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ecely . 10 ... $1 . 9 ... $1 ruit W ‘effernusse 12 inch LIDAYS SUALL ling halves C Cmonty 4 .. $1 ker 8... $1 «+211 i4 M 2 ud pickled Pound for toc §I io: $1 Evgreen 10, 1988 x & g» it Gesias <p 4 . $XVI Mrs. Clara Ho Dies From Injuri In Fall Yesterday early yesterday morning at m“t mflltdlw eeived in a fall down the! few hours previous. Mrs., Hol death / co as a great shock her family as well as a host friends, f:lnn from a slight she had Kl_nintgcbutof She was born Sept. 21, 1 in London, land and came to fhis eountry in 1903. : She was ed to William E. ~Holland in PI burg, N.\'& in 1904. She and frer husband have resided in High 7 Park for the past eighteen rs.. Funeral) services will be held =: day mortning at 10:30â€" o‘el at Kelley‘s ?upel. with intert in North Shore Garden of M es Besides: her husband, Mrs. Holâ€" land leaveés a son Reginald HoBand and two daughters Mrs. Clarg St. Peter ln% Miss Bery! Holland and two grandchildren, Bery! Jean St. Peter and Irene Holland to suryive. Firemen Complete Renovation of Toy for Needy Childre A very worthy project is nearâ€" ing completion in Highland k, one which deserves much s Returning from the 1 fire station, pne could not help be thrilled qver the prospect of ry child in Highland Park and fricinâ€" ity haviag a happy Chri for every. ngk and corner of ohne of the b.c{:obms is filled with toys, toys of every description that will bring jay to both boys: and Igirls. Doll b‘zgies, ;wagons, â€" trigycles, hobby horses, games, books, plocks and every conceivable toy hag been renova ready. for d ution smonwose who might not = wise be remembered at Highet:g Park‘s firemen, doâ€" ing a creditable piece of work, for they d:;‘ the "Good f ":of: this city who are s;:x theirf spare. moments to help e child bave a Merry | Christmas. â€" Resi of this city are also to be upon their generosity in confributâ€" ing toys, which they no lo: have use fok, to be repaired by these use for, to be rep@! men far the children. â€"~Over 150 dolls have by Sogial Service for to distri o ‘ Food and elothing are n ities that we all require, but n it tomes to the toys and ga things whichLm;ke'forr happy childhood, these ‘are often forgotten use of lack of funds. No child{ should be overlooked this Ch is, and anyone : knowing ‘of a deserving child is asked to notify a ber of the American Legion mittee, headed ‘by Edwin Gilroy, will see that they are taken care of. Iiliirel Ave. Storn'\. Sewer Job Finish@ the laying of the w und h the railway viaduct on Laure! avenue: in Highland Park completed this week, the newlyâ€" constructed storm sewer is ng the jate winter thaws for \final tut * t Formerly a hollow where hard rainstorm would lea two to four feet of water, t derpass of the viaduct is q: now to speedily carry & water. F T7 20 C onrans t <igres on in m ilt with WPA funds supervigion. of Philip Co! land Park city engineer, sewer has ‘been in the congtruction for the past daths. Ty!vo Buildi;KS R; by Fire Saturday in Lake Forest fire of unknown 0 e to the ground Saturday e , £two buildings on Frost place, Â¥or est, owned by the Van WAF Alling{ real estate dealet. . The 4?‘: was estimated at $10,000, e d“m”d. WM The Hinhland Park Press ive been fvmd for the firemen llow where every would lea from of water,Ithe unâ€" aduct is qxpected carry away any necessities 8 to of in is ied r @er yder the s storm cess of several Plan to Reorganize Builders Chapter at Meeting Jan. 5 A cordial invitation to all resiâ€" dents of Highland Park, Deerfleld, Lake Forest, Glencoe, Northbrook and other nearby towns, to attend a public meeting at the Highland Fark Masonic temple on January 5, to hear Arthur M. Millard; Pres, and Grand Master builder of the Order of Builders give an address regarding: Boys and the Builders. This will be an auspicious occasion for it will mark the first definite step in the reorganization of the Deerfieldâ€"Shields Chapter of the Builders. All former members and prospective members are urgeg_ to work toward the goal of making this meeting a successful one, Thera will be additional entertainment and speakers. For information about the Builders of this meeting call Kenneth Vetter or My., George F. Ehlen, Jr., Phone H. P. 2112. Novel Features of Music Club Program ~ On: Wednesday this week ‘the |‘ mhnd Park Music club heard a | f instructive and inspiring proâ€"| . gram of songs and organ:music, beâ€" | fitting the Christmas season. ; Mrs. Byfeld soprano, â€"rendered two delightful and well contrasted song ‘cycles, one by Schumann and the other by Evangeline Lehmann. Mrs. Jessie Wood Sincere ably asâ€" sisted with piano accompaniments. The members also had the opporâ€" tunity ‘of hearing one of the new Hammond organs played by Porter Heaps, one of Chicago‘s unusual orâ€" ganists. Mrs. Heaps demonstrated the many interesting features of the organ with a Aarge variety of comâ€" positions. The millions of possible tonal combinations, the easy action of manuals and ‘pedals, as ‘well as the fact that every organ is the uh make the organ & most deâ€" lightful possession for even a small home, a mansion or any size church. The organ has been mounted, when desired, and wheeled around stadiâ€" ums and large outdoor gathering | grounds, where it can then be heard .| by all or lead a large crowd/inâ€"comâ€" : | munity singing or as an: orchestral "| accompaniment to operas and oraâ€" EEtorios, > >=> : i Oea T i oX edadâ€" . Through the generosity and kindâ€" ness of Mrs. Werner ‘Wieboldt | at whose home the club met, the memâ€" bers and guests spent a very profit« able as well as entertaining afterâ€" noon. | lt ied hoh n rel, L + t noomn. 1 The January program will be featured by ensemble playing on two pianos by the club‘s piano quartet. H. P. Again Leads in Home Building With new residence construction in the Chicago suburban region °xâ€" eeeding the $3,000,000 mark for the third month this year, Highland Park again took the honor place in the entire district in both the numâ€" ber of new homes and total cost. Permits were issued in Highland Park in November for 16 new homes ‘at an aggregate cost of $189,838. Six suburbs each issued five perâ€" mits for new residential construcâ€" tion during the: past month and ‘these were led by Lake Forest with a construction volume of $158,541. . Highland Park and the city of Lake Forest ‘both established credâ€" itable building records in the past month. Highland ‘Park led the county towns with .$208,321, and Lake Forest was in, second . place t .Â¥ Community Sing at Elm Place School with $172,664. "A community aix;k” similar to one that was held last year, will be held Sunday afternoon at the Elm Place school auditorium. â€" The proâ€" gram will begin at fiveâ€"thirty o‘clock and everyone is invited to attend and participate. e Marshall ‘Field CaroJ®Fs .""" ""~ present to present several numbers and there will be other special music besides the community singâ€" ing. All interested in this comâ€" munity program are invited. / Mental Patient Picked Up Here Back in Elgin Sam De Marco was picked up by the local police Monday evening in the southern part of Highland Park, upon: complaints of ‘several women whom he had frightened. .. Upon investigation it was found that he had been a patient at Elgin Asylum and m‘mpod'in 1934. Since then he has wandered from Milwaukee to Chicago. He was reâ€" ::md to the institution on Tuesâ€" y. : ' "Rield Carolers will be OFFICIAL At 4 o‘clock next Sunday afterâ€" noon, | December 20th, ';ho, annual White Gift service will be held in the church auditorium. «_ Churches Observe Christmas ; .\ With Special Programs â€"â€" A chorus. selected from the memâ€" bership of the Highland Park High School Mixed Chorus with Harold N. Finch as conductor |will render fm:. numbers. ; iz 1. td 4 2. In h}‘w‘:_m Fobb 3. Cantique de Noelâ€"Adam : _ | # ]_Mg_ es Chorus S r | found 4. Good Night and Christmas Prayer Girls . ] } v;-.i im ""‘“‘fi Engels, hal;l Esther ~gin 3 Ward Bqll.r.Qtul ; and Dr. Victor. Sleet« er, Flutist, |will play as a p the "Kamâ€" 3‘:"-{1{ : ‘J:c“ Toy of 'a'-T?fus?m“ hy Bach and the ?eloluh Hallelujah tory will be" "Jesu,. by Bach and the P Chorus" . by Handel The young p'%gle will present a play called "Bot n‘â€"& Newâ€"World Wiseman"â€"a dramati¢ Christmas episode by Grace Sloan{ Overton. ut C.~_ _ OHARA Bothan‘ â€" Keeper of a: The Wise Man Sonkh :4....mo0u Cliff John association will the direction of the play. _ MCY . PEDNEY 1 The â€" children of |the . Church chool will bring gifts for our work at Laird House . an Association ~Neighborhood | Houses| in Chicago. The gifts should be wrapped and marked indicating hether they are for a boy or. girl and of what age. . Toys,‘ clothing, and canned food may be brought.| The offering of momey will also go to our Comâ€" munity Houses in {Chicago. It is always a joy to help in supporting these very fine ins,titu}ions in carryâ€" ing on their ministry among people less fortunate than v+ are. > Santa Claus Open for Engagements The eix-oii-ind,the yvarious departâ€" ments of the Bethany .Evangelical â€"Foster , | « DDIPeCCOE . EMDWETIACT PSECEE The Music Group of fthe Womnn’s HIGHLAND PARK, mas cheer to both young and help to create real ( spirit. 3 "Pigskin Parade" Feature at Alcyon There are rlobou? runs and dizzy dropâ€"kicks, foolish forwards and euckoo coaches, hfltrio\u halfâ€"backs and tuneful touchdowns in the gridâ€" iron| musical, "Pigskin Parade," beâ€" ing featured at the Alcyon theater on ‘Friday and turday of this week. . s o ; I Aou c ol age s F ol NEWSPAPER OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK Weene .0 . I T ‘An exciting screen event is in store for patrons of the Alcyon, for "Ladies in Love," the new picture features & fours*me of favorite feminine pemmliped. Janet Gayâ€" L2 ind s Whame ZOTALAPAECS ; E00 00 Conse ocms nor, Loretta YonnE, Constance Benâ€" nett, and Simon S?none are starred with Paul Lukas nd Don Ameche. To be presented on Sunday, Monâ€" day and Tuesday. | &, Mystery, with the added elements of romance and humor, provides the highspot of "The| Longest Night," fe‘t,ntxe attraction at the Alcyon on Wednesday and Thursday of next wqey. a | 6 Several Minor Fires During Past Week _ T . A two story | frame residence owned by P. Pri and occupi¢d by R. Harris, located at 13 Piccadilly road, was da; by fire caused by a defective ace last Friday. The damage was ted at $150. \â€"The fire t responded to a â€" call that day at . 294 Marshiman avenue, owned by J. F. Leaming unij;eeupied by R. E. Rosenthal. A defective ‘oil burner was the cause of the fire which eaused no loss. | . . q _ On Saturday, a back fire on a CadiHiac â€" touring car owned_ by George E. H nn . of 1706 Sumâ€" mitt ave., caused fire in the carburâ€" ctor. . The damage amounted to $25. Director Rosemary Vesper at Bethany ;irm; earols under Hrs-‘ Ball during _|_._ Alice PAster .] Kenneth Jones . \Betty ‘Wampler .. Bob Hutchison aver Hamilton %‘kfl' Hamilton vayo L emmibl real Christmas and D‘dl at 4 p.m. This service i s entitled "The Birthday. of the King," by Lorenz. It will be held in the audiâ€" torium of the church. A "White Gift"" service will form a part of the program, at which time the audiâ€" ence will be‘ given an opportunity to present their gifts for the "Flat Rock Orphan Home." Gifts suitable for children who are from 3 to 18 years of age may be‘ brought. Mrs. L. R. Hawley and her choir have been working hard for the past number of weeks and their efforts deserve a good audience. Mrs, F. C. Noerenberg and her committee likewise have been training the children and young people for the pageant, which presents a beautiful | Christmas message. A cord{:l inâ€" vitation is extended to the public: to Sunday school will present a Canâ€" tata Pageant next Sunday afternoon attend. Zion Lutheran Service , The Zion Lutheran church . of| Highwood is preparing for the Christmas festivities. According to| old Scandinavian custom the seryâ€" ices in the Swedish language will be held Christmas day at fiveâ€"thirty in the morning. This service will be entirely in the Swedish language. The English service will be held at midnight of Christmas eve. . Ths service will â€"run into Christmas morning. The Junior and . Senior choirs will enhance these services with their songs and the Rev. Henry Hedlund will deliver the message at i both services. f | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, The Scandinavian folk who wish to celebrate Christmasâ€"in the old fashion way have an occasion do: so. The midnight service wifi ‘be as festive to which our English members and friends are cordially invited. The Zion Lutheran church wishes : to express its seasonal greetings to its constituency and friends. A Merry Christmas to you all ~ The Sunday school program will be given by the children Sunday evening, Dec. 27, at 7 o‘clock, â€"|â€" ; First Report on Religious Survey As announced in a previous issue of this paper the Redeemer Luth: eran church is conducting a religiâ€" ous survey of our community. This is not to be a hurried affair, but will stretch over several months. The response by the people> has been, as expected, friendly and courâ€" teous. ts . Mr. Edgar Mundinger, candidate for the ministry, has been conductâ€" ing the survey up to last week. He has now accepted a call into the ministry at Eldorado, Kansas. In his stead the services of Mr. Harâ€" old Luecke of Fort Wayne, Ind., also a candidate for the ministry, has been secured. The survey up 1 the following facts: Total number contacted Adults attending some cl Adults attending some ch Adults not attending, b «. CRROR .o se ce Adults not attending, High School Pupils:: Attending a church Attending a church Not attending, but p: School Age Pupils : s Attending a church or Sunday School FORWIMEIY © +. 2. ... csmm cieinn idns enc es Attending a church or Sunday School x ;r Sunday School ... attending nor preferr ~~â€" or Bunday School ... wnth im Preâ€"school ‘children | under inffuende | ......â€"sss=am in Preâ€"«chool children ‘not u Roller Skating Rink to Close During Holidays Attention of the public is invited to the fact that the roller skating rink at the Naval Training station, Great Lakes, which is open to the public on Tuesdays and : Fridays, will be closed on Friday, Dec. 25, 1936, and Friday, Jan. 1, 1937, on account of the holidays. "+ $ 4 F, J, JOHNSON, "Lieut. (ig). U.S..Nl'!. Aide to Commandant. church Not sttending, ~â€" APFORUIATIY: | ... .ccz entip Not attending but preferring Hilander Club to Hear Dr. Spencer TOTAL influence Dr. Frank Spencer, secrelary OL the League Against War, will adâ€" dress the Hilander club at jits Deâ€" cember meeting to be h"",ji" the Parish house at 8 p.m. Sunday, De: ‘ His subject will be Problems World Peace. | :i”m‘“w:h NoTE .u;b 1 m ding some church irregularly 217 attending, but preferring a Tss church regularly wureh | jrregularly _...~.._. but preferring a church nor preferring a church preferring a church not under church not preferring a to date reveals chuzch â€" inâ€" Santa to Bring Favorite Clown |â€" for Xmas Party 1883 _A special radiogram from Bm 1 g!a‘m’n ::Mufi:u at the Npod. "o‘c to th +A Hestren spor. , Christmas Party to be held lt‘? ; Elm Place school at 2:80 p.m. Wed: ' nesday afternoon, Dec. 28 promises thuthbo‘.,rfllnq;oulyheumpgi- tend ‘that he will bring Toto his favorite clown to amuse the group of, mora. than 800 childven who have been invited to attend. The Legion committee consisting ‘of Edw. Gilroy, Harry Earhart and H.B.Ahtonw;homh;chmzi arrangements advise . that San Claus has ordered an‘ especially large Christmas tree and thunx and his helpers will bring candy, #toys, dolls, fruit and warm things ‘to wear for each of the children who are expected. ‘ _ All of the invitations which have been sent out under the: direction: ‘of Mrs. Flinn of the Bocial Service, | and Mrs. Edwin Jones, of the Highâ€" :\ land Park Woman‘s club, Mrs. John 1 E. fi Wolf Jr. of the Ravinia \ Womlan‘s club and Mrs, E. Werner | of the American Legion Auxiliary | are in charge of packing and preâ€" :\ paring the many gifts to be disâ€" :A tributed. 107 1383 156 57 ElchyurfortheflZyuuhh] annual Christmas party has been: given in. Highland Park to take care of those children in our comâ€" munity who Santa Claus might oyerlo}sk., The party is sponsored by the Legion but this year it will have the li%rpl support of theâ€" Highland Park Community Chest due to the personal jinterest of | Mr. Claude Wampler its president, a 21 81 10 ‘111' ) special afternoon entertainâ€" ment is in charge of Henry Hansen post Chaplain of the Ameri¢an Leâ€" gion and who will appear in ‘the title role and Commander Miller Schreiner has appointed a spC committee of Legion men who Wwill act as ushers of which Frank Zipoy is chairman. | | 18 l’ll*lllu-u- The Highland Park Fire Departâ€" ment under the leadership Hoskin have spent geveral weeks reconditioning toys ;: d as a résult of their‘ splendid tion is expected that a liberal distribution of toys can community. of of Flower Show at _ . Bahr‘s Greenhouses Fully 100; gorgeous Poinkettia | to the pupnC. ‘ bloonéb. may be seen right n $ :: wnnmmmiotivmaiencsspreacmade ; Mr. Bahrs greenhouses corner Pa l 54 ave. and Ridge voud. | Besides these ll:}v”t Om“UOMm Fight Poinsettias there are some ul ning‘ ‘ white Cyclamens, Azaleas an four e ll o spacious greenhouses devoted| to a | _ The Highland Park Post Office is great variety of cut flower ps. | remaining open every evening until Mr. Bahr informs us that for many | eight o‘clock for the convenience of ‘years he found it sary to disâ€"| those who cannot get to the office pose of some of : is flowers and | during the day. Extra clerks and plants on the whoy}eule market in | carriers have been added to the Chicago, but lately) all that e can | force.in order to facilitate delivery produce and even more find a ready | during the Christmas rush, and } demand right here in Hi land | every effort is being made to assist Park ‘and .djoinirg communties, â€"| patrons. The local office has been At his store one block of | very busy during the past week, and the depot on Laurgl ave., thete also | it is expected that during the next will be found a most comp asâ€" fewpnygbumvinwpq- sortment: ‘of floral arrangd ts, | terially. *"!% > and among the lgest novel’ es; in ‘4 mmmpemmrnnimmenpmme mieghee Christmas plants there are the new i P , Seotch Heather, Camellias a d minâ€" C|ty H‘“ Clm & iature orange trees in full fruit. S‘tfll’dm M ue ce soup l one t ioi cs Elks to Hold New Years Party A New Year‘s eve party is being | ing the holidays. |In as much a} pl.*r..nymmzu-umnm the City hall is only open a half tlub, Attendance will be limited t0| day on Saturday, it hardly seemed Sil Car Stolen from in Front of Garage : Muesday evening a 1930 Fora sedan, belonging to Edward Haines, ““’b .“hw” -&:m"‘*.}":.‘* iee." No 0 mbemfpundom. be made throughout the Old Landmark Is Damaged By Fire Tuesday Morning 4 1 A three frame residence, loâ€" mumhmu-.vu“ stroyed by fire Tuesday morning about 10:45 when sparks from the ::i?uyinmdfiochhdfl‘“fi‘ ‘‘The house was owned by the North Shore line and was occupied by the J. Colvin family who had only moved into the house about two months ago.. . 1 Phy _ The roof of the building was badâ€" ly burned, but the greatest damage to the remainder of the house was by water. The loss is estimated at approximately $1,400. Through the able assistance of several W.P.A. workers who were on duty near by, the furniture was removed from the house, saving much damage to it. â€" Ceal oE ty Oe ie n e e en‘ This house is numbered among the landmarks of Highland Park, for it is probably one of the early houses erected by the Highland Park Building company. Just who the first owner was, seems very vague, but it is known that this house was occupied several years by the Bailey and Kirby families Mrs, Albert Larson (a Kirby girl) was born in this house. f *3 Spssite : For many . years (Dr. Leigh Schwarz and family owned the home, later selling to the William D« Mann family, who sold it to the North Shore Line. Mrs, George Lytton, was one of Dr. Schwars‘ daughters. â€" "Kae Philatelist" New Stamp Shop Opens | "Kae Philatelist" is opening this week in Room 1, 16 N. Sheridan road (Moldaner and Humer build> ing). The shop will be managed by Kenneth Knappen.. . _ _ _ _ â€" United States and general eign -umz plus daily auctions Motorman Freed in Fatal "L" Cra: Van R. Grooms, motorman of .& North Shore train which crashed into an élevated train at the Granâ€" ville ave., station in Chicago on the night of Tuesday, Nov. 24th, killing 11 persons was freed 3 & coroner‘s jury ‘Tuesday DEâ€" However he was held guilty for fnilincu““t: ucreiu:: all P“u:"’:: and caution in operation train." The crash was called acciâ€" dental. _ f Mr. Grooms resides with his famâ€" ily at 203 Sheridan ave., Highwood. ‘panymlhomt‘ritlwl- lnre to provide adequate safeguards to the public. < ta The Highland Park Post Office is remaining open every evening until eight o‘clock for the convenience of those who cannot get to the office during the day. Extra clerks and The Highland Park city hall will be closed the two Saturday mornâ€" ings, Dec. 26th and Jan. 2nd, followâ€" City Hall Closes Saturdays Following Both Holidays The scoutmasters, commissioners and the wives have been invited to Christmas party at Christ church parish house, Winnetka, on Friday right, Dec. 18. * The party will begin aboput 8:00 _ o‘clock and an interesting program has been planned. Sants Clius will -uww-fi"-‘m gifts to all of : present. , station in Chicago on . of Tuesday, Nov. 24th, persons was freed by a jury ‘Tuesday evening. NUMEBER 42 been added to the to facilitate delivery hristmas rush, and being made to assist ocal office has been iz the past week, and In as much as