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Highland Park Press, 16 Apr 1931, p. 9

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im. .91."... 'iiii' m" Dr. Israel Rotten will conduct the per 'tht': bl t. 'm in 'ttttr PF services next Sundey naming, April In I uu 'll' icetlon of this letter, Mtth, at 11 o'eloek, at North Shore i'iirfld'e2dtttd I',",',',".:',',',,', to the Conn-mum let-eel, Lincoln and 'it Kiwi.“ Perk; M 111M Vernon avenues. Glencoe. The sub- _. Jlit w , ject of his sermon will be: “The Open "n." 'rv ,'hearct,,1r.,mtri ue" _ .'.", -Lm.".-.~ .. l..." x . ,4 s-l . ve mum in mm 0mm welcomed. . . The charge being made in that the same piece of.promrrty was paid for twice; hut it will be neen from this explanation that that chtrge is abso- lutely erroneous and could be easily proven so by anyone who would be fair enough to take the time to look into the city records. Surely no fair- minded person Would believe that the city administration would dare to pay for any property twice, and-not even the most baseless enemy would charge such a thing to this. administration. The records of the city are 1tht Ttetrtstiatiomr for this property were carried on in open council meeting, Ind there has been. no secret whatso- ever " to the method of acquiring. This is only one of a great many baseless rumors, and may t repeat that in are not in any way charting: these rumors to any of the present; tptdidates, as I personally know that they are much too honorable to make My such itatensent. t will appreciate space in your pa- " for the nohtupLs.. " Okla ‘ab‘n We therefore sold the property and received theri cheek for that amount. We then immediately took that check and purchased part of the property on which the new public li- brary now stands, for the'amount of $50,000. That left' still unpurchased the corner piece of property on Lan- ael and St. Johns, which we; desirable to fill out' the entire block for s civic center. The Park District offered to purchase that property 4nd hold it in their name, and this they did. Z"Editor"; Wind: Press; " The city paid $110,000 for the property pt St. Johns and Hazel ave- nue, this being all the money which nhadon hand forthepurchaaeof ed to us to- Pr,-,'-'?,-',-'.'-'-, atttadtiitittrtaL9 feet for e T new building adjoining .the old library property.- The prop- erty Wanted by "them was being held it $50.000und the Highland Park East Park District having ottemd to help us acquire this civic center, of- fered to buy part of the city hall property for $50,000. The sale of this property was advertised in ac- cordance with the statutes of the state of IIIinois, and the only bidder on' the property was the Highland Park East Park District, in the amountrof $50,000. Hey I any, in the beginning of this letter, that I om eontident this is not aiming from our opposing committee, but in being circulated by other: who ore maliciously trying to whom” the present ndmfnistmtioes. A rumor has come to me from a number of source: that misinforma- tion is being given the when of Highland Park about the acquiring of the land for the new city hall and the new public library. Highland Park, Ill. Dear Sir: Open Letter when Clenm up MT!” Salvation Army baud of illlllll [Inland Park report good work be- Matter M mtood in: done And a an. spirit of oo-opm. .; _ sel.G.r'i"cp Ca=& .o Jag,,,,,?,!-,,)!,,,',?,-,,,,,.,.,, _ utiegainmiggmogmm " LEWIS EXPLAINS ' , PROPERTY PURCHASE Thumday. April M, 1931 mention of this letier, In due not only to the bath the good mm The Friendship club of the Y. W. C. A. is having their mud dance. thirttitpjggt , til Me Ii). _. Thlrt.t.tLIyt be had from -iaglil' inisiibiiiir or in“; be purchaud " the door. Betty Worth's Hixhhndm the piece. or- cheatn will play. Dancing from 8:80 to 12:00 o'eloek. The public in most cordially Invited. ' _ Dr. Israel Bettan Speaks Next Sunday Mr. S. A. St. Peter any: “Highland Park never fails to make good end we shall pot. fail the Salvation Army 'tow,-"-) ttttteh-e-rt-tore-hr-atm to be done in the coming week to put the budget over the top. Promptneu its' eeeentinl. F , The Salvation Army work lethal: of a permanent reluylritatiftn character, thereby differing from other rescue work, which is largely-of a temporary nature, according to the reports of work done. The Army’s 'cost of op- eration should also be borne in mind ---the lowest of nny philanthropic or- ganiztaion seeking the help of the public. f Friendship Club To Bold Dance Tonight It should be remembered that the support is asked for the unfortunate: constantly being served from this county and that inadequate money has been received to pay for the free cases sheltered for several yen". en't Division " luncheon Friday, April 17 " 12 9'tlqgy It the Greets Tea Pot. Kindly letr the secretory, Mr. Belmont, have the mutations ah early as possible before Friday noon. C The invitation is extended to ill Melvin) will give two hours time to this very worthy work. . As the division increases in 1mm: hers (a hundred women sro needed) all members should be registered with the secretary of the board, Mr. Bel- mont, " the Chamber of Commerce. Names, addresses and telephone mum 1er1t,e,tttma11ireddttru0omrkem.-, A meeting of the Women's Division (preparatory for uppenl work) we: held " the Y. W. C. A. Monday, April 13, " 3515. Mr. S. A. St. Peter " dressed the group and ditrtrftmtedatp. peal material for odvnnce solicitation. 1'irrMiii..WtlllrNimilmriaillltiitlta,"4it' tlio Salvation Army on urged to do so promptly directly to the trot-Inter. William Dooley at the North Shore Trust Company bank. Thin’will one a personal call from the members of the bond. Salvation Army Drive _ Here Making Progress; Meeting to Be Held THE PRESS Milton J. Huduro, who was elect. ed president, has been 0. commiuioner sinceJnnnux 1926andaueed inthe work of development of the park dil- trict. Mr. Milllrd in retiring mad he would at all times aid Mr. Hard- ncre in giving him the result af his experience. Mr.. BMW, in accept- park hoard reiritsotiskertitii- 30:01; 1919‘! J. _r,_rytrr1itsa,r.statths.aoaAaia'iQ "‘W‘Jiu’ at” Tt'f5Wt - _ 'ie188 _ Il-Pt/MMM).,'.-,,, president. During his presidency the greater part of the parlrdiatrieta de- velopment his taken pure. " Milton J. Hardacre . Eiected President of East Park Board President Everett L Fine Chiffon Silk Hose at e remarkable saving- Their exquisite sheerness, in weave and weight, their ell-silk; cradle sole, foot and new French heel, make these hose the choice of the smart women. The colors offered are the newest Spring shades: C , Avail. " . , Dayton . GARrsliiiirCS Special i Women’sAASheer Chiffon Hose $115 __ ___ '.., .3 pair $3.25, I. Hillard of the ----.--t-.------ Reve Lt. Gunmetal Batty Beige Talk-cue "%iiire'3't" w,__ T 7; 'i','"'""""':'."' FiiaG C", -. 'it Lung, actuary. _ _ . Give Dance April " The Italian Woman’s Prosperity club will sponsor . dance Beitardny, April 18, at the 0:): Terrace school. Music will be furnished by El Sheri- dan’s archeogn. An invitatioix is ex- tended‘the public Mama. A resolution m" panned commending Mr. Hillard on the this manner? in which tii' strytueuifUe adminiatra- tion during the long term her tented. in; the responsibility of the also, stated that he desired the support ,ndadvieoofMr.MiiUrdatnttiii-. st2.thtttat-.ttbr,t.1wr.erxr; John L. I tt

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