargain. 63 feet east frontage near Kenilworth Ave. $25 per foot below value. Investigate quick. Phone owner, Ravens- wood 0820 or address 1st apt.,, 4722 N. Rockwell St., Chicago. SEE OUR WANT ADS for Big Values in Lots WANT AD DICAD LINE THURSDAY NOON "MORAL SPLENDOR OF GOSPEL," IS SERMON "The Moral Splendor of the Gospel" is Rev. James Austin Richards' ser- mon topic for this Sunday morning at the 11 o'clock services in the Winnet- ka Congregational church. The quartet choir will sing "How Beautiful on the Mountains," by Spinney, and "Jesus Only," by Rotoli. At the same hour in Matz hall, the Junior service of worship will be held, when Mrs. Sherman M. Goble will de- scribe some of her recent experiences in Palestine, where she and Mr. Goble spent some time this spring. "Some Glimpses of the Holy Land" will be of great interest to the boys and girls who have studied for ®ears in the church school about people and events in that Bible country. The church school meets at 9:30 o'clock in the main school, Dr. J. W. F. Davies will talk on the topic, "My Greatest." Classes for young people and adults meet in various rooms of Community House. The Young People's club, for high school age, meets in Neighborhood room at 6:45 o'clock. Stewart Boal will lead, and the subject is "Religious Value of Old Testament Characters." These meetings and services are open to everyone who would like to attend them. WORLD FLYER T0 BE GUEST HERE Lieut. Leslie Arnold to Speak Before Militia a Th& Winnetka Reserve Militia asso- ciation wilksholde its annual dinner at the Community ce. on Monday evening, May a8y wat 6: arrangement committee has been ex- flew around the world in States Army plane. At the dinner will be present only the members of the association, con- sisting of the former men of Company A, I. R. M. and of the Volunteer Train- ing unit belonging to Winnetka. The address of Lieutenant Arnold, will be held in Matz hall immediately follow- ing the dinner, at 8:30 o'clock. Owing to the greatness of the ~chievement of Lieutenant Arnold and the wide public interest in the subject, the association has extended an in- vitation to the American Legion Post of Winnetka, to the Winnetka Boy Scouts, the male members of the faculty and boys of the seventh and eight grades of the Skokie school and of the North Shore Country Day school. A feature of the evening's program will be the showing of films depicting the operation of the air mail service. a United Postmasters of Shore Hold Conference Here Members of the Lake County and North Shore Postmasters' association were the guests of Postmaster Elmer E. Adams at Winnetka, Wednesday evening, May 6. This organization was formed for the purpose of encouraging united effort in securing the best possible service. Plans were made Wednesday for the annual meeting of the State Postmasters' association at Evanston May 19 and 20. An automobile tour of the north shore from Evanston to Waukegan and re- turn is one of the entertainment fea- tures. Brother of W. C. Boyden Dies in New York City Albert A. Boyden, brother of William C. Boyden, 725 Pine street, passed away in New York City, Saturday, May 2, after a lingering illness. Mr. Boyden was 50 years of age and was unmarried. Services were held at Sheffield, Ill, Wednesday, May 6, and were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Boyden. Police Sergeant Takes New Home in Winnetka Sergt. John Iverson of the Win- netka police department recently moved into his new home at 1015 Willow street. Sergeant Iverson has lived in Des Plaines for a number of years, but began con- sruction on his Winnetka home this past winter. He has sold his property in Des Plaines and announces his in- tention of settling permanently in the village. MARRIED AT 3 ONE BIG FROLIC Legion Revue Hits Funny Bones of Even the Blase Orchestra DANCING IS EXCELLENT Chorus Rivals Professionals in Quality By TOM R. CRESWELL (Reviewed Thursday evening, May 7, 1925.) "Married at 3," the 1925 annual American Legion musical show, opened a three nights' engagement before an enthusiastic audience which contained many prominent and distinguished res- idents of the north shore at Jane Kup- penheimer Memorial hall, in the Skokie school, Thursday evening. This musical entertainment, as presented by Howard H. Hoyt, contained three solid hours of joyous amusement. More than anyone's money's worth. In fact, its surfeit of features might be called its one fault. Almost too much of a rood thing. However, some of the show --encores. at least--will doubiless be cut ere this sees print. Has Little of Everything ° The Hoyt-Rosenthal musical revue contained a little of everything that could possibly go into a show of that nature; all varieties of singing, danc- ing and comedy--although singing predominated. Oh yes, it had plot-- heaps of plot--plenty for six ordinary musical comedies--not that anyone ever worries about the plot of a mu- sical show. Said plot came bobbing ldiD ever again and rather slowed' is Hw lB by m-1{ terrupting the swift-moving grateful ' - ceedingly fortunate in obtaining as . : the guest of the evening, Lieut. Leslie | dancers and the sweet-voiced singers Ua roe Co ifyl in the huge cast. the-World-Flyers who successfully] Miss Marion Dawes, who happens to be a niece of Vice President Charles Gates Dawes, received more applause than any other single entertainer. And she deserved it. We speak highly of Miss Dawes, not because she is Miss Dawes, but because she is good. She has personality, pep and professional ability. Miss Dawes had to respond to at least one encore, each time she ap- peared in a dance number. Dancers Merit Praise : Miss Noval Allen who teamed with her in a specialty dance in the first act deserves praise. The slender Miss Marion Philbrick's sinuous dancing in the Oriental specialty at the opening of the second act drew our applause. Miss Helen Yount made a decidedly pleasing appearance with Bonner Mil- ler at the opening of the show. Mrs. M. B. Austin, Jr. and Bonner Miller waltzed gracefully through the pretty "I Love You" song. Perry Buchanan ably assisted Miss Dawes in one of her specialties. Mrs. Norma Hopkins Bosworth made a mean vamp as the Princess Lola. She and Tom Brown as the Indian Prince were a villainous couple of plotters. Mrs. Guy S. Bailey sangtherole of Maysie, with good voice and win- ning personality. Miss Bessie Andrus made much of the role of Bobsie, play- 'ng it with sympathy and understand- ing. Even Orchestra Laughs Mrs Harry Barnum won much laughter as Mrs. Harwood, wife of the Major. Her work in the second act drunk scene made members of the orchestra laugh right out loud. And that is going some! Dr. Davies Lazier bore the blunt of the singing as the handsome hero and his voice was more than equal to the music. Russell E. MacCullough, as the Major, was on the stage most of the evening. He had a long and difficult role. But he made the most of his lines, songs and situations. Now as to Howard Hoyt, who col- laborated with Ralph J. Rosenthal to write the book and lyrics of "Married at 3," wrote the music (good, tuneful, lilting, haunting and catchy melodies), directed the show, and then capped the climax by ably taking one of the lead- ing roles. It sounds impossible! But Mr. Hoyt did it. And besides that, we noted at a critical moment when he bell hops spilled things and nearly wrecked the stage and everything on it, it was Mr. Hoyt who saved the sit- uation with a very clever ad lib re- mark. Hoyt made of Little "a little thing to look for, but indeed a great bie thing to find." Minor roles were taken care Lloyd Favon. Henry Brooks, (Centintad on page 4) of by Sam