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nity Chest, Social Service, Womâ€" g’:gm‘-m-uz John Peters, chairman of the bonus party held at the Labor Temâ€" ple December 15, wishes to thank all those who helped to make this a wery successful event. Chairman, Edwin L. Gilroy adâ€" vises that the annual Children‘s Christmas party will be held at the hM“ofiMâ€"lflh’.‘ Dec. 22; st 2 p.m. Some two tundred and fifty children have been invited to be the guests of the party which is sponsored by the Commuâ€" The next regular meeting to the Dumaresq Spencer Post of the American Legion will be held in the Legion hall Thursday, Dec. 21. The Legion‘s own Santa Claus, Henry Hansen, will be on hand. All memâ€" Dumaresq Spencer Post Meets Tonight "U" turns made by the cabs from the south side of Central to the north side, which was the cause of many complaints, was in his opinion necessary to allow the drivers to keep their relative positions in line for fares. A suggestion was made that the cabs be made to circle the block in place of making a "U"| turn, but here again Chief Maroney pointed out that such a move would be a detriment in the promotion of safety. This procedure, he added, would jeopardize the safety of peâ€" destrians on four corners and the intervening streets rather than the one spot involved in a "U" turn. He stated that to date there has been no accidents at the stand‘s present| location and that he would not strongly advise making a change at this time. Mayor Ronan ended the discussion on this particular probâ€" lem by stating the council would let the matter rest until a more feasible plan was presented. Commissioner Swanson sucgested that some sort of a weight limit be placed on trucks crossing the bridges on Clavey road and West Park Ave. Heavy trucks, he said, were using these two thoroughfares as short (Continued on page 8) of the taxi cab stand on Central Ave. back to its old location on St. Johns Ave. He indicated that as head of the department of streets he had received innumerable comâ€" plaints concerning the activity of cabs at the present location of their stand. The others members of the council, while sympathetic with any suggestion that would improve exâ€" isting conditions, were of the opinâ€" ion that nothing constructive could be gained by returning the stand to its old location. It was pointed out that St. Johns Ave. was crowded enough as it is without adding to its already overtaxed load of motor vehicles. Chief of Police Moroney when asked his opinion about the proposed change stated that he viewed the taxicabs and their stand problem as a necessary evil. The missioner Swanson. Mr. Swanson stated that the new Deerfleld Ave. bridge light was in place and from mll reports was a decided improveâ€" ment over the old one. He also said that the improvement made to increase parking facilities on Sheriâ€" dan road, north of the post office was already bearing fruit. The reâ€" mova: of the parkway at this point has allowed parking places for 32 more cars. utes of the preceeding meeting by City Clerk Musser, Mayor Ronan called for reports from the Commisâ€" sioners. No reports were proffered with the exception of one by Comâ€" In this report, Commissioner Swanson recommended the moving trials and tribulations of the city‘s officials. Even the council, itself, who raced through their meeting in record time, showed signs of impaâ€" tience to get the thing over with and get about their Christmas shopâ€" ping. Then, #oo, a natural letâ€" down from the two previous meetâ€" ings, when the incinerator problem and the sale of the old City hall property were up for rather intense d;-en-ian, was more or less inevitâ€" able. By ELMORE M. MURPHY With the old City hall property disposed of and with no additional wild rumors in regard to the locaâ€" tion of the new incinerator to conâ€" tend with, the City Council moved through Monday evening‘s session with little of moment to interrupt the even tenor of its way. By the size of the number of visitors on hand it soon became apparent that the citizens of the community were made by St. Nicholas in his journey from the North Pole than in the VOLUME XXIX Following the reading of the min are urged to attend for a T‘he Highlann Park Press mb fifth of January allâ€"day meetings will start sagain at Trinity Charch parish. Hours from 10 a.m. ontil 4:80 pam.. Coffee will be served. The Highland Park unit of the American Red Cross voted at its last meeting not to meet again until the first Friday in January. On the Postpone Meetings of Red Cross to Friday, January 5 Shepard‘s body was shipped from Seguin and Logan funeral home to Biggsville, Il., where funeral servâ€" ices were held Tuesday. Mr. Shepard, who was employed by the Antes Sign company, is surâ€" vived by a wife, Evelyn, and two children by a former marriage. Shepard, thrown from his auto, was found dead 65 feet from the demolished vehicle. Bocox was found walking in his stocking feet in a dazed condition along the road near the wreck. An inquest was continued indefâ€" initely pending the recovery of Boâ€" Bocox is said to be in uulfu-:t;)ry condition at Alice Home hospital where he was taken after the acciâ€" dent. The two were driving â€"north on Waukegan road when Shepard lost control of his car while negotiatâ€" ing a curve at Teter‘s Bend, just inside the Lake Forest city limits. The auto crashed off the pavement, snapped off a ulephéii; rl;l;â€": stopped with its wheels in the air Robert Shepard, 37, of 860 Tayâ€" lor avenue. was killed instantly and his companion, Donald Bocox, 29, of 1606 Belvidere street, Waukegan, suffered a fracture of the third verâ€" tebra in his neck, when their car crashed into a utilities pole in Lake Forest and overturned Saturday night. Certainly no more spectacular and brilliant offering than "Four Feathers" has yet been presented by Alexander Korda, for it dramatizes a stirring story of heroism against authentic *desért backgrounds suâ€" perbly photographed in brilliant Technicolor. Outstanding performâ€" ances are turned in by John Clemâ€" ents as the hero who redeems himâ€" self, by June Duprez and Ralph Richardson who is still remembered for his fine work in "The Citadel." . Robert Shepard Is Killed Instantly in Auto Crash Saturday "Four Feathers" All Technicolor Film on Alcyon Screen The choir of the Bethany Evanâ€" gelical church, under the direction of Mrs. L. R. Hawley will present it‘s annual Christmas cantata on Sunday morning at the 11 o‘clock worship service. ‘They will present Nzh'-m-dw with special arrangements !h'l:' A cordial invitation is exâ€" tended all who are not worshipping elsewhere to share in this special Choral Response Choral Bleasing Baptismal 8 Reading of the Scriptures Honestâ€"toâ€"goodness thrills and highly emotional drama are in store for Aleyon patrons when they witâ€" ness the comedyâ€"drama "Made For Each Other" showing on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Carole Lomâ€" bard, loking more beautiful and arâ€" resting than ever, plays a straight dramatic role stirringly and brilâ€" liantly. James Stewart as coâ€"star makes this picture an occasion that is not to be missed by the discrimâ€" inating filmâ€"goer. The merry romantic adventures of a madcap heiress who runs out on her fortune and into a roving reâ€" porter who‘s out to get her story but comes back with her heart, are gaily depicted in "There Goes My Heart," in which Fredric March and Virginia Bruce romp into the Aleyon theater for Sunday only, this week, program will be carried out: Cantata Cantata by Bethany Choir Sunilay Morning Chorusâ€"*Glory to God in the Highest" Chorusâ€""O, Little Town of Bethickem" Alto Solo ‘ and | Chorusâ€""Hushed at _ length the gracious song" _ Chorusâ€""O Come all ye faithful" Alto Soloâ€""Behold a Virgin shall conâ€" the arch of night" _ _ Chorusâ€""Softly the star light" Moldaner largely to singing the traditional enrols of the Christmas season. huthh&olm'muâ€"'v.hum present removed urnn-mu::.u-.‘ morial Chancel, there a vety brief Service of Remembrance. Next Sunday, December 24, at 5 o‘clock in the afterncon the Presâ€" byterian church will have an inforâ€" mal carol singing service. This will hyhruue-llymn-:l’npdm:;J ice t was so greatly enjoyed everybody on Christmas day last Presbyterian Church Holds Carol Singing Service, Sunday Pictureâ€""The Spirit of Culver," featuring Jackie Cooper and Freddie Bartholomew. Admisson â€" Nonâ€"Perishable Food stuff â€" no money required. This will be stored by the Highland Park Social Service and distributed by them where needed. _ Because the Christmas season is ‘nmply cared for and because it is followed by the coldest and hardest three months of the year, our beneâ€" fit movie so generously sponsored by Mr. William Pearl, owner of the Alcyon theatre, is planned to provide an emergency store room for those borderâ€"line cases who wait until no other course is open but to ask for aidâ€"then prior to the establishment of eligibility for township aid, the Highland Park Social Service can give from this store and every child or adult who attends this benefit maâ€" tinee will have contributed to this cause. ‘ At this season of the year many individual families respond to the Christmas spirit and share their bounty with those less fortunate and send a Christmas basket. These should "clear" through the Highland Park Social Service and avoid dupliâ€" cation and insure Christmas cheer for many families, Highland Park citizens are generâ€" ousâ€"they also believe in system. Through the offices of the township supervisor and the Highland Park Social Service (both are in one building and cooperate in their work), no worthy family in Deerâ€" field township need be hungry or eold. At this season managers of movie theatres cooperate with welfare agencies in meeting the food probâ€" lem of local families in need of aid. Aid Food Problem Of Local Needy Benefit Movie To HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1939 nite forward step in improving the work of the Highland Park public schools. ‘The success of fi.o.pu- gram depends largely upon supâ€" port and cooperation it receives (Continued on page 8) Children whose parents object to l!f_!lll!_f!lthllql religious Parents who cannot afford to have the family physician make this exâ€" amination or who have no family physician should get in touch with the school nurses. They will be glad to help parents make arrangeâ€" ments for the examination. The report of the physician will be transferred to the child‘s permanâ€" ent cumulative health record card, which will follow him through school. Immunization to smallâ€"pox by vaccination and to diptheria by administration of toxin â€"antitoxin is urged. Frequent and regular checkâ€" up by the family dentist is strongly recommended. Each school child should have a complete physical examination by family physician. The physician will report the results to the school. entary school districts are carrying on this program together. Letters explaining the plan went to all parents last week. Briefly the plan is as follows: In working out a plan an effort has been made to keep in line with the best thought and practice of the more forward looking schools of the country. The unqualified approval and cooperation of the local physiâ€" cians has been secured. Both elemâ€" However, the work of the teachâ€" ers and of the school nurses has often been handicapped through lack of information concerning the health of the children. There has been no plan of securing adequate physical examinations by physiâ€" cians, and no plan whereby the schools could receive reports from physicians in those cases where an annual examination is considered family routine. For sometime the elementary schools of Highland Park, including both Districts 107 and 108, have been studying ways and means of improving their school health proâ€" gram. These schools at all times try to help children acquire and maintain healthy bodies. This is done through constant attention to a healthy school environment, through a wellâ€"rounded physical education program, and through the work of the school nurses. Local Elementary Health Program The schools feel that this is a defiâ€" was shorted. The pilot thus became aware of the acident and landed. Inâ€" asmuch as the wire was not a trolly one, traffic on the Morth Shore was not delayed. The 1,000â€"foot chain attaching the silk bag to the plane no longer was taut and fell to the ground, apparâ€" ently unbeknown to the pilot. As the craft flew over the North Shore line tracks, near the Soconyâ€" Vacuum oil tanks on Waukegan aveâ€" nue the end of the chain touched a "highâ€"wire."> A terrific fiash accompanied by a whirring roat resulted &s the wire Yesterday an army airplane enâ€" gaged in towing sleeve targets for antiâ€"aircraft practice at Fort Sherâ€" idan lost its target. Unusual Accident For Target Pilot Here‘s Highwood‘s entry in unusual accident contest. Rasmussen and James Reedy, 374 Bloom street, were riding in a car driven by H. K. Van Guilder, 828 8. St. Johns avenue, when a truck forced them to swerve off the road near Lake Forest. Neither Reedy or Van Guilder was hurt. The condition of Ingram Rasmusâ€" sen, proprieor of Rasmussen shoe store, who sustained a cracked verâ€" tecra in an automobile accident at Skokie Blyvd. and Onwentsia roai, Lake Forest, a week ago, was reâ€" ported good at Highland Park hosâ€" pital where he was brought Tuesâ€" day, and will remain for some weeks. Mr. Rasmussen was taken to Alice Home hospital in Lake Forest folâ€" lowing the accident but was removed to Highland Park hospital early this All music lovers are invited to atâ€" tend the Christmas concert to be given by the Highland Park Comâ€" munity Chorus at the Woman‘s Club auditorium, corner of Sheridan road and Elm place, Wednesday, Dec. 27 Accompanist ......._.__..Miss Helen Cantataâ€""When the Christ Child Ca Soloâ€""I know a Lovely Garden"._D‘Hardiot _ Miss Dorothy Westbay Cantataâ€""Childe Jesus" ._____ mm ; MBE 0P N cmd medlicâ€"aul? ut Cates Mb 4. bay, Daniel Cobb, Jr.. Frank Ronan, Jr. Quurtetteâ€"Mre. Fred okay,nlu. George J. Hinn, K. C. Bennett, lam Howard. Personnel of Chorus : bfl‘lll.â€"‘ll!.. F. D. Austin, Mrs. aGrfield o ooo c oi nency ie 20e WeGerIEs There will be no a charge. Children must be panied by adults. en Hill. The pageant closes with an appeal to the audience to preâ€" sent their White gifts for the Chilâ€" dren‘s Home at Flat Rock. A corâ€" dial invitation is extended to all members and friends of the parish. The following characters will parâ€" ticipate: »f?, Mrs. Goodhéartâ€"Joan Letson.~ Carolynâ€"Donna Mae Siemsen. Amyâ€"Elane Braye. Bobbyâ€"Danny Davitt. Davidâ€"Allen Stratford. Maggie, a Maidâ€"Mary Montgomâ€" ery. Annaâ€"Audrey Wessling, Benjaminâ€"Billy Kreh. Claudiaâ€"Valerie Vetter. Danielâ€"Gordon Anderson. Deborahâ€"Joyce Norkett. Little Sisterâ€"Shirley Noerenberg. Two Angelsâ€"Meryl Olson and Janice Wilson. Madanaâ€"Betty Lou Benson. Groups from the Junior, Primury and Beginners Depts. of the S S. Junior choir. at 8:15 p.m. _ 0 _ The program is as follows: "When the Star Shown," a pagâ€" eant, will be presented by the people and children of the Bethany Evangelical Sunday school Sunday afternoon at 4 o‘clock. The proâ€" gram is under the direction of Mrs. O. K. Wessling, Mrs. Warren Hints, Mrs. Grant Benson and Miss Helâ€" Christmas Vesper to Be Held Sunday Ingram Rasmussen at H.P. Hospital; Condition Is Good Community Chorus Christmas Concert to Be Held Dec. 27 Marguerite Moldaner, Miss Dorothy Westâ€" â€"____â€" Kenneth C. Bennett artetteâ€" Urbana, 111. no â€" admission any nois Li The first formal appearance of the "Friends of Music‘ is planned for a festival concert on February ninth at the Winnetka Community House. Several organizations will join in this concert, and the orchestra will again unite with the North Shore Choral society in a Bach cantata, "Sleepers Wake!", in addition to separate appearances. The first year of the orchestra l:' NI“I:. devoted to the development string seeâ€" tion, using only players of wind inâ€" struments who are capable of hol1â€" ing up their end in comparison wl-t: good violinists, violas, cellos basses. The number will be limited in order to promote cohoramanm in g o 1 Mayhgex (teen us Highland Park has cles Kurt Herbert Adler of the Chiâ€" eago Civic Opera is conductor of the new group. Adler was, prior to the Hitler regime, an opera conductor in Prague and various German cities. His debut at the Chicago opera, in Humperdinck‘s "Hansen and Gretel," was hailed last week with delight by Chicago critics. He is only 34 years old, and there seems every indicaâ€" tion that his exile from Nazi Gerâ€" many marks the advent of a first class talent to Chicago musical cirâ€" "We hear the Christmas Angels The great glad tidings tell O come to us, abide with us Our Lord Emmanuel! As is customary with all Chrisâ€" tian denominations, the churches of Highland Park will celebrate the birth of Christ with appropriate services Sunday, (the day before Christmas) and Christmas Day. If you are a newcomer to Highâ€" land Park and are not affiliated with any church here, yet would like to partake in a Christmas service, an invitation is extended by these variâ€" ous denominations to visit one or as many church services as you may desire. Following are the programs to be presented in the various churches this coming weekâ€"end. Trinity Episcopal Church Christmas Eve (Sunday) 7:30 M m. Plain celebrations of the Holy Communion (in the chapel). 4:00 p.m. The Church school serâ€" vice of lights and presentition of the Avent offering. The Girl‘s choir will sing. 11 p.m. The Midnight Eucharist. The Parish choir will sing. Bishop McElwaine of Evanston will assist the Rev. Christoph Keller at comâ€" munion. Monday: (Christmas Day) 10:30 a.m. The Boy‘s and Men‘s choir will sing. Presbyterian Church The Junior and Young People‘s departments will present a Christâ€" A new North Shore orchestra, "The Friends of Music,"» composed of leading amateur musicians, made its informal debut Tuesday evening at the Winnetka Community House. Playing for an invited group of friends in Chistmas music, and joinâ€" ed by the North Shore Choral soâ€" ciety and finally by the audience itâ€" self in Christmas carols, the 25 inâ€" strumentalists declared their intenâ€" tion of offering North Shore players a rallying point which corresponds to the Chicago Businessmen‘s Orâ€" chestra for Chicago amateurs, or the North Shore Choral society for singers. The program included a Christâ€" mas Symphony by Schiassi, written for Christmas of the year 1724, and a Handel Concerto in which solo parts were taken by Natalie Parker and Robert Gibson, violins and Adrian Verbrugghen, cello. The Choral society, under the direction of Madi Bacon, sang "How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place," from Brahms‘ Requiem, and both groups joined in a Bach Cantata, "Great Lord and David‘s Son." mas program in the Assembly room at 9:30 a.m. At 10 o‘clock the Junâ€" iors will return to their departments where Mrs. Earl Gsell will tell a Christmas story and the boys and girls will conclude with their Christâ€" New North Shore Orchestra Makes Its Debut Tuesday Churches To Hold Special Services Sunday â€"â€" Monday mas party. The Primary children have planned a special Christmas program at 11 o‘clock. The morning worship will be held at 11 c‘clock with lovely music by the choir and quartet. Dr. Sherwin will preach. An informal carol singing service (Continued on page 8) at NUMBER 43 at 5