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Highland Park Press, 26 Dec 1929, p. 4

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CR A group of ladies of the Altar and| Refreshments were served to one| ____ Hold New Year‘s Tea 1 c â€"â€" Rosary society of (the Holy: Cross | hundred and twentyâ€"five guests. â€" ammeemnstaane l4 a church will: act ~as. hostesses: at a ... eennsmemmtsinabimitmmiermemasiatas 2l sc 1 0) P 1 s The Ravinia Woman‘s club annual o on matatante s â€" card pa in the hallâ€"of the church| . Mr. and Mrs. denry F. Clow enterâ€"] New Year‘s.. _‘_‘._..,:jj _ beâ€"New â€"Year‘ e e t s eganies 2 ~â€" e m roorneone es o â€"artamed teenmvat=~ ~yesterday.} after "from 4A7~ o PB AT ELM PLACE JAN. 2 "Ivanhoe" by the Goodman. Players isâ€"to beâ€"given in Highland_Park . on Thursday, Jan. 2 at.2:30 o‘clock in the Elm Place school auditorium. This will be the only appearance of these WW%4L&| Blossom Lake of Highland Park will appear in this production. #} This play is the second in the series arranged by the literature committee of the Woman‘s club. Tickets niay be secured at the door. _ Story of Play ; e "Ivanhoe," like so many of Scott‘s novels is ~rich in historical. backâ€" ground, and reflects the life and cusâ€" toms of mediaeval England â€"during the days of chivalry. The struggle beâ€" becomes the setting for this story. â€"= _ ~Pleasureâ€"loving Prince John brings together a company of knights and ladies to witness a ; great tournament at the Castle ‘of Ashby, and in the first act Wilfred of Ivanhoe defeats the Norman knights aqd.il proclaimâ€" ed the champion and crowned by Lady Rowena, whom he loves. Goodman Players to Offer Deâ€" lightful Dramatic Version of Scott‘s Novel th 1 flesh and blood ‘of the thi And the dramatic critic of the Milâ€" waukee Sentinel wrote: "Ivanhoe stepped right out of the pages of Sir Walter Scott‘s novel by way of the courteous and clever dramatization of Muriel Brown, and it was ‘astonishing how much of the story the lady conâ€" Since it is against the laws of the Templars for one of their order to have anything to do with women, much less with a Jewess, Rebecca is brought to trial by the Head Master of the Templars and lenced to die at the stake as a witch. When Ivanâ€" hoe hears of her dange s to Templetowe, offers h f. as her championâ€"and um~he:i£mm death. Press Comment j ~â€"The Milwaukeeâ€"(Wis.)â€"Leaderâ€"said of the Goodman performance, "When rescue as the castle falls in flames, but Rebecea ‘of York is carried off by one of the Normans, and taken to Templestowe, the Chapter House of the Templars. QT In the second act we find Ivanhoe and Lady ‘Rowena prisoners ‘at the hands â€"of the Normans in the :castle beautiful Jewess, is also a prisoner got ‘ into their sophisticated little heads (the audience‘s) boys and girls ceased their comments and their breath was fairly taken by the clash and high combat, the heroic advenâ€" ture and splendid climaxes afforded by Sirâ€"Walter Scott and skillfally preâ€" served by Muriel Brown." ; ing the gist of the book and characâ€" terizing King Richard and his knights with clear strokes." * s a‘elock : and : extendâ€"anâ€"invitation â€"to | They were Hold Card Party Dec. 28 Elks to Give Benefit | , ~â€"Show at Pearl Theatre; Manager Straus Aiding Through the courtesy of Manager Straus‘ use of the Pearl theater has been given the Highland Park Elks on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 28, for a benefitâ€"performance for the Elks‘ charity ‘fund, the proceeds of which will go toâ€" the Doreas home.=â€"â€"â€"~â€"> secured a fine picture with Jackie Coogan in "Buttons," which he is furâ€" This promises to be a good feature, and as the admission charges have been placed at 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. A large atâ€" tendance is expected. Everybody is urged to attend this performance and help the Elks in their good work. Each child attending will receive a gift of candy. â€" us s 3 â€" The kind offices of Manager Straus are tpyreeiaté&i,l:y both the Elks and those who will benefit from this benâ€" efit show. _ ~â€"â€" seA â€" Frank Novak, bank robber who esâ€" caped on November 4 from the prison at Tona, Mich., and threatened ~to come to Highwood to kill his wife, has been captured by the Knoxville, Tenn., police, Chief Walter Henderâ€" Y ° Highwood police have been mainâ€" tatming a guard around Mrs. Novak‘s home since her husband‘s escape from prison, for Novak was reputed to be a man who would actually attempt to kill her. News that Novak has been captured brought considerable relief to Mrs. Novak, whoshasâ€"fearedâ€"each day that her husband would return to carry out his threat. S2. Highwood Police Hear . Novak Is Recaptured Many Present at ~Mark Andrew, son of the Rev. Mark Andrew, pastor of the Deerfileld Presâ€" byterian church gave the "Call to the Colors" in a very splendid manner. Gordon Segert acted as flag bearer, Kenneth Veddar as flag escort. John Derby gave, in very commendable form,â€""The Ode to the Flag.". _ _ ~â€"December ~19th, theâ€"newly â€"elected officers for 1930 of the Deerfield 0. E. 8. were installed at a private installaâ€" tion held at the Deerfield . Masonic The newly elected worthy matron, Mrs.â€"Alvin W. Knaak, was presented withmany beautiful gifts and flowâ€" _ Mrs. Elsie Sheridan, the retiring worthy matron, was presented with a solid walnut serving cabinet, a gift expressed especially her pleasure and pride in having these young men parâ€" ticipating in the program for this particular occasion, she having known them first as school boys in the Deerâ€" field Grammar school. Mrs. Alvin W. Knagsk is a teacher Installation Dec. 19 rs. Hienry £F, Ciow enterâ€"] New XYear‘s. tea will.beâ€"New â€"Yent‘s! Maunton;â€"whohas served _as worthy n ~at~dinner erday.+ afternoon r ~:' ‘Toek."" "All" iâ€" | patron. . also" complet his~ to 0 all relatives from Chiâ€"pdents of Ravinia and Highland Park| office, which has been a most success Halfâ€"Day Man Found â€" Injured on Highway; Hit byâ€"Vampireâ€"Auto After having ‘been left lying seriâ€" ously injured and unconscious in the snow, as the driver of the car which struck ‘him on a lonely section of Route 22, aâ€"mile west of Half â€" Day, early Sunday morning, sped on, Curâ€" tis Clark, 35â€" years old,;â€"and the father of three children, was found an hour later by a friend. _‘ _ _ ***~~_ Clark, employed as a mail carrier turning to his home, a mile northâ€" west of Halft Day, and had stopped his machine at a lane leading into his home to look into his mail box at the intersection, when he was run down. e + & Sunday and Monday â€"Richard Dix wilt "be =seer in his latest starring vehicle, "The Love Doctor," with June Collier.. The original stage farce, ."The Boomerang," has been made into a talking hit, filled with action, love and laughter. Estt se ccvicnmetr en _John Colton wrote the story and is well _remembered as the author of "Rain." enma c h ~â€"~â€" ~MHurried to Hospital Removed to the Condell Memorial hospital in Libertyville, Clark was found to have suffered a severe scalp wound, possible concussion . of the brain and a broken leg. He is being attended by Dr. C. 0. Edwards of Libertyville. i big) Clark was found by William Miller, a neighbor. | If the plight of the man had not been discovered withinâ€"an hour after the accident occurred, death would have occurred from exâ€" posure to the cold. Four Allâ€"Talking Hits â€" â€"__â€" _ Usher in New Year The Argyle Case, a thrilling murâ€" der mystery is Thomas Meighan‘s first allâ€"talking picture in which he takes the part of the master detecâ€" tive, supported by a very strong cast, including> H. B.â€"Warner, Lila Lee, Bert Roach and Zasu Pitts. Tuesday‘s feature is the "Shangâ€" hai Lady," starring beautiful Mary Nolan with James Murray. In this allâ€"talking picture the fabled delights of the Orient are brought to the â€".On Wednesday ~the Aleyon â€"will have .continuous shows from 2 to 11 p. m.: <Presenting Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. and Lorefta Young in a picture that has won highest honors.for roâ€" mance and action and brings to us one of the most thrilling football games ever filmed. "The Forward Pass" is an allâ€"talking picture and will be shown on Thursday also. In addition to the feature pictures an outstanding variety of talking shorts comedies ‘ever produced.: The well will bring to you the voice of Graham McNamee, famous radio announcer of the National Broadcasting company. Ravinia Woman‘s Club > Hold New Year‘s Tea SHOWS GROWTH OF BOY SCOUTS HERE Accompanying a financial _ state. ment ‘of : North Shore Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, for the year W%hahmr of the â€" Plrk-ngh\;‘ood disâ€" trict boy scéout committee, has sent the following letker to all Trients of the Boy Scout movement in these communities, which is as follows: _ Mr. Rumbaugh‘s Letter _ Highland Park, Dec. 19, 1929 Dear Friend of the Boy Scout: ~As an investor inâ€"the North Shore Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, you are entitled to know the manner in which the money was expended for operating budget and camp site capâ€" ital expense. t f Chdirman Rumbaugh in Leiter Points Out Increase; Fiâ€" ancial Statement istered scouts January 1, 1929, in 36 troops to over 1,200 registered scouts December 1, 1929, in 52 troops. Campbell Chapter N. 712, 0. E. â€"S., will hold a public installation of offiâ€" cers on Saturday evening, January 4, at eightâ€"thirty o‘clock. The install: ing officers will be: Pauline J. White, grand _ lecturer, installing _ officer; Adelaide V. Green, past matron, marâ€" shal; Ruth M. Frase, past matron, chaplain;â€" Helen B. Baum, organist, and Blanche Musser, past worthy maâ€" tron,â€"soloist. The officers to be inâ€" stalled are: Emma H. Howe, worthy matron; Arthur H. Swanson, worthy patron; Blanche M. Muller, associate matron; Catherine A. Levin, secre tary; Hugo L. Schneider, treasurer; Louise L. Strenger, conductress; Helen A. Abercromby, associate conâ€" ductress; Lillian E. Swanson, marâ€" shal; Caroline R. Winter, organist; Bessie M. Okey, soloist; Merlda O. Zimmer, _ Adah; _ Alice. M.â€" Turriff, Ruth; Elien L. Bleimehl, Esther; Sigfred E. Sll_istrom, Martha; Edith M,. Ringdahl, ; Aline L.â€"Smith, warder, and Edna H. Ekelman, senâ€" 2. Every village and town in our area is now fairly well started on orâ€" ganization as & unit of theâ€" area counâ€" cil and will be continually improved. _ Eastern Star January 4 8. More and better troop leaderâ€" ship has been assured through the training courses arranged for scoutâ€" masters and their assistants by our â€" 4. ~Camp Maâ€"Laâ€"Jaâ€"Wan opened its yearâ€"it belongs to our boysâ€"at an average expense of a $1 per day, exclusive of transportation. It gave this year to 254 of our boys under their: own adult leaders, an enriched (Continued on Page 32) Andrew W. Yowell, Henry F. Clow and Clarence Pederson, past patrons, will act as escorts. . Sir Knights of Evanston Commandry will also be Mrs. Jesse Sobey, who has served during the past year retires from the office of worthy matron. Henry Thursday, Dec. 26, 192

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