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Highland Park Press, 31 Aug 1939, p. 11

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Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Parsons, Highland Park, general agent for the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company of Newark, N. J., will leave for Spring Lake, N. J., this week end to attend the annual conâ€" vention of the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company. The Parsons will go by train but the ten men of the Parsons Agency staff, who are being sent to the convention at the company‘s expense will all jourâ€" ney by automobile, several of the men taking their wives or families. W. C. T. U. Meets Sept. 7 The Women‘s Christian Temperâ€" ance Union will meet at the home of Mrs. John Christman, 637 Laurel avenue, on Thursday, September 7, at 2 p.m. It will end on September 8 and most of the men are expecting to take in the World‘s Fair before they Wis.; Herman Borchardt, Miss Ruby Tillman, Miss Virginia Bot: ker, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Lincoln, Fred Botker, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Borchardt, all of Highland Park, and Dr. Kenneth Gieser and family of Tsing Kiamg Pu, Kiangsu, China, chardt, all of Highland Park, and Mrs. Mike Volpentests of Eagle River, Wis., and the family of the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gieser. Those attending from a distance were Paul Woodenburg of Burbank, California; Rev. and Mrs. Elmer Gieser of Ishpeming, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Tillman of Deâ€" Witt, lowa; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Gastâ€" field of Libertyville; and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Borchardt of Chicago. Other members of the family not present were John Borchardt and family of Ft. Atkinson, Wis.; Julius Borchardt and Mike Volpentesta of Eagle River, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. John Woodenburg of Burbank, Calif.; Ed. Maechtle and family of Richmond, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Maechtle of Waukegan; Mrs. Milton Maechtle and children of Ravinia; Mr. and Mrs. Bidwell Tillâ€" man of Wilton, Wis.; Frederick Botker and family of Appleton, Local Residents To Attend Insurance Convention In East field, Mrs. William Duffy, Mrs. Herâ€" man Borchardt, Mr. and Mrs. Paul during the year, the birth of Ferdâ€" inand Borchardt, Jr., Edward Coale total number of the family to one hundred fortyâ€"five, _ _ _ _ _ Mrs. Henry Maechtle, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Tillman, Mrs. Fred Botker, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Gastâ€" dent; and Mrs. Paul White, secreâ€" and activities for all. Officers electâ€" ed for the coming year were Mrs. North St. Johns avenue with ninety members present. A program arâ€" The 2ith aunual reuncin of the N6 Bb ce us Th Tnaih o , .m 18 09 ATT ENTIO N! fiature ol:werd A secluded and romantic spot . . . only a few hours drive on Roads 41 â€" Ind. 234 . . . beauâ€" Saddle horses, hiking, swimming, fishing, archery, shuffleboard, dancing, ete. Spend Your Vacation Write for alluring booklet of views of Park. AT umber of carillons, every one of ,Lhuumuuih-m. looks forward to a merry round of visits, for some reason more than a third of the membership have alâ€" ready enrolled for the coming year. There are, however, some who may not know about "Elmer," or perhaps would like to have him pay them a visit according to Miller Schreiner, commander of the 10th district, who is vitally concerned in the drive. If that is so, he adds, they will not Be disappointed and suggests that they be sure to listen for the door bell some time around midnight. Park where he will spend the duraâ€" tion of the annual Dumaresq Spenâ€" cer Post‘s membership drive as the house guest of various members unâ€" til such time as they secure their 1939â€"1940 card. Unless that member can show his card for the coming year it will be his duty to take "Elmer" in as his guest where he must remain until that member can find another who has not as yet reâ€"enrolled. mittee, state that while "Elmer" "Elmer" Plans Visit During Annual Legion Membership Drive The traditional "Elmer", who is always being sought at every Legion convention and never yet found, has at last been located in Highland "Elmer," in the person of a tame squirrel, will start on his round of visits at midnight September 1st, when Bob Fiala, post adjutant, will start out to find some member who has not as yet enrolled. Leslie McCaffrey, commander, and Edmund Eitel, vice commander, chairman of the membership comâ€" Another did you know . . . that John D. Rockefeller Jr. has done money gifts have paid for a great Eugene Field‘s grave is in Kenilâ€" worth . . . at the Holy Comforter sensitometer to his credit. Bob Saielli, formerly at Exmoor, is a pro at Lake Geneva . . . and then there is the W.P.A.‘er who has already figured out how much more liquor the extra $2.50 will net him. . . . James Aubrey, Princeton letterâ€" man, is prospective end for the uniâ€" versity team . . . Something to paste in your hatband . . . Paul Revere was a bellâ€"maker . . . but his ride is all that ever made history. Palestine . . . which is free to the public. Add to the Highland Park list of inventors . . . H. W. Keevil, who, in conjunction with J. C. Dionne of u.‘-:.-&uhfid-â€" serves North Shore sanitary pany of Chicago is the largest maker of chimes in the world . . . that it was privileged to build the Stephen Foster Memorial chimes at the World‘s Fair in New York ... with 76 sets of bells . . . which when property of the state of Florida. Those who were more closely asâ€" socinted with the deceased will alâ€" ways remember her many kindly deeds, and the genuine smile that she had for all. The numerous floral tributes were evidence of the wide cirele of friends. She was a true and apparently from all reports was As a climax to one of the most successful seasons on the Beach Walk, the Edgewater Beach hotel is offering during the next two weeks, an outstanding and unusual show styled the Dude Ranch Revue. The show is headlined by Texas Tommy and his Wonder Horse, "Baby Doll," with four other horses in the cast and plenty of western atmosphere including Indians, and Will Osborne and his band in ten gallon hats, chaps and spurs. Othâ€" ers taking part in the revue are Dick Rogers, Lynn Davis, pretty Judy Burrows, the Four Nighthawks, and Harriet Smith‘s Lovely Ladies, the Mrs. Oren Moorehead Passes ‘Away Friday; Funeral Held Monday wife and a very devoted mother. Highland Park, September 7, 1896 and had made her home here all of her life. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o‘clock at Kelley‘s chapel, the Rev. Joseph H., win, John, Marie, Iva Mae, June and Donald, a mother, three brothâ€" ers and two sisters, all residents of Highland Park, to survive. Interâ€" With Osborne Opens At Edgewater Beach M :-fly were .lmndh--fih:fi day, Aug. 25th. She had undergone an operation the Monday previous away leaves seven children: George, Edâ€" ment was in Mooney‘s cometery. Dude Ranch Show LIBERAL TERMSâ€"SMALL DOWN PAYMENT NHORTH SHORE 3Jaa CO, Combination with Modern Gas Range Special Discount if Parchased in e hat the m e o s U in:â€"u trombones, an equal number of slide trumpets, is liable to prolong the "heated term" on the Beach Walk beyond the days when the calendar a en ie ie tions are being made for a big holiday week end crowd. These three days, Saturday, Sunday and Labor Day, weather permitting, are always high spots in the Beach Walk season. As a special holiday feature, the entire Dude Ranch Reâ€" wue will be presented early on Sunâ€" day evening during tea dance time. Afternoon and dinner guests may enjoy this show on Sunday without eover charge. CE CCBn The Osborne band a real .2 ms momer t the summer ‘.:"" is one spot where the boys ean give to their hearts content, with only the out of doors for walls, and only the stars overhead. The New Traffic Signs Are Erected Here By Chicago Motor Club "These warnings were erected only after a study of local accident statistics and a survey of traffic eonditions," George Barton, head of the motor club higi#way engineering department explained. "The signs are designed for the protection of both motorists and pedestrians. "Any violation of their message is an open invitation to disaster," he pointed out, "and not only to the motorist making the error. His misâ€" take menaces every motorist and peâ€" destrian nearby." Included in the new group of signs are: one right arrow indicator; one left arrow indicator; and one stop sign. Three new traffic signs have been erected in Highland Park by the safety and traffic department of the z:k.go Motor club, it was reported lay. T. P. CLARK, Superintendent How many times have you felt the same way? About the most discourteous drivâ€" ing habit people have is to try to courteous. Frequently drivers beâ€" come frantic in traffic when this is done, and I know of many accidents his horn at an intersection. "I‘ll kill that guy!" So spoke a EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, A REDUCTION IN INSURANCE RATES, APPLICABLE TO PLEASURE CARS, OF TWENTY TO TWENTYâ€"FIVE PERCENT. The assureds are also covered in "driving other cars." 2 North Sheridan Road Highland Park, Illinois Telephone: Highland Park 93 Automobile Insurance Rates Reduced The United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company V. 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