The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

With Commissioner Sharp acting as Mayor in place of Mr. Ronan who is vacationing in northern Wisâ€" m,*wflwlgo:uel- day evening resolved itself into a sesâ€" sion of clearing up numerous deâ€" taily that have been piling up on the council‘s calendar. Although no such weighty probâ€" lems as the location of the new inâ€" cinerator were up for discussion the c onep prims â€" Unieannent, an esting ortuneately, lnu![yl:i.t:o natural letâ€"down folâ€" lowing the "laying of the incinerâ€" audience lacked in numbers it made up in attentiveness and appreciation of the many problems facing the council at this writing. for lengthy discussion at the meetâ€" ing was the new water main proâ€" ject on Green Bay road,. Bids on the equipment for this job had preâ€" ready for council action when the question on pipe line materials was brought up. The bids as originally outlined called for cast iron pipe only. After the bids were requested, in asking for bids on cast iron pipe only, Commissioner Swanson stated that a lengthy investigation had lead to the opinion that cast iron pipe would best serve the city at least as far as the Green Bay road proâ€" ject was concerned. He added that even if the bidding were reopened he would still vote for cast iron pipe. ator ; rather terials asked that the bidding be reâ€" opened to allow for consideration of steel pipe and pipe made of other materials than cast itomn. _ â€" A representative of the company submitting the low bid on cast iron pipe‘ for the project was in the audience and called the council‘s atâ€" tention to the fact that his comâ€" pany‘s bid was good for only ten days and because of the current risâ€" ing market for this product he would be unable to guarantee the price originally submitted if the bidding were reopened. There was no chance he stated of his company submitting a lower price in the event that manufacturers of pipe made of cheaper materials were alâ€" lowed to compete in the bidding. After a lengthy huddle, the counâ€" cil decided to delay action no longer on approving the bids on the proâ€" ject as originally outlined. Howâ€" ever, Commissioner Bowes, who in the early part of the meeting was in favor of reopening the bids stated that in the future manufacturers of pipe constructed of any material should be allowed to submit bids along with the makers of cast iron True," and it has been made into the freshest, frolicking film that has come along this season. To be presented Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, along with the atâ€" traction "Two Girls on Broadway," an eyeâ€"filling, earâ€"thrilling musical Charlie Ruggles is back again! Up to his ears in trouble and back on the newspaper again in "Opened by Mistake," which the Alcyon will preâ€" sent on next ‘Puesday, Wednesday and Thuraday. The other attzac» tion am the hill is described as s characterizations. and the last chanee in which you â€"ymm‘h&wg ‘T5e, a saving $8.50 on an coupon book, each coupon being maiarailante in the potion * Snss faip Bard Mre Good Waey: ler, chairman of the Highland Park Festival committee, Save $3.50 On Ravinia Ticketsâ€"Buy Now This is the last week of the Subject number one on the list In defending the council‘s action acking for hide an amst ienn ninae it l se en s â€" d d nb 5s Aad ER® C\ TD swus y C‘ 293. The Higblarn® Park Preéss the Young Men‘s Club * To Open Center® With Dance June 29 This Saturday nlfi: June 29th, at 8:30 the Park Young U;: club will hold its Grand Music for the dance will be furâ€" mished by The Townsmen, popular North Shore orchestra which has appeared at any nearby night spots. The dance will hb{n!nnltl with no stags being permitted. Reâ€" freshments will be served during the evening, and special entertainment has been planned for the intermisâ€" sion. The patrons and patronesses will consist of a number of the club‘s sponsors and their wives as well as some of the parents of the members of the Board of Directors of the club. Harry Skidmore, viceâ€"president in charge of social activities, is headâ€" ing the arrangements for the dance. ‘The affair is open to the public, but members of the club may secure their tickets at a weduced price. Tickets may be purchased from Mr. X at the Community Center, or from the following members of the elub: Dr. Baker M. Hamilton, George Bowden, Johnny Brigham, Hugo Schneider JF., Jim Lytle, and Tom Brennan. Opening Dance at the New Comâ€" munity Center at 549 Central aveâ€" nue. The dance will be the first acâ€" tivity in the newly redecorated building and is given in conjunction with the dedication and opening of the Center on Sunday afternoon. The entire facilities of the building (including the beautiful new Colonâ€" inl lounge and game wrooms) will be turned over to the Young Mens club for the evening. Tickets can also be secured at the door the night of the dance, proâ€" vided the limited number being sold has not been exhausted. So in order to insure yourselves against missâ€" ing Highland Park‘s first dance in the New Community Center, get your dates and tickets now. Miss Buzard Resigns + 7“:?"&:“. At ‘:I-oll. ndwick was made A. E. Wolters Chosen Acting Principal At a meeting of the Board of Education of District 105 (Highland Park High school) Sunday evening, A. E. Wolters was choen acting principal to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Miss Minnie Buzard, principal, which occurred June 14th and which became effecâ€" tive immediately at her request. The Board is still considering the apâ€" pointment of her successor. Joseph, Mo., joined the faculty of Highland Park High sehool in f-flo!lm-.m.hmx through June, 1925, when she beâ€" came assistant to the prineipal, a pogition she held until 1932 when she Miss Buzard‘s resignation came as a complete surprise not only to members of the Board and school faculty, but to the community at large. She was married Thursday Chicago attorney, whose home is at 619 Bronson avemue. superintendent and Miss Buzard beâ€" came principal of District 105, a making a total of 19 years of servâ€" ice to Highland Pask High school. Mr. Levinson and his bride have left on a homeymoom trip to South Miss Buzard, who is the daughâ€" ter of Frank Statom Buzard of St. HIGHLAYD: PARK, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 1940 New A & P Superâ€" Service Market Is Opened Tuesday Monday evening the doors of the Atlantic and Pacific‘s newest Superâ€" Market were thrown open to Highâ€" land Park residents for public inâ€" spection, and the hundreds of inâ€" terested citizens who visited the newly modernized and enlarged quarâ€" ters were deeply impressed and exâ€" pressed enthusiasm over the many improvements made. f Altho one unit, there are actually five stores represented in this new ultra, modern market, namely, meats, groceries, vegetables, dairy prodâ€" ucts and bakery goods. Harry Leis, who has made an enâ€" viable record as manager of the local A & P store, has played an important role in the growth of this organization in Highland Park, and the new enterprise will be under his management. The new Superâ€"Market, which is in the same location at 512 Central avenue, has been enlarged, and the entire layout revamped. The meat department which previously was located in the west front end of the store, is now located in the rear of the building, a new section which was recently added to the old buildâ€" ing. This gives increased space for more efficient service and the hanâ€" dling of a larger selection of meats, sea food and poultry. The fruit and vegetable department has been enlarged and additional shelves have been installed for a larger and wider selection of camned foods, sugar, flour, coffee, and many other products. Familiar with the modern trends and needs of his Highland Park paâ€" trons, Mr. Leis assisted in the planâ€" ning of the new market with a view to presenting ome of the finest food marts, comparable to public deâ€" pense are two factors which will benefit the local buying public. Othâ€" er elements which help reduce prices are careful buying, self gervice, ofâ€" ficient operation, large seale purâ€" chasing and buying direct from the producer. _ As is cuttomary in all AM&P Super using double decked shopping basâ€" kets on wheels, which ease the burâ€" den of shoppifg, by eliminating the toting of seléetions from oné seeâ€" tion to apothar unti)} shopping is completed. Efficiency in providing better service amd economy through the elimination of much overhead exâ€" The beauty and charm of elassic simplicity distinguishes the main portal. Copper lanterns shed their light on flowering window bozes. ¢ Community Center Sunday Park ' Roderick Macpherson Says Most Vacation (Muocidents Avoidable Through the president, Mrs. Wilâ€" liam R. Bush, all members of the Greenbay P.T.A are extended a corâ€" dial invitation and urged to attend the dedication ceremonies and openâ€" ing of the Highland Park Comâ€" munity Center at $:00 p.m. next Sunday, June 80. Invite Members of Greenbay P.â€"T.A. to Dedication Sunday This summer three or four thousâ€" and people will drown while having a good time. Thousands of others will be injured during vacation days. "Most of the unhappy events that apoil vacations can be prevented," says Roderick Macpherson, Presi< dent of the Highland Park Hospital board. "The important thing is that people acquire a proper respect for strange environments. The injured people who come to us at the hosâ€" pital, the ones we read about in the newspapers, frequently suffer as a result of lack of knowledge, or of sheer carelessness. "An expert canoist, for example, knows that his craft is temperaâ€" mental. He steps in carefully, folâ€" lows rules about keeping his weight low, does not move about in the boat once he has left the shore. But scarcely a summer passes without its canoe tragedies because unâ€" skilled paddlers take the boats out, rock them merrily, and move about in them freely. When we consider that often these reckless passengers cannot swim, it is little wonder that tragedies occur. Celebrate Golden Wedding, Sunday @. Second street, celebrated their Tok 2 Snan pasty and Hhamly To a dinnerâ€"party and family reâ€" union at their home. For the past twenty years the Mints* have resided in this city at "‘There are a few dangerous smakes in the United States, but they can usually be avoided. Don‘t reach for a ledge until you have inâ€" spected it. Take care not to step on a snake sunning itself in the trail, and remember that snakes like "Each season seems to bring its toll of deaths from poison mushâ€" rooms. Certain edible varieties are unmistakable, but even experts have difficulty in distinguishing some varâ€" ieties from the poisonous ones. The only safe rule is to avoid all field mushrooms. (Continued on page 7) while Urbana, I11. Legion Festival Will Open Monday In Sunset Park The annual carnival of Dumaresq Spencer Post of the American Leâ€" gion opens Monday evening, July 1, in Sunset Park and runs for a period of four \ays, closing on Thursâ€" day evening, July 4. Among the established activities of the post to be benefited are Child Welfare, Youth Baseball Proâ€" gram, Boy and Girl Scout Aid, Children‘s Christmas Party, Boys‘ State, Flag and School Medal Awards, Safety, Organization for Disaster and Relief, Patriotic Proâ€" grams, Service and Welfare of Disâ€" abled Veterans, Participation in Civic Programs and the enlarged program to be conducted by the post to combat and oppose subversive acâ€" tivities. Commander _ Leslie _ MeCaffrey states that more than seventyâ€"five members of the Legion and Laâ€" dies‘ Auxiliary will donate their services for the four day period and the entire post is aiding and will support the event. Notwithstanding the many worthy purposes to which the Legion is devoted, the great need for its services today is to assist the authorities in our nationâ€" al emergency, actively promote paâ€" triotism and energetically combat the known soâ€"called fifth column movements in Lake county. Trsk. Suin s saall basch of yeue a panâ€" sies will cheer up some poor sick thild © or grownâ€"upâ€"so don‘t hesiâ€" tate to bring any size Bougmet. If you can not deliver P en $s 00f "ow The sole objective of the elaborate four day festival is to raise funds to carry on the established patriotic activities and sponsorships of the post and to meet the urgent need under present conditions for aw»*s» larged and intensified Americanism. program. _ ce and Flower Guild at both the Highâ€" No effort is being spared to make the festival highly entertainâ€" ing and a successful patriotic demâ€" onstration. There will be new rides, games, contests, entertainment, reâ€" freshments, new features, novelties, a big free show and dancing each evening to the music of Bob Bock‘s Swing Band. The climax of the Legion fesâ€" tival will be reached July 4th with the awarding of more than 200 prizes which have been donated by Can You Spare a Few Garden Flowers ? ie rome o9 Toog tho Thne Trf they siit have aame ong talk Ror ewne ons tal To an invitation to the public to attend and emjoy the featival He urges call at festival headquarters where registration booth. An Oldsmobile sedan which is included in the prize list is now being shown each eveâ€" ning at the festival headquarters at 390 Central avenue. Paul Webb is in charge. Sunday, June 30, 1940, will go down in the history of Highland Park as one of the redâ€" letter days in the life of the community, for on that day, after 22 years of planning and work, Highland Park‘s Community Center will throw open its doors to the public for the first time. Final plans for the formal opening of the Center, for which everyone connected with the project has been arduously working for many months, were perfected and completed at a meeting in the organization‘s headquarters on Monday evening under the direction of James L. Martin, chairman of the reception comâ€" mittee. The schedule calls for the program opening the Center to start at 2:00 p.m. with a parade staged by the Highland Park Boy Scouts drum and bugle corps. Promptly at 3:00 p.m. the dedicatory cereâ€" monies will begin with introductory remarks to the assembled throngs by James L. Martin, chairman of the reception committee. Mr. Martin will be followed by Henry A. Hansen, American Legion chaplain, who will give the invocation. Then will follow a flag raising ceremony led by Leslie B. McCaffrey, commander, Dumaresq for Spencer Post of the American Leâ€" gion. Commander McCaffrey will be assisted by members of the American Legion Ladies‘ Auxiliary, the Color Guard of the Libertyville American Legion Post and the Highland Park Boy Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps. Following the flag raising cereâ€" mony, James L Martin, chairman of the reception committee, will inâ€" troduce Renslow P. Sherer, presiâ€" dent of Community Service, Incorâ€" porated, who will formally present the keys of the Center to Major Frank Ronan, Mayor of Highland Park. Mayor Ronan will accept the keys in behalf of the citizens be follove:gy an address by Samâ€" uel M. Hastings, former mayor of the city. h x The singing of "America" by the assembled audience, led by Highâ€" land Park Community Choral Club, under the direction of Mrs. (Edâ€" gar A. Jenkins, will conclude the formal part of the program. After the singing, the Center will be opened to the public for inspecâ€" tion. Entertainment during the inâ€" spection and reception will be proâ€" vided by the Friends of Music unâ€" der the direction of Everett L. Miâ€" of Highland Park. To facilitate handling the large crowd expected at the dedicatory ceremonies, Central avenue will be} blocked off on Sunday between the hours of 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. This action was made possible by a speâ€" cial vote of the city council at its meeting on Monday evening. The officers, board of directors and members of the various committees of the Center, who have worked unceasingly toward the goal of bringing the Center into the realm of reality, can well be proud of tion of the the their minds the watchword of an organization for all the people and not a favored few. ganization, has ever stressed this creed of allâ€"inclusiveness, That this idea has born fruit is evidenced by the wide variety of people from every walk of life in the community who have shown an intense interest in the Center and its activities. Wid:flhembcl-vhoh: community as its guiding star, Center cannot fail in the fulfiliment of its purposes. The presentation of the Center to the community is indeed a redâ€"letter event in the hisâ€" tory of the city. planning and buildifg of the orâ€" a"" "ac" menuanp "Pank will publish its next isâ€" : a day carlier in -: that its employees may enjoy the hollâ€" PRESS must be in the hands of "M.:unm- order to receive publication in the PRESS on Wednesday. Ail copy in early, too. ® The presentation of the keys will , the men and the NUMBER 17