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#%° :.LMM 1=h. double line, thereby preventing conâ€" werved ‘it is impossible to determine what seats will be available for genâ€" "&-.:m-;-lr. Eckâ€" stein has deluged with inquiries fiâ€"&â€"lvb-’-ubmgh performances at Ravinia this seamon, and many questions have been asked. For the benefit of these inquirers he huflfi-“' â€" forth the information that is in demand. mwhfi.lnm explains, will be open every day durâ€" e h T P heprrcman.â€"dilirae camans d from 9:30 o‘clock in the morning unâ€" til ten o‘clock at night. Residents of hnmfinw.,â€"gh taken up by tenâ€"thirty o‘clock the folâ€" bflnâ€"ni'.n“-u'zn; ““' lm reach the « that and eral sale. If mail orders cannot be filed, the money will be refunded. OPERA BEGINS ON JUNE 25 Boxâ€"Office to Be Open Daily at Park, 9:30 A.M. to 10 P.M. eight o‘clock Tuesday morning. You arid ready for your final inspection. Continued on page 10 OPEN RAVINIA PARK SEAT SALE JUNE 18 facts are that, (excepting the lawâ€" yers) every salary in that ordinance only minor changes, by the Mayor and the four Commissioners in joint conâ€" ference at special meetings called by you for that purpose. At our meeting Monday, May 23rd, we merely comâ€" pleted the job (as you had requestâ€" ed) and left it at the City Hal) at and inevitable results of this suit are: nance was pmased without conference n‘umw yourself. . The s â€"opf a : to 2 ”hr-gq that was prevailing in on your ticket. However, as we beâ€" leved that it would be for the best interests of our city to forget election differences and all work together for the good of Highiand Park, we deâ€" cided that after May ist, (the date of taking office) we would meet only with the entire council present. We carried out that decision, until, on May 2ist, you and your associates filed the election suit and compelied us to meet together again, which we did on Monday, May 23rd. We adâ€" vh,d).“nmgnhahhu and had similarly honored only one of May 26th require correction. We must all keep in mind that without truth and candor there is no common meeting ground between people for mutual benefit or constructive action. statements in Brown, Reay and Zimmer Dis cuss Statements in Letter By Chief Executive Published May 26 It is true that Mesars. Brown, Reay REPLY TO MAYOR "B ASCAIIOM y Information m statements in order, ,' s “‘“.' : t URBaAWÂ¥A Rx., _, l I E .Ni ES \911‘:‘: f k:54:1“““ 2 4 : A ‘ B um'nt:s O J11iin0is which the ensign stands: to cherish in theirâ€"Wearts an unquenchable love and devotion to the unseen which it . At the last regular .meeting of the cn..lqfl.d&h-dlt: «ind the new officers for the coming year, Mrs. Frederick A. Watkins, vice which is opening today, June 9th at $19 Central avenne. ‘l'h-h“ operated by Grogan Bros., and is one will handlc high class meats 2-" dressed poultry. new J. McBride and Mrs. Lester D. Wilâ€" LINCOLN MARKET ISs BEING OPENED TODAY This program is in accordance with suggestions made by President Coolâ€" idge in his official prociamation. The President calls attention to the fact that June 14 will mark the 150th anâ€" niversary of the adoption by congress blem of the nation and urges citizens Hiams. At 9 a. m. there will be exercises in the school; families are urged to attend. A At 7:30 p. m. members of the D. A. R. are asked to meet at the home of the Regent, Mrs. Lenington, and to go in a body to the Elks entertainâ€" At 8 p. m. t speaker of note JUNE 14 MARKS 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF FLAG Patriotism is at high tide as Flag day draws near. On this day, June 14, North Shore Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revoluâ€" tion will support other local proâ€" grams in an endeavor to stimulate in the minds and hearts of all citizens, a sense of individual obligation to the community, to the state and to the Flag of the ents have written essays on the genâ€" eral subject of the fliag. Medals of gold, silver and bronze will be awardâ€" ed to three from each of the senior winner the Elks will present a beauâ€" tiful silk flag, complete in every deâ€" tail, to the school whose student wins first prize in the junior contest. The medals and flag are on display in Meierhoff Hardware Co.‘s windov{ A very delightful« program has been arranged by the committee in charge. The Hon. Harry F. Atwood, head of the American Constitutional . Continued on page 12 © The Elks flag essay contest is drawâ€" ing to a close and the results are for celebration of the biggest and best civic boliday in the history of Highland Park. Effort is being made to provide for the biggest parade ever heid on Highland Park Day, and G. E. Bowâ€" den, chairman of the parade commitâ€" tee urges all citizens to decorate their the big day. ELKS ESSAY CONTEST DRAWING TO A CLOSE are filling up their committees, and it is expected that the complete list will be ready for publication in next week‘s insue of the Press. At the meeting of the executive committee last Monday evening it was decided to give away on Highâ€" land Park Day, one of the new Dodge Bros. Senior Six cylinder sedans, valued at $1,735, delivered. This is a real automobile with many fine im~ provements and will be purchased from A. G. McPherson & Son, local severalâ€"committees, meets every Monâ€" day evening at the Elks club to further plans:â€"for the celebration, and reports are that everything is going city, are progressing well for the big Tres: Tok Proopoot are in tor o » . are bri the biggest day Highland Park has even Plans Progressing For Celebration Of The executive committee, which is mposed of the chairman of the Plans for Highland Park Day, the nation, and to teach reverence for 20 e AEATEEy RED! H. F. Atwood Speaker Highland Park Day and twentyâ€"five studâ€" at | COMMENCEMENT AT HIGH SCHOOL JUNE 16 Q and June 28 instead of June 10 and 24 as stated in the Liberty Liner, the sent the diplomas to the students, and the audience will sing "America." SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE The first of a series of Saturday night dances, which was given at Sunset Park last Saturday certainly met with favorable approval from the LARGE A'I'AI;N'DANCB AT SATURDAY NIGHT DaAN The commencement exercises of the class of ‘27 of Deerfieldâ€"Shields high school will be held on Thursday, June 16, at 8:15 o‘clock. Professor Henry Pennybacker of Harvard university will be the prinâ€" cipal speaker. He will have as his subject "The High School Boy in College". In addition Evelyn Acomb, salutatorian, will speak on the subâ€" jJect "What Next*" and Frances Smigoski, valedictorian, will have the subject of "Learning and Earning." The band will play the Overture "Listefiel," by Kelerâ€"Bela, and "Tannâ€" hauser March," by Wagner. The Boys‘ Glee club will sing "By the Sea" by Fearis, and a mixed fhornt will sing "Unfold Â¥e Portals" mits for erection of 26 single family dwelling houses, for six alterations and for ten private garages. The toâ€" tal fees were $1,074.48. Three speâ€" cial permits were issued with fee of $5.19 water taps with total fees of Building permits issued in May of this year show a considerable inâ€" crease in estimated total value of imâ€" provements for that month in Highâ€" land Park over the corresponding month of last year. The total for May, 1927 is $309,815, as compared with $248,107 for May, 1926. > While building improvements have been a little slow in the early months of this year in this city, as elsewhere, probably owing to the backwardness of the season, the record for May shows a distinct advance over May of last year, and this is taken as an indication that the total for the year is likely to equal if not exceed that of 1926. « Twentyâ€"Six Dwellings The report of Building Inspector S. D. Morris for last month, as presentâ€" ed to the city council, shows that durâ€" ing that month there were issued perâ€" $122, and 19 sewer taps with fees The list of building improvements for May, 1927, with the name of the owner, location of improvement, Continued on page 10 Total For Last Month, $309,815, Includes 25 Dwellings; List of Permits and Estimate Cost of Each OVER SAME MONTH IN 1926 Drawing of Proposed Ravinia Auditorium SHOW GAIN N MAY in the Fields." will THURSDAY, JUNE s of |RAVINIA EIGHTH GRADE _ STUDENTS TO GIVE PLAY admission charge will be made. A pleasant evening is assured those who Field day at Ravinia school was held last Friday, June 3, on the Raâ€" vinia grounds. The fathers acted as officials in the field and track events and the day closed with folk dances and a picnic supper. The Ravinia eighth grade will preâ€" sent "Two Pills in a Bottle" by Raâ€" chel Lyman Field, and "Knave of Hearts" by Louise Saunders, Thursâ€" day night, June 9, at the village bouse, under the direction of Miss Helen Harding. Following is the cast of characters: "Two Pills in a Bottle" Tony Sims Evelyn Rockam The Widow Sims. his mother . Ann Hogatrom A Middleâ€"Aged Gentleman |_ . Huxh Wolt Aicyon theater Most Popular Athlete contest, which has â€"been in progress for several weeks. and is attracting much interest in the community. Lauridsen‘s total to date is 390. Francis Stipe is second with 270 and "Moon" Stipe third with 240. Altoâ€" gether there are 13 entrants, and the others are William Daugherty, Oliver Lindenmeyer, Dudley Onderdonk, A. H. Stupple, William Hammond, Dick Hammond, "Red" Proctor, Al Baker, F. R. McVety, Harvey Olson. With greatly increased interest in the Most Popular Athlete contest beâ€" idz staged by the Highland Park Press and the Alcyon theater, the past week has seen a big flood of Continued on page 12 Emil Lauridsen at the last moment before going to press crept into the FRANCIS STIPE IS SECOND LAURIDSEN LEADING _ IN ATHLETE CONTEST Entrants; Next Week Is Last Week ; Contest Closes on ; Tenm Other _ Several important stories, for the first page, had to be put on the inâ€" ‘nide â€"at the last moment, 4 The list of graduates follows: Catherine Bernerdi _ Felicite R. Bub} Grace Brewer Margaret Coxe Nellie Calkins Charmian N. Crisey Eva A. Coxe Myrtle Dorr Beatrice Yvoune Crinsy Leone A. Fay Isabel Danley Winnifred A. Finch Kutherine T. Denzel _ Lucilie L. Gerken Virginia Early Tevis R. Gibson Louise Gehr Betty Kanger Marion Greenlee Alice Koller Helen L. Holstrom June E. Kuchne Alice H. M_ Michela _ Ruth A. Lenfesty Ella M. McEwen Janet L. Saathoif Elizabeth March Mofris Jeas V. Schreffier Florence Netcher Mary E. Swazey Mildred Rhinchart Edna BR. Winter Mafjorie W. Spaiding â€" Henrietia J Zimmeâ€" Presentation of Diplomas . President of Board of Foner Annual ,closing exercises of the eighth grade class of the Elm Place school, District 107, will be heid in the auditorium of the school on Wedâ€" nesday evening, June 15, at 7:45 o‘clock. The address of the evening will be made by Mr. Thomas Creigh, and the diplomas will be presented by the board of education, George E. Bliss. Musical features will be proâ€" vided by the boys‘ and giris‘ chorâ€" Tinker‘s Song Pirate Song ELM PLACE SCHOOL CLOSING EXERCISES Eighth Grade Graduation Cereâ€" Invocntion The clerk was authorized to inform Mr. Cabonargi that his application for permit to erect a building at Green Bay and First street, which was previously referred to the apâ€" Continued on page 12 A‘ resolution was adopted placing tbeconncilonmrduowoud!o House Bill No. 414 in the state legâ€" islature which if passed would virâ€" tually deprive the city of the revenue obtained from vehicle licenses. To Investigate Bus Route Mayor Lewis was empowered to appoint a committee to investigate and report to the council on the matâ€" ter of routing the proposed bus line of the Chicago, Milwaukee & North _ At the reguliar meeting of the city council, beld for the first time on Monday evening, the annual salary ordinance, fixing the salaries of cit d:euudenhin-phyanffi{ city was passed providing for inâ€" creases in pay in a number of inâ€" stances. The motion was made by (Yiomnkhu:thynndtbvouvu, eas, Commissjoners Brown, Reay, ‘und Zimmer; nays, Mayor Lewis and Commissioner Gourley. The ordiâ€" nance is published in another part of this paper. ,: Shore The report of the building inspecâ€" tfirfqr!aymmehedmfied. Salary Ordinance Is Passed by Council On Monday Evening The program is as follows 15; Eve, Education leusenold of stermâ€"and high ideals, .'l(h.:v.dhhwmm the abolitionist movement, in which Continued on page 12 _ â€" + the community as it is today, can realize the effort and example that an earlier generation had to provide to form the social life and the culâ€" tural atmosphere that we of this of a select and enterprising few. Standing out among them was Mrs. Carver. Her home had for the span of half a century radiated the highest type of family and community ideals, Born in Ohie She was born in Columbus, Ohio, June 19, 1849, of parents of Puritan New Engiand origin who had miâ€" m-:'ou. su.“f.i'e-.fi ministers of the gospel. Her father, Highland Park suffered the loss of one of its oldest and most respected citizens through the death of Mrs. C. Carver last Saturday evening. The end came peacefully as she was conversing with her daughter. Not many of the newer residents of Highland Park, contemplating Picture of Auditorinm In this issue of the Press is printâ€" ed a cut of the proposed auditorium. This is a west view of the projectâ€" ed building which is to occupy the site of the present Village House. It is designed by Lawrence Buck, with John S. Van Bergen and George Wallace Carr, associated architects. This building will provide adeâ€" quately for all the needs of the school children, such as facilities for music, dramatics and physical and vocational training. _ It will seat comfortably Continued on page 12 Well MRS. H. C. CARVER DIES John S. Van B'ergen, nue, Ravinia. contributed, is rapidly decreasing. The eight teams are continuing their ef~ forts to secure pledges from everyâ€" one., Considering the contributors‘ ability to give, small amounts are just as acceptable as the larger ones. It is the plan of the committee to pluce a bronze tablet in the new auâ€" ditorium as an honor roll of those who have donated to this building. The committee hopes to include all Raviniaites on this tablet. & A misstatement was made in some previous publicity as to the amount of money which the auditorium will cost. It was stated that effort is beâ€" ing made to raise $65,000 from the community and that the school board plans to furnish another $65,000. The facts are that the community is raisâ€" ing around $40,000 with the expectaâ€" tion that the school board will be able to expend a like amount. At present $29,000 has been pledged. _ _ _ _ _ Subscriptiong can be mailed to Mr. Subscriptions continue to come im to the Ravinia auditorium fund. The number of those who are members of the Ravinia community, and have not RAVINIA AUDITORIUM . FUND S INCREASED NEW LIST OF SUBSCRIBERS Plan Is to Place Tablet In the Building Bearing Names of All Who Donate; Total Here Since 1876; Fuâ€" neral Yesterday PASSES INTO REST Sum Sought NUMBER i5 °_ CENepn & His was a