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o _‘Larce Audience To High School. ***~ No Accidents Are Recorded Here In YOLUME XXVH Two Day Storm Glassy pavements caused by rain and sleet which fell Tuesday eveâ€" ning and all day yesterday, caused motorists, as well as pedestrians, to exercise caution. A gradual rain, falling all during the night and day, coated the sideâ€" walks and streets with a clear sheet of ice which resembled a glass floorâ€" ing. In all parts of the city, chilâ€" dren donned their ‘ice skates and est of care. The street department was busy all during the storm, spreading cinâ€" ders on the icy pavements in the business district and on street crossâ€" ings, hills and viaducts. 3 The sidewalks in the business disâ€" trict were cleared of ice by the storekeepers, so that one could get around easily in that section of the city. All grocers reported an inâ€" creased sale of salt. Householders took precaution by spreading ashes or sand on their walks. The only serious accident recordâ€" ed occurred on Waukegan road south Although there were many spills and tumbles, no serious accidents were recorded at the hospital. a Chieago man crashed into a truck load of Christmas trees,. The truck was headed south, when it suddenly skidded into the path of the north bound auto. ~Both men were badly eut and bruised and were brought to the Highland Park hospital for Numerous minor accidents occurrâ€" ed when cars skidded into one anâ€" other, but because of cautious drivâ€" ing, serious damage was averted. Concert Attracts An appreciative sudience, one of the largest in many years of winâ€" ter concerts, attended the eighth annual winter musical program presented last Sunday in the high schéol auditorium. The afternoon {(. divided into three parts, the rchestra, glee clubs, and band each having its turn in which to bring its music to parents and friends of the school. If one were to select the most out~ standing numbers of the many good ones presented, he would feel bound to include Miss Peggy Bingham‘s stellar performance of Goltermann‘s Concerto for Cello as well as the orchestra‘s fine accompaniment; the chorus singing of Tours‘ "Sing, O Heavens," with its incidental solo by Jean Ball; the band‘s opening march, "His Honor," by Fillmore, and its splendid rendition of "Prince Igor Overture" in which the horn, oboe, trumpet, clarinet and basses were featured in clearly executed passages. Mrs. Mannings, who directed the orchestra, and Mr. Finch and their young musicians are to be congratâ€" ulated upon their performance in a mdst excellent program. ~ Erect Community ‘ Christmas Tree Here A community tree will be erected today by the Highland Park Chamâ€" ber of Commerce. ‘The‘tree will be placed between the two railroads on the south side of Central avenue. It will be illuminated each evening during the holidays from December 16th to January 2nd. ; pense of the tree. i shore are decorating their business districts for the holidays, and it is this spirit of part of Highland Park merchants which makes it possible for this city to have a community tree Post Office to Be Open Evenings of Christmas mail, the local post office will be open all Saturday aftâ€" ernoon (this week) until 6 in the evening. During the coming week the office will remain open every eveâ€" ning until chu-.-nna a‘clock. Cooperation of the is solicited, in mailing their packâ€" ages and cardxâ€"early, so that the postal employses may enjoy the The Chamber, together with the In order to facilitate the handling The Hinhlanit Park Press Only .7 Shopping Days Before Christmas Percy Prior Will Because of the inclement wutlnr.\ attendance at the regular dinner meeting of the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce was unusualâ€" ly small Tuesday evening. Mr. John Y. Beaty, editor of Rand McNally Bankers Monthly, gave an interesting talk on "Modern Day Merchandising." Mr. Beaty, who is an author, public speaker and ediâ€" tor, has held many important poâ€" sitions with various universities, newspapers and business organizaâ€" tions. He is author of more than a Officers for the ensuing year who were chosen at this meeting were: Percy H. Prior, president; Robert Anspach, wice president; Edward Menke, Leonard Neiter and Lloyd Sheahen, directors for two years. Holdover officers are Bruno Christâ€" iansen, Paul Olson and Mortimer Singer, directors, Ernest Belmont, secretary, and Albert Larson, treasâ€" Firemen Respond to Several Calls About twenty passengers were routed from the last coach of a Chiâ€" cago North Shore and Milwaukee electric train on the Skokie Valley route ‘Monday morning at the Highâ€" moor ‘station. The blaze which is thought to have been caused by a defective trolley, damaged the roof of the car at an estimated $100 loss. The Highland Park Fire departâ€" Last Friday afternoon, a lighted cigarette left in a day bed damâ€" aged the T. C. Butz home at 317 Hazel avenue. The loss was about $75. ignited. ‘The foss was $100. : Sunday &rWN- sponded to a at 410 Waukegan avenue, which is occupied by a tavâ€" Highmoor station. A Studebaker sedan owned by F. damage was done. Lions Club to Have Xmas Party this evening (Thursday) at ::.s'o’fln.ofi-hu?d. movies will feature the evening‘s attend. & 4 & M /a," ‘f‘ A ‘_J A e 4 &# 71 L ecittmame. 2 * Ve â€" <sheos to a call to the OFFICIAL NEWSBPAPER OF THE CITY OF HIGHLANMD PARK HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOI8, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1987 Nino Martini in Film at Alcyon singing star of radio, grand oper@ and films, will delight audiences in "The Gay Desperado." It‘s a skillâ€" ful concoction of every ingredient of a perfect evening‘s entertainment â€"t‘s the answer to a movie fan‘s prayer. Leo Carillo, the screen‘s bestâ€"beloved bad man, and Ida Lnâ€" pino are coâ€"starred with this famous singing star. t j A hilarious, tunesweet jamboree, "Life Begins in College," starring the comedyâ€"mad Ritz Brothers, conâ€" tains all the essential elements for a gay and entertaining hit. With them is Joan Davis, pretty redâ€"headâ€" ed comedienne, Tony Martin, Gloria Stuart and Fred Stone. You will have the time of your life with those riotous Ritz Brothers who take the parts of pants pressers working their way through college. At the Aleyon on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday coming. "You can look forward to seeing darkâ€"eyed Charles Boyer and blonde Jean Arthur, filmdom‘s newest and most exciting love team, romancing in the picture, "History Is Made at Night." This smart, fastâ€"paced roâ€" mance casts Boyer in a totally new type of role, while Miss Arthur is seen as a lovely mannequin. To be Wednesday and Thursday with Leo Carrillo and Colin Clive in the supâ€" porting cast. "The Feast of Lights" To Be Held Sunday In Trinity Church The Feast of Lights is a service symbolizing the hope and joy brought into the world through Inâ€" carnation ; and while the Rector tells the Christmas story, the four Evanâ€" gelistsâ€"represented by fout young men of the parish who have served as choir boys and acolytesâ€"receive the light from the Altar and carry it throughout the cburch. The Trinity Church School Christâ€" mas Service, which is known as the Feast of Lights, will be held in the church this Sunday afternoon, Deâ€" During the service the e':t: place their Advent offering . manger at the foot of the Altar, thus carrying their "light" into the world by spreading Christmas joy into the The parents of the Churdh School children are especially invited, and so far as the seating capacity of empumy ait sby Iivinave ntioht community are also to attend lives of the children in various inâ€" stitutions where the Christmas ofâ€" fering is sent. ~ \= 9 Many Votes Are Still Coming In On munity House?" indicates the strong interest citizens are showing in this important question. " C . A large mail vote on the question "Shall Highland Park Have a Comâ€" °_ Votes are still being received, and if you have not as yet sent in your vote you are uurged to do so at once, All citizens are asked to vote upon this question as this vote is their way of expressing opinions e‘:mmiu a suggested Community ouse. § It is expected that the votes will be tabulated some time during the A. 0. Fay Lodge to Install Tonight Charles Grant, treasurer; E. C. Ohrmund, secretary; Walter E. Meierhoff, chaplain; Dan McLellan, senior deacon; George Marshall, junior deacon; Waliter Reed, senior steward; Leonard Nieter, junior O. Fay lodge No. 676 A. F. and A. M. will take place this evening in Masonic Temple. The officers to be installed for the year 1938 are: Edâ€" ward Strenger, worshipful master; Theodore Arnswald, senior warden; George Glader, junior ‘warden; steward; Peter H. K. Grimson, marâ€" Shaiy Robert W. Schnelder, organ ist, and E. D. Cribbs, tyler. ‘The installing officers will be Rt. Worshipful Brother John Hay; inâ€" stailing marshal, George Greene; installing chaplain, Albert Larson; instaliing secretary, William J. Brown; installing orator, Joseph W. CoX..â€" All are past masters of the Kelly Brothers to Appear at Chicago Theatre for a Week talented sons of Mr. and Mrs. Thomâ€" us Keily of Golf court, will be feaâ€" which will appear at the Chicago Theatre Auring the week of Dec. 24 to Dec. 31. peared on numerous local programs in song and dance, and have attractâ€" ed attention along the North Shore for their ability as entertainers. will appear in a solo numâ€" m&ohm'fl perform in a song and dance nemâ€" _ Their father, Thomas Kelly, i# professional at Sunset Valley GoH# The installation of officers of A White Gift Service Sunday P. M. At Presbyterian Church will be held at the Highland Park Presbyterian church on next Sunâ€" day, December 19th at 4 o‘clock. This is always held a week before Christâ€" mas so the gifts for our neighborâ€" hood houses in Chicago may reach them in time for their Christmas planning for parties or Christmas cheer in the private homes: them in time for their Christmas planning for parties or Christmas cheer in the private homes. There will be carol singing by the assembly, a chorus of mixed voices and the Church school.. Anna Daze Ivins will be at the organ. Then the Christmas spirit will be exâ€" Chorus : .x_“ Came Upon the Midnight Cl:r. ‘The shepherdsâ€" Fred Musser, Ray Johnson, The Sinen Ohiing pateries, hey Millon, Res wils" Senlt m"""""'-"'_ Scene I. Church presen gifts at At the 11 o‘clock Morning Worâ€" ship there will be lovely Christmas music by our regular choir, augâ€" mented by members from the Kenâ€" osha Civic Choral society. Selecâ€" tions from the cantata by Alexander Matthews "The Story of Christmas." Dr. Sherwin will bring a Christmas message. A beautiful service that you should not miss, James Gathercoal Office in Wilmette Mr. Gathercoal‘is a native of Wilâ€" mette, attended the public schools there and the University of Illincis and studied architecture in Europe fullâ€"fledged : architect. For alimost ten years he was enâ€" gaged as a designer for putstanding yarts of the country, and his own practice has included En designing of about one hundred homes on the The annual White Gift Service north shore. ‘In addition to this work Mr. Gathercoal has engaged extensively in commercial architec tural work in Chicago and vicinity and only recently supervised the completion of a large hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. More recently he has been associated with R. B. Whitâ€" wker company as architect. been confined ‘to more expensive types of homes, Mr. Gathercoal exâ€" pects to devote himself to extensive work in commercial modernization and smaller home comstruction in the north shore area. | "The Christ Child" To Be Gven At First U. E. Church Press to Be Issued Earlier Next Week â€" Next week‘s issue of The Highland Park Press will be issued on Wodâ€" nesday for the convenience of both merchants and patrons. All advertising copy as well zs news stories must reach the Press office no later than Tuesday .afterâ€" noon in order to insure their pubâ€" lication. public is urged to hear this beautiâ€" ful Christmas story, sung by trained Woices, under the direction of Prof. The choir of the First U-fi Evangelical church will \sing Christmas cantata, "The Christ Child," by_C. B. Hawley, next Sunâ€" day night, Dec. 19, at 8 p. m. The James Gathercoal, Architect th University of Tlilinois Library, Urbana, I11. is .4 Sm io tm tve SCENE IIL but â€"Rosemary Russo ..._Helen Sarett Baker Hamilton ... Clark Wi Donald Rossiter Traditional Old ______ English Play At _ _ Elm Place Tonight "Christmasses In Merrie Engâ€" lande", the familiar Christmas play, which has been a tradition for many years at the Elm Place School, is to be presented this evening (Thursday) in the Jesse Lowe Smith auditorium at 8 o‘clock. Many of the parents of the children who are to appear in this production have played the parts portrayed in years past. In spite of the fact that this is keen and the audience most ap» preciative, _ In the Christmas play many of the customs of Merrie England over a hundred years ago are to be porâ€" trayed. When you hear Cedric call from the stage "Bring in the Yule Log," and hear the motley crew answer "Aye! Aye, Sir!" from the rear of the auditorium, remember that in the olden days the bringing in of the Yule Log was a part of the merriment. A great log, chosen for the festival, was dried weeks beâ€" fore Christmas. At Christmas time it was dragged by chains and ropes into the large hall amid cheering, and the revellers pulled it about, while everyone sat on it in turn and sang a carol. Frequently the "Fairest Layde" was enthroned on it. The log was lighted: with a charred piece saved from the log of the year before. So you will Ex 32¢.~â€"â€"*~ h Most of you do not know whether he was a real king or not. A thouâ€" sand years ago King Wenceslas rulâ€" ed the kingdom of Bokemia. . He was a wise and kind ruler, and deâ€" voted his life to earing for ‘and helping the poor and sick. He did not ‘believe in capitol punishment, and ‘hated war, but because of jealâ€" Highwood Bank Pays 20% Dividend ‘Those who are interested in stamps should know that there was (Continued on Page 10) Dividend checks: totalling $32,â€" 121.34 were released early this week to depositors of the elosed Highwood State Bank by Deputy Receiver S. T. Oliver. in the form of a 20 per cent payment. This is the sixth divâ€" idend paid depositors since the bank closed. The five previous payments totalled 58 per cent. C ‘‘With the last year‘s band Light the biock,â€"* _A little lfter in the play we will The payment was authorized by the state auditor on a report from the bank receiver that funds were available from the liquidation of assets and stockholders liability funds. * This dividend brings the ‘total payment to depositors of the Highâ€" wood State bank, which was taken over by the state auditor on‘ Sept. 3, 1932, to 78 per cent of the genâ€" eral claims amounting to $161,â€" 763.30. Five previous payments, three of 10 per cent each, one of 15 per cent and another of 13 per cent, have been made. Of the total payments, including the present divâ€" idend, 64 per cent were from the liquidation of assets of the bank and the other 14 went from the Depositors of the North Shore Trust company are looking forward :odflvldcndminhfiu uture. Is Buried Today William H. Wilson Funeral services for Willlam Henry Wilson, 275 Laurel avenue, who died Monday at the Hines Meâ€" morial hospital where he had gone for observation several weeks ago, will be held this afternoon at two olciock from Trinity Episcopal church. Interment will be in North zine Real Estate. Previously he had bunmnnwdth-w-n-;# vertising Department of the morning newspapers. . ME c Mr. Wilson, a widely known adâ€" vertising executive, was national advertising manager of the magaâ€" Shore Garden of Memories He was born in Kenosha, Wis. and was a veteram of the Spanish American war. He had been a memâ€" ber of the Chicago Athletic club over thirty years. ._. _ â€">, . Me is survived by his ence Brewer Wilson, and is buried 18‘ a NUMBER 42