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Mayor Ronan cited the case of the youngster that was killed on St. The question of marring | the scenic beauty of the city by the reâ€" moval of the shrubs was brought up for discussion. In Dr. Bosworth‘s case it was pointed out that the obâ€" structing plants were evergreens. Mayor Ronan took the position that saving the life of one person who might be killed on a blind crossing was worth all the vegetation in Highland Park. Commissioner Bowes was of the opinion that a letter to Dr. Bosworth advising him of ‘the situation on his property would undoubtedly clear up the matter at Lincolnwood and Delta, but he stated that he was in agreeâ€" ment with Commissioner Swanson in his view that the council should go "whole hog or none" on the matâ€" ter. Commissioner Swanson said that his department was willing to clean out every shrub in the city that was obstructing the view of automobile and pedestrian traffic if the council would instruct it to do so. The problem was dumped in the lap of Commisisoner Swanson as as head of the street department. Commissioner â€" Swanson, however, held that in as much as the matter pertained to safety he felt that the responsibility in correcting this evil did not rest alone with his departâ€" ment. He held that it was just as much an obligation of the departâ€" ment of Health and Safety to work out a solution to the problem as it was the street department. He also stated that if any action on the matter was to be taken it must be universal and not hit or miss. As is usually the case at this time of the year, the problem of shrubâ€" bery and its influence as a safety factor on the city‘s streets has again come up to plague the counâ€" cil. Monday evening City Clerk Musser read a communication from several irate citizens in the Braeâ€" side area complaining of the shrubs on the corner of Lincolnwood drive and Delta road. The letter stated that the shrubs on the corner of Dr. Bosworths‘ property constituted a menace to the childen attending the Braeside school. actually sees it. The council did get around to passing on the salaries of the variâ€" ous city employees at Monday eveâ€" nings meeting. This action was more or less routine. The real meat of the problem at hand rests in the appropriations to cover the other expenses in the various departâ€" ments. With the outgo on the inâ€" crease and the income on the deâ€" crease its solution has not proved an easy matter. The mere fact that the council is some 60 days late in reaching a verdict indicates the trouble it is encountering in making both ends meet. . ‘ Another week has passed and the budget for the current fiscal year has still not been brought out into the light of day for formal approval by the city council. If the City Fathers don‘t pull the cat out of the bag pretty soon they‘ll find themselves staring the 1942â€"43 budget in the face. The current schedule is now more than 60 days overdue and at this writâ€" ing the end isn‘t yet in sight. ‘The latest word from the council front is that it will be ready for approval at the next meeting, but as this writer Leatt dotion # on :::ryb‘;n‘m‘y ll“h:.h‘:fi? the |last Johns avenue a year ago or so back month he won‘t believe it until he| D@ecause of obstructing shrubbery actually sees it. and stated that he would instruct PAGE TEHN YOUR CITY GOVERNMENT: WHAT IT IS DOING City Council By Elmore M. Murphy The council formally accepted the bid of Purnell & Wilson to supply the city with the new cars as outâ€" lined at last week‘s meeting. Comâ€" missioner Gourley also suggested that the certified checks which acâ€" companied the unsuccessful bids on the Fort Sheridan avenue water main project be returned. The govâ€" ernment has not as yet returned the signed contract on this job but is expected to do so at an early The mayor pointed out that while the original need for the trough passed out with the demise of the horse as a major means of transâ€" portation it still was not without its useful points even in this modâ€" ern day and age. In a more or less humorous vein he stated that he used the trough as a means of finding his way home. One must agree with the Mayor that the corner of Forest avenue and Sheridan road would certainly lose its identity if the trough were removed. Commissioner Sharp asked the council to approve the payment of the final funds due the firm of Flinn & Corrough for its work on the new incinerator, which by the way reâ€" minds us we haven‘t heard much lately about the reception of formal celebration on the opening of the new incinerator, now overdue these many moons. One of the few remaining historic landmarks of Highland Park came up for discussion at Monday eveâ€" ning‘s meeting. Commissioner Swanson stated that something must be done about the old waterâ€" ing trough on the corner of Sheriâ€" dan road and_ Forest avenue. The sidewalk upon which the trough is based is broken down and as it now stands is a menace to pedestrian traffic. ‘The council as a whole was in favor of making repairs if posâ€" sible without removing the trough, than if for no other reason in deferâ€" ence to its historical and sentimentâ€" al value. Aceording to Commissionâ€" er Gourley this trough was used to water horses that pulled the old stage coach on the run from Chiâ€" cago to the Moraine hotel. \ Mayor Ronan asked the council to approve his appointment of John Sloan as Weed Commissioner for the current ne;an The practice in the past has to pay the Weed Commissioner m basis of a salâ€" ary of five d per day when working or so much per lot. Unâ€" der this arrangement it is possible for an enterprising worker to earn upwards of from five to seven dolâ€" lars per day. Johns avenue a year ago or so back because of obstructing shrubbery and stated that he would instruct the police department to take prompt action if warnings to reâ€" move the offending vegetation were ignored. He added, however, that further discussion on the matter would be taken up in chambers. THE PRE S 8 MONDAY, JUNE 16: a Summer School opens at Highland Park High School. 12:15 p.m. Rotary Club Luncheon, Sunset Valley Club. 6:30 p.m. Kiwanis Club dinner at Sunset Valley Club. 6:30 p.m. Briergate Community Club Banquet. 8:00 p.m. City Council meeting at Highland Park City Hall. THURSDAY, m 12 12:15 p.m. â€" Lions Cl 2:00 p.m. D.A.R. 1 7:30 p.m. Highlan B:00 p.m. America 8:00 p.m. High Sc SATURDAY, JUNE 14: Flag Day. We have two great training areas at Highland Park‘s front door. Men from Fort Sheridan and Great Lakes Naval 'l‘n.inmmutlon visit our community daily and nightly. We stand an excellent chance to be chosen as the site of one of the USO service centers. Highland Park, meeting its USO quota graciously and promptly can assist a splendid, umtymtog‘md sane phase of the National Defense; bread cast upon the waters y is likely to return substantially multiplied tomorrow. Get your USO button and wear it proudly. FRIDAY, JUNE 13: > 8:00 p.m. Sheridan Rifle and Pistol Club, Deerfleld range. The national program of the USO has been prepared and closely coâ€" ordinated with the government progum. The government is building and leum{’ over 360 service men‘s clubs in vital defense areas, and in these clubs USO will provide social opportunities, religious services and educaâ€" tional work. Privately subscribed funds will support the activities tenderâ€" ed to the service men under USO direction. amounts to $5,250; the national cost of the first year is estimated at $10,765,000.00. Highland Park‘s task stems from the government‘s recognition of the need for civilian effort to reinforce and broaden government morale proâ€" motion programs within the boundaries of the camps. This program, to become effective, must be reinforced by suitable recreational opportunities :hen the young soldier or sailor is off the military reservation and "on is own." The six agencies comprising USO are private institutions which canâ€" not be governmentâ€"financed, yet their work is necessary. They are turnâ€" ing, through USO, to private individuals for support. The need for USO is based on the wellâ€"recognized place that morale plays in a nation‘s invincibility. Soldiers, sailors, munitions workers, aeroplane and other defense construction workers, along with the. civil populace, offer, when united in purpose, a strength that lies far beyond norgumy. Defense work fostered by high morale proceeds with giant strides. USO is a combination of six social agencies nationâ€"wide in their lc01l>e. including The Young Men‘s Christian association, The National Catholic Community Service, The Salvation Army, The Young Women‘s Christian :uoclatlon, The Jewish Welfare Board and The National Travellers Aid ssociation. Highland Park and its citizens have been assigned a job that will conâ€" tribute substantially to the success of the National Defense. This week has witnessed the formation of the Highland Park chapter of United Service Organizations for National Defense, Incorporated, or, in the popuâ€" lar alphabetical styling, USO. The American Flag No symbol save the CROSS epitomizes so much suffering and devotion or radiates more hope than our FLAG. It is the symbol of our noble heritage and of our duties as American citizens. May it ever go forward and stand in the Congress of the Nations of the World, strong and unafraid. 12:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Highland Park‘s share of the cost of USO‘s first year of operation Highland Park Events for Coming Week Lions Club Luncheon at Sunset Valley Club. D.A.R. Regular meeting. Highland Park Chapter No. 226, R.A.M., Masonic Temple. American Legion meeting at American Legion hall. High School Graduation, Highland Park High School. Highland Park, Here‘s a Job!