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Washington, D. C., April 2.â€"The Presidents letter to an anonymous friend disclaiming any desire to be "dictator‘ in the United States is one of the most extraordinary proâ€" nouncements ever made by a Presâ€" ident of the United States. There is hardly any doubt that it was a political maneuver calculated to asâ€" sist the Administration leaders in Congress in driving the Reorganizaâ€" tion Bill through to enactment. It is designed to answer the bitter opâ€" position to this particular bill. THURSDAY, APRIL T, 1988 Let it be assumed that the Presâ€" ident was absolutely sincere when he set forth his reasons for not havâ€" ing dictator aims. He gave three reasons: (1) "I have no inclination to be a dictator‘, (2) "I have none of the qualifications which‘ would make me a successful dictator", and (3) "I have too much historical background and too much know!lâ€" edge of existing dictatorships." But that is not the point! It is not a question of the inclinations and qualifications of the occupant of the White House. It is not a question as to whether or not we trust President Roosevelt. The point is that the Reorganization Bill deâ€" stroys the nice balance of powers in the American system of governâ€" ment. It is a system of governâ€" ment and not the qualifications of those who operate it which is at isâ€" sue. And, if this democracy is to survive, we must preserve the sysâ€" tem from inroads upon it, however well meaning each step may be. All are agreed that there is a great need for reorganization of the government. Bureaus and agencies have sprung up like mushrooms all over the United States. There is endless redâ€"tape and much duplicaâ€" tion of work. Our government should be reorganized. All are agreed that the President should have a hand in the reorganiâ€" zation process. His knowledge of the workings of the machinery of government is essential in any deâ€" cision as to what bureaus or agenâ€" cies may be rearranged or disposed of. His recommendations would be invaluable. Children‘s Drama Classes End Season With Program April 2 But whyâ€"just yhyâ€"can we not set ourselves to this task in accordâ€" ‘The children‘s dramatic classes ot the YWCA, taught by Gertrude Butler, closed their season last Satâ€" urday afternoon with a program in which all the members took part. ‘Two casts presented Hansel and Gretel, one at the beginning of the program and one at the close. Each cast was directed by a member of the class. The dramatization, propâ€" erties and costumes were all workâ€" ed out by the children themselves as the class work for the past term. ‘The younger children recited indiâ€" vidual pieces and a group . played dramatie games with musical accomâ€" paniment. Ravinia Club to Launch Community Conservation Drive _ A large group of the children‘s parents and friends attended. A most constructive and far reachâ€" ing campaign to preserve the natâ€" ural beauty of Ravinia has just been announced by the Ravinia Garâ€" den club. With that purpose in mind they announce publication of a book on conservation written and illustrated by . May Thielgaard Watts. This book which will be of interest to all residents of the comâ€" munity not only boasts of conserâ€" Hecketsweiler Studio 1 8. A. Johns Avenue Phone Highland Park 435 RALPH E. CHURCH Representative 10th Congressional (North Shore) District THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON ._â€"â€" At Eastertide There is no more personal greeting than the gift of a photograph of yourself or your children. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TODAYT ance with the principles of this govâ€" ernment? Why cannot we accomâ€" plish an efficient reorganization by elose cooperation between the Exâ€" ecutive and Legislative branches? Why cannot Congress retain for itâ€" self some of its constitutional powâ€" er as a check on the Executive?" Let us assume that the Pnlkhnt‘ will not exercise arbitrary power if it is delegated to him as provided for in the Reorganization Bill. Let us assume that we trust him and that he will exercise all the powers given him as wisely as any man could. Even so, is there any legitâ€" imate reason why Congress should not at least have the power, which perhaps it may never need use, to check some arbitrary or unwise acâ€" tion by the President?! _ i It is understandable why there should be thousands of American citizens who tare inclined to wonâ€" der about the motives of the Presâ€" ident when he does not wish Conâ€" gress to have any true check on his actions. It is difficult to underâ€" stand why the President insists upâ€" 0@ ignoring the democratic processâ€" es of government. The people are alarmed at his actions and that alarm will not be allayed by mere words of assurance embodied in a letter to an anonymous friend. In his ‘letter he endeavored to convey the thought that he would‘ not veto any bill which congress may pass rejecting some Executive order he may issue under the terms of the Reorganization Bill. The imâ€" pression sought to be conveyed by the vague language is that he would heed the wishes of Congress. If then the President believes that the wishes of Congress should be folâ€" lowed, why should he so strenuousâ€" ly object to having a provision written into the billto the effet that none of his Executive Orders beâ€" come effective until Congress apâ€" proves them? The battle which is being waged in Congress over the Reorganizaâ€" tion Bill is over a principle of govâ€" ernment. If there are not those who will fight for the principles of this democracy, whatever the cost, then we‘ are certain to follow the course which has meantthe downfall of other democracies in the world. vation but enables residents throngh‘ the use of illustrations and maps to locate various species of shrubs. trees and wild flowers contiguous to this territory. A distinctive cover was designed by Hazel Crowe Ewell. The book will be launched at a meetâ€" ing to be held on Friday, April 8, at 2 o‘clock at the Braeside school. Mr. Jens Jensen, the noted landâ€" scape artist and educator who has long advocated preservation and apâ€" preciation of our natural beauty will address the club. Tea will be served with Mrs. Small as hostess assisted by Mrs. Leonard and Mrs. Straight. I\\\\\\\\\ Last week Miss Jane McWhinney, leader of the high school troop, was unable to be with the troop because of a slight illness. But the girls met in the McWhinney home, as usual, and were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. McWhinney, and they all had a grand time. Nancy Henning and Dorothy Evâ€" ans and Marthy Lyon of Troop 7 Elm place, presented a skit on "The Does and Dont‘s of Fire Prevenâ€" tion."â€" This was a "followâ€"up" on their recent visit to the Highland Park Fire Station in connection with work on Fire Prevention. On Wednesday, April 13 ,there will be a Highland Park Girl Scout GIRL SCOUTS Council meeting in the home of Mrs. Roy O.. Nereim, Commissfoner. Committee meetings will begin at 10 a.m. Council meeting at 11 a.m. Luncheon will be served promptly at 12:80. ‘The leaders will be the guests of the council members who will provide box lunches. At 1:30 Mrs. Katie Lee Johnson, director of Great Lakes Region No. 7 will talk on "The New Girl Scout Program." ‘Troop committee . members are cordially invited and urged to atâ€" tend the afternoon session at 1:30 to hear Mrs. Johnson. Troop 2, Ravinia School. Paula Raff, Scribe. Mrs. Godfrey Eiler, examiner for housekeeping badges for Ravinia Troops, and Mrs. John Brent, chairâ€" man‘ of Badges and Awards, have passed and presented badges to! Mary Louise Dyer and Paula Raff, who are now fullâ€"fedged girl scout cooks, having prepared and served a delicious dinner to the girls of the troop. Braeside Troop No. 3. Patsy Millar, Scribe Georgiana Frisbie, Betty Ann Kloepfer were invested as Tenderâ€" foot Scouts, and Dorothy Salem Erica Watts, Hallie Harrington, Jaâ€" net Larsen, Dolores Scheemaecher, Barbara Lynn, Jane Straub, Lillian Dinelli, Jacqueline Day, and Shirley Ann Spenle passed and received badges for second class work. The troop members had invited their mothers to the ceremonies and served tea and cookies to their guests. Eim Place Troop No. 7. Peggy Ham, Scribe Fern Bench, Marjorie Eiver, Dorâ€" othy Evans, Peggy Ham, Nancy Henning, Martha Lyon, Nancy Newâ€" ey, and Suzanne Newman have passâ€" ed their Thrift tests. FOR THE FIRST TIMEâ€"A WOMAN FOR A COUNTY OFFICE W HICH TOUCHES THE HUMAN SIDE OF LIFE IN ALL ITS PHASES NOMINATE and ELECT ESTHER C. Highland Park, Highwood, Deerfield, and surroundâ€" ing Territory comprise /, of the voting population of Lake County. Yet no citizen of this section has sucâ€" ceeded in obtaining a place on the November Ballot â€" Republican or Democratic. . With the present strong stand being taken by the women of Lake County in her favor, and against corrupt machine politics, a large Democratic vote in the South End of Lake County will insure both the Nomination and Election of Esther C. Singer. A8SK FOR A DEMOCRATIC BALLOT! HIGHLAND PARK County Judge Capable â€" Fearless â€"Impartial S INGE R Her nomination will mark the first time a Highland Park or Highwood citizen has ever obtained a place on the regular November ballot â€" Democratic or Republican. A Capable Woman for An Important Office! DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE (Mrs. Mortimer Singer) OF LAKE COUNTY "Here is one justice who no man T HE P RE 8 8 PRIMARIES APRIL 12, 1938 for ° of Pictures of Orient Form New Exhibit At Woman‘s Club ‘Throughout the year, the walls of the Highland Park Woman‘s club have been gay with interesting and attractive pictures, brought there by the indefatigable Art Committee headed by Mrs. James Freudenthal and consisting of the following memâ€" bers: Mesdames Irving Stieglits, Jay Glidden, John Van Bergen, and Ernest Volwiler, under the general chairmanship of Mrs. John Oliver of the Fine Arts Department. The final exhibit to hang until after the meeting, April 19, is a fitâ€" ting close to the year‘s artistic showings. Due to our general inâ€" terest in the Orient at the present time, these pictures are particularly intriguing. They are the work of a noted California artist, Mrs. Mary 8. Falkner, whose oils have been exhibited in New York, Los Angeles, and San Diego. Mrs. Falkner has studied and worked in the artistic atmosphere of three wellâ€"known art centers in the country, Ogunquit Maine, Gloucester, Massachusetts and Carmel, California. Good News, Contest Fano! The Official List of Winners in THE AMERICAN WEEKLY Reader Test Competition is Now Ready. You‘ll Find it in THE A MERICAN WEEKLY, the Magazine Distriâ€" buted with NEXT SUNDAY‘S CHIâ€" CAGO HERALD AND EXAMINâ€" ER, . This exhibit is the result of a two years‘ sojourn in China, where she spent most of her time in Shanghai, Pekin and Hankow. They are mostâ€" ly character studies of the Chinese coolies and scenes of junks on the Yanstse River. _ Among the most interesting are her coolie studies and a colorful street scene of Nanâ€" king Road, Shanghai. Mrs. Falkâ€" ner‘s artistic eye and sensitive soul has caught the essential characterâ€" istics of the Chinese and released them in charming portraits can blindfold!" Daniel Cobb Is Awarded Prize in Radio Contest Mns‘n amateur is‘ sometimes profitable â€" at least, being an amâ€" ateur detective. Daniel W. Cobb of 284 Park avenue, this city, was the recipient of a $50 check from the Philco Radio and Television corporâ€" ation as one of the final prizeâ€"winâ€" ners in the $50,000 "Phyl‘ Coe Radio Mystery contest, The mystery contest was started last fall and was broadcast over JAY B. MORSE PRIMARY â€"TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1938 I Will Appreciate Your Vote and Support Republican Candidate for County Clerk THOROUGHLY QUALIFIED THROUGH EDUCATION â€" EXPERIENCE TEMPERAMENT s'l!S'l'glEI C. llzGll (lr’l.. Mortimer nger) was born ears anil.hu resided in Bimfut’ *n.g marriage eight years ago. She has been n(:fd in the active practice of law for nearly ten years. She is the mother of children, a boy six years of , m& Lincoin public school in m:mfll’-tnl-m-.d two. grade -ebool-;';‘ :'c"l;;'i; was 12, 1 -.T;':'; was lh'&:u.' She lm'?m training at Crane College and at the ~ training at Crane College and at the Uniâ€" versity of Chicago. \ She graduated from the DePau! Univerâ€" :" M-lâ€"-&"y :-n-,m d:'naMh Illinois at the next session of the %- Court which was in October 1928. then took gradâ€" uate work at Northwestern University Law h“%a.h“ associated with her her fatherâ€" inâ€"law in the of law Lake County, maintaining offices in Hi d County, llllfi offices in Highland [_-t”dc-t..oh' “d&. Mrs. Singer graduated from the Chicago 243 radio stations throughout the country, ° with contestants entered from every state in the union. Sixâ€" teenm .. mysteries were presented weekly for solution by the nation‘s amateur sleuths, with $2,500 offered in weekly prizes. Winners of one or more weekly awards were eligible for the final prizes. If a man be endued with. a genâ€" erous mind, this is the best kind of nobility.~â€"Plate. Nobleness of character is nothing else than steady love of good and steadyâ€"scorn of evil.â€"Froude. PAGE YIV%