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Highland Park Press, 23 Oct 1930, p. 37

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Thursday, October 23, 1930 WwOMEN VOTERS HEAR TALKS BY OFFICIALS to the contours of the ravines, and yet lead to the center of town. As the town.of 800 grew, the need for parks became apparent, and the East Park District was formed which latâ€" er included the entire city under the same name, The Mooney farm was purchased at $600 an acre (this has of course increased: tremendously in value) and Mr. Gardener, then proâ€" fessional at Exmoor, laid out the Sunset Golf course, patterned after Scotch courses where every natural advantage is ultilized. Mr. Gardener very generously insisted upon making his share in this a public contribution. Aiter that other land was acquired and more parks laid out. ; mir. Millard stated that as long as improvements are paid for by the general bond money, no one pays much attention, but when the limit is reached and special assessments must be made, there are often many objecâ€" tions. A meeting is always called however, and the tax payers have the privilege of expressing their opinâ€" ions if they will take the trouble. ‘nese assessments may: be paid in 20 annual installments. In the case of the recent assessment spread on the library corner, about ten per cent of the taxpayers objected, but many cf these objections were later withâ€" drawn. Mr. Millard feels that while the special assessment. system may not be abstractly just, it is the best method available at present, since a general assessment in such a case is not legally possible. ‘That defect would have to be remedied through the state legislature. The Highland Park park board has kept the retirement of bonds at a fixâ€" ed rate a year. A 20â€"year bond is issued at five per cent a year. Largest Per Capital Area The parks of our city now have the largest per capita acreage of any of the parks of liinois,. There are 4 recreational centers, with 900 indiâ€" viduals taking part in organized work. There are all sorts of recreational facilities including 3 skating rinks, and the bathing beach. This last, however, has not the frontage it should have. Mr. Millard concluded by thanking: the women present for their interest in these matters. Discusses City Government Mayor Lewis outlined the type of. government under which Hiighland wark operates, comparing it with the aldermanic form of government used about 15 years ago. Now, there are four commissioners and a mayor who is really another commissioner, as he has no power not held by the other four. The administrative duties are distributed among five departments: public affairs, accounts and finances, public health and safety, public propâ€" erty and public improvements. Mayorâ€" Lewis spoke of certain situâ€" ations in the school and park districts caused by antiquated laws. s The present tax rate is about 35.96‘ for each $100 assessed valuation. Most of this is spent in the commun-\ ity. . About 3.09 of this goes to the schools ($2.00 to the grade school and the rest to the high school; this is not enough to carry on) about $1.05 (Continued from page 5) ] Each township has a superviser and assistants elected by population. The cities notify the township assessâ€" or their budgets, and he spreads the taxes. §3 to the city, 44 cents to the park board etc. Mayor Lewis listed the improveâ€" ments made in Highland Park during the last few years. These included the city hall, municipal yard, Ravinia iire station, and the water works and filtration plant. All these have been the best available. Everyone is famâ€" iliar with the beauty of the new city hall, but very few realize how modâ€" ern and adequate the filtration plant is for years to come. The citizens of Highland Park are urged to visit these fine additions to the city, for, as Mayor Lewis said, they are owned by all. He stressed particuarly the aced of keeping in contact with civic affairs, and of making desires known, nce the city is always amenable to public opinion. Mayor Lewis closed his talk with an expression of deep appreciation {or the opportunity of addressing the league. CANDIDATES SPEAK AT LEAGUE SESSION ered which included naming former offices held, qualifications for desired office, and plans if elected, Mrs. Constant Hopkins, president of the Highland Park League, preâ€" sided, and:â€" introduced the speakers. She expressed very briefly the league desire to be of service to the voters. The first speaker was Miss Florâ€" nee Monnihan, a member of the Minâ€" nesota bar, and the founder and head. of the Minnesota Reformatory for Women. _ She discussed women on juries from the standpoint of a state where women have served on juries wver since the granting of suffrage. Candidates Attending ~‘The candidates for office who acâ€" cepted the league‘s invitation to speak and the offices they are asking for, are as follows: Judge Perry L. Persons, Rep,, county judge; Joseph J. Jadrich, Dem., county judge; Richard J. Lyâ€" ons, Rep., state assemblyman; Thomâ€" as Bolger, Dem,, state assemblyman; William Carroll, Rep., state assemblyâ€" man; Lee McDonough, Rep., state asâ€" semblyman; Carl R. Chindblom, Rep., representative for congress; John E. Hess John Ostrowsky Nurseries be, 10¢ and 15¢ each All variety of Shrubs 15¢ to 65¢. Elm and Maple Trees 65¢ up. Alpine Plants for your Rock Garden, 2 for 25¢ A real bargain in Lombardy Poplars, 7 feet to 9 feet, 50¢ each. (Continued from page 5) Dem., representative for conâ€" 2343 West Park Ave. HIGHLAND PARK Tel. H. P. 49 PERENNIALS Offered by THE PRESS gress; Mrs. Frances Moody, Dem., county supt. schools; W. C. .Petty, Rep., county supt. schools; Herbert Yager, Dem., sheriff; Lester Tiffany, Rep., sheriff; Joseph Daly, Dem,, county clerk; Lew Hendee, Rep. county clerk; Peter J,. Duffy, Dem., county treasurer. Patronize the Press Advertisers Arthur H. Swanson Res. Phone 1938 This is not a Chain Store SPECIALâ€"FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY KTTCHIEN HLENERE, 4 EBWE s .~..â€"â€"cmesomnemnnenmmmimmenimdin AMERICAN FAMILY FLAKES, does not injure the finest CAMPBELL‘S PORK & BEANS, 3 cans ROYAL BLUE, reg. per lb. 39¢, 2 1â€"1b. HMB ... BLUE SEAL, reg. per lb. 33¢, 2 1â€"1b. BBFB......==s===~ ARâ€"BE, reg. per Th. 266, 2 IoH. ES .....â€"ssâ€"suemminommmmmninn SPECIAL BLEND, reg. per lb. 23¢, 2 1â€"lb. bags ... DROMEDARY DATESâ€"Pasteurized for purity, sun baked _ for health, PEGUIRT OF Pitt@d ........sssussmmm mm ROYAL BLUE NEW APPLE CIDER, quart bottle ........... FRESH COUNTRY EGGS, @OBOM ......ss0mmmmmmmmme>> Vl'l‘dA“H.:)NT DOG FOOD, keeps your dog fit, can 12%% PILLSBURY PANCAKE FLOUR, 2 pkgs for ..........._._.~.â€"â€" ROYAL BLUE SYRUPâ€"pure cane and maple, pint jug ROYAL BLUE CHILI CON CARNE, 2 cans for ...........â€" GREENBAY RD. and N. SECOND 8T. . HIGHLAND PARK All orders of $1.00 or over delivered free A. L. CARPENTER & SON PHONE 33 ON SALE ALL WEEKâ€" OCT. 24th TO OCT, 30th Inclusive THIS IS COFFEE WEEKâ€"You are assured of Coffees that are good and always fresh roasted. The opening of a Plumbing and Heating Shop and office at 886 Central Avenue, Highland Park We guarantee everything we sell Phone H. P. 268 Announces ADJUDICATION NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber adminstrator of tmn\- of Louis Shetzley, deceased, will at the Probate Court of Lake County, at a term thereof to be holden at the Court House in Waukegan, huldC-u-t{ on the first Monday of Deâ€" cember next, 1080, when and where all perâ€" ons having claims against said estate are notified and requested to present the same to said Court for adjudieation. _ flls °_ Administrator as aforesuid Waukewan, 111., October. 6, 1980. 32â€"84 375 Orchard Lane CLARENCE J. SHETZLEY $2.as pirer 21¢ 55¢ 17¢ 21¢ 87

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