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General opinion seems to be that while eliminatâ€" ~ing similar street names was a good idea, the com plete reâ€"numbering plan wasâ€"wellâ€"at least, "overâ€" enthusiastic." The citizenry in general don‘t seem to understand why it was considered desireable to proâ€" vide for four possible street numbers on a 50â€"foot lot (if that‘s what a number every 13 feet means). Néithâ€" er do they seem to understand why the north and south dividing line was eliminated. They do underâ€" stand that the chantie in personal and business staâ€" tionery, tax books, the telephone book, mailing lists, etc. is a staggering complication. Moreover, the genâ€" eral, unofficial opinion seems to be ‘that you can use either the old number or the new number, or even theme was "Preservation Of Your Nels Johnson Guest Of Men Gardeners » number, the man on the street doesn‘t seem to know. Maybe somebody ought to let him know. He‘s the guy that has to buy the new numbers, put ‘em ug, issue change of address cards to the magazines he subâ€" scribes to, and to all the other sources of his mail. And (hindsight being better than foresight) maybe he ought to have been asked in the first place if he apâ€" ghrovelil of so radical a change. He‘s the guy that pays e bills. meeting was beld at the Highland its guest speaker on Tuesday Mr. both, for "a period of time." When that "period of time" will expire, and what will happen, if anythinF, to the nonâ€"conformist who keeps on using the old Up to now, Highland Park has shown not too much affinity for the New Deal brand of the "more abundant life," but all of a sudden we have an abunâ€" dance of one item. There may not be two chickens in every pot, nor a car in every garage, but it looks as though there will soon be two street numbers on every "PANNERS," WE GOT NOW? Vol. 39; No. 50 ‘The Men‘s Garden Introduced by Program Chairâ€" club had The Higbland Park Press | r@csâ€"@os<â€"@+s+@+s+@+*+@+*+© New Appointments Tigh‘and Fark camp of the Bov-' On February 13, A. Gordon al Neighbors of America will meet Humphrey, 1321 Judson avenue, at Witten hall, Wednesday, Febâ€" |candidate for Mayor of Highland Yuary 14th at 8:00 p.m. for a brief | Park in the coming election, will business meeting, followed with lecture on The Unusual in Proâ€" am~all games party to which the Bate Procedure and How To Hanâ€" public is invited. Members are die It. { Royal Neighbors Will Meet February 14 asked to donate game or door|‘ Mr. Humphrey is a member of prizes. Mrs, W. E. Coke is oracle |the law firm of Tilley, Humphrey of the organization. and Tiedemann of Chicago. Highland P:gk_ulnp of the Royâ€" Highland Park, Illinois A Paper for Highland Parkers ® Published by Highland Parkers A. Gordon Humphrey To Lecture On Probate Procedure eral Taxation and Insurance Law, ’lWon that he become a writeâ€" as a part of the program of conâ€" in mayoral candidate in the comâ€" tinuing education for practicing ing City election, Roy E. Jones, lawyers sponsored by the Postâ€" 403 N. Ridge road, was oblived to Admission Education Committee decline the honor, as his office in of the Association. itheâ€" North Shore Gas comnany. A lecture series Kas been planâ€" ned by. the Committee on Trust Law of the Chicago Bar Associaâ€" tion in cooperation with the Comâ€" January Report Of ness alterations and 2 garages, totaling $602,400 in ‘value, with total fees of $2,057.37. ning to sponsor a party u'dmt Lakes Naval hospital next Monâ€" day. Many of the patients there are Building Department Comparative Values and Numâ€" ber of Building Permits for Janâ€" uary 1950â€"51. Treasurer© Mrs..Reuben Liyod, 515 S. St. Johns, has expressed the appreciation of the Mothers to those who have sent in dues or contributions, even though unable to attend meetings of the club. These contributions are most gratefully received, as they proâ€" vide additional funds for gifts and entertainment for those who are able to visit the veterans. During he month of January 29 permits were issued, including 23 dwellings, 2 alterations, 2 busiâ€" Thirtyâ€"eight electrical, 12 tank and burner and 1 special permit brought total building department fees to $2,445.32. 1950 1951 No. Valuation. Fees 17 $230,000.00 $791.22 29 . 602,400.00 2,057.37 of w Aith s acac4 .. . 1+ dBh 1. BB 22220 wl d td = > | of which he is victâ€"president, renâ€" Odd Fellows Announce 'dm him ineligible for the office. ‘Sqlnre Dance Sat. Ni(‘lt : “I\ The Odd Fellows of the Thirâ€" :m.?l..: Park Chamber of Com: feenth District announce a Square ‘Dinner as asual, at 6:30 pam. _‘ |4Fday night, February 10. Finds Self Incligible For Write In Candidate For City Mayor while Wilfred.Seguin, funeral diâ€" rector, and Paul Olson, men‘s clothing store owner, cleaned the terrace, and Lloyd Larson mopâ€" In view of such wholeâ€"hearted cooperation, it is small wonder that this project has won nationâ€" wide acclaim. To quote further from The Amâ€" erican Home: ‘"The purposeful, planned coâ€"operation of this group of builders (the Lions club) was an impressive thing. The evening ness men rolled up their sleeves and went to work. . . . You should have seen the club president, Bert Greene, usually dignifed school teacher, down on his hands and ped the kitchen floor." its ‘"Forecast House", it was chosen (1) because it reflects the trend toward informal living, (2) because it has been oriented on the site to take the best adâ€" vantage of a typical suburban lot, have ‘been kept at a maximum, and sleeping areas and halls cut to a minimum, during a highâ€"cost building era when cubic space must be cut somewhere. ' A colored picture of the house is used as a cover for the magaâ€" zine, and considerable space is further â€"use@~for interior views. Harmonizing hues in interior decâ€" orations areâ€"shown with the graceâ€" ful furnishings. i ic hi . AbPRe in deliiin usls n courcaiie id which presents this building as (3) because the decoration and architecture have been skillfully correlated to create a unified effect, and (4) the living areas A native Chicagoan, Mr. Luce is city clerk of Zion and is widely known throughout Lake county for his affiliations with numerâ€" ous organizations» He is first vice chairman . and a member of the executive committee of the Amâ€" erican Red Cross committee; is first vice president of the Tuberâ€" eulosis Association of Lake counâ€" ty; secretaryâ€"treasurer of the )Bhilding Officials Conference of Illinois; and secretary of Zion Exchange club. y John D. Luce To Be New Chamber of Commerce Secy The appointment of John D. Luce of Zion as executive secreâ€" tary of the Highland Park Chamâ€" ber of Commerce, effective March 1, was announced this week by John > Werheim, president of the Chamber. For the past 16 years Mr. Luce hasbeen executive secâ€" retary of Zion Chamber of Comâ€" merce. | ye4 The "American Home" Lauded In Magazine _ ‘‘The Lions Club in Highland Park, Illinois raises money‘ for civic projectsâ€"an American famâ€" ily gets aâ€"darm goodâ€"trouse"*. is the caption introducing a comphrehenâ€" sive article on the Lions club proâ€" ject in The American Home magâ€" azine, issue of February, 1951." _ He also has served in various capacities in Zion civic organizaâ€" tions, including chairman of the Zoning commission; as a member of the Zion Library board, and as secretary of the Community chest. At one time . Mr. Luce was legislative representative of the Illinois Municipal league, . and secretary of the Lake County ‘Munieipal league. $ A graduate of the Northwestâ€" ern Institute of â€" Northwestern university, Mr. Luce is a member of the Chicago Regional Planning association; member of the HIliâ€" nois Chamber of Commerce Exâ€" (Continued on Page 6) Lions Club Project According to theâ€" Thursday, Feb. 8,â€"1951â€" ___| _ Everyone is welcome. public, is cordially invited to atâ€" tend the services. Rev. * Robert Clingman is Founder and Minister. Rev. Clingman was ordained Nov. 25, 1930 by Antioch Baptist church. Rev. G. F. Watson, Pasâ€" torâ€"and counmcil of 12 regular Baptist Churches, Louisville, Ky. Special service will continue to the first Sunday in March. Next Sunday <â€" Highland Park Baptist Church‘s building for. worship, 381 Laurel ave., Highland Park, Illinois will be publicly set apart for worship services Sunday afternoon, Februâ€" ary â€" lith from 8:00 to 5:00. Mayor Robert F. Patton and other City officials are expected to be 4,000,000 race members), our Publishing House at Nashville, Tennessee. Our aim is to do all the Highland Park Baptists To Dedicate Church etc., yet our church is member of the â€" following: Illinois Baptist State Convention, Bethichem Distâ€" rict Association, Federation of Churches of Greater Chicago and The National Baptist Convention, Ravinia School Cited For Constructive Program In Group Relations on the program. Alden Harris Photography will cover the affair :u_long with newspaper representaâ€" Dedicating a building to God is one of the highest services that the organization be great or small, Color, creed and previous condiâ€" tions _ are neverâ€" considered,â€" in God‘s siht, because of "One Blood Made He (God) All Men To Dwell Upon The Face Of The Earth." Even though every Baptist Church is independent, democratic in its government (by majority vote of members) it is not ruled by any association, board, convention, Ravinia School was cited this wesk by the North Shore Citizens‘ Committee for its "constructive program . . . in promoting better understanding and group relaâ€" tions in our community." â€" Inquiries about the North Shore Citizens‘ Committee should be diâ€" rected to William E. Peters, Jr., Executive Secretary, 750 Harvard Court, HizhlandL Park., Dr. ‘Ernest M. Solomon, Chairâ€" man of the Cifizens‘ Committee, wrote to principal Ray L. Naegele, of Ravinia School, ¢ommending Naegelo "and the teachers and students of the Eighth Grade reâ€" sponsible for the recent producâ€" tion of the play, "As One Star Differeth," by Helen R. Fish, which presented dramaticallyâ€" the way in which all racial, religious, and cultural groups contribute to the American way of life." The letter. of commendation went on to say, "Among the many fine programs underway in priâ€" mary schools throughout the North Shore area, we feel that the proâ€" duction of this play by Ravinia School teachers and students stands out as an excellent example of enlightened thinking and teachâ€" ing on the question of the posiâ€" tive forces which go to make up American democracy at work." will, however, remain alert for such examples ‘of outstanding conâ€" tributions .to © better minority group relations on the North Shore, Similar citations can be exâ€" pected from â€"theâ€"organization â€" in the future." Young Citizens Will Serve As City Officials For A Day "We feel certain," the letter stated, "that such significant conâ€" tributions to the community at the level of primary education have farâ€"reaching influence in helping to foster healthier minorâ€" ity group relations and eradicate unâ€"American attitudes of. prejuâ€" dice and discrimination." 5 Dr. Solomon, in discussing the citation, pointed out that this was the first such commendation made Highland Park‘s *‘: BR ~| ~ Official Newspaper Mayor Patton has developed a full days scheduling of challengâ€" h‘z" xm_»__joch lor_ _tlge young offiâ€" cials. The eventful day will be concluded with a dinnér given by the regular commissioners for the students who were elected by their fellow classmates as "Highland Park City Officials for a Day." To more closely follow regular election procedures all Freshmen participated in registration for voting under the sponsorship of the Executive Board of the Stuâ€" dent Council. Each student had a chance & register during his IuntlLr:o over a four day perâ€" iod. e registration was made according to the buliding in which their homeroom session meets and will make the registrant eligible to vote in all school elections for four years unless he changes sesâ€" sion teachers or his session moves to a different building, On January 31, in an Assembly for all Freshmen, the candidates gave their campaign speeches for the various offices. At the conâ€" clusion of the speeches the Freshâ€" men returned to their sessions and official ballots were given to those who had registered. When the ballots were counted Robert Shepard was elected Mayâ€" or; Carl Ostrand, Mary Leopold, Beatrice Ugolini and Gretchen Ahrens as Commissioners and Bron Hafner, Police Magistrate. They in turn appointed the deâ€" feated candidates to the following offices: City Clerk, Thomas Coash; â€"City â€"Treasurer, ~ Anne Stevens; City Marshal, William MacLean; City Engineer, Michael ‘Fleld; Asst. City Clerk, Lynn ‘Cooper; Incinerator _ Foreman, Lawrence Rubel. These studenth will work with the regular city officials on their day in office and will make reâ€" ports on present problems facing the city when they meet in their formal and informal council meet ings on Thursday, February 15th. The student officials invite you to attend their formal Council Meeting to be held in the Council Chambers at 2:30 p.m. Tuxis Dancing Party To Follow FBI Talk % _ The Tuxis Society of the Presâ€" 1I:ywl-lna church will hold a meetâ€" hgonlnd.yll!cht-t'lp.m.A talk by.an FBI agent will be folâ€" lowed by a dancing party, Philip Dorough is president of the Tuxis Society. Classes Use City Hall As Democracy Laboratory For the third successive year students from the American Govâ€" ernment classes of the Highland Park High School will ‘see and experience city goyernmeft in action when they assume their jobs at the City Hall on Februâ€" ary 15th. The American Governâ€" ment class, started as an experiâ€" ‘mental elective course four years ago to acquaint freshmen or sophomores with the fundamentâ€" als of our great heritage both past and present, consisted of twentyâ€" eight students. Now the course has definitely left the experimentâ€" al stage and has become a regular part of the general or college preparatory curriculum with four classes of ninetyâ€"five students. American Government ick Grant and Don Selzer. From a list of the thirtyâ€"two eligible canâ€" didates, (a student to be eligible must have a "B" or better averâ€" age in the .course for the first semester), the Selection Commitâ€" tee picked two candidates .tor each of the six elected city offices Part of the success of this course can be attributed to the realistic approach toward city and. local government made possible by the enthusiastic cooperation of Mayor Patton and all the city offiâ€" cials of Highland Park. sioners and the Police Magistrate. This year because of the numâ€" ber of â€"classes it was necessary for each class to select two repâ€" reséntatives to serve on the Candâ€" idate Selection Committee. The eight selected were Robert Danâ€" iels, Thomas Compere, Bron Hafâ€" ner, Jeanette Stupple, Thomas a copy; $1.50 a year