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Highland Park Press, 8 Aug 1929, p. 2

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---r_l8-"-e"-"P'"'e"P'""e'e"eRVrr'-"- - _..-.-..--------"--- - The 'deathof Mrs. George McGraw Tuesday Idternoon put the investiga- tion of the circumstances surround- ing her death into the hands of States Attorney A. V. Smith of Lake county. Mrs. McGraw was found injured at her home byher husband upon re- turning from work as a motorman for the' North' Shore line Sundfiy morning. She was suffering from the effects of wounds inftitted with an ice pick about the head and tr blow from an object such as a hammer or club, and was taken to the Highland Park hosipital. It is believed that’she died as the result of ...tk brain Pune-' ture from, a blow with the ice pick. ' John .Mahonej and G. M. Jones, automobile salesmen who are said to room over the McGraw residence at 114 N.l'irst street, and George Sum- van, a friend of the McGraws for eighteen Years and a momer in their house, are being held by Highland Park police as .material.witnesses. About. seventy attended the .second Elks' gala day at the Colombian Country club yesterday. The entire day w'as spent in. playing golf with a delieiouy Ifmcheon at noon and dinner' at, night. Several guests we're pres- ent from Wt.sukettan, Lake Forest, Des Ptaineg and Evanston. t . -", Between three and four thousand balls wer lost in the water hole. 's"u1'Atl',U'd. was present and gave an inter-eating tall: and” Father' Laramie addressed the members, William Witten alto spoke for tie local lodge. William Smith, form r publisher of the Waukegan Sun, gave an interesting talk also. V Sullivan was charged with the murder Wednesday in a wériant is.. sued before Justice A., E. Smith and signed by Chief of Police Mironey: Tht-bhkdtitainerrztoztiiuiiiFTrrSiimFirii ._was sent to Cororier's ‘Chemist Me- Nally of Cook countyjqr analysis According to the theory of the po- lice, a .party at the 'McGraw home Sunday. night with Mrs; McGraw and the above three men as participants ended in the violence that-ledto Mrs. MeGraw's death. It is supposed that a ride was: followed by drinking _a'nd evE'ntualIy a fight. _ . _ A preliminary hearing. has been called for 3 o'elock' Saturday after- noon. The eoroner's jury was sttn in Wednesday morning and. the ina quest will be held sometime, Saturday, - . (Continued on pgge 43) _ The winners of the day were: Art. Olson, low gross; Harry Clavey, low net; William Pearl and Earp Car- berry tied fot 'blind bogey. Archi- bald Abercromby held high score with the most number of strokes. Six tied for prize for the most number of birdies. _. It is planned to hold nnothgr tour- ner " Columbian club in nb'oui three weeks. A. large delegution is léoked for at the next event. V . Inquest and Hearing Saturday; Burial Held Today at Newtown, Illinois h 70, Attend Elks Day V _ _ at Columbian Club MRS. MCGRAW DIES RESULT OF WOUNDS Two people are dead and numer- ous others are ssutrering from injur- ies of varying deérees of seriousness following the usual week-end "pleas ute" trips of thousands pf automo- bilists in this vicinity and from neigh- boring cities. _ Mrs. George M. Keller, 35 years old, of 4828 West Adams street, Chi- cago, was killed and her husband Wis probably fatally injured when their ,automobile turned over on route 22, one and one-half miles east of Half Day Friday evening. l _ _7 Three Die, Several Hurt in Auto Accidents _ The accident was caused by the skidding of the mucking on the rain covered pavement as the car swung around a slight curve in_ the road. Mr. Keller-was taken to the High- land Park hospital] where an exam- jnation. showed that: he had suffered a fracture of the pelvis, seven broken ribs and it is thought that he has been seriously injured internally: Al- though physicians who examined him shortly. after the accident, held no hopes for his recovery, it was stated 'at the hospital later that' he was showing imVoverneht.' -' " Both. were caught audit. the ntti- chine. Mrs. Keller“ it is believed lived for but a few minutes after the accident. Attend ApptytlIitttir, -.---t- _ _ v,at.Dixo.n Sunday " Twenty Mystic Workers of Park Lodge No. 336 motored to Dixon. Illi- nois, On Sunday,“ Aueust.4/ to attend the fourteenth annual pienie " the Illinois Valley Mystic Workers. Merit- bers who attended wereWr. and Mrs. Frank Howe and son George, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Muir, Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Dunn, Mrs. Joe Broddisrd, and daughter Helen, Mrs. Norman Fink, Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Schneider ind sons Richard, -Hujro and Robert and daughter Edna, Miss Mathilda Hehner, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Cul- ver and daughter Helen: ' Prizes were awarded to the"Frank' Howe's for their:_auto traveling the longest distance, . and to the Schneider's for. being' the largest fam- ily of Mystic Worker' members pres- ent. Others. who won prizes ip the various contests were Mabel Muir; Edna Fink, Maurice Dunn, Norman Culver, Helen. Broddard, Helen Cul- ver and Richard Schneider. Now that the paving of Green Bay road is an assured fact, the business men are' turning their attention to other civic improvements, All mem- bers are urged to attend these ses- sions, as many important questions will be discussed. Mr. J. B. Malling will address the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce at their next meeting Tuesday, Au.. gust 13. lie has chosen as his sub- ject “Freak Legislation,” 8 master- piece which he delives ’in a, masterly way. This address will be of vital interest to every business man. The. directors are looking forwgrd to, , " attendance. The dinner will con- vene at 6:30 promptly at the Green T ea Pot. J. B; Malling Mrill Addrede c. of C. Tuesday THE PRESS New Pastor Comes to Highwood Church The Zion Lutheran church of mah- wood received its new ‘pastor last Sunday morning. The Rev. Henry G. Hedlund came to the Highwood eongrettatiop, from the Bethany Luth- eran church of Crystal Lake, Ill. He comes well prepared-to carry on the work at the Zion Lutheran church, having served the congregation at Crystal Lake for the past five and.a half Years end during that time the Cecil Blanchard Selfridge, Baritone .aeeontpartied by Mrs. Vittorio Trev- inn will sing a grouppf songs. DOLLAR DAYS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY "w--- .Watch the merchant’s windows and read the "ttda" in. this week's Press for Dollar Dity bargains Friday and Saturday. . r - North Shore Congregation Israel Sisterhood is entertaining its mem- bers and than friends at a musicale, Thursday, August 8th, at 2:30 p. m. at the Temple, Lincoln and Vernon avenues, Glencoe, Illinois. ' V Rev. Henry G. Hedlund - _etsngretration grew from. a feit mem- bers' to a hundred and fiftyVand also built a parish house, which is a beau- ty Spot of the community. The Rev. Henry Hedlund has stud- ied at "Autrysttaraa college and have graduaterfrom the Theological Sem- inary, having earned his Bachelor of Divinity degree at that school in 1925. Highwood is the_yseeond congregation that Rev. Hedliind"is serving since his ordination. The Zion' Lutheran church considers themselves fortun- ate in obtaining the services of, such a capable leader and are looking for- ward to a very bright future. The church council has decided that ’all services shall be- in the'Eriglish law. guage except the first and third Sun- day evenings of the month when the Swedish language will be used. Give Musical Today at Glencoe Temple '.Mrs. Almon Wilder 'will render a grdup pf piano selections and Bar- bara Bengt: awill give two dances. _The Rev. Henry G. Hedlund sue- ceeds the Rev. G. A. _0. Engstrom as pastor. The public " cordially in, vited'to'come to worship at the Zion Lutheran church and to become more acquainted with its pastor, ONE DEAD, MANY HURT IN AUTO ACCIDENTS Nicholas Preti Dies from Injur- ies Sustained in Collision; Paul Iasneioeti,$eeoverinst Nicholas Preti, 18 year old boy from Highwood, died at 1 o'clock Monday' afternoon at the Wheeling hospital from injuries tmstainedsip aestomobile collision Sunday morn- intruit the intersection of tha. Dundee. artd'Pfintrston roads. _ . T Preti suffered.a concussion of, the brain, tt' broken nose, 'body bruises, and was badly burned about the body froht gasoline. spilled when the two autoinqbiles turned over. Merle Ar. len, 18 year old Highland Park boy, was driving the car in which Preti and the have others were riding. ' ' They wer.e driving home fiom a field' day celebration on Dundee fond when a can drove' from Pfuigston road.' 1Both cars turned over. Paul LeneisLrti,, son pt Tony Lepeioni,_Hitrh-, land Park,. received sei/ere cuts and bruises. Sam Ugolini, also of High- land Park, was badly cut. Along with Allen they were" picked up by the state iioliee' from the Chicago station and .taken' to the Wheeling hospital, Where they, have been under the care of Dr.Hi)d_ward E. Larisdn. (Continued on page;43) E6551 Wome'nVisif" _ I. ree . _ C. M. T. Camp Today . The. D.' A; R. of. Illinéis his? been invited to}; tour of inspection" of the C. M. T. camp today and "an entire afternoon. of interesting "events has been planned. .' . The invitation comes from the Commanding-General Brig. Gert. C. H. Conrad, Jr., and the North Shore ehapter.whieh numbers about a hun- dred members is especially interested because of their proximity to the Fort where this splendid work is be- ing carried on. Unfortunately many of the chapters are out of town but those who can attend are looking fort. ward to this, opportunity to better inform themselves,-as well as to en-. courage the boys by their presence.' The program begins at 1:30 n. m. today with' a field. meet at the' C. M. T. camp, after which there will be time for inspection of the camp. At t:30 _wiIl be witnessed the formal Guard Mount followedby the evening parade. _ . A F At 5:30 there will be a reception by the officers and'ladigs of the kir- rissorvat' the Offieers' club. Command- Ing general of the 6th Corps' area. Mai. Gen. Frank Parker and Mrs. Parker will also be présent. On Tues. Aug, 13th the DAB. of Illinois will be guests. at Camp Grant to view the Illinois National Guard. The program begins at 1:30 p. m. and ends at 6:00 p. m. with a dihher and band concert. On Wednedsday, Aug. let, they will visit Great Lakes, more rdeuils to be ttNe mater. The henefWeard party given by the Woman's auxiliary of the i',',i.ttel Park hospital at the Mornine'hoto yesterday afternoon was la'rcly M- tended. Much credit is due the com- mittee-in charge for thr success' of this. affair. _ - _ . Card Party Success Thprsda'y, August 8; 1929 Of the never presentation . eighth week Marlo Buick gust _16 are “t! Ecksteinw has Trayiata,” whj Thursday iifgl Lucrezia Born', papa-lair demay role which shi moms. WI; on Saturday; 1 ward J 01111de role of Lieut. equal intefegt ance of “Fedm the. name pin-1 her career, am (Coritim wens Sunday, w)rlts whieh ht yet this sense novelties and t, mutant chm Seven One?! Scheduled to,” scheduled gust 11,. and " the offering 1 Iuitpst 14, are not been bro ENTER The _annual county W. C. Foss park,216r all day. A S] given. Each but the moist , a" silver medai tation' facilitie Shore line beil the p.aFk.' "An attend,. as this of the Aigular planning to at J. L. Vetter or or Mrs. J. D. Mr. 1i'rederi ilton, Montana Bell of this August 2. Se match were he Undertaking Interment wa: tery. . Otto F. Fi Vaca' Frederick Pore Otto Fisher ine Chine“, the Highwéod left Tuesday " Pelican ut the trip by Tt Thursday, An; North . of ali

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