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Highland Park Press, 8 Oct 1942, p. 4

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A124 FARC. Second Platoon Fort Brage, North Carolina Dear Wally : . Hi! Boy. â€" MHow‘ve you been? Your letter received today scemed to indicate that you, too, are enjoying Army life. It‘s really great. And it makes you hard and tough like Dave Floyd use to make us when we were .:’?;Mhllm Remember those By the way, Marge Weber paid our town a visit this past week. She was to fly in, but at the last minute an Army officer reported that he had to make a‘quick trip and Marge took a train home. ' You inquired about ‘your friends. Well, here‘s a temporary line up. Johhny Seyfarth has enlisted into the Signal Corps. And so has Bud Moroney. Both good boys. Mighty glad that we have them in our diviâ€" sion of the Army. â€"And Willy Hinn. Remember Willy? Remember how he used to scoot around the ends when he plt;ed half back for HPHS.. Well, Vla is goâ€" ing into defense work. her . at Douglas or Abbott‘s. What‘s Bill Boehm doing? Well, he‘s still doing good work at the Induction Center in Chicago. He does many different jobs : fingerprintâ€" ing, recruiting and interviewing. He gives a lot of his friends as well as men he‘s never seen before lots of good advice. Mrs. George C. Huebner died at 4 p.m. Saturday in Iowa City at the Urban and Urban clinic where she had beemnfor the past ten weeks underâ€" going treatments. Pete Weber will be one of HPHS‘s outstanding quarterbacks. This letter, Wally, is going to jump around so hold on. North Shore civilians are really pitching in. ~ _ 5 uit oo ccuk They‘re behind us, Wally. Yep, they‘re driving fewer miles, reading more ‘books, collecting more scrap, cooking more cookies and candies, writing more letters to us lads in the service, and also doing a great deal more ‘entertaining. Sure feels good to know the home front is on our team, too. Remember that old Model A roadâ€" ster I use to have? Yes, the one I sold to Burt Beers. Well, guess where that old fliver is ending up. Highland Park lads . . . Haven‘t â€"heard about Bill Peters lately. Bet he‘ll be getting his wings soon. Say, do you know Hank Date? He‘s a freshman at HPHS. Do you remember attractive Beverly Date? Well, Hank is Bev‘s brother. And Julia Emeline Reffey was born in Minier, III., June 12, 1900, the daughâ€" ter of Mrs. Mary Ann Reffey and the late Henry P. Reffey. She came to Kewanee in 1915 and made her home here eversince with the exception of nine years in Highland Park, I!l. Her marriage to George C. Hucbner took place Sept. 15, 1928, Surviving with the husbandâ€" are the son, Ernest George Husbner, the mother and «the following sisters: Mrs. Evetta Berg, Kewanee; Mrs. Lucy Hickman, Canâ€" ton, and Mrs. Ethel Luchow, Detroit, also many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Private Wally T. Carr The home front _ Yep, that‘s right. In High!and Park‘s big scrap heap. How about that ? North Shore friends . . . Former Resident Passes Away r..‘MH "uhhndPnng Highland Park High is going to have a good, winning footabll team this year. And this is a prediction : I‘ll wager towâ€"headed, goodâ€"looking Funeral services were held at 1 p. m. Wednesday at Seifert and Smith fuâ€" neral home. Burial was in Hopedale, Fighting Marines Featured in New Genesee Film Belching cannon, the shrick of divâ€" ing planes, the roar of antiâ€"aircraft and the staccato hammering of maâ€" chine gim, nemtmflmy o‘l battle accompanying deeds . of. American fighting marines, will e der out from the screen of the ‘Genâ€" esee theatre, when Paramount‘s "Wake Island" arrives next Sunday. Paramount has take® Yhe epic storp of the fourteenâ€"day siege of our Paâ€" gifl:ov.mo(hmhsfir‘-. stands of this war, and made a screen drama of it, from theviewpoint of the men who fought the battle. ~Four hundred and fortyâ€"six Marines fought an invading force of more than 20 Highland Park‘ sDoings! YOUNG MAN ABOUT by Whist N. Schuite TOWN Ann Miller is not returning to Naâ€" tional this year. The story goes that she is relaxing after some big and wonderful preparation for the Lyleâ€" Murray wedding of wo weeks ago. Incidentally, pretty Amm caught Dotâ€" tie Murray‘s bridal bouquet. Guess she‘ll be the next one to leave. Doggone. Rather wish Amnm would stay around until 1 earn my first million. â€" And that‘s a long way off. But let‘s go on. . . Dick Higgins is in the Navy Air Corp. He‘s down in Florida now. Guess he‘s really working. They‘re running his Special Dartmouth unit through rapidly. Bet Dick will be an instructor. He‘s about the most tolerâ€" ant and sympathetic young man I‘ve ever known. Cal Defenban is in the Signal Corps, He‘s doné well so far and might qualiâ€" fy for a commission as second lieuâ€" tenant. More Highland Parkers . . . â€" Haven‘t heard from friend George Lyman. How‘s he doing? ... _ I heard from John Brigham the other day. He‘s in the Customs Deâ€" partment of the Coast Guard. He claims he likes his work. Well, Wally, that‘s all. I do hope you get into Officer‘s School soon, ck k. Keep up the good work. Remember that your Highland Park friends are all pulling for you and wishing you the best of good luck. And young brother Dave is just about the most popular lad in HP‘s everâ€"better Young Set.. _ s Say Northwestern has a good ball club this year: Wish you could be here to take in some &thc games. Perhaps your furlough be granted in time to see NU play its last game. See Mr. E. P. Barnes on the 7:29 every morning. He‘s looking well and prosperous. Barb has been having great fun inâ€"herâ€"preâ€"marriageâ€"days. Lots of good parties and such. PMarge Mac Donald, Dorcas Fitzgerald, and Nanâ€" eÂ¥ Leigsh Bowes have been doing _ Stever and George Aubrey are back at Princeton working mightly hard. Jim Aubrey is in the Air Corps. Dave Wilder will be a second lieuâ€" llenum when wheâ€" is graduated from owa. * e , ‘Tonight is the last time Iâ€" can reâ€" gister. I‘ve been so busy studying and recruiting for the Army I haven‘t had a chance to register. But I‘ll do it tonight. And right now. See you soon. . . es here‘s another prediction: I‘ll wager Hank Date will be one of HPHS‘s most popular young men. Watch and see.. He already has a flying start. And while you‘re watching keep your cye on Mason Armstrong. That boy is also going far.. _ _ _ 7 The good, the great, and the heroic come out in men more often than not. Hank Wilder is a Licutenant Junâ€" ior Grade out on the Coast. some gay entertaining The war savings bond and stamp contest for retail employes ended on Sept. 30 and the winner, as announced by the local War Savings committee headquarters was Beulah Demgen of Garnett‘s. She received the $50 war I see Ensign Howell Murray made Highland Park shine in some heroic gun .crew operations Mowie‘s got what it takes. Beulah Demgen Wins Bond Selling Contest For Store Employes In second place was Fréd Fell of Fell‘s who added the $25 war bond prize to the prize list. The third place winner of a $25 war bond was Milâ€" dred Minta of Woolworth‘s. Olive Armentrout of the Blue Goose won a $25 war bond as fourth prize. May Bess of Garnett‘s, fifth place winnes and Celia: Schiff,of Garnett‘s, sixth place winner, won $10 in stamps. Four Women Start Nursery School Classes In Ravinia Under the supervision of Mrs, Alâ€" fred S. Alischuler Jr., Mrs. Melvin Woleng, . Mrs. John ,Whittman and Mrs: A‘ibtfl Louer, a nursery school has ‘been established: inâ€" Ravinia, â€" A community project, it is not for profit. Children aged 3 and 4 years may atâ€" tend the school from 9 to 11:30 each morning. ‘There are places for 20 children and 16 are enrofled at the present time. Interested persons may call any of the directors. Classes started last Thursday at 1532 Judson avenue under the direcâ€" tion of Miss Joan Metjian, a graduâ€" ate ‘of the National College of Eduâ€" cation, and Miss Betty Koller, also of National. Which, for some reason brings ‘up *,*7Â¥r"y"~** â€"Whit Graduation terminates a 6â€"week course of preliminary training at the Corps school. Included in the course is the study of anatomy and physiolâ€" ogy, hygiene and sanitation, material medica and weights and measures, first aid and bandaging, nursing, transporâ€" tation of casualties, and dietetics. Bob Ross, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Ross of 1413 Wildwood lane, gradâ€" uate of Princeton ‘41, will be commisâ€" sionedan ensign when he graduates from midshipman school at Columbia university on October 21. On Octoâ€" ber 31, he will report for torpedo boat training at Newport, R. I. Fields, one of a class of 370 men, is now rated as a hospital apprentice, second class. from Hilinois who won silver wings of the army air forces at one of the seven . advanced flying schools of the Gulf Coast Training center this week was Lieut. William E. Peters, Jr., of 115 N. Linden avenue, who was graduated from Lubbock: Bernard Harmon Fields, 22, son of Mrs, Addie Fields, 579 Central Ave., Highland Park, was graduated from the Hospital Corps School at the U. S. Naval Hospital last week. The graduates will continue their training at Naval hospitals before beâ€" ing sent to duty at sea or to other shore stations. Oh1I have slipped the surly bonds of earth And danced the skies on laughterâ€" silvered wings ; Sunward I‘ve clumbed and joined the tumbling mirth * Of sunâ€"split clouds â€" and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of â€" wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunâ€"lit silence. Hov‘ring there I‘ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air. Up, up to the long delirious, burning blue, I‘ve popped the windâ€"swept heights with easy grace Where never lark, nor even eagle flew ; And while with sHient, lifting mind I‘ve trod The high, untrespassed sanctity of space, ' Put out my hand and touched the Robert S. Mayo, son of Dr. and Mrs. N. S. Mayo of Sheridan place, has been commissioned captain in the engineers of the U. S. Marine‘ corps. James Gillespic Magee, Jr. Killed in action Dec. 11, 1941 at the age of 19 years while with theâ€"Royal Caâ€" nadian Air Force. (The above poem was contributed and we pass it on to you.) Tuxis society will hold a rally at the Highliand Park Presbyterian church on Sunday evening, Oct. 11, beginning at 4 o‘clock, and featuting as speakers three ‘professional men of Highland Park and the Rev. Clifâ€" ford Earle of the Lakeview Presbyâ€" terian church; : . Rally To Be Held By 'lyuxit Society Supper will be served in the church yard, inaugurating the new barbequeâ€" grill. | Among the 166 fledgling ‘fiyers face e US.WAR BONDS In The Nation‘s Service - HIGH FLIGHT Oct. 12 ..N............ Luncheon 1 m. Convention report, Mrs. W. l-lg l!.'m Report of province -':ntlry. re. Mrs. William M. lal::i 142;"!0-« Road, Winnetka Activities for Y ear Being Planned By Delta Gamma Nov. 9 ... Play reading The Evanstonâ€"North, Shore alumnae chapter of Delta Gamma is planning activities for the coming year. The program chairman, Mrs. A. Dryden Eberhart, has arranged a series of proâ€" grams. All Delta Gammas fre invited tc attend and may make, their reserâ€" vs\lions through the hospitality comâ€" mittee, which includes Mrs. C. H. Goelzer of Highland Park, telephone The program for 194243 is as folâ€" lows : ; Delta Gattma House, Northwestern campus, Evanston Jah. 4405.»..................... Luncheon 1 p. m. Movies and lecture in olo:'c--c by Mrs. Subject: "May Time hmfiolln-‘ and Rural _. _ _England." _ _ :::;‘a -h'“l.)hm c:u] Side chapter Skits and Entertainment Mohsind ie Election of <officers Artists‘ . Exhibit under direction of Mrs pelgitt Woiiies Mrs. Rickard H. Ellis, ____ 1812 Church Street, Evanston _ French programme ................. Nina Win Mr. W.os Strong, 248 Bronson street, Highiand Park June 14 April 12 May 10 March banquet date to be announced later "Entertaining mm::fl-â€"-. Husbands" 2 to** MBAT AND WAR * -fifi“â€":_ga' M:-:-fiz.."“-;:"'::â€"”' it into three parts, (1) shank, (2) center, (3) butt, then ha i c ioniceni‘y ad wl tne manh lnde tinee parts e _ For a family of five u’-'z-d""'ii'- ham ibout 12 | qâ€"rryl en qn e vgi l t g.. po U&' -;fi?: l He has demonstrated with a whole i on aenaaniee Uiffcrent delicious waye without a bit of waste, yet none of the dishes have that leftover flavor. . â€" tains the book tBY Y96 mapares tealy center of the ham (D) comes a handâ€" boneless half of the {F) you cut then t on dered (Noplem fnd you o i e 5) Mrs. George H. 106 0-':lltl I'nu?lg::l"m 14 ‘White elephant bridge party Mrs. Kenneth E. Armstrong, 1625 Judson avenue, Evanston PUBLIC LECTURES and LECTUREâ€"CONFERENCES 10 7 siiohiges ams. JPARReE Mn NB lalik krs: â€"__ Mrs. John W.Lesife, _ _ 109 Shariden Tond, Wikhetks EV =vamour® qum.pers m 1ATIM AMBRICANAE bhotng‘, * e "’ms%?‘“flm"‘?w snn rongls | enersoge ce omet se h *Aingte admission, $0.55 (Pedern) tat incladed). to Hectureâ€"conferances. mw»snss....c... Luncheon 1 p. m. ading ....... Mrs. W. S. Christopher Mrs. Frederick J. Schmidt, 721 Kent road, Kenilworth SH 2:00 to 9:00 P.M. 21 Linden avenue, Wilmette 1y :. >‘ Year‘s Program to 7148 P.M. Vill IH VI Luncheon 1 Dinner 6:80 p. m Luncheon 1 p. m Picnic Successful Scrap Drive Reported In Deerfield Deerfield‘s serap drive was report ed a success by P. P. Stathas, chairâ€" man of the salvage committee of West Deerfield township, who states that about 70 tons of â€"scrap metal were collected and arrangements are now being made for its shipment to. steel mills. As soon as the pile is disposed of, the exact amount will be announcâ€" Those who still wish to contribute to the drive may take scrap to the rear of the Masonic temple or call the village hall and they will be picked up. Junior Commandos will continue to make the weekly pickâ€"ups of the preâ€" pared tin cans. These youngsters, who received their arm band insignia recently, will be working in the week to come as a freight car will be on the siding at Blodgett (between Highland Park and Deerfield) on October 16. Both «Deerficld and West Deerficld townships will ship tin cans in this gondola freight car and the quotais 15 tons. adds., td ~49 3 Former Resident, Charles Ford, Dies Charles T. Ford, a retired manager for the Illinois Bell Telephone comâ€" pany and a former resident of Highâ€" land .Park, was. found dead Tuesday in the gas filled garage at his home, 1122 N. Sheridan road, Waukegan. Mr. Ford, who was 68 years old, reâ€" cently had been ill He retired three years ago, after 44 years of service with the company. Surviving are his wi:l:w, Nellie, and a daughter, Winiâ€" fred. Housewives are urged to continue to save kitchen fats and sell it to the local markets. Deerfield stores now have window displays, the work of Mrs. Arthur Pearson, instructing the residents how and what to save ‘fOr HORSE SHOW TO BE HELD AT BROWN‘$ Local persons will take part in % amateur horse show to be held Saturâ€" day afternoon, Oct.~10, at Brown‘s Riding stable on Deerfield road. All types of events are planed ‘for the show. In case of inclement weather, zcobowvmbeheldthe following y. id uces m errllo Soiectable thit Peswup made with the ithfly}yudu;odnlld attractive use n.uhnhrdty of housewife is making huge to the winning of the war. Rector mfi;mhvb-:i'- m Mhfl.th.lh-u oo oi peamcbares hi ut pmabsopanaes im Weeklyâ€" Pickâ€"ups pr CGoodman Theatre Season Opens tion. "George Washington Siept Here" is scheduled for a two and a half weeks‘ run and will close October 17, with one matinee. performance on Thursday, October 8. ‘The policy this season is to play two Sunday evening performâ€" ances and no Monday night performâ€" ances. There will be one production a month through May. ># James Bridie‘s Scottish ~comedy THE BLACK EYE is announced to open in November. ‘This played in London for some time where. it met with great success. 3 aiaig The director of the Children‘s theâ€" atre, Charlotte B. Chorpenning is reâ€" hearsing the first children‘s theatre production of the season, scheduled loopenOdobetfiinlhcaf%m;. The titleâ€"ALICE‘S NEW NDâ€" ERLAND, and her adventures on the way to Shangriâ€"Laâ€"arouses a keen curiosity as to just what Mrs.. Chorâ€" penning is doing to the Alige charâ€" acters. But the mad Hatter will be found at his mad tea party, the white rabbit will be there and of course the Duchess, not forgetting Tweediee and Tweedledum. For those who love the Lewis Carroll characters this will be another great adventure which will appeal to children of all ages. * Stag Planned B Temple Men‘s élsb A stag meeting will be held:by members of the Men‘s club of the North Shore Congregation ‘Israel, Glencoe, on Tuesday evening, Oct. 13, at Hotel Moraineâ€"onâ€"theâ€"Lake at 8:15 o‘clock. The guest speakerâ€"will be announcâ€" ed later. Refreshments and cards will be included in the evening‘s events and each member may bring a guest. ENTERS MILITARY SCHOOL IN MISSOURI Stanley Tobe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tobe of 514%4 Laurel avenue, is enrolled at Kemper Military school Boonville, Mo., for the 1942â€"43 school North Shore es te names of perfumes. Tsk! Tsk! * motormen and bus drivers handling transportation in Washington now that it is nothing unusual for a moâ€" torman to ask some of his they think the bus ought to Speaking of Washington â€"Big Four Magazine says "A priority is the right to prise, tell: the bus driver which way to go. However, it makes some visitors and new riders nervous. know you may never get." Priorities play a big part in the livesâ€" of GAS MEN today. Priorities on pipe and repairs, freezes on apâ€" pliances, and shortages Wf manpower are a. necessary part of the War. You,our customers, have been very patient with the delays and slower service. We DO apâ€" preciate it. who want laborers‘ jobs at 80c an hour for this fall and winter? We need sevâ€" eral. "COURAGE" is one of Speakingâ€" â€" of. Courage, Know any husky ‘men "The Priendly Poople" TOM CLARK * s vaba x ‘.’] r.%':-"?fgfifts:‘:,'; 3

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