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Highland Park Press, 10 Dec 1942, p. 8

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The Masonic Service Center will sponsor a Dance in the M asonic Temple 19 North Sheridan Road, Highland Park, Samrd.ny:_l)ec. 12 at 8:45 p.m. E Ladies of Campbell Chapter Order of the Eastern Star will act as Senior Hostesses and serve Refreshments. Mrs. Roland C. Blejgmehl, Worthy Matron, is chairman and will be asâ€" sisted by Mrs. E. C. Obrmund, Mrs. Victor Iverson, Sigrid Siljestrom. Margaret Revnak and Mrs. Nora Zimmer. The Evanston Girls club will act as Junior Hostesses. All Service Men are invited. In the event of an air raid or other catastrophe, according to Ha B. Aiston, chief air raid nfi-.:r‘dy of skilled technicians as well trained as soldiers could be called into serâ€" vice at a minute‘s notice and would know exactly what to do to reduce the loss of life and protect health and property. Vâ€"Home Enroliment Being Made By Civilian Detense â€" Service company, . Eul (Publle mblvbh Squads | consist o"-.nlfl professional nolw: who have uies tor Uiviiien Tohinte datks """ Masonic U.S. O. 1 L P ol S UTILITIES DIVISIONâ€"E. A. “Lm‘ coordinator. (a) Communieations, Edward Knox, IIlinois Mr. and Mrs. Carl Horenberger have three sons in the armed forces. Word has been received that Private David is in Hawaii. Privatt Edward is stationed at Keesler Field, Miss. George, the first to enter the service, is serving with the Marine Corps over seas. (4) EMERGENCY MEDICAL DIVISIONâ€" gna..-arr:mm Dr. ..orhy D. leun'l. ity Healt er (being .rrflh‘ . Total Personnel approximately 50. (a) Nurses‘ Aides, (to be o'r“pnblb (8) PUBLIC _WORKS _ DIVISIONâ€"Under direction of Phillip E. Cole, City Engiâ€" neer, 34 members. (a) Demolition and Clearance Crews, unâ€" der direction of E. M. Sincere, 3 memâ€" (b) Road and t"l Repair, under diree» tion of Alex Rafferty, 9 members. (e) Decontamination “:d under _ direcâ€" tion of William F. Kinbecker, 7 members (d) Water tribution, under direction of Fred Botker, 6 members. _ _ _ _ . Bell Telephone compan i1} ‘Tar Tlomm Tlork." (c) Electricitw, Edward Menke Other officers elected were viceâ€" prfesident, Mrs. Earl J. Bruso; secreâ€" tary, Mrs, Clarence_Scott; treasurer, Mrs. Edwin Beckman; mission band leaders, Mrs. T. G. Johnson and Mrs. Harold Peterson. Financial and staâ€" tistical reports showed that the orâ€" ganization has been active during the past year. Plans are in the making for a W. M. S. advance during 1943. _ Woman‘s Missionary Society Elects New President Dec. 1 .. Completing her two years of faithâ€" ful service as President of the Bethâ€" Ichem Evangelical W. M. S., Mrs. Chester Wessling was succeeded in office by Mrs. John L. Vetter at the annual meeting on December 1. ‘The adoption of a two year tenure of ofâ€" fice rule made it impossible for Mrs. Wessling to serve longer in the caâ€" pacity as president. The West Deerfield Township War Savings Committee with Edward A. Reagan as chairman, is making every effort to reach its quota, and asks evâ€" ery citizen to help in this most vital project so that when the statistics for December are released by the Treasâ€" ury Department, the Township may make a good showing. for several hours during the last three days of the week. Mrs. Jacobs states flumbmbhmeue their sales ma when their present plans are carried out, Mrs. R. F. Hamill, principal of the Bannockburn school, reports that her children worked very hard last week, with the result <that their sales amounted to $22.05. Mrs. George Jacobs, in charge of the bond dnd stamp sales at the booths in the business district assistâ€" ed by members of the American Legâ€" ion Auxiliary, turned in sales to the amount of $47.25 in bonds and stamps. ‘The booths were temporarily placed in four places of business, and opened Deerfieldâ€"Schools Working Hard To Put Over Bond Sales The‘ schools ~of ‘West‘ Deerficld ‘Fownsihp are working hard to put over the sales of War savings stamps, “bhfid“mhh Mothers® Club. . At the school on each Wednesday before session begins, a member of the Mothers‘ Club will be on hand to superintend the sale of‘ stamps. Wilmot has an enroliment of 70 pupils, and from all accounts will make a ‘good record. $9.00 in sales is already accredited to their efforts. Plans are being made to sell Christâ€" mas stamp corsages at their Christmas program to be held on Tuesday evenâ€" ing, December 17, to which all parents of the children and all others interestâ€" ed will be invited. (Continued from page â€" â€"What‘s Doing In Deerfield > s Clark, North Shore Gas 1 Public "Beau Danube," "Scheherazade," "Afâ€" ternoon of a . Faun," "Nutcracker," "Rouge et" Noir," and "Prince Igor." Leading Dancers Among the leading dancers with the Ballet Russe are Alexandra Danilova, Mia Slavenska, Igor Youskevitch, Lubov Rostova, George Zoritch, Davâ€" id Tihmar, Frederic Franklin, Nathalie Krassovska,. Milada Miadova and Loubovy Roudenko. A company of more than 65 dancers supports these soloists. The new works, which had their premieres in New York this fall, are "Rodeo," "Snow Maiden," and "Choâ€" pin Concerto." The revivals include "Giselle," â€""Carnival," "Les Elfes," and "Seventh Symphony." Other balâ€" lets to be presented here include the perennial favorites "Gaite Parisienne," Announcement of the Ballet Russe cngagement was made this week by Allied Arts corporation, which will present the company here. Mail orâ€" ders for all performances should be sent now to the Civic Opera House, 20 North Wacker Drive. Telephone information may be secured by calling Randoiph 6933 Three New W orks To Be Presented By Ballet Russe Sunday, Jan. 3, comprise the 1942â€"43 Chicago engagement. _ There is no truth to the rumor, acâ€" cording to officials, which can result in great disappointment to a blind 1p¢non who, after months of saving of such articles, finds that they have no effect whatsoever in determining his eligibility for a Seeing Eye dog. The actual facts are as follows: No Seeing Eye dog can be given to a blind person either for cash or colâ€" lected items of any nature. Any blind person between the ages of 16 and 55, physically, mentally, and temperaâ€" mentally fit, may apply for a guide dog by writing directly to the school in Morristown, New Jersey. Eligiâ€" bility will be established promptly. Three new works and four revivals will highlight the coming Chicago enâ€" gagement of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo in the Civic Opera house. The Ballet will return to Chicago for its annual Christmis season beginâ€" ning December 25 and continuing through January 3. ‘Ten evening perâ€" formances and three matinees, Saturâ€" day, Dec. 26, Saturday, Jan. 2 and This hoax on blind people is the rapidly spreading story that they may procure a, Secing Eye dog by saving from zs,obo to 100,000 match covers, cellophane wrappers from cigarette packages, .or even the red tabâ€"strips applied to wrappers for convenience in opening. Numerous inquiries comâ€" ing to the Seeing Eye, Inc., at Morâ€" ristown, New Jersey, from misled blind people and from friends of the blind, indicate the extent to which the story is being spread. _ False Rumor Is Being Circulated About Seeing Eye Dogs â€" A false rumor that periodically starts in one isolated section and rolls to great size in all parts of the United States is again being circulated. The outcome of the rumor is that it is the blind who suffer. The Girl Scouts of Bannockburn, under the direction of their elader, Mrs. C_â€"B. Gwyn, are making toys to be sent to the Red Cross in Chicago for distribution as Christmas presâ€" ents. _ Ms. Stanley Antes has been elected president of the St. Paul‘s Woman‘s Guild. Mrs. Harry Whitcomb is viceâ€" president; Mrs. Charles Hatch, secâ€" retary ; and Mrs, Louis Sorfker, treasâ€" urer, The next meeting will be Janâ€" uary 7. The guild which meets at the homes of different members, meets the first Thursday of each month and held its last meeting December 3. . Coxswain.~Orville Fredericks was home on a twelveâ€"day furlough. He Emil Fredericks, by arriving home November 30. His wife, the former Mable Dewyer, lives in Glepwiew. He has been on convoy duty and has seen service in French Morocco. "Nrs. lomer Lazel, is in ‘Washington, D. C. where he: will enter officers‘ training school. Phillip Scully Jr. enlisted in the Army Air Corps on November 30. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Scully. His father is a World War 1 veteran. Mrs. ield American Legion and m?-m-. hold their annual Christmas party December 19 at the Masonic Temple. Sgt. Maurice Cazel, son of Mr. and Nb;:-hs -u-t.‘w 11-.-&..&--.&-.62: lhbcw\"-tmm \ murwma-- be only ‘upon presentation of a ration book from which a coupon will be taken for the quantity of moâ€" tor‘fuel purchased. In an "A" book there are four sheets of cight coupons, each sheet being good for two months, the first one until Jan. 22 next and the last one expiring on July 21. Afâ€" ter that a new book must be obtained. Gasoline Rationing And Tire Inspection Now In Effect Coupled with gasolineâ€"mileage raâ€" tioning is periodical tire inspection, which requires all five tires on every passenger automobile to be inpected every four mopths, the first inspecâ€" tion to be made between Dec. 1, 1942 and Jan. 31, 1943. If the inspector finds that a tire needs repairing, he is "hy and all urges the Illinois Automobile < "B" and "C" boks are valid for three months, after which application must be made for renewal. On all coupons «delivered in payâ€" ment for gasoline, the car owner must write on the back of each the state registration number of his motor veâ€" hicle and the name of the state in which the vehicle is registered. NATIONAL SECURITY The 9 Billion Dollar Victory Loan L through the New Victory Loan? VERYTHING you own today is based on the seâ€" Ecurityofthemdon. No share of stock, no piece of real estate, no dollar in the bank, is worth anything except as it is protected by our national security. Today you are called upon to help maintain and preâ€" serve that security. You are called upon to lend your accumulated savings and idle funds in the great Nine Billion Dollar Victory Loan Drive now sweeping the country. . > Within the next several weeks a representative of the Victory Fund Committee will probably call on you, at your office or home, to tell you about this Drive. He will explain why your Government needs funds right nowâ€"and how, in order to obtain them, it is offering you a new and special investment opportunityâ€"the safest in the world today. He will tell you about the new bond issues now offered for the first timeâ€"about the new Victqry 2 14‘s, in either coupon or registered form, and other securâ€" ities, all built to fit the requirements of different types of investors. He will point out the advantages of these new kinds of Government securities, their marketabilâ€" ity, their attractive rates of interest and other features. Purely from an investment standpoint you will want to give careful consideration to his story. But more imâ€" portant, by investing in Victory Loan Bonds now, you will be doing your partâ€"and an important partâ€"in helping to win a quicker and more decisive Victory. And uporr that Victory depends the security of all American life and property. Welcome the Victory Fund representative when he calls. He comes to you with a message of extreme urâ€" WILL YOU INVEST IN OUR FIRST NATIONAL BANK of HIGHLAND PARK Other Treasury Securities offered to investors through the Victory Fund Committee are Treasury Tax Savings Notes A and C, ana U. $. Savings Bonds, Series F and G. Fees permitted for each inspection are: Visual inspection of tires "onâ€" theâ€"wheel," not over 25¢ per car; if the inspector dems it necessary to deéâ€" mount one or more tires for more careful inspection, not over 50¢ for each demounted tire may be charged in addition to the 25¢ "onâ€"theâ€"wheel" fee. Â¥ may so order, To drive without makâ€" ing repairs ordered will be considered as an "abuse" of the tire and may lead to revocation of the owner‘s raâ€" tion book. Repairs may be made at any place the owner prefers. Over 100,000 inspectors are to be appointed throughout the United States, accordâ€" ing to the Ofice of Price Administraâ€" tion. Many Motor Trucks Have Been Allotted Insufficient Gaszsoline Tow trucks are recognized under gasoline rationing regulations, as "esâ€" Hundreds of garages and -fl porting that their gasoline allotment byi the Office of Defense Transportaâ€" tion is so small and niadequate that unless correction is immediately made they will not be able to operate these essential "vheicles even through the month of December. shall get sufficient motor fuel When an insufficient amount of gasoline has been alloted, garages and service station owners are advised by the Office of Defense Transportation to immediately get a temporary speâ€" cial allotment sufficient to keep their trucks running through Recember from their local Rationing Board and then fils an appeal with the Office of Price Administration for an adjustâ€" ment to take care of 1943. These apâ€" peals will be considered and adjustâ€" ments made by O. P. A. as promptly 24 hours. e + %eo "Even though there may be a reducâ€" stances, however, the â€"allotment > of gasoline is so small that it would last only 2 few daysâ€"such as 80 gailons for three months, or less than one galâ€" lon a day. . In bad ‘weatherâ€"blizzards and snow stormsâ€"one tow truck may cousume 25 or more gallons within tion in the number ¢ c les o-mbio-u-.dnhwfioâ€"' tioning, it is still highly important that wrecks be removed from the roadway and that running vehicles be serviced to keep them in good mechanical conâ€" dition," says Carl A. Barrett, Presiâ€" dent of the Chicago Automobile club. "Tow trucks are absolutely neZegsary if the nation‘s transportation system is to be maintained and it is equally line to keep them in operation." gency from your Government. He is one of the thouâ€" sands of men from securities firms and banks who are giving their time and effort freely in behalf of this great Victory Drive. The facts he will put before you will appeal to your good judgment as an investor. And the objective behind his call will appeal to the depths of your patriotism. Welcome himâ€"listen to himâ€"invest to the limit. If you miss him, ask your banker or securities dealer for full particulars. Remember, it is for Victory. It is for Twentyâ€"sixâ€"year 214 per cent bonds due December 15, 1968, callable December 15, 1963. Issued in coupon or registered form at the option of the buyer. Commercial banks will not be permnitted to hold these bonds until ten years after the date of issue. There is no limit on the amount any eligible investor may purchase. Interest is paid semiâ€"annually, June 15 and December 15. The bonds will be sold in denominations from $500 to $100,000. In the event of the death of a holder, the bonds may be redeemed at 100% and accrued interest for the purpose of satisfying Federal estate taxes. . whether private, corporate or institational BUY THESE VICTORY 2%%‘s NOW Shorter Term Obligations 134 per cent bonds due June 15, 1948, and 34 Mfidhmdh&&dmhmm-: issuance. These securities are open for subscription by banks, and also by all other classes of investors, In =, Mighwood USO Club Anthony Biagi, president of the club, MWM&!&_M Minorini, Sam Somenzi, Gemâ€" ma Zagalia and ‘Sante Bernardi ard Miss Mary Ugolini, all.of Highwood. Sunday, Dec. 13, is the date set for the Christmas supper to be sponsored by the Service Mothers‘ club of Highâ€" land Park and Highwood as a Yule gift to the boys of Fort Sheridan. On the menu are hot creamed turkey on homeâ€"baked baking powder biscuits, scalloped potatoes, cranberry mold salad, homemade cake and coffee. A Christmas tree fronting the fireplace will be decked in tinsel and ornaments and lighted. A grab bag from which boys will draw comic souvenirs will be the informal entertainment for the evening. Mrs. Edgar A. Jenkns is president. ‘In attendance for the evening were the Mmes. Rosa Biagi and Dina Carâ€" zni, Mr. and Mrs. Constantine Scasâ€" seflati;â€" Mr. and Mrs, John Picchietti, Italian girls from Chicago came by sol oo o e e avenue, where the Cuore Arte club sponsored 2 spaghetti supper, "replete bread and Ialian Members secured donations from merchants. A rare treat grected service men and their guests last Saturday at the Mighwood U.S.Q. club, 428 Railway

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