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Highland Park Press, 14 Sep 1939, p. 2

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Workmen were assigned last week to carry out test jobs on different sections of the paving in order that engineers may determine a basis on which to fix estimated costs of the proposed project. _ Indications are, however, that the work of bringinig the miles of sunken A plan of raising and protecting the paving by pumping mud beâ€" neath it with what is known as a "mudâ€"jack" is being considered, In view of the magnitude of the proâ€" ject, the state highway department intends to ask for an emergency appropriation of funds to cover the cost of the work. The situation is regarded as serâ€" jous enough to cause some concern among officials of the state highway department. C â€" Skokie highway, which was built through Lake county at a cost of millions of dollars, is sinking in spots. Constructed over the marshy lowâ€" lands of the Skokie valley and subâ€" jected to continual pounding by the great volume of trafic that has thundered over it since it was opâ€" ened, much of the paving has setâ€" tled below the established grade and it is feared that it may go much deeper. 0 ventive novelties. Skokie Highway Sinks in Spots charge of the buffet supper and Mrs. H. B, Aiston is in charge of reserâ€" vations. One of the outstanding concessions of the evening will be under the direction of Jack O‘Conâ€" nel and Joe Webster, who promise that this will be replete with inâ€" lighting effects which are in charge of Geo, Vetter and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Moran will be in charge of the music and program of enterâ€" tainment. September 16, at 7 p.m. All the members of the organizaâ€" tion which comprises all the famâ€" ilies living in the district bounded on the north by Grey avenue, the west by Greenbay road, the east by St. Johns avenue and on the south by Ridgewood drive are expected to attend and Milton Souther, who is chairman of the party, states that arrangements are being made for over a hundred. Mr. McKenna, president of the organization, has a large outside grill and tables will be set up under conduct a party at the residence of Mr. and ood Group muoonlight Barbecue Party w:.rlru_mwmummu un-n':qunh .-:uu-n."i‘ is h“:vmu.nn;' e » 'fliunmh-‘thh(kntylcâ€"m‘g-wc«m-lm Enclosed please find check for $.............._........ and stamped selfâ€"addressed envelope. Please send me.........._.._.____. tickets (General Admission $5.50) (Reserved Seats $6.60) for the North Shore Series in the Highland Park High Sehool Auditoriam. FIVE OUTSTANDING MUSICAL FEATURES North Shore Series Bog!“.lllghlnlhrk,m. North Shore Series According to a recent notice, the AERTHA CLATZ Contranco â€" â€" November 22 DONALD DICKSON Baritone â€" â€" December 12 At exeptionally low prices for the entire series HIGHLAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM â€" Clip Coupon and Mail Today with these worldâ€"famous artists presented in the Violinist â€" â€" â€" October 7 "It‘s as much a buddy to me as my neighborhood chum," writes one high school senior. "THE AMERIâ€" CAN BOY seems to understand a boy‘s problems and considers them in such a sympathetic and helpful way. It gives advice and enterâ€" taining reading on every subject in which a young fellow is interested. It is particularly helpful in sports. I made our school basketball team because of playing tips I read in THE AMERICAN BOY." Many famous athletes in all sports credit much of their success to helpful suggestions received "Creative Writing," the Thursday morning subject that drew scribâ€" blers and listeners from all North Shore suburbs to the Highland Park Y.W.C.A. last year will open again on October 5. Led by Rowena Benâ€" nett, Ravinia poet and magazine editor, this informal group extends an invitation to all those interested in a writers workshop. Poetry, ficâ€" tion, articles, juveniles, plays, are anonymously read apyd criticized, providing stimulaitng thought and real recreation. ‘The committee working on plans for this year inâ€" elude Mrs. ‘Theodore Osborn, Mrs. Victor Hackler, Mrs. Arthur Raff, Miss Joan Goodman, Mrs. Lewis Sinclair, and Mrs, Emil Cedarborg. Hundreds of thousands of boys and young men read THE AMERIâ€" CAN BOY Magazine every month and consider it more as a living comâ€" panion than as a magazine. The American Boy Magazine Proves Companion to Many Former Resident Wins $3355 Alimony Debt of Highland Park, received a deâ€" fault judgment against J. P. Mcâ€" Evoy, a noted writer, for $8,355 for unpaid alimony. ‘The McEvoys were divorced by the late Judge Claire C. Edwards in Waukegan on September 5, 1982. Mrs. McEvoy was granted alimony of $40 per week for herself and her two children. Later the alimony was reduced when the daughter married and the son, Dennis, became a news correspondent in Shanghai, China. Mr. McEvoy now lives in Hollyâ€" Creative Writing Class Opens Oct. 5 Mrs. Mary B. McEvoy, 878 Hazel avenue, Glencoe, a former resident sections of the paving back to esâ€" tablished grades will last for more than a year, and there is no cerâ€" tainty that at the end of that period the state highway department might not be forced to repeat its task. mnDLL _ February 14 Pianist â€" â€" April 2 in smart colors, floor and case lincâ€" leum is in delft blue and the wood work and walls are a cool white with a brilliant red color inside the cases. From the kitchen is a door to the back yard and to a passage leading to the basement and to a The dining room, also leading from the hall, has a wainscot about 82 inches high in an offâ€"white color with colonial dark blue and ivory wall paper above. The dining room has French doors leading to a terâ€" race overlooking the wooded back yard. The kitchen, also leading off from the hall, is efficiently compact _ ‘The above house is being completed at 1324 Judson avenne. It was built for Mr. and Mrs. Edward Reiche of 611 Sheridan road, Evanston, with James J. Gathercoal of Wilmette, as architect. This house is a particularly attractive early American home, and has been designed with contrasting mellowness of selected unâ€" painted brick and the freshness of painted woodwork. It is located in one of Highland Park‘s established home sections, away from traffic in a beautifully wooded section in Ravinia. It is one block east of St. John‘s avenue, which is along the railway and three blocks north of Roger Williams avenue, which is the business and transportation center of Ravinia. On entering the front door into|covered passage to the garage. the vestibule, there is visible at the|the basement, in addition to end of the hall a picture window|large laundry room and hea with shelves at the cross bars for| room, there is an attractive p colorful and picturesque objects | and plaster recreation room. d‘art. This window is located in & Master Chamber pine paneled breakfast room. From| On the second floor there is a m the vestibule is a smart little powâ€"|ter chamber with windows on th der room done in a refreshing mulâ€"|sides, done in dusty old rose : berry paper. Leading from the hall| white trim. There is a private b also, is a large living room with a|with contrasting tiletex walls : bay window overlooking the front| washable wallpaper, and two la yard, two long windows to the side | closets. The other two chambers and an attractive wood burning fireâ€"| comfortable size are done in ple place. This room is decorated in a|ing wallpaper of yellow and gr soft dusty blue. colors, respectively. The sec There will be ballroom classes for children, high school students and adults, as well as ballet classes for girls. For further information call H. P. 3122 or Sunnyside 1488. Dancing Classes to Open in Ravinia Edwina Martine Weckler will reâ€" open her dancing classes at the Raâ€" vinia school, Friday, Oct, 6, and year or $3.00 for three years, Forâ€" cign ates 50¢ a year extra To subâ€" scribe simply send your name adâ€" dress and remittance direct to THE AMERICAN BOY, 7480 Second Bivd., Detroit, Michigan. Monday, Oct. 9. FISH on the platter ..... icKkikn DINNER .... ghfi“(;:’d?UEY North of Vernon Athletic Park on MHwaukee Avenue C. Bartlett‘s Club Tavern Let‘s Eat! Let‘s Drink! Let‘s Get Acquainted! NNER ....................... 10¢ N DINNER 'oc â€"Square Club New Home In Ravinia Half Day, Minois Master Chamber On the second floor there is a masâ€" ter chamber with windows on three sides, done in dusty old rose and white trim. There is a private bath with contrasting tiletex walls and washable wallpaper, and two large closets. The other two chambers of comfortable size are done in pleasâ€" ing wallpaper of yellow and green colors, respectively. The second bath from the hall, also has tiletex walls and washable wallpapers and is quite spacious. From the second floor hall are two large closets and from the stair landing is adequate house in the design by James J. built with wall and ceiling insulaâ€" tion and has a gas fired winter air conditioning system. Considerable thought is evident throughout the Gathercoal, arcMitect, with offices in the Wilmette State Bank building, Wilmette, who has done many homes along the North Shore. covered passage to the garage. In the basement, in addition to the large laundry room and heater room, there is an attractive pine and plaster recreation room. From Switzerland Mr. and Mrs. Roger Balke and their baby twins, have returned to the United States from Europe. Mr. and Mrs. Balke had spent the sumâ€" mer in Mrs. Balke‘s homeland, Switzerland. They had been conâ€" ducting classes in Eriswil, Kt. Bern® in Switzerland. They had a very difficult time getting a train to Paris, but finally sailed from Harve, Sept, 1st on the Washington, the same ship on which the President‘s mother returned to this country from Europe. The twins were very much the center of niece Miss Theress Sheahen. Funeral services will be held this morning at nineâ€"thirty o‘clock at St., James church, Highwood. Burial will be in St. Mary‘s cemetery. The deceased is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Johnson, Mrs. Elizabeth Baker and Mrs. Anna Brady of Highwood and one brother, George Garrity of Dundee, This house is particularly well Philathes Class Meets The Philathea Class of Bethany Evangelical church will meet at the home of Miss Edith Hanson, 126 8. day, Sept. 20, Will any young man 165 pounds weight, and desiring to play footâ€" ball sppear at the Highwood field between 6:30 and 7:00 on Wednesâ€" *Rep U.8. Put. Off. GARNETT‘S Wan‘a Play Football HOLEPROOF 7 HOSIERY *Win homage in exquisite Luxuria Crepes by Holeproof. 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