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Highland Park Press, 13 Apr 1939, p. 2

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Invite H. P. Girls to Participate in College Contest ity to compete in the fifth annual Girls attending Highland Park Am.llnh:d'fllrhyothiqpm Complete Review of Candidates in This Week‘s Press Mr. Thorne believes that his many years of experience in the practice of law qualify him for the office of For several years he served as Court Commissioner in Wisconsin. college, been a resident of Highland Park for the past ten years, where he has been engaged in the practice of dute for Police Magistrate, is 68 years old and was born in Fond du Iilinois Wesleyan University (LL B. degree); post graduate work Police Magistrate. Gerrit T. Thorne, who is a candiâ€" TOWN MEETING!! Come and See and Hear All Candidates for A Public Statement by E. B. Metzel . Former Mayor of Highland Park FRIDAY, APRIL 14 ELM PLACE SCHOOL AUDITORIUM G ARB AGE The one important fact is that our garbage "**»problem is still unsolved. Next, what about the $27,798 now in the garbage fund? This money came from citizens of Highland Park as the result of increased garbage taxes. w ATER I can not figure out how water rates can possibly be, *®rsduced\when we are about to lose the City of Highâ€" wood as a water customer. This customer pays us about $14,000 per annum for water. If water rates can be reduced with Highwood out of the picture, why were they not reduced long ago? SEWERS Their renovation and enlargement is unquestionably desirable. However, an adequate sewer program will require approximately two million dollars. This money can not be supplied by magic. However, a truly businessâ€"like administration of our municipal affairs should result in saving enough money to carry out a longâ€"term program of carefully planned sewer improvement. Quite recently statements which seem to me to be misleading have been published by certain men who now hold city office. I am compelled to reply to these, as follows: POL'CE The twoâ€"way radio has been up for consideration for *®many years. Installing it will cost a substantial sum of money. Where is this coming from? TO THE CITIZENS OF HIGHLAND PARK : FIRE DEPT Here, again, it should be pointed out that a **®new fire station will cost somebody real money, and that somebody is the taxpayer. COMMUNITY HOUSE From 1981 to 1985 I hadâ€"the honor of serving our city as Mayor. Acâ€" cordingly, I feel qualified to make certain comments upon municipal affairs. dcnhutodowiththisproject,unleulthprodpo-odtohvyhmiw recreational purposes. In any event, a private civic organizationâ€"Comâ€" munity Service, Inc..â€"is now developing a community house program; and I suggest that this matter be kep\out of city politics. ECONOMY in & @W I C ICL 5 "~connection, and that is the record. When I left the Mayor‘s office in 1985, there was $18,508 in its general fund. On April 1, 1989, this account was $11,331 in the red. This means that the present administration has, during the past four years, spent $29,889 more than it took in. BOND RETIREMENT â€"2=, rmouction, in our "®1, , n ded indebtedness has been automatic. ‘The bonds came due and had to be paid. No one had any choice in this matter. ’ The time for me to serve city actively is past. However, I can muunmmu%mmmmu- mwmmfim:mmn:or.;&nmzru;‘mum your cloctlnxon'l\l-dol{y. &A four Comâ€" business administration Ansplces of League of Women Yoters T ow {sHate .of Coming Elections of painting, drawing, speech, dramaâ€" tic reading and poetry, short story, and essay writing,. Each contestant will either submit representative work, or perform at the time of her appearance at the competitions. Members of the Frances Shimer faâ€" culty will act as judges. The Frances Shimer Fine Arts competitions annually draw stuâ€" Students wishing to compete are being urged to write the Committee on Scholarships, in care of the Colâ€" lege, immediately, so that they may receive full information upon how to compete. Those indicating the field they will enter will receive a detailed description of all requireâ€" ments by return mail. Shimer. The Chicago competitions will be held in the Auditorium bldg., 431 S. Wabash ave., at 2:30 p. m. x’hmflnm.mm p. 627 8. St. Johns St., Highland Park, was awarded one of these scholarâ€" ships, and is now attending Frances by Frances Shimer college, Mount Carroll, when the College holds its Chicago contests Saturday, April Sincerely yours, E. B. METZEL Former Mayor of Highland Park, (1981â€"1985) 1626 3. Green Bay Road, Highland Park, NJ There is only one thing to consider in this 8:00 P. M. bo n d ed indebtedness states. Separate contests are held hcu-..lbml-\.d‘ the college at Mount Carroll, throughout the spring months. SHORELINE PAINT and GLASS CO. 32 N. First St. _ Phone H. P. 481 Entertain Veterans â€" ‘ At Hospital Apr.6 _ dunces. The Midwesterners, Vinâ€" Inmenis theme Invored the e Paul Webb acted as master of cereâ€" monies for the evening. These folks are to be commended for giving so On Thursday, April 6, the veterâ€" ans at hospital No. 106 at North m-.' * “""W_"'!"_".‘.x_"...m composed of Leslic Rankin, ‘Ted Â¥Fred Musser, Julius Leagâ€" Pob, Â¥rot Mones, Iuier tane George Greene as soloist. Mary Casâ€" Kitchene and Bethroome. Lary to sppty and caey to keep ctoanmâ€"â€"Junt wash with I fail to see what the City Commisâ€" PEB P44 B2# fld“bfl“ Afterâ€"the show, members of the Auxiliary and Post took the enterâ€" tainers 4o the Park Side for refreshâ€" ments. The last of a series of Winter Military Exhibitions will be held in the Riding Hall at FPort Sheridan this Saturday afternoon, April 15th, The previous exhibitions have proved to be quite an attractiqn during the winter months, Horse show classes, which include jumpâ€" ing and saddle classes for enlisted men, officers‘ ladies and children, add to the interest of a purely miliâ€" tary demonstration. hospital hfifi ovm?b;?‘bnfi The Junior Group of the Dumaâ€" resq Spencer Unit No. 146, sent 100 chocolste Easter favors to help add zest to the table decorations at Vetâ€" crans hospital No. 106. 108 Mrs. Shanafelt, Unit Rebabilits in smart pastels: * Bovary Rose â€" + Pompadour Pink + Sunset Blve i# this price starties you, wait until you see the gowns! Never in the twenty years that Barbizon has been tailoring fine Tingerie have they offered their exnquisite gowns for so little. it‘s o oneâ€"time, chance of 0 lifetime, special! When we sell out (which should be promptly}, we can‘t get any more, so be here early to choose the style most Rattering to you, in the color you like best. Thrilling variety, but not every style in every color, another reason for being on hand bright and earty! GARNETT‘S Compare them with $4 and $5 Gowns! re Dyel Pure Silkl $995 _ Endorsed by tho\ Loegal Profession GERRIT T. THORNE POLICE MAGISTRATE Election Tuesday, April 18th rimZ YOTE

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