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mE S the yrogram. fve:: .:-l lfll p.m. '= evening " emathis mt se ?‘n-. win hfi-“nh. froth may be procured from members of the High School Girl‘s Athletic assoâ€" or at the main office in the school. ~ The ‘box office of the school auditorium will be open Each year the H. G. A. conduct @andy sales, and various other fund guthering activities for their scholâ€" arship fund, which is used to send deserving girls to college. This year in order to swell this fund to an even greater degree, the girls have Undertaken the task of presenting Hanya Hoim and her dancers. It is a great undertaking, but a very deserving one, for aside from the artistic and educational phase ofâ€" fered it is a means of helping some fibmnanilch might otherwise be unable to in Highland Park, cannot be termed dance recital, but rather an educaâ€" tional l:t:u with demonstration. During early of the enterâ€" hhmlmgolmwmmbe the various steps, using members of her dance group to demonstrate the graceful movements. This should be intensely interesting to those interâ€" ested in the art of dancing. The second half of the program ;lll be a short recital by Hayna olm and her dancing ip. Eugene Stinson, a guk Critie for a Chicago newspaper said in a recent review "What she obtains is a serene and fawless beauty; this is enhanced by the mute and wirginal "Hanya Holm in her concert proâ€" gram actually offered something movel in a field that has been exâ€" ploited almost universaily," was the tribute paid this talented young dancer by another Chicago music energy of the women she has trained and is erowned by the symmetery, strength and eloquence of her own exquisite missioner Sharp, who always seems to come up with the tough jobs, repâ€" resentatives of the various taxing bodies in the Highland Park area met with the city council on several occasions to map out a definite plan of action. Tax talent galore, such as Okel Fuqua, assistant states atâ€" torney in charge of delinquent taxes, and Lawrence Mills, representative of the Tax Committe of Cook county, were on hand to counsel the local group as to the best methods in Europe as a dancer, and who has been appearing with her comâ€" pany of ten girls at the Goodman theatre, Chicago, will appear in a program sponsored by the High School Girl‘s Athletic association at the Highland Park High school, Tuesday evening, February 13th at 8:15 g‘clock. The proceeds of this affair will go toward their scholarâ€" ship fund. _ The city counsil met in an inforâ€" mal session on Monday evening of flh? However, as the meeting was ;xubuhhbdcu. no formial action on the many probâ€" lems facing Mayor Ronan and his cohorts was taken. The council‘s Hanya Holm, Noted Dancer, to Present Program February 13 thought it that he check into mm:h. city‘s camâ€" paign to do something about the collection of delinquent real estate taxes. As the readers of this column will no doubt recall the various taxâ€" ing bodies of the community gathâ€" ered together in solemn conclave last November and vowed by the going to be done about corralling the elusive delinquent tax dollar. Under the â€"chairmanship of Comâ€" YOLUME XXIX â€" Single Copy 6¢ Hanya Holm, who gained success Miss Holm‘s program to be given A L (Continued on page 8) for The Highlannh Park Press This program is presented by the Home and Education Departiment. Luncheon scheduled 'lh C'h“v‘ at 12 o‘clock. Reservations for this may be made with Mrs. Anna Danâ€" ~~*~~(Cantinaed on page 8) * intensive study of the Scandinavian countrics and Finland, the speaker has traveled widely in many other countries. â€" He is noted for his forthâ€" right, fearless presentation of facts and his ability to correlate the ex» demoeracy which, in time of crisis, is also her best defense against agâ€" gression!" He believes, therefore, it is of utmost value right now to study reasons back of Sweden‘s sucâ€" cess with unemployment reduction, control of high prices, social seeurâ€" ity legislation, lowâ€"cost medicine and other democratic achievements. Sweden Stay Out?" The lecture will be illustrated with his own color motion pictures. Interviewed, Husband s t ate d, "But for the internal failures of one proud nation after another, the world would not be facing war toâ€" With a growing realization of the importance of adult education in strengthening democracy, what more attractive event could be offered Highland Park Woman‘s club memâ€" bers than to see and hear about the achievements of a country where adult education is more highly deâ€" veloped than any other nation? ity Tuesday, February 6 at 2 p.m. when Wilfrid Lauriee Husband, of New York, popular lecturer and stuâ€" dent of North European affairs, gives his current impressions of Sweden under the title, "Can gram. Wilfrid Husband Popular Lecturer To Speak Feb. 6th Mrs. Ruth McCarn To Address Lincoln School P.â€"T.A. Feb. 7 Ruth MceCarn, counselor to women at Northwestern university, will be the speaker at the Feb. 7 meeting oll.”:ed- MP.‘-:.A. TH-: a opportunity mothers hutn-unfin'hh-n the problems of training for Mrs, McCarn‘s former positions were educational director of the Illiâ€" nois Society for Mental Hygiene and lecturer for the Chicago Association for Child Study and Parent Educaâ€" tion. As a teacher at the University High School of Minneapolis she also supervised student teachers, Her master‘s degree in Educational Psyâ€" chology included special work in child psychology. â€" As the mother of two children, an 11â€"yearâ€"old boy and a 9â€"yearâ€"old girl, Mrs. Davis McCarn also speaks from the point of view of the mothâ€" ers in her grade school audience. Mrs. Dean McCormick, program chairman, will introduce the speakâ€" er. Tea will be served by mothers whose children are in the fourth grade. An important proposition will be submitted to the P.â€"T.A. members for vote by the president, Mrs. E. T. R. Murfey, so it is hoped every, mother will make a special every, mother will make a special effort to u?d this Feb. 7â€"meeting, opening at 3:15 p.m. Smail chilâ€" dren will be taken care of in the kindergarten room during the proâ€" These achievements That opportunity becomes a realâ€" lies in a strong ths Fedirst Sewing Profect to work Marks, Mrs. F. C. Noétenberg, Mrs. Charles Ru Mrs. Ben K. Goodâ€" man, Mildred Mrs. H. L. Kennicott, Franz Plunder and Mrs. Tom Wyles, held their first meeting on Saturday, January 27. Subâ€"comâ€" mittees to work on furnishings for kitchen, dining service, and crafts room Were appointed at this time. The various committee chairmen recently appointed by President Renslow P. Sherer already have held, or have scheduled, meetings to work out the many details attendent with the operation of the center. First, and mll&-f-mm at the moment, is the on Furâ€" nishings and Equipment. This comâ€" as chairman, and including Adele nmhd'hotmonuthfinol the city‘s government, and in‘a few weeks will transform it into a conâ€" venient and practical headquarters for the City‘s community activities. Highland Park‘s Community Cenâ€" ter, a vague dream for many years, began its emergence into the reaim of reality this week when the halls and rooms of the Old City Hall building fairly resounded with the ring of workmen‘s tools. Carpenâ€" ters, plasterors, plambers and decorâ€" Fashion Show And CardParty To Aid Student Aid Fund Begin Transformation Of Old City Hallfor Community Center -uhdiludhhl-thlt land Park High school calendar on that day the P.â€"T.A. is sponsorâ€" ing a big Fashion Show and card ols ~io smat o k w . be served at 1 o‘clock in the < gymnasium, there will be a afternoon of entertainment, t For the Fashion Show, some the leading women‘s shops north shore are coâ€"operating &Â¥ showing their smartest and most cent urinlninmm and accessories. . Bob ; whose voice as ‘"family banker" is pleasantly familiar to the devotses o!mNotthmm'ndiogal-. will announce and describe these models, while music will beâ€" furnâ€" ished by an orchestra culled from the very fine high school talent. The general committee, working with Mrs. Harry Pertz as general chairman, is: Mrs, Aaron Bauer, Mrs. Henry Foreman, Mrs. Im-.l" Kuge!, Mrs. Roy Nereim, Mrs. Rodâ€" erick Macpherson, Mrs. Kent Wonâ€" nell, Mrs. Claude Dyer, Mrs. Grover Grady and Mrs. Harry Earhart In change of tickets are Mrs. George Cummings and Mrs, Herman Pomper. Assisting, and representâ€" ing each school district are: Mrs. Arthur Swanson, Mrs. Leslie Mcâ€" Caffrey and Mrs. Anna Daniels for Eim Place; Mrs. Joel Starrels and Mrs. Emery Curtis for Lincoln; Mrs. Clayburn Jones and Mrs. R. H. Morris for Ravinia; Mrs. R. K. Macâ€" fadden for West Ridge; Mrs. Lee Supple for Braeside; Mrs. Oscar Ahiberg for Oak Terrace; Mrs. C. ;I. Boyle fo;" Deg:ld; Mrs, J. eDermott nockburn; § sent to the Richard L. Sandwick Meâ€" morial Fund to help supply hot lunches for students who otherwise would have to go without. This is only one of the many instances of such help being given in the needs of our own community, over and above the regular contributions to chariâ€" ties of Highland Park interest, by the Thrift Shop. Thrift Shop Gives $150 Toward High School Memorial Fund The proceeds from the afternoon will benefit the Student Aid fund. The Board of the Thrift Shop is very gratified to have been able to lend a helping hand to meet a need in our own high school. An unsolicitâ€" ed contribution of $150 has ‘been Following the Fashion Show there will be tables of bridge and other games. _ Although the individual table prizes must remain a secret for the time being, it is known that they are unusually attractive and desireable, both from the standpoint of usefulness and beauty. te HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 194 Committeo, made up of A. T. SiMGe, chainman, ‘Oloud" Wampict, and R. L. Erskine; the House comâ€" pere, Edwin Cole and C. W. Haupt; and the .temnis, badminton and including art classes, drama club, music clubs, and crafts club, whose personnel is to be announced later; the camera club, under the leaderâ€" ship of Frank F. Selfridge and J. divided into several of H. B. Aiston, Daniel J. Davitt, Harry Earhart, Mrs. B. K. Goodâ€" man, Mrs. W. A. Mann, Albert Larâ€" son, James L. Martin,.Leo J. Sheriâ€" fl lfltoél l;v.wsm, érth:lr H. nson, C. H. Witt, A. Wolters, Robert Denzel, E. A. Menke and E. The Activities committee is scheduled to hold its initial meeting on Saturday, February 3. This committee was formed to help orâ€" ganize and supervise play and exerâ€" cise groups, both at the Center and in school gymnasiums and playâ€" To Speak at Dinner Of Troop 324, Feb. 8 ideas for decoration plans, both within and without the building. The. committee also wishes to emâ€" phasize the need for donations of suitable furnishings and equipment. point. The Williamsburg, Va., resâ€" toration will be used as a source of A‘ magician has been secured to present a oneâ€"half hour show of miagic entertainment for the Scouts and guests alike. A number of the Scouts and Scouters were fortunate in seeing a preview of this phase of the program, and well as a presenâ€" tation by Captain John Craig, unâ€" dersea diver, at the last Troop 324 Green Bar patrol meeting, Scout Craft Exhibition A large exhibit of Scout materials, methods, requirement, literature, and handicraft will be displayed on the entire first floor of the church. Attendance of the public is cordially invited to the exhibition, as well as to the dinner and entertainment. The 1940 Camp Maâ€"Kaâ€"Jaâ€"Wan colâ€" ored movies will be shown, a public address system will be installed for the convenience of all, and a dinner musieal program presented $y the U.8.N., now serving at the U. S. Naval training station, Great Lakes, Commander Albert, formerly a member of the Department of State at Washington, D.C., has held the position of chaplain in the U. S. Navy 1918, during which time he has visited 21 countries on five conâ€" tinents. An outstanding speaker, a graduate of the University of Richâ€" mond, George Washington univerâ€" sity, and the University of Chicago, he will draw from his wealth of practical experience to present a subject appropriate to the month of real interest to all persons presâ€" ent among Commander Albert‘s best known literary achievements are "A Collection of Seventy Five Poems," "The Hawaiian Islands," "Camorro Legends from Guam," and "Life‘s TVC MEWwE® ED: ATErmnl TTouug February 8, at the Boy Scout Troop 824 annual dinner. The evening entertainment and activities will be held as usual in the Highland Park Presbyterian church. Best. Philosophy." Commander Francis L. Albert, Mecketaweiler : the rifle and pisâ€" committee, consisting of F. W. whkke camie, omcs hok T smcs pponr m discuss "The H Park Comâ€" -na.nm.h.»u .ulmmnogm." This should be of vital interest to everyone. | _ high school talent, and Mr. Scheuch m‘-m“qm-r.:uicu:.-l ehpfiug, better As % diseuss "The glchl Park Comâ€" Richard Seitz will preside as secreâ€" tary with Elmer Hecketsweiler in the capacity of treasurer. Daniel Davitt, acting program chairman, This does not mean that the eveâ€" ning is exclusively for the fathers. It does mean, however, that the fathâ€" ers will assume full responsibility for the evening, while the mothers, teachers and friends, who usually atâ€" tend and have full swing, will have a day off from the routine P.T.A. meeting. Of course that isn‘t to inâ€" fer that their meetings are drab or the least bit uninteresting, it‘s just a chance for the "weaker sex" to get a few real pointers from the "head of the house." Hans Bahr will serve as acting president of the evening, while Dollar Day Semiâ€"Annual Sales Event To Be Held February 8th On July 6, 1889, he was mféarried in Highland Park to Miss Bernera Carlberg, who had also come to Amâ€" erica from Karlshalm, Sweden. They were married at the home of the John Freberg‘s, which was located on the present site of the Public Service company plant at Elm place and St. Johns avenue. Sudden Death of Mr. and Mrs, Benson have resided in this community continuously, with the exception of a few years spent on a farm in Michigan. In 1890 they bought their home at 116 S. Green Bay road, where they have resided for nearly 50 years. Mr. Benâ€" son retired from active business life at the age of 45. Fathers Hold Fort GreenBayP.T. A. Meeting February 7 August Benson, one of Highland Park‘s oldest citizens, died early Sunday morning at his home, 116 S. Green Bay road, following a heart attack. Of the residents of Swedish descent, he was the first one to setâ€" tle in Highland Park. Mr. Benson, who had celebrated his 79th birthâ€" day December 23, was apparently and Mrs. Alice Darrow, all with the exception of Mrs. Trigstad are resiâ€" dents of Highland Park. There ate also 21 grandchildren. His passing will not only be deepâ€" ly felt by his family and close relâ€" atives, but by a host of friends who had learned to respect his kindly, unâ€" derstanding character. He lived a full life, and a good life, thus shall August Benson Is Shock to Friends Born in Karishalm, Sweden, Deâ€" cember 23, 1860, Mr. Benson came terday (Wednesday) afternoon at 1:80 o‘clock from the family resiâ€" dence, followed by service at the Mr. Benson was a highly respectâ€" ed citizen, very quiet and unassumâ€" ing in his manner, deeply sincere. He was devoted to his family, and was ‘an active member of his church, Altho he did not take an active part in ‘civic affairs, he was deeply inâ€" terested in the progress and welfare of his city. "Fathers Night" will be observed next Wednesday evening, Feb. 7, at Green Bay road school. in the best of health, and his passâ€" ing came as im great shock to his family and a host of friends and relâ€" atives. to America when 21 years of age. For a short time he worked in New Mexico and Arizona, coming north to Northern Michigan, and settling in Highland Park in 1886. Highwood Swedish Lutheran church at 2 o‘clock. Interment was in Meâ€" morial Park cemetery. . Last July Mr. and Mrs. Benson celebrated their golden wedding at an open house for their friends and re?atives. All of their children were present at the celebration. Seven children were born to this union, two of whom passed away at the time of the world war. Miss Mable, the eldest, was a victim of the flu epidemic, while Edward died while in service in France. Those who survive wi&h their mother are: Astor Benson, Mrs. Gussie Trigitad, Mrs. Ruth McClure, Mrs. Olga Nash be his F_nnertfl_sqrvieg- were held yesâ€" # 111. T at ® Outstanding V alues Offered in One screen masterpicce, "Rulers of the Sen," epic story of the triumph of steam over sail, at the Alcyon next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. In the supporting dast are Margaâ€" ret Lockwood, Will Fyffe, George Baneroft and many others. In your community stores you can take your time, examine the merâ€" chandise in comfort, and purchase goods which have not been hauled over by milling crowds of bargain seekers. Double Feature at Alcyon Theatre 3 Days Next Week merce in conjuction with Highland Park merchants is announcing next Hundreds of remarkable values will be offered by the stores of Highland Park who participate in this gigantic savings event. Quality merchandise will be offered at reâ€" duced prices, far below those offered anywhere else. This is your opportunity to stock up on food supplies, household needs and furnishings and clothing for the family. Even those luxuries which you hesitate to indulge in will be within your reach on Dollar Day. If you are a newcomer to this vicinity and want to get acquaintâ€" ed with your local merchants, this is your opportunity to discover just what splendid values are available in the Highland Park stores. ' Don‘t forget that THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8th, is DOLLAR DAY. On Satuday the Alcyon will preâ€" sent a doubleâ€"feature program with Jackie Cooper and Betty Field apâ€" pearing in "What a Life", a picture that will amuse everyone. See, also, The Dead End Kids coâ€"starred with Mary Carlisle and Buster Crabbe in "Call a Messenger," a screen dâ€" venture that blends laughter, action and suspense. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday will bring to us that famous stage play "The Cat and the Canary," starring that preâ€"eminent gangster, Bob Hope, and lovely Paulette Goddard. On the same program we are goâ€" ing to show "Our Neighborsâ€"The Carters," featuring Fay Bainter, Frank Craven and Genevieve Tobin. An unusual screen romance, one in which the young man and the young lady are attracted to each other gradually, in a manner defiâ€" nitely in keeping with their temâ€" peraments and characters, develops in the course of Frank Lioyd‘s Thursday, February 8, as this comâ€" munity‘s semiâ€"annual bargain sales event. Until recently this event extendâ€" ed over a period of two days, but as its name implies, this will be strictly a gollar day (one day) event. Good will is the foundation of any established business and by ofâ€" fering their patrons values of this nature, they aim to increase good will among Highlandâ€"Park residents. Watch the HIGHLAND PARK PRESS, which will be published a day earlier next week, for adverâ€" tisements for Dollar Day Bargains, By coming out on Wednesday with dollar day values, your local paper will give you advance opportunity to study the advertisements, so that you may go to the stores early to make your selections. Twice a year, Highland Park busiâ€" ness houses, in appreciation of the patronage given them, stage a dolâ€" lar day event for: the purpose of passing on savings to their customâ€" was gained from a series of calâ€" endars, covering a period of 100 :rh’“th month of ~February. spite of the fact that Februâ€" «ty is the shortest month in the m‘&:::flhlnm The last time that this occurred was in 1912, twentyâ€"cight years ago, wnd will not occur again unâ€" hrfionw:d-durh.' the twentyâ€"n 0 exâ€" ,::-u,m ma“"lMDgAIl PRESS will publish five issues Once in 28 Yearsâ€" PRESS Will Have 5 Issues This Month Highland Park Chamber of Comâ€" Day Event