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WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK p------ . i _ -- NC -- VOL. = guard, who has A Clean Newspaper for a Clean Community XIV, NO. 27 WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1925 TWENTY-FOUR PAGES PRICE FIVE CENTS WOULD CHANGE BEACH RULES Invasion of Outsiders Brings Serious Problem to Beach Supervisors WANT TICKET SYSTEM Experience Busiest Season in History of Village The largest beach attendance in the history of the Winnetka public beach has brought the village face to face with the problem of how to keep the small beach for the use of local popu- lation and keep out the flood of out- siders which seems to have come in this year, according to Mr. Lowe, who has been in charge of the beach. The average attendance this year has been from 100 to 200 over that of last year, according to the estimates. Final totals for the season have not been made, but last year's total of 11,140 for the summer is expected to be doubled this year. In August alone, attendance has averaged close to 400 a day. August 30 was the record day of the year to date, when 1485 bathers and 235 spectators were present at the beach. On the day of the Winnetka carnival, 1450, including both specta- tors and bathers swarmed upon the sand. The August record alone this year will about equal last summer's total, it is revealed. Unusually Warm Water The water this year has been almost four degrees warmer than it was last summer and this has had considerable effect on the attendance. Last sum- mer the average was 62.2 degrees and on five days during the 12 weeks of the summer season was the weather too bad to permit bathing. Sunday, September 15, has been set as the closng date for the beach. This may be changed to Saturday evening, however, if the weather is unfavorable for bathing. "It has been the hardest summer of work on the beaches that I have ever had," commented Mr. Lowe. "It has been almost impossible, under the present system, to keep outsiders from slipping away. The crowds at times became entirely too large for our small beach and two lifeguards are not enough on the big days." Devoid of Accidents The summer's record has not been marred by a single serious accident. Only 11 have had to be assisted from the water and most of these were un- important incidents, coming to every beach. In commenting upon the large at- tendance at the beach this year, and es- pecially with regard to the "invasion" by outsiders, Mr. Lowe stated that a system was needed by which it would be possible to check on those attend- ing the beaches, as to their residence. He recommended some such system as is now being used in Wilmette. Beach tickets could be issued, he sug- gested, to each resident at 'the time he paid his taxes, listing all the mem- bers of his family. These could then be required to be presented at the bath house by those coming to the beach, and those not holding tickets charged the fee of 50 cents for outsiders. Guests of residents should have some identi- fication as such, he thought, if their hosts were not with them. No Check Possible The recent ruling forbidding cloth- ing to be left on the beach has helped considerably in keeping a check on outsiders., but it does not solve the whole problem. It is still too easy for outsiders to leave their clothing in their cars and slip down to the beach. Only personal acquaintances with most of the regular bathers has made any kind of a check possible, it was stated. If bathers were required to wear wraps or clothes before being permitted to come to the beach, the various methods of slipping in would meet a serious obstacle for they would have to check through the bath house, Mr. Lowe believes. One of the worst nuisances has been those visitors who claim to be guests of local people. One large party gave the name of a Win- netka family, saying they were their guests. It happened, however, that the family named were all in another state at the time, so the ruse failed. Harvey Howard, the regular life been assisting Mr. Lowe, left last week, and James Allen, a local boy, has been taking his place for the remainder of the summer. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred G. Freeman have returned to their home at 651 Lincoln avenue, from their stay in East Hampton, Long Island. School Bus Schedule Two busses will be operated for the accomodation of pupils of the Skokie school who live at some distance from the building. The south bus will leave Willow and Walnut streets at 8:08 o'clock in the morning, stopping at Mt. Pleasant road and Ridge avenue at 8:12 o'clock, Hill road and Ridge ave- nue at 8:15 o'clock, Sunset road and Myrtle avenue at 8:28 o'clock and the Greeley school at 8:45. The north bus will leave Burr avenue and Gage street at 8:03 o'clock, stopping at Scott avenue and Green Bay road at 8:11 o'clock, Lincoln avenue and Tower road at 8:13 o'clock, Pine street and Sheridan road at 8:17 o'clock, Poplar and Ash streets at 8:20 o'clock, Tower road and Gorden terrace at 8:32 o'clock, Euclid and Scott avenues at 8:36 o'clock and Asbury and Vernon ave- nues at 8:42 o'clock. REOPEN CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL Christ Church Announces Class Hour Changes Christ Church school will hold its first session of the winter term Sun- day, September 13, and it is hoped of the school officers that all children who are members of the school will be in their respective places. There is an important change this year in the hours at which the school will be held. There will be one ses- sion at 9:30 o'clock, when the follow- ing grades will attend: fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, and high school classes. There will be another session at 11 o'clock when the following classes will attend: Kindergarten, first, second, third and fourth grades. There will be a special class for chil- dren three years of age at the 11 o'clock hour. This change is going to be of great benefit to the school and can also be a benefit to the home, it is explained, in that it will allow parents to attend the 11 o'clock service while their children are being instructed at the Parish House. At the last session the chil- dren will be cared for at the Parish House until the parents can call for them. Children not now attending other Church schools in the village will be most welcome. Administration Hall Is Safely Under Roof Winnetkans are noting with interest the progress made on the new Village Administration building. The walls and roof are nearly completed, and the building is beginning to take on the appearance it will have when com- pleted. Many favorable comments concerning the new structure have been heard recently. Village officials expect the work to be completed by November 1, as was planned. Excel- lent weather conditions have helped to make this possible. All departments to be housed in the structure are ex- pected to move in by the first of the year. Lawson Memorial Meeting Attended by Winnetkans Many Winnetkans attended a memorial meeting in honor of the late Victor F. Lawson, owner of the Chi- cago Daily News, which was held in thé lounge of the City club in Chicago last Wednesday. S. J. Duncan Clark, vice-president of the city club, pre- sided in the absence of Walter T. Fisher of Winnetka, president of the club. Among the speakers were Charles E. Dennis, formerly manag- ing editor and now editor of the Daily News and Allen B. Pond, former pres- ident of the City club. North Shore Golfers in Championship Tourney North Shore Country club golfers played off the first round of the club championship tournament over the last week-end with the resultant winners: Class A--F. Snow, Buckman, G. Bode, I.. S. Roth, W. Strong, W. Tiebault, R. C. Bozzer. Class B--G. Briggs, J. S. Caine, M. S. McMillan, Class C--J. C. Cackwell, P. P. Merill, M. J. Ahern. OPENS CLEANING SHOP Victor Johnson, who is well known among Winnetka residents, and whom they missed during his recent absence of two years in Wisconsin, has re- turned to the village, and is opening a cleaning, dyeing, repairing, and tail- oring shop at 809 Oak st. PLAYERS LAUNCH 1925-26 SEASON Announce List of Plays and Begin Rehearsals As the golf season wanes things dramatic come to the fore with the announcement by the Program com- mittee of the Community Drama club of its list of plays for the winter. These, briefly, are as follows: "Old Lady 31," by Crothers; "The Piper," by Peabody; "Tillie of Blooms- burg," by Ian Hay, and "The Square Peg," by Lewis Beach. "The Piper" will be given in co-op- eration with the dramatic department of the Skokie school. In addition to this program the annual Christmas play for the community, which the Players have presented for several years past, will be given. These plays will be presented on the regular Players' dates established last year--the second Wednesday and Thursday in each of the months of November, February, March and April. The Program committee, Mrs. Lloyd Faxon, chairman, selected the four plays in question after reading hun- dreds of scripts and devoting a wealth of time to the consideration of the wide range of material, and it is be- lieved the choice will prove universally popular. The Drama club hopes that those who have not renewed their member- ships for the coming year, will do so without delay. Mrs. Taliaferro Milton, 530 Willow road, is chairman of the Players' committee. Mrs. Milton will receive all memberships and will be pleased to give any information de- sired. Since the membership is open to all men and women residents of Winnetka who are interested in ama- teur dramatics, it is urged that any- one desiring information call Mrs. Mil- ton. Importance of early application for membership is seen in the fact that the Program committee will cast the plays at once and Mrs. Sherman Goble, chairman of the Producing committee, is ready to hear from new members who are willing to help her commit- tees on lighting, properties, costumes, stage crew and make-up. Congregational Church Secures New Secretary Some changes have been made in the staff of the Winnetka Congrega- tional church, it was announced this week. Mrs. Cazier and Mrs. Beard have completed their official connec- tion with the staff but it is hoped that the church will long have their volun- teer assistance as members of the com- munity and of the church. Miss Mar- garet K. Galloway begins on Monday her service as secretary to the Rev. James Austin Richards, Pastor. Six Players Are Tied in Playfield Golfing Six golfers were tied for first honors in the Blind Bogey ball sweepstakes Labor Day event at Skokie Playfield. The winning mark was 73, net. There were 49 entries. The list of winners included H. F. Ferguson, S. Blair, C. H. Kreger, Paul Kreger, J. J. McNulty and F. Taylor. | Elmer Nelson provided a novelty in the morning's play at Playfield by ne- gotiating the 18th hole in one. RIPARIAN RIGHTS FOR SALE -- LOTS ON Chestnut, Ashland, 10th, 7th, and Sheridan, with rip. rights, and piers; little aown; long time. John P. Gage, 835 Grape St.,, Vineland, New Jer- sey. 1L29-tfe OUR WANT ADS WILL LEAD YOU TO LAKE MICHIGAN WANT AD DEADLINE THURSDAY NOON RICHARDS TO RESUME PULPIT THIS SUNDAY The Rev. James A. Richards will again occupv the pulpit of the Winnet- ka Congregational church this Sunday morning, after an absence of some months during which he has been rest- ing under physician's orders and slow- ly recovering from his illness of last spring. He has preached but once dur- ing the summer, declining all other in- vitations, feeling that he must use the time given him by the church to re- gain his health. He returns with re- newed strength and enthusiasm for the year's work. The sermon topic for tomorrow is "The Idol of Leadership." This is Communion Sunday and Communion will be observed at the close of wor- ship. There will be a duet by Miss Olive June Lacy and Mrs. Slade, and a solo by Mrs. Slade. BIG COMEDIES BOOKED HERE "Beggar on Horseback" Featured at Center Following the final showings of the gigantic spectacle "Quo Vadis" which take place today at 2:30, 7:30 and 9 o'clock, Community House will offer two exceptional comedy-dramas. Tuesday, Reginald Denny will ap- near in Harry Leon Wilson's "Oh Doctor." This is a story of a young man who inherited some money but didn't expect to live long enough to get it. In order to die in comfort he mortgaged his prospects--which was allright until he fell in love with his nurse. Then he just couldn't die. An "Our Gang" comedy, "Dog Days," will comnlete Tuesday's program. "The Beggar on Horseback" comes to the Community House next Friday. The Chicago Tribune says in including it among the best films of July: " 'Beggar on Horseback,' made from Kauffman and Connelly's marveous stage hit of the same name, is some- thing absolutely new in the way of comedy. It's a screamingly funny sa- tire on American life and customs, something you would imagine to be too subtle for the screen, but it isn't, for James Cruze, the director, has caught the spirit of the play, and the result is one of the funniest, cleverest comedies you've ever seen." Fines Fall Heavily on Those Who Must Speed Five out-of-town speeders were fined in the local police court this week. Christian Anderson, 3346 North Kedvale avenue, was fined $10 and costs by Police Magistrate Clark T. Northrop. Motorcycle Policeman Wil- liam Merrill said that he had exceeded 37 miles an hour on Tower road. C. A. Henn, 1357 Jarvis avenue, Chicago, was fined $15 and costs by the same court on a charge of exceeding 40 miles an hour on Sheridan road. He was arrested by Motorcycle Police- man John Hanselman. Others who drew fines were Randell Lightbody of Gary, Ind., who paid $10 and costs for exceeding 37 miles an hour on Sheri- dan road, A. C. Wallen, 7221 Sheridan road, Chicago, who drew $5 and costs for exceeding 36 miles an hour on Sheridan road and W. K. Carlott, 1214 Grana street, Evanston, who was fined $15 and costs for exceeding 38 miles an hour on Sheridan road. All-Star Foursome in Labor Day Golf Match Bill Melhorn of Westmoreland and "Chick" Evans of Edgewater beat Jock Hutchinson of Glenview and Al Espinosa of the Illinois club on Labor day. The match was scheduled for 36 holes, but because of delay in starting only 27 holes were played. Evans and Melhorn were one up at the end of the match. A very large gal- lery followed the players around the course in spite of the heat and a blaz- ing sun. Kvans as well as the other players were enthusiastic in praise of the Illinois club course. Youngest Life-Saver to Enter St. John's School Norman Sommers, son of Charles V. Sommers, 425 Provident avenue, will leave September 16 for Delafield, Wis, where he will begin his freshman year at St. John's Military academy. Som- mers is an expert swimmer, having won the life saver's medal at a summer camp in Wisconsin. He is said to be the youngest boy ever to have received this medal. CHILDREN READY FOR CLASSROOM All Preliminary Arrange- ments Completed for School Opening Monday PARENTS GET LETTERS Committee of Pupils to Re- ceive Newcomers School opens at 9 o'clock Monday morning, September 14, for the com- ing year. Busses will operate as usual, according to Willlard W. Beatty, prin- cipal of Skokie school. The children will return to freshly cleaned and renovated schools, most of which have undergone extensive improvements or additions during the summer months. Many new faces will be seen in the facilties of the various schools. Among important changes, noted is the resig- nation of Mrs. P. B. Kohlsaat, music supervisor, who is te devote her full time to the Roycemore school at Evan- ston, where she taught for some years before coming to the Skokie school Her place will be filled by Miss Jean Hislop, who will take over the super- vision in the elementary schools, and Griff Lathrop, formerly director of music at Muskingum college in Ohio, who will be in charge of the music at Skokie. Spread New "Doctrine" Many teachers of the Winnetka schools went forth during the summer to spread the doctrine of individual instruction, which has proved so suc- cessful in the schools of the village. Superintendent Carleton W. Wash- burne taught two classes at the State Teachers' college, Greeley, Colo., one of which®"was on individual instruc- tion. Willard W. Beatty, principal of Skokie school, taught two classes at the summer school of Northwestern university. Miss Marion Carswell demonstrated individual instruction at the University of Pennsylvana during the summer and Miss Margaret Batten at Rutgers College, New Brunswick, N. J. Miss Hazel Hartwell, principal of the Hor- ace Mann school, demonstrated in- dividual instruction at the Ohio State University, Athens, Ohio, and Miss Liva Youngquist taught at the Normal College, Normal, Ill. Mrs. Ruth Mar- tin conducted a three weeks' demon- stration of individual instruction meth- ods and lectured at the State Normal School, Stevens Point, Wis. Pen Letters to Parents Explanatory letters have been sent to children and parents of children who will enter Skokie school this fall. Principal Beatty has sent a letter to the parents, explaining the system and general supervision employed at Sko- kie school and inviting their co-oper- ation with the school during the year. The pupils of Skokie school have com- posed a letter telling all about the school which has been sent to those new pupils who are to arrive Monday. These children will be greeted by a reception committee which will show pupils to their classrooms and help them in registering and in becoming familiar with the building and the rules, so that a good start can be made. A very large registration is expected. Overloaded Trucks Bring More Fines for Drivers Fourteen truck drivers were arrested by Constable Walter Gregory during the past week on charges of overload- ing and other violations of the motor vehicle law. Special attention has been paid to this type of violator since the beginning of the summer, when it was noticed that the heavy trucks were tearing up the streets in resi- dence districts, when they were forced to detour because of the paving re- cently in progress in the Hubbard Woods business district. In the course of the drive it has been found that many motor trucks violate the faw in some manner, Boys Back from Childs' Summer Camp in North Many north shore boys returned last Friday with W. IL. Childs, physical director at New Trier high school, from his summer camp near Lake of the Woods, Ontario, Canada. There were 68 boys in the party, but some of these were from other districts. Wil- liam Jenks of Kenilworth won the camp cup in the intermediate division and Linus Smith of Wilmette won the junior cup. The camp had a very suc- cessful year, it was said. i i if |